Arsenal transfer target ‘rejects’ new contract as Barcelona’s Memphis Depay stance revealed

Arsenal will be in holiday mode after a hard-fought campaign.

Some players will already be away on their summer breaks, while others will have to wait until after the international period.

Mikel Arteta will be keen to get some rest, but he will be equally keen to get to work on his squad ahead of next season.

Improvements are needed as the Gunners prepare to return to European competition, finishing sixth this season.

And with that in mind, we have rounded up all the latest transfer rumours.

Memphis latest

Arsenal could face a tricky scenario to complete a deal to sign Barcelona star Memphis Depay.

The Gunners have been linked with the forward in recent weeks, with reports Barca could sell the Dutchman this summer.

But a fresh report from Sport claims Barca will only sell Memphis if they can get a replacement first, and given their financial issues, that means Arsenal are likely to face a lengthy wait.

Ruiz alert

Arsenal are said to be on red alert amid an update in Fabian Ruiz’s contract situation.

The midfielder is out of contract in 2023, and he could be sold this summer if a new contract cannot be agreed.

According to GIFN, Ruiz has now rejected a contract offer from Napoli, and that has Arsenal and Newcastle on red alert, with a potential cut-price deal on the table.

Hickey battle

The battle to land Bologna full-back Aaron Hickey continues to rumble on.

The young Scot has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, but according to Football London, West Ham and Newcastle are also keen.

Hickey is still only 19 years of age, and it’s understood the Gunners see him as a worthy back-up at right-back.