As the season draws to a close, the gossip begins. We will be bringing you an Arsenal filtered gossip column throughout the summer. Today reports suggest Arsenal are set to bid for David Marshall and Ashley Williams plus have made a bid for Griezmann. See all the Arsenal transfer news in our Gossip Column.
Arsenal are eyeing Callum Chambers, Morgan Schneiderlin and Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton (Express). Well Chambers or Clyne would be a decent homegrown addition to the right back slot. Chambers looks quality but Clyne has that bit more experience and that could come in handy considering the amount lost in Sagna. I like the idea of adding another British player to the defence, Clyne, along with a British centre back in the next few years would set us up nicely and see us comfortably meet the homegrown quota.
Arsenal are preparing a £3million offer for Ashley Williams (Metro). Arsenal were interested in Williams last year when Swansea wanted £10million for the defender, some reports said we’d even offered £8million. If he’s available for £3million he’d be a decent option to add to our ranks, but I’d prefer someone younger and more versatile – can see Wenger agreeing with me and therefore can’t see this one happening.
Arsenal are prepared to pay the £15million asking price for David Marshall (Telegraph). I’ve said it before that Marshall would be my favourite signing for this position. He is a quality keeper and he and Szczesny were probably the best keepers in the league last season. I don’t however see him wanting to play second fiddle to Szczesny and this could be a sticking point. It’d be hard for him to turn down Arsenal though, surely? I think Arsene wouldn’t pay over £10million for him though, and quite rightly for a second choice keeper. I’d be happy if we signed him for anything under £10million, but not £15million – too steep for a second choice.
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Arsenal have made an £18million offer for Griezmann (Metro). There have been a lot of rumours around this move and it makes sense considering we are apparently talking to Sociedad regarding Vela’s buy-back clause and not just activating it. I think Arsene wants Griezmann and will use the Vela clause to wrangle down the fee.
Arsenal will rival Tottenham to the signing of Eric Dier from Sporting Lisbon (Star). He’s English, young (20) and has apparently had a brilliant season. He sounds like the perfect addition to our aging defence. If we can get him for a reasonable price I’d be very happy if this one came off.
Should Arsenal spend up to £15million on David Marshall? Is Clyne good enough for Arsenal? Comment below with your thoughts.
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