ARSENAL are bracing themselves for some big exits to balance the books before Friday night's dramatic transfer deadline.
One of the players could be promising playmaker Emile Smith Rowe. Chelsea are interested in the Hale End product, while he has been also been reportedly offered to a mystery Premier League side.
And Gabriel could also be sold, but only if a suitable replacement for the defender is found before the deadline.
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Gabriel looking likely to stay
Gabriel Magalhaes is looking increasingly likely to stay at Arsenal amid rumours of a possible exit.
The Gunners centre-back is yet to start for Mikel Arteta’s team in the league this season.
And rumours have been swirling about a move to the Saudi Pro League.
But the Brazilian isn’t going anywhere according to Arteta who has made it clear Gabriel is part of his plans.
Speaking in his press conference last week, he said: “Gabi is a really important player for us and there is nothing going on with that at the moment.”
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Luton Holding out for loan
Luton Town are reportedly keen on signing Rob Holding on loan from Arsenal.
According to the Evening Standard, The Hatters are considering a move for the 27-year-old.
Mikel Arteta is said to have sanctioned an exit for Holding, but Luton will face competition for his signature.
Spanish outfits RCD Mallorca and Sevilla are reportedly interested in the luring him to La Liga.
Whilst other Premier League teams like Wolves and Crystal Palace are monitoring the Englishman’s situation.
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Arsenal ‘turn down £21million Timber replacement’
Arsenal have reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign a replacement for the injured Jurrien Timber.
According to The Express, The Gunners have passed up the opportunity to sign Victor Nelsson from Galatasaray.
The 24-year-old Danish international was understood to be an option for Mikel Arteta’s side after Timber picked up an ACL injury during the first game of the season.
Arsenal could be short of defensive numbers with Timber likely to be out for the season and Rob Holding and Nuno Tavares edging closer to Emirates exits.
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Forest considering new Nuno talks
Nottingham Forest are considering reopening talks with Arsenal over a deal for Nuno Tavares.
According to Fabrizio Romano, discussions are ongoing at Forest about going back in for a move.
The Tricky Trees had previously agreed a fee with Arsenal for the Portuguese left-back.
But the deal collapsed after Tavares was unable to agree personal terms with the club.
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Gunners miss out on Championship target
Arsenal have missed out on signing Timothy Castagne with the Belgian signing for Fulham instead.
Arsenal had been linked with a move for the full-back who was relegated to the Championship last season with Leicester City.
Juventus were also rumoured to be interested in Castagne, but Fulham have ultimately come out on top.
The cottagers have agreed a deal for the 27-year-old worth up to £15million.
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Clubs keen on Holding
A whole host of clubs are said to be interested in signing Rob Holding before the window slams shut on Friday.
The out of favour centre-back is attracting interest from the Premier League as well as abroad.
According to Fabrizio Romano, La Liga side RDC Mallorca and Sevilla have both opened talks with the Gunners about a potential deal.
Holding has been a bit-part player for Arsenal since the arrival of Mikel Arteta and is said to be “expected to leave”.
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Smith Rowe ‘offered to rivals’
Emile Smith Rowe has reportedly been offered to “unnamed Premier League clubs”.
According to The Times, Arsenal are willing to let their academy graduate leave amid interest from Chelsea.
Smith Rowe is yet to feature in the league this season for the Gunners and has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta seems more likely to use Fabio Vieira over the Englishman who was one of Arsenal’s best players in the 2021/22 season, scoring 10 league goals.
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