EPL: Leno undergoes medicals ahead of shock move to Arsenal’s London rivals
Arsenal goalkeeper, Bernd Leno is set to undergo medicals with Fulham ahead of a transfer this summer. Leno, who lost his number spot to Aaron Ramsdale last season, has not featured in Mikel Arteta’s pre-season plans so far. The German stopper is now set to sign for Fulham, who are making a return to the Premier League this season. This was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Monday morning. Romano tweeted: “Bernd Leno will undergo medical tests and sign as new Fulham goalkeeper this week, personal terms are also agreed. Full agreement in place between Fulham and Arsenal, as per @Plettigoal – will be completed soon. “Fulham wanted Leno over Neto as their new goalkeeper.”
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Leno set for Fulham medical, Reims close in on Balogun, Arteta reveals MORE signings coming
Primed and ready Arsenal and Amazon have confirmed that their hugely-anticipated documentary All Or Nothing: Arsenal will be released on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Cameras followed the Gunners around last season providing brand new insight into Mikel Arteta's squad. Amazon have also announced the staggered release of the episodes: Episodes 1-3 - Thursday August 4Episodes 4-6 - Thursday August 11Episodes 7-8 - Thursday August 18 Casadei transfer bid Chelsea have been knocked back in their approach for Inter Milan wonderkid and Arsenal target Cesare Casadei after his club rejected their £6.7million opening offer. Casadei enjoyed a superb 2021-2022 season for Inter’s youth squad, where he chipped in with 17 goals and five assists in 40 games across all competitions. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Blues have failed with a £6.7m bid for the Italy Under-19 international. They add that Inter would rather the player depart on loan, with Sassuolo and Torino keen to agree a temporary deal. But the West Londoners aren’t giving up on their pursuit of the highly-rated teenager, with La Repubblica insisting they are preparing a new offer. Though it has been said that the Nerazzurri will refuse to part ways with Casadei unless they receive a bid in the region of £17m. They also declare that they face competition from the Gunners in the race to secure the 19-year-old’s services. It has been claimed the North Londoners have made an enquiry for the youngster The Wright stuff Arsenal legend Ian Wright was ecstatic after England Women were crowned champions of Europe. Wright said: "I can’t put into words how much work has gone into this and they’re getting what they deserve. I’m so proud, I can’t believe it! I’m still a bit shocked by it. "She [manager Sarina Wiegman] has used that XI through the whole of the tournament but the people that are coming on know that they’ve got a role to play and they’re happy to come off the bench and play their role. “Every single player has played a part. It hurts [to lose a final]. I walked past the trophy in 2009 and it stayed with me forever. I’m so happy” All Gunned out Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s cull is gathering pace as he looks to offload 11 players who were part of last week’s pre-season tour of America, reports SunSport's Mark Irwin. Bernd Leno will be next out of the Emirates door after agreeing an £8million move to newly-promoted Fulham. Nuno Tavares and Arthur Okonwko have already been loaned out to Marseille and Crewe respectively. And Folarin Balogun is set to spend a season on loan in France with Reims. But the Gunners have still not found any buyers for former first-team regulars Hector Bellerin, Pablo Mari, Lucas Torreira, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Reiss Nelson. Record signing Nicolas Pepe will also be shifted to the departure lounge if Arteta signs another winger. Alex Runarsson is also up for grabs despite offering potential Europa League back-up to Aaron Ramsdale and new signing Matt Turner. Not so Keane Manchester United legend Roy Keane is not backing Arsenal to make the top four despite a brilliant pre-season campaign. Appearing on a Sky Bet debate, Keane said: "I couldn’t agree more I think this [previous season] was their opportunity [to return to the Champions League]. "They blew it, they got into a great position, four, five games to go in the season you think they’re in pole position and they blew it. "They couldn’t get over the line. They were poor, the Newcastle game was a real blow to them where they never turned up. "The manager was quite critical of them after the game, some of the players were - senior ones - so you wouldn’t be putting any bets on Arsenal to finish top four next season because the other teams. "Man United will get better you’d of thought.
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