Arsenal transfer news may 20 2017
A blast from the past! Here are some Arsenal transfer news stories from May 20, 2017:
Arsenal's Summer Transfer Plans
- Arsenal are set to make a move for Monaco's Bernardo Silva, with a £40m bid expected to be made for the Portuguese midfielder. (Source: The Sun)
- The Gunners are also interested in signing Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez, but face stiff competition from Manchester City and Chelsea. (Source: The Telegraph)
- Arsenal are looking to sign a new striker, with Alexandre Lacazette and Alexandre Mitroglou among the targets. (Source: The Mirror)
Outgoings
- Arsenal are expected to sell Olivier Giroud to Chelsea, with the French striker valued at £20m. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Gunners are also likely to sell Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, with Liverpool and Manchester City interested in the England international. (Source: The Times)
Other News
- Arsenal have appointed Sven Mislintat as their new head of recruitment, with the German expected to play a key role in shaping the club's transfer strategy. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Gunners are set to offer a new contract to Mesut Ozil, with the German midfielder's current deal set to expire in 2018. (Source: The Daily Mail)
These were some of the transfer news stories surrounding Arsenal on May 20, 2017. Of course, some of these stories may have developed or changed since then, but this gives you an idea of the transfer rumors and speculation that were circulating at the time.