Fresh Arsenal title race warning issues as Gunners 'prepare £34m bid' for Serie A starlet

Arsenal are back in action this weekend when they face Newcastle United in a tricky-looking home clash. The Gunners continue to apply pressure at the top of the Premier League table, but they are going to have to remain ultra-consistent to top the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta's men lost to FC Porto in the Champions League during the week, and it will be interesting to see how they respond on Saturday. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Emirates Stadium.

Crouch prediction

Former England striker Peter Crouch believes Arsenal are well within the race for the Premier League title due to impressive recent form. Crouch said on The Peter Crouch Podcast: “I thought it would be a two-horse race.

"But you can’t ignore Arsenal’s last couple of results, against Burnley and West Ham, who are obviously struggling at the moment, the manager has come in under fire at the moment, but I still think they were very good. They look like they could be in with a chance now.”

Yildiz links

Arsenal are said to be keen on the signing of Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz this summer. According to TeamTalk, the Gunners are keen to battle Manchester United and Liverpool for the signing of the exciting teenager.

The report claims Arsenal are willing to trump both clubs by offering as much as £34million for Yildiz, who is still only 18 years of age. The German has 15 league appearances for the Juve first team at this stage. The versatile forward is under contract with The Old Lady until 2027.