When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Arsenal transfer news LIVE updates: Follow all the latest gossip Parlour backs Fellaini move Arsenal legend Ray Parlour believes Unai Emery should look to bring Marouane Fellaini to the Emirates. Parlour reckons the Manchester United midfielder could be a useful addition to the squad due to his versatility. “He’s something different,” he told Sky Sports “Even if he didn’t start, you can bring him off the bench and if you’re chasing a goal, you might have to play a different style of football. “Another player where people will say ‘yeah, that’s a decent signing’.” Fellaini could sign because of Jose Marouane Fellaini’s “very difficult” relationship with boss Jose Mourinho could see him leave Manchester United for Arsenal this summer, reckons Robert Pires. Fellaini struggled to nail down a spot at United when fit last season, so Pires believes a fresh start at Arsenal would be good for him. “Everybody knows Marouane Fellaini in the Premier League,” he told Sky Sports. “Of course last season it was very, very difficult, the relation with Jose Mourinho. “But I think he’s a good player, if he wants to join Arsenal I think it would be good news. “He needs a new start and I think, with his quality, I think he can help Unai Emery and he can help the Arsenal players in the squad.” Vieira confirms talks Patrick Vieira has confirmed he spoke to Arsenal about replacing Arsene Wenger. "Their executives met through a process which included a conversation with me but it didn't go any further," Vieira told The Times. "I have been allowed to grow as a coach and gain valuable experience. That has helped me become much more clear in my approach, my vision of football. "A game is there to be won. I want to enjoy myself on the bench, to have a team play football I want to see. To be bold." Ozil doubt for Russia Mesut Ozil is in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup. The Arsenal ace is struggling with injury and could miss the start of the tournament. BILD claim he has missed the last four days with injury and he is a doubt for the finals. Ozil missed Arsenal’s last seven Premier League games but did play in the two legs against Atletico Madrid. Yaya Toure to Arsenal? Arsenal are long odds to sign Yaya Toure this summer. Toure has left City and is available on a free. His agent has claimed he is ready to join a top six club for £1 a week - with bonuses - but Arsenal don’t appear to be in the running. West Ham are the favourites trailed by Manchester United and Everton. Arsenal meanwhile are priced at 25/1 by Betstars. BetStars Director of Trading Ian Marmion said: “West Ham are leading the chase for Yaya Toure’s signature and are 7/4 to sign the midfielder. Toure announced he would be willing to play for another English club for £1 per week which has alerted a number of Premier League sides. West Ham have previously been interested in signing the Ivorian and were priced at 4/1 last month. “Manchester United could also look to add the 35-year-old to their team and are 5/1 to bring Toure to the red half of Manchester. Any MLS team is also 5/1 to convince Toure to cross the Atlantic. “Former favourites to sign Yaya, Everton, have seen their odds lengthen from 2/1 to 8/1, with Merseyside rivals Liverpool priced at 10s. Premier League newcomers Wolves are down the pecking order at 12/1 and Arsenal round up the betting as the 25/1 outsiders to make bring Toure to the Emirates.”<doc-sep>Transfer News: Arsenal have completed the signing of Stephan Lichtsteiner Arsenal news LIVE updates: All the latest from the Emirates Tuesday June 5 Wilshere to West Ham? Jack Wilshere should turn down Arsenal’s offer of a new contract and move to West Ham, Paul Mariner claims. He said: “Well it seems to me that he’s been waiting for some negotiations to speak to the new manager about his contract. “Would this be a good move? I’ve said on ESPN FC for a long, long time that he needs a change of scenery. “He needs to get a new challenge, it’s too comfortable at Arsenal. “I think if he goes to West Ham, they will ask some serious questions, new manager in there. “I’d like to see Jack going, I’d like to see him go to a new club. “I think at West Ham they’re in a bit of a rebuild phase, new manager comes in. “Get yourself out there Jack and show everybody what you’ve got.” Xhaka to Barcelona or Real? Arsenal ace Granit Xhaka could join Barcelona or Real Madrid, Ex-Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld claims. “Arsenal are also a top club,” he said. “But if Granit gets an offer, I would trust him to play at Real Madrid or Barcelona as well. “He has it in him to perform there. “Granit is a dominant player, one who controls the game and has no inhibitions.” Lichtsteiner deal backed Ian Wright has backed Arsenal’s move for Stephan Lichtsteiner. The Juventus right-back becomes Unai Emery’s first summer signing and Wright is happy with the Gunners’ plans. He wrote on Twitter: “Great business by the club. Loving what’s happening at Arsenal.” Lichtsteiner, 34, will push Hector Bellerin at the Emirates next season. Stephan Lichtsteiner interview Arsenal’s newest signing gave a lengthy interview on the club’s official website. Below are a few extracts from the Q&A. On how it felt to join Arsenal… It’s a great moment. It’s a great for me after Juventus to come to Arsenal and have this big challenge to make big things happen with this big club. On what attracted him to Arsenal… There is a project. There is a project to come back into the Champions League. I think it’s hard to see a club like Arsenal not playing in the Champions League. If you see the players, if you see the club, the stadium… it’s the project, the big opportunity to get back to the highest level. On head coach Unai Emery… He’s a very good coach who’s won a lot of titles, especially the Europa League that we play in this year. He’s a coach who knows what he wants and a coach who also progresses the players, and also old players like me. You never stop learning and this is very important. I’m really positive that we will do great things. Done Deal: Arsenal sign Stephan Lichtsteiner Arsenal have announced the signing of Switzerland defender Stephan Lichtsteiner from Juventus. The Swiss international, 34, arrives at the Emirates Stadium on a free transfer from Serie A champions Juventus and represents Unai Emery’s first signing since succeeding Arsene Wenger. Lichtsteiner will wear the number 12 shirt for the Gunners and provide serious competition for Hector Bellerin at right-back. Head coach Unai Emery said: “Stephan brings huge experience and leadership to our squad. He’s a player with great quality with a very positive and determined attitude. Stephan will improve us on and off the pitch.” Arsenal transfer news: Gelson Martins could join Gunners on free transfer this summer Arteta’s future revealed Mikel Arteta will be offered a two-year contract after failing to land the Arsenal job. Unai Emery was named as Arsene Wenger's successor last week, meaning Arteta will stay at Manchester City. And Arteta, 36, is expected to be offered a new deal at the Etihad under Pep Guardiola. N'Zonzi update Arsenal have been told they must pay £35m for Steven N'Zonzi by Sevilla director of football Joaquin Caparros. “Is that a rumour or is it true?” he told Radio Seville. “Has Unai Emery called you? “Well, as a successful man, Unai Emery knows what line the club keeps. “If he wants N’Zonzi, he will have to call and put the bid in. And the bid is the clause. “If you put that bid in, then there are no more negotiations [over the fee].” Transfer News: Arsenal have completed the signing of Stephan Lichtsteiner Is that serious? - Sutton Chris Sutton has revealed his shock at Arsenal’s reported interest in Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini. “Is that serious?,” Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 Live. “I like Fellaini, but it’s not the Arsenal way, is it? “He’s not what you’d call a playmaker, where would they play him? Are Arsenal going to start launching it then? Last 15 minutes, ‘get him on’. “I don’t know, but I wouldn’t have thought he would play as that holding midfielder-type, someone who sprays it around. “He didn’t do that particularly well at United. But, I’m a big fan of his, and I do think he has a threat.” Arsenal Transfer News: Chris Sutton is shocked by the rumours surrounding Marouane Fellaini Fellaini suspended And for once I’m not talking about his robust antics on the field… Bookmakers Betway have suspended their odds on Marouane Fellaini joining Arsenal from Manchester United. The 30-year-old is out of contract at the end of the month and will be able to walk away for nothing, and Betway think Unai Emery has already secured the Belgium midfielder’s services. Betway’s Alan Alger, said: “Marouane Fellaini has struggled to hold down a starting berth in the Manchester United line-up in recent seasons and the Belgian is set to become a free agent on June 30. “Arsenal had emerged as the front-runners to sign the 30-year-old and were backed into even-money to bring the midfielder to the Emirates, before heightened betting activity today, running in line with reports a deal is close to being agreed, meant we’ve had to suspend betting on him making the switch to Unai Emery’s new side.” Transfer News: Arsenal have completed the signing of Stephan Lichtsteiner HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign upfor the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Papastathopoulos rejected Man Utd Sokratis Papastathopoulos snubbed the chance to sign for Manchester United, according to his father. The Greek star is fully expected to complete his £17m Emirates switch this week, with the player already in England for his medical. But Charalambos Papastathopoulos, the defender's father, admits he could have made the switch to Old Trafford this summer instead. "There was interest from United but he had to wait until July for them," he told Greek radio station Sport24. "United have a very good relationship with Dortmund, the teams talked but Sokratis chose to go to Arsenal. "Arsenal had talked two years ago but I don't know why he didn't sign. He is going to a higher level, the world's most competitive league and I believe he will do very well.” Transfer News: Sokratis Papastathopoulos snubbed Manchester United, according to his father Arsenal rival Torino Arsenal are battling Serie A outfit Torino for Frankfurt midfielder Aymen Barkok, reports claim. But are they too late? Il Giornale claim Torino have already entered talks to sign the Germany Under-21 international and are considered firm-favourites to secure his services. However, Arsenal’s head of recruitment Sven Mislintat is reported to have monitored his progress at Borussia Dortmund and is hopeful of hijacking the deal. Marouane Fellaini talks over Arsenal have ended their interest in Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini. Fellaini’s contract at Manchester United expires at the end of the month and Arsenal have been linked as Unai Emery searches for a towering central midfielder. However, The Sun claims many influential figures at the Emirates do not consider Fellaini an Arsenal-type player. Fellaini still has a 12-month extension on the table at Old Trafford, with United boss Jose Mourinho desperate to keep the 30-year-old. The Belgium international may be forced to extend his stay but will not make a decision on his future until he returns from this summer’s World Cup in Russia. Arsenal have ended their interest in Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini Gelson Martins free transfer Arsenal could reportedly sign Gelson Martins on a free transfer if he quits Sporting Lisbon. The latest reports indicate the Gunners could make the most of disarray at Sporting which may allow Martins to cancel his contract and become a free agent. According to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web, Arsenal are very interested in getting Martins on-board. They are not the only side keen on the 23-year-old though as Sporting face the prospect of losing a host of top talent. Juventus have apparently entered the race to secure Martins’ signature as he weighs up his future. Martins is joined by Rui Patricio and William Carvalho in wanting to leave Sporting after the club’s training ground was attacked by fans. Arsenal Transfer News: Sokratis Papastathopoulos is on the verge of his £17m switch Papastathopoulos in London Arsenal transfer target Sokratis Papastathopoulos is currently in London to complete a medical ahead of his £17m move, according to reports. Papastathopoulos has been a long-time target for Arsenal but his move finally appears to be on the verge of completion. According to Greek publication Sport24, the Borussia Dortmund defender arrived in the UK on Sunday ahead of his medical in north London. Papastathopoulos was at Arsenal's training ground yesterday and the transfer is expected to be announced in the coming days. Messi told Cillessen is replacing Courtois Chelsea look set to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen after Lionel Messi was told about a transfer, according to reports. Premier League duo Chelsea and Liverpool have been linked with Barcelona star Cillessen with Thibaut Courtois expected to leave. Spanish outlet Don Balon say Messi has been told the Holland international is primed to move to Stamford Bridge. Philippe Coutinho has reportedly tipped off the Argentina international. Don Balon add, however, Chelsea may not get things their own way with Liverpool eyeing the Barcelona star as a replacement for both Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet. While Arsenal have also joined the race, with Cech showing signs of waning. Arsenal transfer news: How likely is Unai Emery to land superstar signings? Fri, May 25, 2018 Unai Emery is busy settling into his new job at Arsenal – but who will he sign in an inevitably frantic transfer window? (Odds by Betfair) Play slideshow Arsenal FC via Getty Images 1 of 20 How likely is Unai Emery to swoop for some of the hottest names in football?<doc-sep>
Arsenal transfer news: Stephan Lichtsteiner deal confirmed, takes No 12 shirt at Emirates The Switzerland international puts pen to paper at Arsenal having come to the end of a seven-season, trophy-laden stint in Turin. Lichtsteiner is the first signing of the Unai Emery era at the Emirates, with a cluster of players expected to follow. The new Arsenal head coach has revealed his delight at the Gunners sealing a deal for the vastly-experienced defender. "Stephan brings huge experience and leadership to our squad," said Emery. "He’s a player with great quality with a very positive and determined attitude. Stephan will improve us on and off the pitch." Arsenal transfer news: How the Gunners could line up in 2018/19 Mon, July 9, 2018 Arsenal are facing a revolutionary summer transfer window – but how could they line up next season? Play slideshow Arsenal FC via Getty Images 1 of 19 How could Arsenal line up at the start of the 2018/19 season if they land all their transfer targets? Lichtsteiner lifted the lid on his joy at moving to north London, saying: "It’s a great moment. "It’s great for me after Juventus to come to Arsenal and have this big challenge to make big things [happen] with this big club. "There is a project. There is a project to come back into the Champions League. I think it’s hard to see a club like Arsenal not playing in the Champions League. "If you see the players, if you see the club, the stadium… it’s the project, the big opportunity to get back to the highest level." Arsenal transfer news: Stephan Lichtsteiner deal confirmed, takes No 12 shirt at Emirates Lichtsteiner also waxed lyrical about Emery, who was appointed as Arsene Wenger’s successor last month. "He’s a very good coach who’s won a lot of titles, especially the Europa League that we play in this year," said Lichtsteiner. "He’s a coach who knows what he wants and a coach who also progresses the players, and also old players like me. "You never stop learning and this is very important. I’m really positive that we will do great things." Arsenal confirm signing of full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner Lichtsteiner’s move is subject to the completion completion of standard regulatory processes. He takes on the No 12 shirt at Arsenal, last worn by Olivier Giroud before his January switch to Chelsea. Arsenal have not yet revealed how long 34-year-old Lichtsteiner is tied down for, although he is expected to have signed up for 12 months. He will vie it out with Hector Bellerin for a starting berth on the right side of Arsenal's defence next season. Arsenal transfer news: Stephan Lichtsteiner deal confirmed, takes No 12 shirt at Emirates