Arsenal News & Rumour Roundup: Gunners Agree Fee To Sign Chelsea Target, £30m Ligue 1 Star Linked, Schneiderlin Closer To Exit

Today’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer gossip.

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Arsenal meet asking price for Brazil starlet

Arsenal are closer to signing Cruzeiro midfielder Lucas Silva after meeting the 21-year-old’s asking price ahead of the likes of Chelsea and Real Madrid.

Full story: Marca.

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Man United & Real Madrid join chase for Arsenal target

Arsenal target Christoph Kramer looks to have become a top target for both Manchester United and Real Madrid in an £8m deal.

Full story: talkSPORT.

Arsenal in talks over £30m playmaker

Arsenal are expected to hold talks over the possible signing of AS Monaco playmaker Joao Moutinho, who is looking for an exit from the Ligue 1 club.

Full story: Metro.

Southampton midfielder looks closer to exit

Arsenal could be boosted in their pursuit of Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, who looks likely to leave after turning down a new contract.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Centre-back crisis for Newcastle game

Arsenal may only have one centre-back fit to face Newcastle United this weekend, with Per Mertesacker the only one available due to an injury concern for Laurent Koscielny and Calum Chambers’ suspension.

Full story: Daily Mirror.