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Arsenal news: Two stars close to Gunners transfer exit as players react to England Euro 2022 win

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Here is your Arsenal morning digest on Monday, August 1.

Leno medical booked

According the The Athletic, Fulham have reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign Bernd Leno for a fee in the region of £8million.

football.london understands Leno wants to leave the Gunners this summer in search of regular first team football ahead of the 2022 World Cup this winter after making just eight appearances last term for Mikel Arteta's side.

Personal terms between the 30-year-old and Fulham are in place and Leno has been a target for the Cottagers throughout the summer as they prepare for their Premier League return.

READ MORE: Why Oleksandr Zinchenko got angry as Gabriel Jesus sets the tone for exciting new Arsenal era

Balogun loan agreed

Reports on Sunday afternoon suggested Arsenal were torn as to whether another loan is the best thing for Folarin Balogun, or whether he should stay with the first-team squad this season.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Reims are now 'closing in' on loan deal to sign the English striker from Arsenal.

A loan move is set to be agreed until June 2023, with Balogun having received proposals from Premier League clubs before opting for a move to Ligue 1. A medical is expected to take place early this week, as the player waits for the final details to be resolved between the two clubs.

Arsenal stars reaction

Arsenal stars Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe joined Tottenham's Harry Kane and Chelsea's Mason Mount in reacting to England's historic European Championships win on Sunday night.

Goals from Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly saw the Lionesses secure a first major trophy for England since 1966 with a 2-1 win over Germany at Wembley.

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