Arsenal ‘lodge’ £34m transfer offer amid intriguing links with another Brazilian star

It has been an eventful summer so far for Arsenal as they prepare for the new season.

The Premier League returns in early August and the Gunners have a few new faces with Gabriel Jesus, Marquinhos and Matt Turner making the move to the Emirates Stadium in this window so far.

Mikel Arteta’s side finished 5th last term and will be aiming to reach the top four in the next campaign.

Here is a look at all the latest news and rumours regarding the club today:

Former midfielder back on radar

Arsenal are reportedly attempting to bring Ismael Bennacer back to the Emirates Stadium from AC Milan.

According to Italian news outlet Calcio Mercato Web, the club have made an ‘offer’ of £34million.

The Algeria international played for the Gunners from 2015 to 2017 but only made one senior appearance before heading out the exit door.

Brazilian linked

Having already brought in Gabriel Jesus and Marquinhos, Arteta’s side are being linked with yet another Brazilian in Lucas Paqueta.

The midfielder, formerly of Flamengo and AC Milan, currently plays in France for Lyon.

Media Foot claim Arsenal are interested in bringing him to London to further bolster their options.

Return of a familiar face

Former Arsenal favourite Jack Wilshere has today announced his retirement from the game and the Evening Standard claim he is set to return as U18s manager.

The club has a vacancy to fill following Dan Micciche’s switch to Crawley Town.

Wilshere made 197 appearances for the London outfit before spells at West Ham United, Bournemouth and most recently AGF in Denmark.