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ARSENAL have made an enquiry to sign Barcelona forward Memphis Depay this summer, according to reports.
The Dutchman could be the perfect replacement for Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette who are both set to leave the club in June.
But Barcelona are reportedly insisting the Gunners also sign France World Cup winner Samuel Umtiti as part of the deal.
Reports in Spain says Umtiti is looking for a coach who could offer him minutes and their confidence, with Mikel Arteta being seen as fitting the bill perfectly..
And Gabriel Jesus could still be open to a move to North London despite the club set to miss out on Champions League football.
In the midfield, the Gunners could be ready to sign Jesus' Man City team-mate Ilkay Gundogan.
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Jesus could prefer Europe move
Reports suggest Gabriel Jesus could snub a move to Arsenal in favour of signing for a different team in Europe.
While it's claimed Jesus is "open" to the idea of joining the Gunners, plenty of other teams have now registered their interest in the 25-year-old.
Barcelona, Juventus and Atletico Madrid are all also eyeing a move for the Manchester City star, according to ,
Eddie "considering" Palace offer
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has reportedly been offered a contract by Crystal Palace.
The 22-year-old is set to leave the Emirates at the end of the season when his current deal expires.
And he is "considering" a proposal from Patrick Vieira's side, according to .
Palace had two bids rejected for Nketiah back in January, but remain keen on signing the England U21 star.
German outfit Borussia Monchengladbach are also said to have offered Nketiah terms.
Jesus the answer to striker search?
In case you missed it yesterday, Arsenal are said to be keen on a move for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the 25-year-old is set to leave the Etihad at the end of the current campaign.
And the report Mikel Arteta is keen on bringing the Brazilian international to London.
Talks between Gunners chiefs and Jesus’ representatives have been ongoing for a number of months.
Jesus himself is also said to be “open” to moving to Arsenal.
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It's matchday for Arsenal
The Gunners return to action today, looking to build on the impressive 4-2 win over Chelsea in midweek.
Manchester United are the visitors to the Emirates, with the Red Devils coming in off the back of a damaging 4-0 defeat to Liverpool.
It's also their first game since the announcement of Erik ten Hag as next permanent manager.
A win or draw for the Gunners today would take them back into fourth place, ahead of Tottenham's trip to Brentford this evening.
Kick off in north London is 12.30pm this afternoon.
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Alvaro Morata has dropped his clearest message yet that he could join Arsenal this summer.
He said: “Luckily, my wife and my sons are prepared to think about my happiness.
“The only thing they want is to see my happy. Alice [his wife] supports me in every decision I’ll make.
“I have good options and as long as I am with them, I could go everywhere, even to the moon.”
However, Juventus striker Paulo Dybala has been warned not to join the Gunners by Alessandro Del Piero.
The Italian legend said: “A league like the Spanish one would help him in all respects.
“The more physical championships like in England and France… I think of Messi when he went to a league which was difficult from a physical point of view.
“In Spain and Italy, Dybala would do very well.”
Elsewhere Mikel Arteta has revealed he is set to start Eddie Nketiah against Man Utd, saying: “Eddie has the capacity to succeed. What he needs is opportunity, time and support, especially when he has difficult moments.
“In spite of his contractual situation, he doesn’t give anything less than his best in training every single day.
“The way he wants to improve, the attention he pays and the way he behaves even when he isn’t playing have all been exceptional.
“He’s just a phenomenal player and he has shown what type of person he is to the whole team. And that is why he is so respected in the dressing-room.”
Arsenal vs Man Utd subs
Here is who will be on Arsenal and Manchester United's bench today.
As you can see, Takehiro Tomiyasu is in Mikel Arteta's subs list:
Arsenal: Leno, Lacazette, Holding, Tomiyasu, Pepe, Lokonga, Martinelli, Azeez, Swanson.
Man Utd: Henderson, Bailly, Jones, Maguire, Mata, Rashford, Lingard, Wan-Bissaka, Garnacho.
Arsenal vs Man Utd subs
Here is who will be on Arsenal and Manchester United's bench today.
As you can see, Takehiro Tomiyasu is in Mikel Arteta's subs list:
Arsenal: Leno, Lacazette, Holding, Tomiyasu, Pepe, Lokonga, Martinelli, Azeez, Swanson.
Man Utd: Henderson, Bailly, Jones, Maguire, Mata, Rashford, Lingard, Wan-Bissaka, Garnacho.