Arsenal ‘submit transfer bid’ for defender as £26m midfielder opens up on possible Gunners exit

Arsenal are already up and running in pre-season, picking up their first win of the summer.

The Gunners saw off Nurnberg over the weekend last Friday, with Gabriel Jesus opening his account with two goals.

Mikel Arteta and his men will continue their pre-season efforts over the coming weeks, and in the meantime, the Spaniard and his staff will be working on new deals.

Arsenal still want to add a new face or two, and there should also be exits from the Emirates Stadium.

With that in mind, we have rounded up all the latest Gunners transfer news and rumours.

Grimaldo bid

Arsenal are said to have made a bid to sign Benfica’s Alex Grimaldo.

According to The Sun, the Gunners have submitted a £5.9million bid for the full-back, who is now in the last year of his contract.

It’s thought Arsenal want Grimaldo to replace Nuno Tavares, who is expected to leave on loan this summer.

Torreira update

Lucas Torreira is unsure on his future, but he said he could be convinced to join Roma.

The £26m midfielder spent last season on loan with Fiorentina but he has not joined them permanently after a low offer from the Serie A club.

Speaking to Ovacion atfer watching a game in Brazil, Torreira said: “I spoke with Mourinho some time ago. He is a coach that I admire. It is a chance that seduces me, but it is not easy.”

Dembélé latest

Arsenal could be set to miss out on ex-Celtic striker Moussa Dembélé.

Dembélé scored 21 times for Lyon last season, impressing after returning from a lacklustre loan spell with Atletico Madrid.

But according to Media Foot, it’s Manchester United who are stepping up their efforts to sign the striker this summer.

Arsenal have previously been linked with the Frenchman, but they now risk falling behind in the race.