6am Arsenal news: Ozil missing from Liverpool, Pulisic bid not enough, Banega agent in London

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PULLED IN

LIVERPOOL are on the verge of beating Arsenal to land Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic.

Arsenal have seen an initial £35m bid rejected by the surprise Bundesliga leaders, while Chelsea have also been linked with the American in recent weeks.

But Liverpool’s opening offer of £45m is closer to Dortmund’s asking price.

MESSED UP

MESUT OZIL is OUT of the Arsenal squad to face Liverpool because he is suffering with knee pain.

The rest of Unai Emery's side arrived in Liverpool ahead of their clash against Jurgen Klopp's men – but the German was missing after not travelling with the team despite taking part in training earlier on Friday.

HAPPILY EVER AFTER

ARSENAL are closing in on Ever Banega after the Argentinian’s agent flew to London.

Unai Emery wants to bring the experienced midfielder to the Emirates as he continues his Gunners revolution.

USELESS

ARSENAL legend Bob McNab has accused his former club of ‘shooting itself in both feet’ by missing out on Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson.

Double hero McNab told SunSport his old side should have moved for the pair while Arsene Wenger was still in charge.

'WE ARE DOOMED'

ARSENAL fans are having "nightmares" over the thought of Stephan Lichtsteiner starting against Liverpool.

Unai Emery is expected to be without up to five defenders for the clash against the Premier League leaders at Anfield on Saturday.

AD ENOUGH

ADRIEN RABIOT’S fallout at PSG has worsened as the midfielder has reportedly been banned for his teams dressing room on match days.

Rabiot's refusal to sign a contract extension with the French champions has frustrated PSG sporting director Antero Henrique so much he apparently doesn’t want to midfielder – a targrt for Arsenal – to play another minute.

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