Arsenal linked with Real Madrid transfer as Premier League rivals eye Bernd Leno

Arsenal ensured they went into the international break with complete peace of mind after seeing off Aston Villa over the weekend.

The Gunners are now three points ahead of Tottenham in fifth, and they are very much on course to secure a top four finish.

There is still plenty of football to play, but Mikel Arteta’s men are looking confident, and they are one of the teams to beat in the Premier League, as things stand.

In the meantime, there are transfer rumours aplenty surrounding Arsenal, and here we look at the latest gossip.

Jovic chase

Arsenal continue to be linked with Real Madrid frontman Luka Jovic ahead of this summer.

Jovic is getting very little action at the Santiago Bernabeu, and he has only made 34 La Liga appearances since his big-money move from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2019.

According to Marca via The Sun, Arsenal are ‘working on’ a deal for Jovic, while Everton are also in the same position having expressed an interest in the winter.

Dybala links

The Gunners have been linked with a move for Juventus star Paulo Dybala, who is edging closer to an exit from Turin.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Dybala is heading for the exit doors ahead of his contract expiring this summer, with Juventus unwilling to meet his demands.

Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting that Arsenal are one of the possible destinations for the Argentine, who is available for free, and already able to agree a pre-contract agreement with a club outside Italy.

Leno tipped for exit

Newcastle United are being linked with a move for a current Arsenal star.

According to the Daily Mail, the Magpies want to add competition for goalkeeper Martin Dubravka this summer.

And Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno, who has fallen behind Aaron Ramsdale this summer, could be a target.