AC MILAN TARGET KOSCIELNY DEAL

AC MILAN TARGET KOSCIELNY DEAL

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AC Milan have made Arsenal centre-half Laurent Koscielny a prime target as the Italian club look to strengthen their defence this summer, according to Telefoot .

Koscielny has also been linked with the likes of Manchester City, Marseille and Chinese clubs this summer, but it is likely to take a big offer and persuasive argument to get Koscielny to leave Arsenal.

BARCELONA SET BELLERIN DEADLINE

BARCELONA SET BELLERIN DEADLINE

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Barcelona have set a deadline to agree a deal to bring Hector Bellerin back to the club from Arsenal, according to Mundo Deportivo .

Bellerin is reportedly keen to return to Camp Nou, but Arsenal don’t want to sell the right-back. Barca have now decided that, if a deal isn’t sorted within the next 10 days, they will move on to other targets.

GIROUD CLOSE TO LIGUE 1 RETURN

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is closing in on a return to Ligue 1, according to  L'Equipe .

Lyon and Marseille are leading the race to sign the France international, with the Gunners closing in on a replacement

RACE ON TO SIGN LEMAR

Barcelona, Manchester City and Chelsea are among the clubs set to battle for Monaco winger Thomas Lemar, according to  L'Equipe .

Arsenal have seen a bid rejected for the France international while Tottenham are planning an offer of their own.

But the north London clubs face competition with a series of top sides looking to set up talks with his agent regarding a move.

RANIERI WANTS ARSENAL GOALKEEPER

New Nantes manager Claudio Ranieri is looking to add Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina to his squad, according to France Football.

The Colombia international shot-stopper has grown tired of playing second-fiddle to first-choice Petr Cech at the Emirates and will force a move this summer.

ARSENAL OUT OF MBAPPE RACE

Arsenal are out of the race to sign Monaco star Kylian Mbappe and will turn their full attention to landing Alexandre Lacazette and Thomas Lemar, according to  M ail Online 

RVP SET FOR PREMIER LEAGUE RETURN

Former Arsenal and Manchester United forward Robin van Persie could return to the Premier League next season with Crystal Palace, says the  Daily Mirror . 

The Fenerbahce striker is on compatriot Frank de Boer's transfer shortlist as the new Eagles boss goes about constructing a squad able to retain their top-flight status.