Tuesday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumour gossip.
Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 29, will turn down a new four-year contract worth up to £165,000 a week in order to join Arsenal. Liverpool also want the England international, according to the Daily Star.
Both Arsene Wenger and Brendan Rodgers have been long time admirers of the England international, and could prompt a bidding war for his signature over the summer.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he is unable to stop goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, joining Arsenal this summer, according to the Daily Mirror.
The Gunners are said to be in the market for a new keeper having failed to settle on a regular first choice stopper this season.
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott, 26, will meet manager Arsene Wenger after the FA Cup final on 30 May to discuss a new deal, according to The Times.
Walcott has stated that he wants to stay at the club, but is hoping to get assurances over his first team spot before committing his future.
Arsenal have revealed the Emirates Cup line-up for this summer, with a familiar face set to return, the Daily Mirror reports.
The Gunners will take on Lyon, Villarreal and Wolfsburg, with the latter lead by former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner.
Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign French wonderkid Yassin Fortune, according to reports in the Daily Star.
The 16-year-old is currently making his way through the Lens youth team and is being tipped for a bright future in the game.
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