Arsenal Transfer Gossip: Gunners to land first signing this week, Campbell could head to Newcastle and more

Gunners make return for German international midfielder

Arsenal are set to step up their chase of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, one year after first declaring their interest, according to the Metro.

Arsene Wenger has identified a defensive midfielder as one of his transfer priorities this summer and will finally table a concrete offer for the Bundesliga star.

Should the move go through, it could spell the end of the line for Mikel Arteta’s time at the club.