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Spanish youngster Ruben Garcia has told the Spanish press how he would welcome a switch to the Gunners. The Levante winger has a chance to impress at the upcoming European under-21 championships which kick-off in Israel next week.
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport claims that Arsenal are monitoring central midfielder Saphir Taider of Bologna. The Algerian international made 34 appearances in Serie A this season, scoring three times, with it claimed Bologna have recently turned down a €3 million offer from Stuttgart for the 21-year-old.
The Daily Mail says Arsenal are refusing to stump up the £25 million required for the signature of Stevan Jovetic. Fiorentina will apparently not lower their estimation, with the Gunners only willing to commit £20 million for the forward. Read our piece on why fans are entitled to be angry with the actions of their board if the reports are indeed true.
Lukas Podolski has hit back at criticism from countryman Oliver Bierhoff, who questioned whether he deserved his place in Germany’s upcoming international squad. Podolski said he ‘does not care’ what Bierhoff has to say, who responded by saying the striker must listen to and accept criticique.
Should Mikel Arteta continue in defensive midfield next season? That is the question we have posed today, analysing the Spaniard’s performances this season. Have your say here.
With Arsenal reported to be considering selling Thomas Vermaelen and replacing him with Ashley Williams, Sky Sports have taken a look at both players and analysed who is the best choice for the club.
Santi Cazorla and Nacho Monreal are included in Spain’s provisional Confederations Cup squad this summer. The tournament begins on June 15, taking place in Brazil. The squad will be cut from 26 to 23 before it begins.
Speaking of Cazorla, he features in our combined Arsenal-Tottenham-Chelsea XI. Find out which other Gunners make the cut here and have your say on the selections.
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