Arsenal are ready to open talks with Chelsea for the transfer of Nemanja Matic to the Emirates and that of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal have opened talks with Sampdoria to finalise the transfer of midfielder Jack Wilshere.
Monaco full-back Djibril Sidibe has signed a new contract with the club hence ending speculation surrounding his future.
Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe has refused to commit his future to Monaco and has fueled more speculation that he could join Arsenal or Real Madrid.
Welsh football manager Dean Saunders has urged Liverpool to sign striker Olivier Giroud from Arsenal.