The latest Arsenal transfer stories brought to you by football.london on Monday, July 18.
Youri Tielemans preference
Arsenal have long been linked with a move for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans as the Belgian enters the final year of his contract at the King Power Stadium. However, the Gunners are yet to make an official move for the 25-year-old as the likes of Manchester United and Newcastle circle.
Though, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, Tielemans prefers a move to the Emirates Stadium over the other options. Arsenal are said to remain in contact with the midfielder, but as an option rather than as an outright preference for the centre of the park.
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Bayern Munich join striker race
Bayern Munich are eyeing a potential move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer, reports il Mattino. The Nigeria international is said to be viewed as a replacement for the outgoing Robert Lewandowski, who is set to join Barcelona after an eight-year stay in Bavaria.
Arsenal have been linked with the 23-year-old as an option to solve their struggles in scoring goals for next season.
Defender exit
Turkish side Fenerbahçe are eyeing Arsenal defender Pablo Mari as one of three potential transfers, according to journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu. The 28-year-old spent the latter half of last season on loan at Serie A side Udinese and faces an uphill battle to earn game time with the Gunners next season.
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