Arsenal’s transfer ‘priority’ outlined as rivals eye key player swoop

Arsenal sit top of the Premier League table after the opening eight games.

The Gunners have lost just once so far and are on a roll under Mikel Arteta.

They are back in action on Thursday evening in the Europa League against Bodo/Glimt.

Here is a look at the latest news coming out of the club...

January target latest

Juventus will apparently consider letting Manuel Locatelli depart if a suitable offer comes in for him.

The midfielder officially remains on the books of fellow Serie A side Sassoulo but has been on loan at the Juventus Stadium since last year.

He has been linked with Arsenal and according to Italian news outlet CalcioMercato, he may well be allowed to head out the exit door.

Winger eyed by rivals

Gabriel Martinelli is reportedly wanted by Premier League rivals Chelsea.

The winger has been in fine form so far this term and has helped his side rise to the summit of the top flight.

However, according to a report by the Daily Mail, he is ‘believed’ to be on Graham Potter’s radar at Stamford Bridge and the Blues are ‘monitoring’ his situation at the Emirates Stadium.

Defender contract update

Arsenal are apparently keen on extending William Saliba’s contract.

The centre-back, who spent the last campaign on loan at Marseille to gain some experience, has established himself as a key player for Arteta’s side.

The Daily Mail claim the Gunners see it as a ‘priority’ to tie him down to a new deal.