Latest Arsenal news today as Real Madrid star banned from clash as £300m transfer budget revealed

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Catch all the latest Arsenal news today, including updates on Aurelien Tchouameni, transfer news and William Saliba contract.

Arsenal booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals in midweek, where they will face off with Real Madrid.

While just under a month remains until that meeting, the focus shifts over to the Premier League and a big London derby.

Sunday will see Arsenal play host to rivals Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in a huge match in the context of a top-four finish.

So with that said, here’s a look at the latest news ahead of another busy day.

Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni banned from Arsenal clash

With Arsenal now discovering they will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, preparations will be put in place for such a seismic meeting.

For the Gunners, there came a huge blow as Raheem Sterling will miss the first leg after picking up his third booking in the competition.

While Arsenal are missing one option, so too are Real Madrid as Aurelien Tchouameni is banned for the tie too.

It means the midfielder will be missing from that clash, prompting a switch from Carlo Ancelotti.

Read more on Aurelien Tchouameni suspension.

How much Arsenal have to spend in summer transfer window

Arsenal are gearing up for a huge summer transfer window which could transform their hopes of winning silverware.

The Gunners are set to appoint Andrea Berta as a new sporting director, with his goal being to help improve the side.

Plenty of areas need some extra names thrown into the mix, with a centre-forward, winger and midfielder all being targeted.

According to GiveMeSport, Arsenal are preparing for a “record-breaking” transfer window that could see them spend up to £300million.

Read more on Arsenal transfer budget.

What William Saliba is saying about Arsenal transfer future

Arsenal star William Saliba is facing a slightly uncertain future at the club with just over two years remaining on his future.

The defender has been linked with a possible transfer to Real Madrid, only furthering fear surrounding his place with the Gunners.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has given a positive update on the Frenchman though, stating on YouTube: “What he wanted to clarify in the press conference before the game against PSV Eindhoven is really important.

“It’s really important for us to understand the situation because Saliba is saying first of all we are not in talks over a new deal.

“We had many reports about negotiations started, negotiations didn’t start but there are still two years left at Arsenal but also important to say William Saliba said ‘I want to continue here’ and this is the message he’s sending in public but also in private.”

Read more on William Saliba future at Arsenal.