Arsenal urged to raid Premier League rivals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang replacement

Arsenal have been tipped to raid Premier League rivals Manchester City as they look to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the summer transfer window.
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The former Gunners forward joined Barcelona last month and has impressed during the early-stages of his career with the Catalan giants.

Arsenal have struggled to find the net since his departure, with Mikel Arteta’s side scoring just five goals in seven games in all competitions.

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The Spaniard was linked with January moves for the likes of Dusan Vlahovic and Dominic Calvert-Lewin - but neither deal came to fruition and all eyes now turn towards the summer transfer window.

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand believes Arteta should look to one of his former clubs to fill the void left behind by Aubameyang.

Gabriel Jesus is back in the frame for Manchester City as they take on Leeds  Credit: GettyGabriel Jesus is back in the frame for Manchester City as they take on Leeds  Credit: Getty
Gabriel Jesus is back in the frame for Manchester City as they take on Leeds Credit: Getty

Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus will enter the final 12 months of his current deal at Manchester City at the end of the season and could fall further down the pecking order when Argentinean international Julian Alvarez arrives this summer.

Jesus has scored 88 goals in 222 appearances for the current Premier League champions and Ferdinand believes he would be the ideal replacement for Aubameyang.

La Liga giants open talks with Arsenal target

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Barcelona are said to be preparing a summer move for Arsenal target Ruben Neves.

Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves is Wolves’ most valuable asset at £36m.Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves is Wolves’ most valuable asset at £36m.
Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves is Wolves’ most valuable asset at £36m.

The Portugal international has shone during his five-year stay at Wolves and has reportedly attracted the attention of both the Gunners and Premier League rivals Manchester United.

Wolves are believed to have placed a £40million price tag on his head and the Daily Mail have suggested Barcelona have made the first move to secure the talented midfielder.

Talks are said to have begun with intermediaries and it remains to be seen whether this could force a move from either of the Premier League duo.

Gunners consider move for Peruvian youngster

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Arsenal are considering a move for Peruvian defender Jhilmar Lora following amendments to work permit laws caused by Brexit.

The laws now make it more challenging for clubs to sign players from the EU and the Daily Mail have reported the Gunners are one of a number of clubs to have switched their focus towards the South American market.

That has brought 21-year-old defender Lora onto their radar as he continues to impress for both the Peruvian national side and his club, Sporting Cristal.