Arsenal news: Gunners hit £65m Antoine Semenyo snag as Man Utd target in contract talks
We bring you two of the latest news stories surrounding Arsenal’s transfer activity following Sunday’s north London derby.
As the dust settles on Sunday afternoon in the north London derby against Tottenham, Arsenal are focusing on a busy week. There will be no respite for Mikel Arteta or his players as the Premier League leaders take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League match on Wednesday.
This will be followed by a crucial league visit to Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Meanwhile, Gunners manager and sporting director Andrea Berta will be keeping an eye on the transfer market, with just over a month until the January window opens.
However, unless serious injury occurs, Mirror football It appears that Arsenal are currently not planning any big moves this winter. Instead, they will focus their efforts on planning ahead for the summer window.
We now take a look at two pieces of news that have emerged in recent days that could determine how the north Londoners fare in the upcoming transfer windows.
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The gunners face the hard blow from Antoine Semenyo
Arsenal’s desire to progress at the left winger position this summer was no secret. Antoine Semenyo’s incredible form over the past two seasons, as well as his openness about his status as an Arsenal fan, has seen the Gunners linked with the Bournemouth sensation in recent months.
But Arsenal are highly unlikely to pull off a move for the Ghanaian, who reportedly has a £65million release clause in his contract. Although the Gunners remain compliant with PSR rules, they are believed to be sailing close to the wind when it comes to UEFA Squad Cost rules following their record summer spending spree.
We therefore understand that, barring a major sale on their part, January promises to be a quiet month in terms of transfer activity in N5. This is especially true as Arteta’s side have made a good start to the season, with great depth at the Spaniard’s disposal.
If Semenyo remains at the Vitality Stadium until the end of the campaign, when his release clause will decrease, Arsenal could change their position, particularly if Gabriel Martinelli is landed. But the Bournemouth star, 25, is already linked with several rivals including Liverpool and Tottenham, meaning bringing him to the Emirates Stadium could be a huge challenge.
Kenan Yildiz talks underway
Another player Arteta is known to be a big fan of is Kenan Yildiz of Juventus. Berta is closely following the Turkish international situation in Turin, although this is a common practice rather than a major development.
Yildiz, capable of playing as a left winger or central attacking midfielder, is still in contract talks with Juventus over a possible pay rise, with the Serie A giants believing the 20-year-old deserves a more lucrative fee.
However, their negotiations are still ongoing after several months, and no positive results have yet been achieved. Juve sporting director Giorgio Chiellini claimed the club was relaxed about the situation, with Yildiz under contract until June 2029.
Sources close to Yildiz have confirmed that there have been informal contacts from a number of Premier League clubs over the past six months to understand the Turk’s situation. But, even if Juventus are unable to agree a new deal with the player, the former Bayern Munich youth sensation is expected to command a higher premium.
Manchester United were among the clubs considering a move for Yildiz earlier this year, before ultimately signing Matheus Cunha in the summer. Chelsea and Real Madrid could also rival Arsenal for his signature given their interest in the player.
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