Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Declan Rice latest, Xhaka drops ‘exit’ hint, Gunners keen on Szoboszlai, Guehi linked

ARSENAL target Declan Rice has reportedly told friends he has played his last Premier League match for West Ham.

In other news, Granit Xhaka has dropped a major hint over his future at the Emirates.

Meanwhile, the Gunners are keeping tabs on RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai according to reports.

Elsewhere, Manchester United are reportedly interested in swooping for Marc Guehi from under Arsenal's nose.

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  • Gabriel Jesus determined

    Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus is motivated to help fire the club to glory next season and stay fit after missing months due to knee surgery.

    Jesus said: "The players who have a holiday can enjoy and have a great time with family and friends, and those who go to the national team can enjoy that a lot, then have a break after, and come back for the next season.

    “I am so excited [for it]. I was a little bit unlucky about my injury.

    "I missed a big part of the season but my mentality has always been my fitness and then to help my team, so next my main target is to be fit all season and help my team.”

  • Parlour's signing of the year

    Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has named his signing of the season - and it's not Gabriel Jesus or Oleksandr Zinchenko.

    Parlour instead chose Jorginho, who joined the club in January, as his most favoured addition.

    He said: "Jorginho has done a good job in midfield. He’s got good experience for the money [Arsenal paid].

    "I’m going off the value of the players signed. [Leandro] Trossard has also been an excellent signing. Jesus leads the line very well.

    "But probably for the money they spent and the experience they got, which they needed, as well as a back-up in midfield, I would go for Jorginho. For the last two or three games he has been really good.

    "You can’t buy experience. He knows what needs to be done to win trophies. Zinchenko has been excellent as well."

  • Arteta's Gran gesture

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has refused to confirm whether or not Granit Xhaka will leave the club this summer.

    Arteta was asked about Xhaka's potential departure during Arteta's post-match press conference following the Gunners' 5-0 win over Wolves,.

    To a question saying Xhaka might be off, the Spaniard responded: "You know that? It’s news for me."

    Bayer Leverkusen are said to be on the verge of signing the midfielder in a £15million deal.

  • Arsenal's pot luck

    Arsenal's place in Pot Two of the Champions League group stage has been confirmed.

    And it was thanks to former Gunners star Olivier Giroud, whose goal led AC Milan to a 1-0 victory over Juventus.

    That result secured Champions League football for the Rossoneri next season and means Juve cannot qualify.

    As a result, the North Londoners' chances of having a successful return to the competition have been boosted as they will now be in Pot Two for the draw.

    UEFA use their coefficient system to determine the seedings for European competition with Arsenal sitting 23rd.

    Therefore, Mikel Arteta's team is not going to be in Pot Three and will avoid a group of death.

  • Kieran Tierney future

    Arsenal ace Kieran Tierney appeared to say a lengthy goodbye to supporters at the Emirates on Sunday.

    Tierney was applauded during the lap of appreciation and stopped to soak up the atmosphere as fans chanted his name.

    The left-back's minutes have been restricted due to Oleksandr Zinchenko and he supposedly wants to leave to play more regularly.

    Newcastle and Aston Villa lead the chase for the Scotland international's signature.

  • Marc Guehi link

    Arsenal have been linked with a move for Crystal Palace ace Marc Guehi ahead of the summer transfer window.

    However, Manchester United could hold the "most concrete" interest for Guehi.

    According to GiveMeSport, United have been monitoring the centre-back more than the Gunners.

    Liverpool as well as Tottenham have also shown interest for the £50million-rated England international.

  • Dominik Szoboszlai reminder

    Newcastle have sent scouts to watch RB Leipzig ace and Arsenal transfer target Dominik Szoboszlai.

    According to Sky Germany, the Magpies have also been keeping tabs on Szoboszlai's Lepzig team-mate Amadou Haidara.

    It is understood that the pair have been watched by the Toon "several times" this season.

    Newcastle’s interest in Szoboszlai is understood to be "greater" but a deal won't be easy as Leipzig boss Marco Rose is planning next season with the playmaker in mind.

    But there has been no contact between the two teams for the Hungary international, who is understood to have a release clause in the region of €70million (£61.3m).

  • Last Rice match

    Declan Rice has told friends he has played his last Premier League match for West Ham.

    According to Football Insider, the Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina will be his Irons swansong as he closes in on a summer move with Arsenal keen.

    The midfielder's representatives are looking to put together a box-office deal with one of the Premier League’s elite clubs.

    The England international wants to stay in the Prem and prefers a London club despite interest from abroad, such as Bayern Munich.

    The North Londoners are in pole position to land the 24-year-old but Chelsea and Manchester United are also keen.

  • Exclusive by SunSport's Alan Nixon

    Alexis Sanchez is hoping for a Premier League return this summer.

    The former Arsenal and Man Utd forward is set to leave Marseille as a free agent.

    And Sanchez is hoping an English team takes a gamble on him.

  • Odegaard 'disappointed' by damp squib

    Martin Odegaard admits he's finding it hard to get over Arsenal blowing the title.

    He said: “First of all we are all a little disappointed after leading for so long and being so close to winning the league.

    “At the same time, I think we have to look at all the good things we have done and the progress we have made, if we look back one year and see how far we have come.

    “I am really proud of the team. We will look back at the good moments and we are ready to keep pushing."

  • Arteta hails departing star Xhaka

    Mikel Arteta lavished praise upon Granit Xhaka ahead of the midfielder's impending move to Bayer Leverkusen.

    The Arsenal boss said: "He had an incredible season and the reception he received at the end was well deserved.

    "One of my dreams was to reconnect with the soul of this club and we have done that.

    "We know our destination is to bring success, joy and trophies but in the meantime enjoy the journey."

  • Jor dropping

    Ray Parlour has named his candidate for Arsenal's signing of the season - and it's not Gabriel Jesus or Oleksandr Zinchenko.

    In an interview with The Metro, the former midfielder hailed Bukayo Saka as Arsenal's young player of the season, Martin Odegaard as the club's player of the season, Gabriel Martinelli as the most improved player of the season and Ben White as the unsung hero.

    Parlour chose January signing Jorginho as his preferred signing.

    He said: "Jorginho has done a good job in midfield. He’s got good experience for the money [Arsenal paid].

    "I’m going off the value of the players signed. Trossard has also been an excellent signing. Jesus leads the line very well.

    "But probably for the money they spent and the experience they got, which they needed, as well as a back-up in midfield, I would go for Jorginho. For the last two or three games he has been really good."

  • Xhaka seemingly confirms departure

    Granit Xhaka has seemingly confirmed his departure from Arsenal.

    He said on Instagram: "Two goals for the goodbye."

    He is likely to join Bayer Leverkusen this summer.

  • Touching message

    Jorginho's partner Catherine Harding wrote a lovely message on Instagram after joining the Italian midfielder on the pitch with their children after the 5-0 win vs Wolves.

    She said: "Such a beautiful day and beautiful memories for our children being on the pitch.

    "I am originally a north London girl and whilst I have never been a huge football supporter (if I’m being honest) being here feeling the energy and passion from the fans is truly amazing.

  • Equal to Invincibles

    Arsenal won 26 games this season in the league.

    That is the most the club has ever achieved in a 38-game Prem campaign.

    And it matches the record set by the double winners in 2001/02 and Invincibles in 2003/04.

  • Pot luck

    Olivier Giroud may have left Arsenal in 2018 but his latest goal for AC Milan helped out his former club.

    Giroud was on target as AC Milan beat Juventus 1-0 - a result that secured his side Champions League football next season and means Juve cannot qualify.

    As a result, Arsenal's chances of having a successful return to the competition have been boosted as they will now be in Pot Two for the draw.

    Uefa use their coefficient system to determine the seedings for European competition with the Gunners sitting 23rd.

    It looked like the Gunners were going to be in Pot Three and potentially be drawn in a group of death.

    But, with Juventus failing to qualify for next season's Champions League Mikel Arteta's side's place in Pot Two was confirmed.

  • Happy Birthday

    There are three Arsenal related birthdays today.

    Nicolas Pepe, who has spent the season on loan at Nice, turns 28.

    Youngster Amario Cozier-Duberry is 18.

    And cult hero Andrey Arshavin is celebrating his 42nd birthday.

  • Xhaka's future not down to wife

    The future of Granit Xhaka is not down to his wife Leonita Lekaj.

    There have been claims that she wants to return to Germany, the country they previously lived in when he played for Borussia Monchengladbach.

    But while signing autographs with fans yesterday, Xhaka confirmed a transfer is not down to family reasons.

    He left the door open to options, telling supporters: "We will see next year what's up."

  • Tier-io

    Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney appeared to say a lengthy goodbye to supporters at the Emirates yesterday.

    He was applauded during the lap of appreciation and stopped to soak up the atmosphere as fans chanted his name.

    The Scot's minutes have been restricted due to Oleksandr Zinchenko and he supposedly wants to leave to play more regularly.

    Newcastle and Aston Villa lead the chase for him.

  • Odegaard's season thoughts

    Martin Odegaard has admitted the Arsenal squad are upset by how the season ended but are still pleased with their performance over the whole year.

    He said: "First of all we are all a little disappointed after leading for so long and being so close to winning the league.

    “At the same time, I think we have to look at all the good things we have done and the progress we have made, if we look back one year and see how far we have come.

    “I am really proud of the team. We will look back at the good moments and we are ready to keep pushing.

    “I'm so proud, it is such a big honour to represent this club and as captain as well, I feel so connected to this club, the supporters and everyone. I love it.”

  • Arteta thanks fans

    Mikel Arteta has thanked supporters for their backing and faith in his process to bring the glory days back to Arsenal.

    He said: “We know what is our destination to bring success, joy and trophies to this club but in the meantime please enjoy the journey.

    “Thank you for your trust, patience and the unconditional love you are showing to the team, staff and the club.”

  • Re-connecting with fans

    Mikel Arteta is delighted that he and his team have connected with the fanbase again and have a special bond.

    He explained after the final game of the season: "It was one of my dreams, probably the biggest dream that I had, to connect again with the soul of this football club and our people.

    "We have done that, there is no discussion about that. That makes me really proud and grateful to be part of that journey together.

    “We want to deliver success, and the destination has to be trophy success and enjoyment for this club. But we have to enjoy the journey together. Especially you have to enjoy the company.

    “I said that today because we have a special group of people in this club, an incredible group of players and amazing support. That has to be enjoyed.

    “In the end winning can be about the margins but you cannot under-estimate the rest because if we don’t do that, we are going to regret it.”

  • Exceeded predictions

    Mikel Arteta has admitted that a title push was unexpected and the aim was to finish in the top four.

    The manager said: “We wanted to bring the club back to the Champions League, that was the main target.

    “That was already a big demand, especially in the summer before we did certain things and before we managed to keep some of our players, the journey started by day we started to have a feeling the team is moving in the right direction, the spirit, the energy is good.

    “You start to win a game two, three, and you start to generate some belief, obviously we didn’t expect to finish where we are, the third best ever record in the history of the club in terms of points, most wins ever.

    “It’s a lot but it’s still not enough to win it, we understand where the level is and we really want to be the real deal.

    "We don’t have to be happy with what we have and we have to be next season, much, much better.”

  • Inside Xhaka's improvement

    Mikel Arteta has revealed all on Granit Xhaka's incredible improvement at Arsenal.

    The Swiss midfielder is expected to leave the club this summer and join Bayer Leverkusen after a fantastic year in a more advanced role.

    Xhaka has worked hard to come back from at one stage being booed off the pitch by his own supporters to now being adored by them.

    Arteta explained: "He’s had an incredible season. One year back I told him there is a question mark on you, you have to deliver more, you have to be better.

    “He went back and trained the next day, then came back in pre-season four kilos lighter, fit and in his face you could see he was determined to do it.

    “He’s been exceptional, a key part of the success of the team and I’m so happy that everybody is appreciating what he’s done.”

  • Jesus injury frustrations

    Gabriel Jesus is motivated to help fire Arsenal to glory next season and stay fit after missing months due to knee surgery.

    The Brazilian said: "The players who have a holiday can enjoy and have a great time with family and friends, and those who go to the national team can enjoy that a lot, then have a break after, and come back for the next season.

    “I am so excited [for it]. I was a little bit unlucky about my injury, I missed a big part of the season but my mentality has always been my fitness and then to help my team, so next my main target is to be fit all season and help my team.”


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