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Some interesting reports coming out of Spain today with El Confidencial claiming that Sami Khedira is pushing to join Arsenal after rejecting a contract extension at Real Madrid. Khedira has just entered the final year of his contract at the Bernabeu and the Mirror are citing Spanish newspaper El Confidencial as saying he has turned down a two-year extension and is now trying to secure a move to the Emirates. The German international is close friends with Mesut Ozil and it’s understood the pair have spoken at length about life in north London, so it appears Ozil may have played a key role in persuading the midfielder his future should be at Arsenal. These rumours come shortly after reports suggesting that Arsene Wenger was lining-up a £24m bid for the 27-year-old as he continues to try and bring in a long-term replacement for Mikel Arteta. Madrid are expected to cash-in this summer if Khedira doesn’t commit his future to the club as they don’t want to risk losing him ...

Alexis Sanchez would be having his medical later today at the Emirates in a move costing Arsenal  £35 million According to the BBC, Alexis Sanchez has agreed personal terms with Arsenal and a deal of  £35 million has been agreed between both clubs. Alexis Sanchez, 25 would arrive at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground at 4pm on Thursday to undertake a medical and complete  his switch from Barcelona. Arsenal had won the race to sign the Chilean forward after a private meeting between him and Arsene Wenger. The announcement of the signing by Arsenal which was expected to be done with the PUMA launch could be delayed a little. Barcelona were reported to have announced the move on their website but later removed it. See screenshot below. The Chilean forward could earn around  £150,000 weekly. Sanchez has been at Barcelona for three years going on to score 39 in 88 games.

   Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon says he’s spoken to Arsene Wenger and the boss is ‘very happy’ to be signing Alexis Sanchez and Mathieu Debuchy. Sanchez is understood to be in London undergoing his medical this afternoon after a deal worth in the region of £30m was agreed with Barcelona earlier this week. According to reports, the attackers agent agreed personal terms after holding talks on Tuesday and the Chilean international flew into the UK last night to finalise the move. An £8m deal to sign Debuchy has also understood to have been agreed with Newcastle United and the French defender passed his medical earlier in the week. As yet, nothing official has come from the club and the newspapers seem to think that a double announcement will be made on Friday after tonight’s kit launch. However, as we fans sit and bite our nails praying for no late hitches, former right-back Lee Dixon has put our minds at ease slightly by revealing that he’s spoken to the bo...

Jul 6, 2014 14:47:00 The Gunners are hopeful of wrapping up the signing of the in-demand Chile star ahead of Liverpool, Manchester United and Juventus, with further talks scheduled over the coming days EXCLUSIVE By Wayne Veysey | UK Correspondent Barcelona have accepted a bid of €40 million from Arsenal for Alexis Sanchez, Goal understands. The Gunners will now try to wrap up the transfer of the in-demand forward with further talks in the next 48 hours aimed at convincing the player to choose a move to Emirates Stadium ahead of his other suitors. Sources have told Goal that the financial package offered to Alexis has been agreed in principle by the player and his representatives. Arsenal will attempt to clinch the signing by obtaining an official agreement from the Chile World Cup star, with the possibility growing that a deal could be finalised in the coming week. The indications from the player's camp during negotiations are that he wants to move to Ars...

Debuchy completes Arsenal medical ahead of €10m move By Wayne Veysey Jul 7, 2014 19:21:00 The Gunners are expected to complete the signing of the France international, as talks with Barcelona over the acquisition of Alexis Sanchez progress Mathieu Debuchy  has undertaken a medical at  Arsenal  and looks set to complete a switch from  Newcastle United  worth at least €10 million. The Gunners agreed a fee with the Magpies and are set to make Debuchy their first signing of the summer as they look to replace Bacary Sagna. The 28-year-old revealed he was in talks to join the north London club in the wake of France’s exit from the World Cup last Friday. The terms of the deal were finalised over the weekend, allowing Debuchy to then complete a medical on Monday evening and the deal is expected to be confirmed in the coming days after formalities are completed. Arsenal will pay €10m up front, but the fee wil...

Full-back's departure was a blow but the Newcastle star's experience, defensive qualities, aerial ability and winning mentality mark him out as a worthy successor ANALYSIS By Liam Twomey In previous years, the departure of a club stalwart might have sparked talk of crisis at Arsenal . But Arsene Wenger has acted quickly in the wake of Bacary Sagna 's defection to Manchester City , with Newcastle right-back Mathieu Debuchy set to be unveiled as a Gunner before the end of the week in a deal worth an initial £8 million . Setback though it was, the protracted nature of Sagna's departure from the Emirates Stadium afforded Wenger ample time to plan for a future without him. Sebastian Jung of Eintracht Frankfurt became a target as far back as January , while talks with Toulouse over Serge Aurier reached a very advanced stage . But as Debuchy makes his final preparations for life in north London, Wenger can be confident that he has secured a very profic...