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Wijnaldum discusses future

Paris Saint-Germain star Georginio Wijnaldum has hinted he is happy in Paris after being linked with a move to Arsenal.

Speaking on PSG's Twitch channel, Wijnaldum said: "My integration went well. I arrived at a new club, a new league.

"I learn every day from my team-mates and the staff. They all helped me a lot to fit in.

“We get to know each other a little more every day. I'm learning French too, it's important for my integration”

Leno stance on loan

Arsenal ace Bernd Leno is interested in joining Newcastle on loan this month.

That is according to BILD, who report Leno is keen on going to St James' Park until the end of the season.

The goalkeeper has not played a Premier League game since the third match of the season before losing his place to Aaron Ramsdale.

According to Football London, manager Mikel Arteta has told the Germany international that he can leave this month.

Leno has received interest from Newcastle, who are looking to strengthen in order to avoid relegation

Arsenal switch interest

Arsenal have been linked with an interest in Aston Villa ace Douglas Luiz after reportedly dropping out of the race for Lyon star Bruno Guimaraes.

That is according to the Daily Express, who report that the Gunners are now keeping tabs on Douglas.

There have been other targets, like Rangers ace Juninho Bacuna who is set to leave for Birmingham City.

Ajax ace Noussair Mazraoui wants to join the north Londoners but Arsenal face a tricky challenge to complete this transfer

Barcelona step up Auba pursuit

Barcelona are still interested in Arsenal outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this month.

That is according to , who claim Barca are stepping up their pursuit of Aubameyang.

However, the Blaugrana would ask the Gunners to keep paying a percentage of his salary before securing a loan deal for the out-of-favour striker.

This comes after reports suggesting Barcelona manager Xavi prefers Alvaro Morata over the Gabon international

Wilshere transfer links

Former Arsenal star Jack Wilshere could be set for a new challenge soon.

Wilshere has been a free agent since last year after his release from Bournemouth.

The midfielder has since been training with the Gunners in order to maintain match fitness.

According to , the former England international has been linked with Championship clubs as well as Monza and AEK Athens

Gakpo transfer war

Arsenal are in competition with Manchester City and Liverpool in the race to prise PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo away from the Eredivisie.

Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is desperate to bolster his attack this month as he seems set to miss out on top target Dusan Vlahovic.

According to , the north Londoners have joined the bidding war for Gakpo.

Though they have also declared that Liverpool and City are both keeping a watchful eye over the winger.

However, that hasn't stopped Arsenal from holding an interest as they look to nab the Netherlands international should Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang departs

Cool hand Luk

Arsenal could seek a short-term loan for Real Madrid ace Luka Jovic if they cannot land Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic this month.

Manager Mikel Arteta is desperate to bring in another striker after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fell out of favour.

Vlahovic is still Arteta's top target but the Serbia international looks set to join Juventus before transfer deadline day.

That is why the Gunners are examining several alternatives, including Real Sociedad's Alexander Isak, Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin and of course Jovic.

The north Londoners have been told by Real that Jovic may become available on loan.

The two clubs have a good relationship after Arsenal loaned Dani Ceballos and Martin Odegaard from Los Blancos.

And Jovic is believed to be eager to prove himself in the Premier League after a hapless stint at the Santiago Bernabeu

Auba the odds

AC Milan are interested in signing Arsenal ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but a deal would be costly.

Aubameyang is likely to leave the Emirates at the end of the month after being exiled by manager Mikel Arteta, who stripped him of the captain's armband.

According to , Milan would like to bring the centre-forward back to the San Siro.

The Gabon international was on the Rossoneri's books between 2007 and 2011 but never made a senior appearance.

With Olivier Giroud and Zlatan Ibrahimovic having both struggled with injuries this term, the Italian giants are interested in strengthening their attack.

But the 32-year-old's wages will provide a stumbling block as he would require at least double than what Ibrahimovic makes.

The Sweden international is understood to be Milan's top earner on around £120,000-a-week

Now or Neves

Arsenal are interested in Wolves star Ruben Neves as a potential replacement for Granit Xhaka.

The Gunners are impressed with Neves' performances this season so still hold an interest in the midfielder, according to .

But the Portugal international has also attracted attention from Manchester United, who look set to lose Paul Pogba in the summer.

Chelsea have also been credited with an interest in the 24-year-old ace, who could cost around £38million.

Xhaka was heavily linked with a transfer last summer with Roma manager Jose Mourinho enquiring about his availability.

The Switzerland international is still being linked to the Giallorossi and that means the north Londoners could line up another swoop for Neves

Aubameyang latest transfer rumour

Arsenal ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly offered himself to Barcelona.

But Barca may reject the opportunity to bring Aubameyang to the Nou Camp as manager Xavi prefers Juventus star Alvaro Morata.

According to , the Gabon international is desperate to link up with the Blaugrana at the Nou Camp.

The same report states that the striker has offered himself to the Catalans as he looks to leave north London.

But Aubameyang could be denied a move to Barcelona with Xavi keen on bringing Morata

Case for change

Premier League clubs have agreed new COVID-19 rules to clarify when matches can be postponed.

Yesterday's meeting of the 20 top flight clubs backed Prem proposals to demand at least four positive coronavirus cases for a postponement request to be accepted.

The change comes in the wake of League bosses agreeing to call off the North London derby when Martin Odegaard was the only Arsenal player unavailable due to the virus.

That was among the 22 matches that have so far been postponed because of virus-related absentees, although four of those have since been played on a different date.

The Gunners’ clash with arch-rivals Tottenham was postponed just 24-hours before kick-off.

Prem chiefs were widely criticised for that decision, with many accusing Arsenal of taking advantage of a flawed process.

Some managers have previously voiced that changing the rules mid-season could force them to play weakened teams when other sides had benefited.

But SunSport understands no clubs spoke out against the change at today’s meeting

Vlahovic potential medical

Arsenal look set to miss out on Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic, who appears close to joining Juventus.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Vlahovic will undergo his medical at Juve on Saturday after agreeing a £63million deal with the Serie A side.

Reports suggest the Bianconeri have also reached an agreement with his current club.

The Serbia international has been the Gunners' top target as boss Mikel Arteta needs a centre-forward.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has fallen out of favour whereas Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah will become free agents in the summer

Osimhen bidding war

Newcastle and Arsenal are keeping tabs on Napoli star Victor Osimhen during the January transfer window.

That is according to , who claim Osimhen is valued at £60million.

The Partenopei aren’t keen to make any discounts, therefore a potential suitor will have to splash the cash for the centre-forward.

The Magpies are looking for additions to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Arsenal, on the other hand, are set to miss out on Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic and are thus searching for alternative solutions

Aubameyang left out

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been left out of Arsenal’s squad flying to Dubai.

The Gunners are set to fly to the United Arab Emirates for a warm-weather training camp.

Aubameyang has been sidelined and stripped of the captain’s armband by boss Mikel Arteta after another disciplinary breach.

The Gabon international has attracted interest from several clubs, like Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille and AC Milan

Arthur window closing

Arsenal's window to sign Juventus ace Arthur on loan is closing.

According to The Athletic, an agreement can't be found for an 18-month loan with an option to buy the midfielder.

The option for the Brazil international is supposedly just under £40million.

But the Arsenal hierarchy are reluctant to splash that much money

Good morning Arsenal fans

Arsenal’s window to sign Juventus midfielder Arthur on loan is closing.

According to The Athletic, an agreement can’t be found for an 18-month loan with an option to buy.

The option is supposedly just under £40million.

But the Arsenal hierarchy are reluctant.

Mohamed Elneny dropped a masterclass in Egypt’s Round of 16 Afcon clash against Ivory Coast.

Egypt beat their rivals on penalties with Liverpool’s Mo Salah scoring the winning spot-kick.

Elneny was named Man of the Match.

William Saliba is reportedly ready to snub a permanent move to Marseille in order to return to Arsenal when the season ends.

Saliba’s been on loan with the French side this season but he wants to return to North London and fight for his place in Mikel Arteta’s team, according to Football.London.

The Frenchman’s been in fine form while with the Ligue 1 side and it was thought that he would seek to make the switch permanent.

And finally, Arsenal are reportedly set to battle Juventus for the signing of Espanyol striker Raul de Tomas.

Juve seemed to have beaten the Gunners to the recruitment of Fiorentina ace Dusan Vlahovic.

But the Gunners can one over the Serie A giants if they manage to steal Tomas from under their noses.

Stat attack

Who has made the biggest impact at Arsenal this season?

Now or Neves

Arsenal are interested in Wolves star Ruben Neves as a potential replacement for Granit Xhaka in midfield.

The Gunners are very impressed with Neves’ performances this season so still hold an interest in the midfielder, according to The Athletic.

But the Portugal international has also attracted the attention of Manchester United, who look set to lose Paul Pogba in the summer.

Chelsea have also been credited with an interest in the 24-year-old, who could cost around £38million.

Xhaka was heavily linked with a transfer exit last summer with Roma manager Jose Mourinho enquiring about his availability.

The Switzerland international is still being linked to the Giallorossi and that means the north Londoners could line up a swoop for Neves once more

Window to sign Arthur closing

Arsenal's window to sign Juventus midfielder Arthur on loan is closing.

According to The Athletic, an agreement can't be found for an 18-month loan with an option to buy.

The option is supposedly just under £40million.

But the Arsenal hierarchy are reluctant.

Elneny masterclass

Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny dropped a masterclass in Egypt's Round of 16 Afcon clash against Ivory Coast.

Egypt beat their rivals on penalties with Liverpool's Mo Salah scoring the winning spot-kick.

Elneny was named Man of the Match.

Pepe coming home

Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe will be returning to north London after Ivory Coast's Round of 16 Afcon defeat to Egypt.

Liverpool's Mo Salah scored the winning penalty.

Fixtures rescheduled

Arsenal have had the following three fixtures rescheduled:

• Watford v Arsenal - Sunday, March 6 (originally Saturday, March 5) - Kick off: 2pm - TV: Sky Sports
•  Arsenal v Leicester City - Sunday, March 13 (originally Saturday, March 12) - Kick off: 4.30pm - TV: Sky Sports
•  Aston Villa v Arsenal Saturday, March 19 - Kick off: 12.30pm (originally 3pm) - TV: BT Sport

Next five games

Wolves are up next for Arsenal.

Saliba 'keen' on Gunners return

William Saliba is reportedly ready to snub a permanent move to Marseille in order to return to Arsenal when the season ends.

Saliba's been on loan with the French side this season but he wants to return to North London and fight for his place in Mikel Arteta's team, according to Football.London.

The Frenchman's been in fine form while with the Ligue 1 side and it was thought that he would seek to make the switch permanent.

John-Jules' loan delight

Arsenal star Tyreece John-Jules has expressed his delight after joining Sheffield Wednesday on loan.

He said: “I’m delighted to come here in January. I’ve heard it’s a very big club and I just want to give it my all and help us get to where we need to be.

“I had a lot of clubs [interested] but I think knowing the manager who I had last season, his trust and faith in me was big in my decision to come here.

“He said ‘I know what you can do’ and last year I played well under him so hopefully I can do that again.

"I like his style of play, he tries to play football and that suits me as a player so I’ll try and do whatever he says and I’ll do it to the best of my ability."