Arsenal could land Real Madrid star on ‘cheap’ deal as seven players ‘transfer listed’ in mass overhaul

Arsenal are already looking a lot stronger as they continue with their preparations for the new season.

The Gunners needed a new striker this summer and they got one, paying £45million to snap up Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus.

Though, Mikel Arteta has a number of other areas that need taking care of as Arsenal prepare to return to Europe.

We could also see a number of exits as Arteta looks to trim the edges from his squad.

And with that in mind, we have rounded up all the latest transfer news and rumours surrounding the Emirates Stadium.

Asensio update

Arsenal could well be tempted by a deal to sign Real Madrid star Marco Asensio this summer.

The Spaniard looks likely to move on with just one year remaining on his current contract and unlikely to sign another.

Not only will Asensio be available on a cut-price deal this summer, but according to TuttoMercatoWeb, the forward will also consider reducing his wage to secure a deal.

Arsenal and Liverpool have been linked with a move this summer.

Zhegova bid

The Gunners are said to have made a bid to sign Lille winger Edon Zhegrova.

The 23-year-old has only been with Lille since January, when he joined from Basel, and according to commentator Arlind Saliku Arsenal are now pushing for a deal.

“Arsenal has submitted an official offer for 23 year old winger Edon Zhegrova,” Saliku said on Twitter.

“Player has impressed the english club this year at Lille, after moving from Basel in January for 7m euros. (£6.9m).”

Hefty transfer list

Arsenal have decided they are willing to part with seven players in order to continue their summer spending, according to reports.

The Sun claim, Arsenal have placed Nicolas Pepe, Bernd Leno, Hector Bellerin, Lucas Torreira, Pablo Mari, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Reiss Nelson on the transfer list.

The Gunners spent £72million on Pepe in 2019, but it seems they are now willing to cut their losses after three disappointing years.