ARSENAL are reportedly set to launch a stunning double deal which sees Juventus duo Dusan Vlahovic and Fabio Mirreti switch to the Emirates.
The Gunners splashed out over £100million in the summer transfer window but Mikel Arteta remains eager to bolster his squad.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have received a huge blow ahead of their upcoming North London derby against Tottenham.
Thomas Partey was forced to pull out of Ghana's clash with Brazil just THREE minutes before kick-off with an injury.
However, there is good news for the Arsenal fan base as William Saliba is set to be offered a new five-year contract by Arsenal.
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- Kostas Lianos
Usmanov homes raided
German police have raided dozens of houses linked to Vladimir Putin's crony Alisher Usmanov amid a money laundering probe.
Russian oligarch Usmanov, who enjoyed close ties to Premier League clubs Everton and Arsenal, is at the centre of two separate investigations into his finances in Germany.
The businessman was a shareholder at the Gunners from 2007 to 2018.
Prosecutors in Frankfurt and Munich stated raids had targeted a Russian businessman suspected of having used his "extensive and complex network of companies and corporations" to disguise the origins of several transactions of funds between 2017 and 2022.
The transactions are believed to have amounted to a "multi-digit-million-euro sum", a statement read.
The Munich state prosecutor said raids were carried out at the residence of a Russian citizen along with four other suspects.
Authorities named the suspect only as a Russian businessman, but two officials involved in the investigation, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Usamanov's identity to The Associated Press.
- Kostas Lianos
Saliba new contract
Arsenal ace William Saliba has suggested he is keen to sign a new contract, with his current deal set to expire in 2024.
The defender stated he likes the club and feels at home at the Emirates.
Saliba told Sky Sports: "Yes, for sure. I'm at home here.
"I like London, I like the club, I like everything. I feel at home here"
- Kostas Lianos
Mudryk bidding war
Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhaylo Mudryk is being targeted by Arsenal, Liverpool and West Ham.
Mudryk, 21, has been linked with the Gunners since the summer after Nicolas Pepe's exit.
But it’s thought the Hammers had scouts watching him in Ukraine’s 3-0 Nations League loss against Scotland at Hampden Park on Wednesday.
Reports suggest the 21-year-old will cost up to £40million to land
- Kealan Hughes
Morning, Arsenal fans
Alex Baena is the latest Villarreal star linked with Arsenal – as the battle for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk hots up.
The left-winger, 21, is rated a contender to replace Nicolas Pepe, who has been loaned to Nice.
It’s also been claimed recently that Arsenal have interest in Villarreal’s Nigeria wideman Samuel Chukwueze, 23, and 19-year-old Spain striker Yeremy Pino.
Meanwhile, it's understood Mudryk is now interesting Liverpool and West Ham, as well as the Gunners.
Thomas Partey was ruled out of Ghana’s international friendly against Brazil last night just THREE MINUTES before kick-off – despite being named in the starting line-up.
The midfielder, 29, picked up a knock in the warm-up.
Bukayo Saka followed up his England player-of-the-year award with a muted performance in the 1-0 defeat away to Italy.
Saka was replaced by Jack Grealish after 72 minutes of playing 'out of position' at left-wing back.
Finally, Jamie Carragher claims Arsenal can win the Premier League THIS TERM.
Mikel Arteta’s table-toppers host third-placed Tottenham when the Premier League returns on October 1.
And former Liverpool defender Carragher told talkSPORT: “If you actually watched Arsenal this season, you’d never seen it before, they do look like they could be title contender.
"The signing of Jesus and Saliba coming in at the back almost feels like [its] completely changed the whole aspect of Arsenal right now."
- Ian Tuckey
Large majority of fans want Southgate OUT
An astonishing 83-per-cent of England fans want Gareth Southgate OUT with just one game to go before the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
The Three Lions were relegated from their Nations League group following a 1-0 loss to Italy at the San Siro.
Giacomo Raspadori's second half strike was the difference.
To make matters worse, England are without a win in five games and haven't scored a goal in open play in over 450 minutes of football. It's also England's worst run in 22 years.
All of this, of course, is unfolding just months ahead of a World Cup that not long ago England were considered one of the favourites to win.
And England have just one more game to prepare for Qatar, which is against rivals Germany at Wembley on Monday.
But ahead of England's meeting with the Germans, 83-per-cent of Three Lions fans want Southgate GONE, according to a SunSport Twitter poll.
Southgate and Co were booed at the San Siro after the final whistle, but the boss feels the performance was a "step in the right direction".
He said: "I personally felt the performance was a step in the right direction. But I appreciate because of the result that won't be the reaction."
- Ian Tuckey
Jesus rated in same class as Haaland
Jamie Carragher reckons Gabriel Jesus is rivalling Erling Haaland all the way in the fight to be the Prem's best striker.
Jesus moved to Arsenal after champions Manchester City replaced him with Haaland.
Now the table-topping Gunners head City by a point.
Ex-England defender Carragher told talkSPORT: “I think it’s been a brilliant start to the season, I’ve really enjoyed it.
"Obviously, Haaland’s the standout one, him and Jesus I think have been absolutely electric and been fantastic.”
- Ian Tuckey
Arsenal already good enough to win title
Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal could win the Premier League THIS SEASON.
Mikel Arteta’s table-toppers host third-placed Tottenham when the Prem returns on October 1.
And former Liverpool defender Carragher told talkSPORT: “If you actually watched Arsenal this season, you’d never seen it before, they do look like they could be title contender.
“I’ve always been a huge fan of Mikel Arteta, I really like how brave he’s been, certainly last season [as he] brought in all these young players, now their 12 months older.
“but the signing of Jesus and Saliba coming in at the back almost feels like [its] completely changed the whole aspect of Arsenal right now. I think they could be a lot closer than what people give them credit for.”
- Ian Tuckey
Southgate odds-on to leave England job this year
Gareth Southgate is odds-on to leave the England job this year after relegation to the Nations League second tier and fifth game without a win.
Italy's 1-0 win in Milan tonight set Southgate more questions than answers ahead of the World Cup in Qatar this winter.
Coral rate him 2-5 on to go by the end of 2022, with Chelsea chief Graham Potter 4-1 favourite to succeed him.
Newcastle manager. Eddie Howe is7-1 and ex-Tottenham chief Mauricio Pochettino third favourite at 8-1.
- Ian Tuckey
Liverpool and Hammers also keen on Mudryk
Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk is being eyed by Arsenal, Liverpool and West Ham.
The 21-year-old has been linked with the Gunners since the summer, as we reported yesterday.
But it’s thought the Hammers had scouts watching him in Ukraine’s 3-0 Nations League defeat against Scotland at Hampden Park on Wednesday.
- Ian Tuckey
RESULT: Italy 1 England 0
The Three Lions were relegated to the Nations League second-tier after this disjointed defeat in Milan.
Giacomo Raspadori fired Italy's fine 68th minute winner.
Few England stars impressed – although Harry Maguire looked solid as one of the three central defenders.
Our LIVE MATCH BLOG. has full coverage and reaction.
- Ian Tuckey
Partey over just before starting
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was ruled out of Ghana's international friendly against Brazil on Friday just THREE MINUTES before kick-off despite being named in the starting line-up.
Partey, 29, was set to start for the Black Stars ahead of their clash with Brazil in France.
But, just a few minutes before kick-off he was forced to withdraw after picking up a knock in the warm-up.
Mallorca star Baba Idrissu stepped in to replace the Arsenal man, but Ghana did not disclose any information about the potential issue.
The fresh injury blow could mean that Partey is now a doubt for Arsenal's huge grudge match against Tottenham.
But many fans are not surprised given his recent injury record.
Some took to Twitter to react, with one person writing: "Shock horror. Madness Ghana wanted to play him when he’s been out for a month already."
Another added: "Just back from injury and gets re-injured on international duty. Livid." A third said: "Same old same old."
Partey has already missed three games for Arsenal so far this season due to a knee issue.
- Ian Tuckey
GOAL! Italy 1 England 0
Giacomo Raspadori's 68th minute opener means the Three Lions will be relegated to the Nations League second tier unless they bag at least an equaliser.
The Napoli striker twisted away from Kyle Walker to fire a brilliant right-footer from the left edge of the box into the far corner.
It was the first effort of the half on target from either team in the second period.
Our LIVE MATCH BLOG. has full coverage.
- Ian Tuckey
H/T: Italy 0 England 0
The Three Lions matched their Euro 2022 final conquerors in a patchy first half to this Nations League clash in Milan.
But Gareth Southgate's men are struggling to create chances or look fluid with five at the back.
There’s full coverage with our LIVE MATCH BLOG.
- Ian Tuckey
3 reasons Saka is England player of year
Arsenal have hailed Bukayo Saka for being England player of the year – by picking out three assets.
Noting his "well deserved" honour, the Gunners saluted the 21-year-old for his "Mentality. Performance. A constant desire to improve."
- Ian Tuckey
Italy 0 England 0
It's been a cagy start to tonight's Nations League clash in Milan.
There's full coverage with our LIVE MATCH BLOG.
- Ian Tuckey
Saka starts for England as 'wing back'
Harry Maguire starts for England against Italy in Milan – in a back five including wing-backs Bukayo Saka and Reece James.
Maguire, Eric Dier and Kyle Walker are the three central defenders.
Three Lions' boss Gareth Southgate said of Manchester United's Maguire: "You always have to back your judgement and we feel he is an important player.
“If we thought there were experienced players ready to step in and play at a level above him there would be a different consideration and in some positions there would be a different level of competition in that way.
“He is our most dominant aerial centre-back."
- Ian Tuckey
Baena linked to the Gunners
Alex Baena is the latest Villarreal star being linked with Arsenal.
The left-winger, 21, is rated a contender to replace Nicolas Pepe, who has been loaned to Nice.
Sport claim the Gunners are amongst a string of European clubs keen on the Spain Under-21 international.
It's previously been claimed Arsenal were interested in Villarreal's Nigeria wideman Samuel Chukwueze, 23, and 19-year-old Spain striker Yeremy Pino.
- Ian Tuckey
'Arsenal could beat Liverpool to top 4 spot'
Slow-starting Liverpool have been warned they could miss out on a top-four spot unless they close the gap on Arsenal and Tottenham byMarch.
Jurgen Klopp's Reds have won just once of their first six Prem games, whereas the North London duo are sandwiching champions Manchester City in the top three.
And ex-Chelsea, Liverpool and England right-back Glen Johnson told Genting Casino: "The biggest shocks are Spurs and Arsenal.
"I don’t think people thought Spurs would be this good.
"Liverpool were a banker for top four at first but now I’m slightly nervous.
If Liverpool are close to Spurs and Arsenal with three months to go, they’ll make it as I think Arsenal and Tottenham may fade away."
- Ian Tuckey
Liverpool and Hammers also keen on Mudryk
Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk is being eyed by Arsenal, Liverpool and West Ham.
The 21-year-old has been linked with the Gunners since the summer, as we reported yesterday.
But it's thought the Hammers had scouts watching him in Ukraine's 3-0 Nations League defeat against Scotland at Hampden Park on Wednesday.
- Ian Tuckey
Ben deserves England spot
Ben White is deserving of a place in the England squad, according to one Arsenal legend.
Nigel Winterburn has once again been impressed with the performances of the Gunners defender, even though he has begun this season at right-back following the emergence of William Saliba.
And the former Highbury star is at a loss to explain why Gareth Southgate has overlooked the 24-year-old.
“I am surprised, but I never try to predict what England managers do with players,” Winterburn said in conversation with FreeSuperTips.
“But I am surprised. He was initially in the last squad so if he was in the last England squad, I don’t understand why he wouldn’t be in this squad.
“Ben White hasn’t made that many appearances for England so I would think he deserves a look in – especially when you see some of the players in that squad and the club form they are currently producing.
“There is going to be a lot of debate over the next ten days, especially if England don’t pick up their form in the next two games.
“It’s going to be interesting watching those games and the reaction of the supporters during and perhaps after.”
- Ian Tuckey
Carra rates the Gunners as title challengers
Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal could win the Premier League THIS SEASON.
Mikel Arteta's table-toppers host third-placed Tottenham when the Prem returns on October 1.
And former Liverpool defender Carragher told talkSPORT: "If you actually watched Arsenal this season, you'd never seen it before, they do look like they could be title contenders.
"I've always been a huge fan of Mikel Arteta, I really like how brave he's been, certainly last season [as he] brought in all these young players, now their 12 months older.
"but the signing of Jesus and Saliba coming in at the back almost feels like [its] completely changed the whole aspect of Arsenal right now. I think they could be a lot closer than what people give them credit for."
- Ian Tuckey
Gunners 'eye £100 double swoop on Juve'
Arsenal could launch a sensational £100million-plus swoop for Juventus duo Dusan Vlahovic and Fabio Miretti.
The Gunners also splashed out more than £100m during the summer, mainly on Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
And CMW say boss Mikel Arteta has instructed Arsenal to move for Serbia striker Vlahovic.
The 22-year-old Serbian was linked with the Gunners for several months instead joined Juve from Fiorentina n January.
He has since fired 11 goals in 21 Serie A outings, including four in eight appearances this term.
Italy Under-21 midfielder Miretti, 19, is also said to be on Arteta's wishlist after a strong start to the campaign.
- Ian Tuckey
Tomiyasu issues White warning
Arsenal right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu has admitted that he is ‘unsatisfied’ by his lack of game time this season.
The defender has found himself out-of-favour despite his return to fitness following an injury earlier this year.
Speaking while on international duty with Japan, the 23-year-old is quoted as saying: “What is required in this league is quite high and I’m not satisfied.
“When you look at the players selected as starters in the Premier League games, you will understand what is required to be there. I will work hard in order to get my position back.”
Tomiyasu has had to make do with appearances from the bench so far this term with Ben White preferred on the right.
- Anthony Chapman
Ramsey still sore over exit
Aaron Ramsey admits he is still confused over his Arsenal exit in 2018 after a contract extension was pulled by Unai Emery.
Ramsey told the Times: "There was a lot of change with the manager coming. I don’t understand, I still don’t know what exactly happened.
"I have no bad words or bad feelings to Arsenal. They are still a massive part of my life and I still look out for them and I am really glad to see them doing so well.
"I always have love for Arsenal and that will never change."
- Anthony Chapman
Henry set for Belgium dugout
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry could lead Belgium on Sunday from the dug-out due to Roberto Martinez’s potential suspension.
The Belgians head to the Amsterdam Arena looking to defeat the Dutch and pip them to top spot in Group D of the Nations League.
Martinez won't be available after being sent off in last night's win over Wales.
And it could see Gunners icon Henry put in charge for his first-ever international match.
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