Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on Max Dowman contract, Viktor Gyokeres and Edu Gaspar.
Arsenal have been busy yet again behind the scenes, as players prepare for their return to London Colney for pre-season training this week.
The Gunners will be put through their paces as they try to get up to speed before a pre-season tour of Asia later this month.
Elsewhere, talks are ramping up over new contracts within the squad as Andrea Berta looks to get some key stars signed up.
So, with that said, here’s a look at the latest Arsenal news ahead of another busy day.
Arsenal ramp up Max Dowman contract plans
Arsenal are ramping up discussions with Max Dowman over a pre-professional contract that could see him commit to the club in the near future.
That’s according to Journalist Chris Wheatley in the Sporting News, who claims that it is “clear” that the Arsenal academy star wants to stay.
At 15 years old, Dowman isn’t eligible to sign a contract with the Gunners, but will be at the age of 17.
The attacking midfielder has been rumoured to be leaving in recent days, but looks set to join Arsenal on the pre-season tour this summer.
Read more on Max Dowman’s future.
Viktor Gyokeres gives honest verdict on Ruben Amorim
Arsenal are progressing in talks to sign Viktor Gyokeres this summer, with the striker ready to leave Sporting CP.
With an exit being lined up, the forward has been talking about his time in Portugal and made an admission about the current Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim.
He revealed to L’Equipe: “It was shocking at the beginning [Amorim’s exit], it was in the middle of the season and we had games coming up.
“That never happened to me before. It was a surprise, but I totally understand his decision, and there are no hard feelings from the team.”
Read more on Viktor Gyokeres and Ruben Amorim.
Arsenal’s Edu Gaspar disappointment
Edu Gaspar has officially begun his next challenge since leaving Arsenal, joining Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest.
Plenty has been said about the Brazilian’s time at the Emirates Stadium, with it being revealed just how disappointed the Gunners were by his exit.
Speaking on Sky Sports Transfer News, journalist Dharmesh Sheth revealed: “I think what disappointed Arsenal the most was losing Edu, not only as a sporting director, but as a person as well, because he was one of the nicest guys, if you speak to anybody at Arsenal.
“I think it was sadness on both counts that he was going. But look, football moves on, Edu’s moved on, Arsenal have moved on as have Forest.”
Read more on Edu Gaspar’s Arsenal exit.
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