Arsenal transfer news may 27 2018

A blast from the past! Here are some Arsenal transfer news updates from May 27, 2018:

Outgoings:

• Per Mertesacker announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to his 15-year career.
• Jack Wilshere's contract was not renewed, making him a free agent.

Incomings:

• Bernd Leno signed a long-term contract with Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported fee of £19.3 million.
• Sokratis Papastathopoulos joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of £17.6 million.
• Lucas Torreira signed a long-term contract with Arsenal from Sampdoria for a reported fee of £26 million.
• Stephan Lichtsteiner signed a free transfer deal with Arsenal from Juventus.

Rumors and Speculation:

• Arsenal were linked with a move for RB Leipzig's Naby Keita, but the midfielder ultimately joined Liverpool.
• The Gunners were also rumored to be interested in signing Roma's Alisson Becker, but he eventually joined Liverpool.
• There were reports of Arsenal making a bid for Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but he ultimately joined Chelsea.

Managerial Situation:

• Arsene Wenger announced his departure from Arsenal after 22 years in charge, with Unai Emery appointed as his successor.

These were some of the key transfer news updates from May 27, 2018.