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Latest Arsenal news today as PSG prediction made amid double wonderkid transfer swoop

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Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on PSG prediction, Andrey Santos transfer and Victor Ozhianvuna deal.

Arsenal are fresh from a disappointing draw in the Premier League, where they were forced to settle for a point against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.

With no league match this weekend, the focus is firmly shifting to the Champions League and the coming semi-final clash with PSG.

The Gunners play host at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg next Tuesday, looking to gain an advantage to take with them to Paris in the second leg.

With that and plenty more going on at the club, here’s a look at the latest news ahead of another busy day.

Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs PSG winner

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has backed his old side to land a win over PSG to book themselves a place in the Champions League final.

The Gunners are preparing for a huge clash against the Paris outfit, with victory over two legs set to place them in only their second final in the competition’s history.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Merson predicted: “I think Arsenal have every chance, I’d just slightly go with Arsenal over PSG over two legs. I think Arsenal are very disciplined, and I think Arsenal win this.”

Arsenal play host at the Emirates Stadium first, with a trip to the Parc des Princes following the week after.

Read more on Arsenal and PSG prediction.

Arsenal eye transfer for Chelsea starlet Andrey Santos

Arsenal are showing interest in a surprise transfer swoop for Chelsea youngster Andrey Santos this summer.

That’s according to CaughtOffside, which claims that the midfielder could be available for a fee in the region of €45million-50million (£39million-43million).

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Santos has been on loan at Strasbourg this season in Ligue 1, with some performances that have seen him hailed as one of the best midfielders in the league.

Arsenal aren’t the only team interested, though, with rivals Tottenham, Newcastle, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan all linked too.

Read more on Andrey Santos to Arsenal transfer.

Arsenal linked with Victor Ozhianvuna transfer

While Arsenal are looking to bolster the senior squad in the summer transfer window, there is also an emphasis on improving the academy side for the future.

The latest link has seen the Gunners rumoured with interest in Shamrock Rovers youngster Victor Ozhianvuna, according to the Irish Independent.

The 16-year-old is an exciting young midfielder who has actually featured at wing-back this season, striking resemblance to the rise of Myles Lewis-Skelly this season for Arsenal.

Read more on Victor Ozhianvuna transfer.