Arsenal transfer rumours: Giroud & Welbeck replaced by £75m duo, Gunners in shock bid for Tottenham star & more

Today’s round up of Arsenal transfer rumours…

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A round up of today’s biggest Arsenal transfer rumours, gossip, team news, and more…

Benzema to Arsenal done next week

Karim Benzema to Arsenal looks a done deal, according to a trusted Italian journalist, with the Gunners set to announce a club-record deal for the Real Madrid striker next week. The Frenchman will reportedly take the number 9 shirt at the Emirates Stadium.

Gunners could miss out on Carvalho

However, Arsenal and Chelsea look set to miss out on the signing of Sporting Lisbon midfield starlet William Carvalho this summer, with the Portuguese international believed to be one of Real Madrid’s top targets, according to AS.

Arsenal to revive Aubameyang deal

Arsenal could also be looking into signing Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if a move for Benzema falls through, according to the Daily Telegraph. The Gabon international recently signed a new contract, but remains a favourite of Arsene Wenger.

N’Jie nearly joined Arsenal over Spurs

French source L’Equipe has revealed that Arsenal came close to hijacking Clinton N’Jie’s move from Lyon to Tottenham, following the Cameroon starlet’s confirmation by Spurs yesterday afternoon.

Predicted line up for Crystal Palace game

An Arsenal predicted line up to play Crystal Palace today, with Theo Walcott surely set to return, as well as two other key players…

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