7am Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Willian contract offered LATEST, NINE players up for sale, Aubameyang ‘demands Dembele’ – The Sun

August 4, 2020

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG is reportedly willing to stay at Arsenal following their FA Cup final victory, but wants the club to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona.

And the Gunners are stepping up their pursuit of Willian, with reports claiming they have offered the Chelsea man a three-year deal.

Get all the latest news and transfer gossip from North London here…

GOOD MORNING ARSENAL FANS
The Gunners have reportedly offered Willian a three-year deal – which is the “biggest offer” he has received so far.
The Brazilian, 31, looks set to leave Chelsea after rejecting their latest offer of a two-tear deal.
France Football have now revealed that Arsenal are locked in advanced talks with Willian.
The Brazilian will have the option to extend his stay at the Emirates by another year.
The Gunners also hope to tie keeper Emiliano Martinez to a new deal while continuing their talks with two-goal skipper Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang following Saturday's 2-1 defeat of Chelsea.
Martinez broke down in tears and walked away from an interview when talking about his family after what could be a career-turning display at Wembley.
And Arsenal want to extend the 27-year-old Argentine's display beyond the two years left on his contract.
But the Times say Martinez wants reassurances over his first-team future, having been loaned out six times in previous seasons.
The FA winners have clawed back £12million in wages after Saturday’s triumph.
Mikel Arteta’s squad agreed to a 12.5 per cent annual pay cut to help with the financial problems of coronavirus.
Players were promised they would get their money back if they made the Champions League.
And despite not doing that, qualifying for the Europa League by winning the Cup means the cut will be just 7.5 per cent.
CHEQUE IT OUT
FA winners Arsenal have clawed back £12million in wages after Saturday’s triumph.
Mikel Arteta’s squad agreed to a 12.5 per cent annual pay cut to help with the financial problems of coronavirus.
Players were promised they would get their money back if they made the Champions League.
And despite not doing that, qualifying for the Europa League by winning the Cup means the cut will be just 7.5 per cent.
It means Arsenal will save £18m on their £240m annual wage bill rather than the £30m originally envisaged.
But that will be offset by the £25m windfall of Europa League qualification and £3.6m in prize money for winning the FA Cup.
WIL GO CHEAP
SunSport's Paul Jiggins can reveal that Crystal Palace are braced to lose star turn Wilfried Zaha for a cut-price £30million.
The forward, 27, wants a move and the club are ready to sell him for the second time.
But there have been no serious takers, despite the reported interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.
Zaha is Palace’s highestearner on around £130,000 a week and is under contract until 2023.Those two factors, plus the fact he will turn 28 in November, are putting off admirers.
Zaha was previously valued at around £70m but Palace chiefs are now resigned to reducing their expectations.
FINE ART
Mikel Arteta needs to do more in a bid to appease Arsenal fans despite the club's FA Cup win.
Former Enyimba and Nigeria forward Victor Ezeji told Goal: “He inherited players that might not be his wish, but I think we should give him another season to see what he can really bring to the table because he has done so well with the Arsenal team considering the position they were when he took over and where he has taken them to.
“The problem is they were not consistent but I think overall he has done well.”
“Now he has to bring in players he can really trust, that can work with him and give him the desired results.
“Arteta needs to do more because Arsenal fans are yearning for more.”
NOT GUNNER HAPPEN
Borussia Monchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter has admitted he is flattered by Arsenal's reported interest.
However, speaking to Kicker, he vowed to stay with in the Bundesliga: “I will definitely stay in Gladbach. Of course I heard about the inquiries and was pleased with the appreciation (from other clubs), but I also emphasized how well I am at Gladbach.
“The current team has great potential and the coach means a huge added value for us.
“The club is in the process of building something with the great fanbase. I also have big goals at this club.”
AUBA THE MOON
Perry Groves claims Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deserves double his proposed £250,000-a-week contract offer.
He told talkSPORT: “I don't care as an Arsenal fan, and I know we're in difficult financial times, but if they said Aubameyang is on £400,000, £500,000 a week, it wouldn't bother me at all because some players warrant it. Some players warrant it and he does because he delivers.”
WIZARD OF OZ
Jack Wilshere believes something has gone on behind the scenes involving Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil.
He told talkSPORT: “In terms of his footballing ability, I loved playing with him. He’s one of my favourite players to play with. He’d give you the ball at the right time, the right pace.
“So I’m surprised he’s not playing, but I don’t know what’s going on there with that.
“There must be something that we don’t know because I can’t see why he’s not playing in terms of his footballing ability.
“Especially with Aubameyang, the type of player he is, you can imagine Ozil sat behind him feeding him balls. It would be unbelievable.
“It’s obviously something that we don’t know about. I’m sure Arteta has definitely got a plan and he’s putting that into practice.
“I’m sure we’re going to find out in the next couple of weeks what’s been going on.”
GUNNER IMPRESS
Ainsley Maitland-Niles is eager for more minutes at the Emirates following a resurgence in recent weeks despite reports surrounding his Arsenal future.
After impressing in the FA Cup final at Wembley, he said: “I loved it.
“When I’m on the pitch I thrive when I get more minutes and no matter where I’m playing, I’m just happy to do a job for the team and bring one of these at the end of the day, so it’s fantastic.
“It’s the first time of grabbing [the cup] myself and it’s a fantastic feeling, it’s indescribable really.
“I’m proud of every one of my teammates and staff members for putting the plan into motion and we executed it perfectly.”
WHAT A MES
Mesut Ozil has been branded ‘selfish’ for not attending the FA Cup final win over Chelsea.
Former Arsenal star Perry Groves said on talkSPORT’s Final Word: “That just sums him up all over. He’s not bothered about Arsenal, he’s just bothered about himself.
“I wouldn’t want my teammates to think that I was that selfish. So it just means that he knows he’s done with Arsenal.
“[If I was his teammate] I wouldn’t even… Don’t text or WhatsApp me, do you know what I mean?
“If you’re not really bothered, don’t pretend you are.”
IT'S CUP TO YOU
Arsenal are going into over-drive to keep their two main FA Cup final heroes.
The Gunners hope to tie keeper Emiliano Martinez to a new deal while continuing their talks with two-goal skipper Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang following Saturday's 2-1 defeat of Chelsea.
Martinez broke down in tears and walked away from an interview when talking about his family after what could be a career-turning display at Wembley.
And Arsenal want to extend the 27-year-old Argentine's display beyond the two years left on his contract.
But the Times say Martinez wants reassurances over his first-team future, having been loaned out six times in previous seasons.
He kept fit-again Germany star Bernd Leno out of Saturday's line-up – but his fight for a regular place will be back to square one next season.
DANI BOY
Arsenal's loan star Dani Ceballos will discuss his future with Real Madrid after their Champions League campaign comes to an end.
He told El Partidazo de COPE: “I haven't spoken to Real Madrid yet, but anyone who wears that shirt is happy.
“Madrid are better than any club in the world. We'll see about my future.
“I'm not thinking about whether or not I can play for Real Madrid, Arsenal or another club.
“Now it's time to disconnect. I have to be calm and think clearly with my family about the coming year.”
ART OF WAR
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly prepared to sell Alexandre Lacazette and Hector Bellerin this summer to raise funds.
The Daily Mail claims that the Spaniard is set for a full squad overhaul with Mesut Ozil, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Torreira, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Sead Kolasinac, Shkodran Mustafi and Rob Holding also up for sale.
First-team stars Lacazette and Bellerin will only be sold if ‘sizeable offers’ came in but pther clubs are at liberty to negotiate for the rest of Arsenal's misfits.
FINE ART
Arsenal will reportedly send out club representatives to Lisbon this week in an attempt to land Joelson Fernandes.
The 17-year-old has been tipped as one of Europe's biggest prospects after breaking into the first team at Sporting Lisbon.
The versatile winger has a £40million release clause but Arsenal bid just £18m.
According to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the Gunners have now planned a number of meetings this week to try and thrash out an agreement.
VAN TO MAN COMBAT
Former Arsenal star Kolo Toure has exposed what he claims is Virgil Van Dijk's secret weakness.
Despite centre-back Van Dijk's sensational last two seasons for Liverpool, Leicester coach and ex-Reds' defender Toure believes the £75million Dutchman is vulnerable “one on one” against “aggressive” strikers.
He told Stats Perform News: “I haven't seen many players challenge him one on one.
“In my opinion, that's his weakness! He's really tall and if you really attack him with the ball, he can struggle, but he's so clever.
“He's so clever because he drops well, but if you are really aggressive in attack in a one-on-one, I think you can get something from him.
'He's a really clever player. He's got Joe Gomez on his side, good players on his side to help him as well.
“There are good players around him and I think that makes his game easy.”
WILL HE GO?
Arsenal have reportedly offered Willian a three-year deal – which is the “biggest offer” he has received so far.
The Brazilian, 31, looks set to leave Chelsea after rejecting their latest offer of a two-tear deal.
France Football have now revealed that Arsenal are locked in advanced talks with Willian.
The Brazilian will have the option to extend his stay at the Emirates by another year.
A source has said: “Things are very advanced.”
NOT GUNNER HAPPEN
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Arsenal future reportedly depends on who the Gunners target this summer.
The 31-year-old is said to be keen to be reunited with his former Borussia Dortmund partner Ousmane Dembele,
According to French outlet Le10Sport Aubameyang is waiting to see what calibre of player Arsenal are able to bring in before making a final decision on his future.
HE'S A KEEPER
Arsenal fans have latched onto an inspirational Twitter post from goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
The Gunners' longest serving player is usual No2 Martinez but after Bernd Leno's injury he featured in the season run-in.
Martinez has been in North London for a decade and finally got his moment in the spotlight after starting Saturday's FA Cup final win against Chelsea.
And six years ago he poignantly tweeted: “hard work and doing that little bit extra eventually pays off positive.”
NO STAYCATION
Matteo Guendouzi has ignored Arsenal's FA Cup win, instead posting a picture of his holiday on social media.
The outcast snubbed any mention of his colleagues record 14th FA Cup victory on the weekend.
And in another sign he looks certain to leave, the French midfielder instead shared shots of a cosy break with his girlfriend on Instagram.
In stark contrast his jubilant team-mates littered their pages with celebrations and posts from the game.
IS IT ALL AUBA?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is still toasting Arsenal's FA Cup success on social media.
The Gabon international joked along with the official Gunners account after he kissed, dropped and finally lifted the trophy.
He tweeted: “This is how we do.”
But questions remain over his future in North London as he is yet to put pen to paper on a deal beyond next season.
AGENT MARTINEZ
Arsenal stopper Emiliano Martinez has urged FA Cup hero Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign a new contract.
The Gunners are desperate to keep their star striker and are preparing a three-year deal worth £250,000-a-week to tempt him to stay, write the Mirror.
He is out of contract after next season and the skipper currently pockets £200k a week.
WILLI STAY OR GO?
An opportunity to join Arsenal is thought to be very interesting for Chelsea's Willian.
The Brazilian sat out the FA Cup final between the two sides through injury.
His contract saga has rumbled on and it is being widely reported that he has REJECTED Chelsea's latest offer of a two-year deal.
The stumbling block is that the 31-year-old wants a three-year contract.
Willian is expected to make a decision on his future after the Blues' Champions League game against Bayern Munich on Saturday.
Arsenal are hopeful they can tempt him to the Emirates.
WORK OF ART
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has paid tribute to former mentor Pep Guardiola after the Gunners' FA Cup triumph.
His Arsenal side beat Chelsea 2-1 to claim the FA Cup and a spot in next season's Europa League.
Speaking to BT Sport, he said: “I miss my family so much they have been all the way with me.
“Thank you as well I have to thank you Pep in a very big way because I am a manager in a big part to him so I think I have to consider that as well.”
EXPENSIVE MATT-ERS
Arsenal have slapped a £40million price tag on bad boy Matteo Guendouzi.
The Times reports the Gunners have set their asking price on the midfield outcast.
The 21-year-old Frenchman has been jettisoned from Mikel Arteta's squad since his ugly antics away at Brighton back in June.
He was spotted grabbing the throat of Neal Maupay at the Amex.
It appears he is destined for the exit after continually being left out of the matchday squads.
MIK DROP
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is ready to sell NINE players, according to reports.
Even some of the Gunners' FA Cup heroes will not be spared in the Spaniard's big summer clear-out.
The Mail reports nine of the first-team squad could go – including three of Saturday's Wembley XI.
Alexandre Lacazette is one big name that could be moved on.
Hector Bellerin is also in line for a departure if a sufficient bid comes in for the right-back.
And Rob Holding could be looking for pastures new in the next few months.
DAN THE MAN
Arsenal's on loan midfielder Dani Ceballos will discuss his future with parent club Real Madrid.
Ceballos, 23, will hold talks with Los Blancos after their Champions League campaign.
He told El Partidazo de COPE: “I haven't spoken to Real Madrid yet, but anyone who wears that shirt is happy.
“I'm not thinking about whether or not I can play for Real Madrid, Arsenal or another club.”

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