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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Arsenal 'monitoring' Serge Gnabry situation amid Lisandro Martinez transfer stance

Arsenal's transfer window has got off to a busy start.

The Gunners have already signed experienced shot-stopper Matt Turner, young Brazilian winger Marquinhos and talented Portuguese playmaker Fabio Vieira, with forward Gabriel Jesus set to be officially unveiled as their fourth summer signing in the coming days. However, technical director Edu's work is far from finished as a number of players continue to be linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.

Here, football.london takes a closer look at three of the biggest transfer rumours involving the north Londoners that have been reported over the last 24 hours.

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Gnabry interest

Arsenal are monitoring the situation of Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry, according to 90min. The German international left the north London club back in 2016 in search of game time and he has since established himself as one of Europe's most prolific wingers.

Gnabry has netted 64 goals and provided a further 40 assists in just 171 outings for Bayern, a hugely impressive record when you consider he has been in and out of the starting line-up over the last few seasons. The 26-year-old has just over 12 months remaining on his contract at the Allianz Arena and the aforementioned report claims that Arsenal 'are keeping a watchful eye on the situation', considering a move for Leeds United winger Raphinha is looking increasingly unlikely.

Martinez latest

The Gunners have also been heavily linked with a move for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez this summer and a recent report from The Mirror claims that the player is keen on moving to the Premier League this summer whilst the the north London side are said to have made three attempts to sign him in recent weeks, with their latest offer of £35 million, plus £5 million in add-ons, still short of the Dutch giant's £43million valuation. The Argentine, who can play centre-back, left-back and holding midfield, is said to be 'excited' by the chance to play in the English top-flight side as both Arsenal and Manchester United continue to battle it out for his signature.

New United manager Erik ten Hag coached the 24-year-old during their time together in Amsterdam and he has previously made it no secret of his admiration for the talented defender. “I find Lisandro Martinez an excellent player, he is actually starting material and this is why I talk with him a lot," the Dutchman said last year.

Tielemans race

Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans continues to be linked away from the Emirates as he approaches the final 12 months of his contract at the King Power Stadium. Now, transfer guru Ben Jacobs has claimed that the Belgian international would choose a move to north London over Manchester United 'all day long.'

"Youri Tielemans will choose Arsenal over Man Utd all day long," he told The Football Terrace podcast.

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