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Mikel Arteta has 'mystery winger' to save Arsenal millions as Stan Kroenke 'approves' £60m move

Your Arsenal morning digest on Monday, August 8.

Arteta's 'mystery winger'

Arsenal have found their 'mystery winger' as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his forward line in the remaining three weeks of the transfer window.

The Gunners have been linked with big money moves for stars such as Cody Gakpo and Moussa Diaby, but the answer could save the club millions.

With a goal and an assist against Manchester United in the Premier League 2, Marquinhos has given his boss something to think about.

Read the full story here.

READ MORE: The new name to be guaranteed a place in best Arsenal line-up after summer transfer window

Kroenke's £60m permission

According to reports, club owner Stan Kroenke has given Arsenal the green light to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Moussa Diaby.

Arteta said after his side beat Crystal Palace on the opening day of the Premier League season that his side would try to complete more deals, though the £60m valuation on Diaby's could put them off pursuing the deal any further.

There is already interest in Cody Gakpo, who football.london understands it would be almost half the price, which could deter Edu from going further with the deal.

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Ian Wright's pink response

Gunners legend Ian Wright responded brilliantly to Sir Allan Sugar's tweet, taking Match of the Day by storm with his choice of shirt on Saturday night.

Sugar questioned the club's use of a pink shirt as they sported the new pink away top against Palace and tweeted, "Pink shirts! I wonder if Ian Wright would have played in a pink shirt," whilst also tagging Wright.

Wright's response on the highlights show was brilliant, as always.

Read the full story here.

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