Arsenal are planning a surprise move for Chelsea wonderkid Andrey Santos, who is currently on loan at the Premier League giants' sister club Strasbourg.
According to Le 10 Sport, Santos has caught the Gunners' eye ahead of the summer transfer window.
The North Londoners are said to be "hard at work" to get a deal over the line for the midfielder ahead of next term.
But Paris Saint-Germain, who tried to sign the Brazil international when the Blues got him in 2023 from Vasco da Gama, remain strong contenders.
Arsenal fans are not happy that William Saliba beat Myles Lewis-Skelly to a PFA Young Player of the Year nomination.
One claimed: "It should be Under-21 players only."
Another added: "They really need to rethink the 'Young' Player of the Season. Because not having Lewis-Skelly but having 24-year-old Saliba makes no sense."
And a third wrote: "They need a Rookie of the Year award to go along side this for newcomers/younger players."
Arsenal fans have demanded a rule change to the Premier League's Young Player of the Year award.
The eight stars nominated for this season's accolade have been announced with Myles Lewis-Skelly missing out.
But to the surprise of Arsenal supporters, 24-year-old William Saliba made the cut instead.
Liam Delap (Ipswich), Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Joao Pedro (Brighton) and Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) complete the list of nominees.
Patrice Evra has claimed Samir Nasri regretted snubbing Manchester United in 2011 - despite having just won the Premier League title with rivals City.
Nasri, 37, spent three years with Arsenal before a high-profile move north to Manchester City.
Speaking on the SDS podcast, Evra said: "[Nasri] agreed the terms [with United] and everything [in 2011]. I remember we were going into pre-season and I was on holiday. I text him and say 'Samir, what time you coming? We can go to training together'.
"There was no answer. I then saw Alex Ferguson, he said, 'Did you see what your French boy did? He said, 'He's going to sign for City'. I said, 'No boss, you're joking."
The attacking midfielder won the Prem in his first season with the club.
Evra continued: "I remember I saw him after they were celebrating [winning the league]. I asked him, 'You are happy? You made the right choice?' He said, 'I made a mistake. I should have signed for United'."
Real Madrid have swooped for Bournemouth star Dean Huijsen after learning that a summer move for William Saliba would be "impossible".
Speaking on his YouTube account, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said: "My information is that Real Madrid understood at the beginning of May that William Saliba this summer was impossible.
"For Arsenal, he is a crucial player and they are discussing a new contract.”
"Arsenal will have the ball in their court to close the agreement, keep Saliba at the club and extend his contract. Real Madrid’s position is clear — they will sign Dean Huijsen now, but Saliba remains a dream target for them."
Arsenal are planning a surprise move for Chelsea wonderkid Andrey Santos, who is currently on loan at the Premier League giants' sister club Strasbourg.
According to Le 10 Sport, Santos has caught the Gunners' eye ahead of the summer transfer window.
The North Londoners are said to be "hard at work" to get a deal over the line for the midfielder ahead of next term.
But Paris Saint-Germain, who tried to sign the Brazil international when the Blues got him in 2023 from Vasco da Gama, remain strong contenders.
Fernando Morientes has urged Arsenal to use Mikel Merino as a midfielder next season.
He told CasinoHawks: “I can’t see Mikel Merino as the starting striker for Arsenal next season, but you can’t rule it out. Mikel Merino's situation is somewhat circumstantial.
“The forwards were injured, there were no forwards, so he showed that can do that job. He's a great attacking player, but I think his best position is behind the striker, as an attacking player, a player does more in the center of the pitch, creating and scoring goals.
“He can play with power, but he shouldn't because his best characteristics are behind the striker, behind the attacker, and he's a player who handles the ball well, with a good final pass. A striker has to be a specialist.”