Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners AGREE fee with Fulham for Leno, Paqueta’s EXIT plan, Jarrod Bowen boost
Saka not for sale, says Edu Arsenal chief Edu has ruled out selling Bukayo Saka after the star was urged to make the “perfect” move to Liverpool. The England international, 20, was a standout performer for the Gunners last term with 11 goals and seven assists in the Premier League. And technical director Edu has promised Gooners that their star attacker is going nowhere this summer. When asked how contract talks were going with him, he said: “Good, very good. Everybody is happy.” When pressed further on the delay in him signing the new deal, Edu said that it is normal and that the winger would not be sold. He added: “It’s normal. We’re going to sit and put all the expectations in the right place. “Our expectations and his, his family and his agent’s expectations, and put everything together. “The main thing is how he feels, how he feels comfortable with us. He’s happy, we’re happy, so it’s just: sit down and find a solution.”
Arsenal star Bernd Leno reaches transfer agreement with Fulham as Mikel Arteta allows keeper to go for just £8m
FULHAM have reached an agreement with Arsenal to buy goalkeeper Bernd Leno, according to reports. The deal is supposedly worth just £8million with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta giving the move the green light. 2 Bernd Leno is set to make the move across London and sign for FulhamCredit: Getty 2 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has sanctioned the move, according to reportsCredit: Getty Sky Sports claim that the German stopper is now set for discussions over personal terms and is due to undergo a medical. The 30-year-old had fallen out of favour at the Emirates Stadium after the signing of Aaron Ramsdale last summer. Leno started the first three Premier League games that all ended in defeat and was consequently dropped playing just five more times for the club. Overall, Leno was Arsenal's first choice for three seasons following a £22.5million switch from Bayer Leverkusen, he playing a total of 125 times for the North London side. The nine-time capped international has been on Fulham's radar for most of the summer with the club keen to bolster their squad following promotion back to the Premier League. Marco Silva's side have already signed Andreas Pereira, Manor Soloman, Kevin Mbabu and Joao Paulinha this summer. The news that the signing of Leno is reportedly close to being done will be music to the ears of Cottagers fans. This is because there were concerns Leicester would swoop in and sign him amid rumours Kasper Schmeichel could leave the Foxes. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS Especially as Arsenal may have used their interest in Youri Tielemans to help get a deal over the line to sell Leno. Arsenal will now be in the market for a new No.2 goalkeeper. Fulham begin their Premier League season at home to Liverpool while Arsenal face Crystal Palace.
Arsenal and Fulham negotiation for Leno in ‘final stages’ – ‘Last details’ before medical
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