Here is your Arsenal morning digest on Thursday, June 9.
Saka contract update
According to the Evening Standard, Arsenal remain hopeful they will tie Bukayo Saka down to a new contract and will hold further talks with him when he returns from England duty. The Gunners star has been linked with a move to both Manchester City and Liverpool in recent weeks.
Scamacca competition
Arsenal will reportedly face competition for Gianluca Scamacca this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly holding talks with Sassuolo over the striker.
According to Sky Sports Italia, as cited by the Express, PSG have also been in contact with the Serie A side to register their interest in a summer transfer, while Arsenal, Inter Milan, Newcastle, Marseille and Rennes have previously been linked with the young forward.
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Gakpo boost
Arsenal have been handed a major Cody Gakpo boost as PSV are reportedly chasing his replacement.
As per VI, 19-year-old attacker Joelson Fernandes is firmly on PSV's radar. With Gakpo leaving a very real possibility, the Dutch outfit are looking at potential alternatives and the Portuguese youngster is at the very top of their wish list.
That bodes well for Arsenal, who have been strongly linked with a move for the promising Gakpo. The Dutch international has established himself as one of Eredivisie's most promising attackers and his talent hasn't gone unnoticed, with the Gunners interested in bringing him to the Emirates Stadium, football.london understands.
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