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- 20 Apr 2020, 18:25
- Updated: 20 Apr 2020, 18:26
ARSENAL continue to wait for news on when the Premier League will return.
The Gunners look set to be busy this summer in the transfer market, with reports suggesting Alexandre Lacazette could head to Atletico Madrid with Thomas Partey heading the other way.
Follow all the latest updates from North London below…
Anthony Chapman14 minutes ago20th April 2020
GUNNER PAY
Arsenal have confirmed the first-team squad and Mikel Arteta will take a 12.5 per cent pay cut.
The Gunners released a statement to their club website on Monday to confirm a “voluntary” agreement had been reached.
It read: “We are pleased to announce that we have reached a voluntary agreement with our first-team players, head coach and core coaching staff to help support the club at this critical time.
“The move follows positive and constructive discussions.
“In these conversations there has been a clear appreciation of the gravity of the current situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and a strong desire for players and staff to show their backing for the Arsenal family.
“Reductions of total annual earnings by 12.5 per cent will come into effect this month, with the contractual paperwork being completed in the coming days.”
Anthony Chapman56 minutes ago20th April 2020
NOAH’S ARC
Arsenal are reportedly keen on snapping up highly-rated teenage midfielder Noah Francoise.
Foot Mercato claims the Rennes prodigy, 16, has caught the eye of Mikel Arteta after some fine performances in this season’s UEFA Youth League.
Françoise score once in five games as Rennes remarkably reached the quarter-finals of the competition.
And he has been rewarded for his form with call-ups to France’s U16 and U17 sides.
Despite making a name for himself at Rennes, Francoise is yet to sign a professional contract with the Ligue 1 outfit.
And that has apparently opened the door for Arsenal to make a move.
However, they are said to face stiff competition from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain and Spanish giants Sevilla.
2 hours ago20th April 2020
SETTLE IT UP
Premier League and EFL clubs could be hit with a transfer ban if they haven’t paid back players who defer wages during the coronavirus crisis, according to reports.
It is deemed unfair for sides to be able to add to their wage bill when players already in the squads are yet to be reimbursed.
According to The Times, talks have already begun within the EFL board to discuss the matter after it was raised by the PFA.
The report also adds that any money received from transfer fees of sold players should first be given to the players who agreed to the deferrals.
Southampton and West Ham were the first Premier League clubs to agree to reduce some of their pay for a temporary period as the financial struggles from Covid-19 take their toll.
Arsenal and Chelsea are among the other sides closing in on an agreement to adjust their players’ wages.
3 hours ago20th April 2020
EARN YOUR STRIPES
Cesc Fabregas has revealed he would love to coach in a Twitter Q&A.
The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder has increased speculation he could return to Arsenal to earn his stripes as a coach under Mikel Arteta.
3 hours ago20th April 2020
SHOT GUNN MARI-AGE
Pablo Mari says he hopes to stay at Arsenal for many years – and become a Premier League legend like his Gunners team-mate David Luiz.
The Spanish centre-back joined the North Londoners on loan from Brazilian club Flamengo in January – with a view to a £13.5million permanent switch.
He said: “I’ve been at five clubs over the last four years. This is a footballer’s life. If you want to play football and you want to improve then every year you need to move.
“Maybe when you find a club that is good for you, then you can stay and improve with that club.
“I have found myself here at Arsenal. It is a really good option for me.
“I want to stay here and improve as a player and a person. I want to be here for many more years.”
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