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- 28 Apr 2020, 9:25
- Updated: 28 Apr 2020, 9:25
ARSENAL players are back in training with the Premier League receiving government backing to resume “as soon as possible”.
But Gunners fans may never see Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang represent their club up close again with the North Londoners hierarchy prepared to accept a bid as low as £30m for their captain.
Follow all the latest gossip and transfer news from North London below…
7 minutes ago28th April 2020
FAB GESTURE
Cesc Fabregas has offered to defer his entire £130,000-a-week wages for four months to help Monaco through the coronavirus crisis.
The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder has already accepted a 30 per cent pay cut for the next four months but has now gone one step further.
The kind-hearted gesture from the highly-decorated Spaniard will save Monaco more than £2million.
Fabregas, whose own great-grandmother, 95, contracted the virus, is also believed to have offered to top up the wages of Monaco’s training ground staff — who have seen their income slashed by nearly a third.
His actions come after top European clubs have been locked in discussions with their players to take pay cuts during the pandemic.
1 hour ago28th April 2020
UNDER THE HAMMER
Declan Rice is the star name up for grabs as West Ham prepare for a huge squad overhaul.
Club insiders say ‘nobody is safe’ from the cull which will be triggered partly by cash flow issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic but also because boss David Moyes wants to reshape the squad for the long term.
And although Moyes would rather keep £70million-rated Rice, Chelsea are keen to re-sign the prospect they let go at 15.
Manchester United and Arsenal have also been linked with the England holding midfielder, 21, who has become a key player for the Hammers.
N’Golo Kante, talented rookie Billy Gilmour and Jorginho are competing for two midfield spots at Chelsea.
It is most likely Brazil-born Italy international Jorginho, 28, would be allowed to leave to make way for Rice’s return.
Sam Street2 hours ago28th April 2020
AUBA AND OUT
Arsenal are ready to sell captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for just £30m, writes SunSport’s Mark Irwin.
With the players having already agreed a wage cut, it is clear that the Gunners will have a severely restricted transfer budget this summer.
And they will therefore stick rigidly to Raul Sanllehi’s policy of selling any player who reaches the final year of their contract without signing a new deal – including Aubameyang.
The Gunners are also reported to be in a strong position to bring in Willian on a free transfer to add some extra firepower up front.
Technical director Edu has an excellent relationship with Willian’s agent Kia Joorabchian and the Gunners are believed to be front runners for the Chelsea star’s signature.
However, they will want him to modify his demands of a three-year deal on his current £120,000-a-year salary for the transfer to go through.
Sam Morgan3 hours ago28th April 2020
GOOD MORNING GUNNERS FANS
Yesterday was a busy day as Premier League stars abroad face a two-week quarantine headache with clubs set to recall stars for training restart.
Prem chiefs have also been given a four week deadline by Uefa to produce restart plans for the season plan to resume in June before mid-July finish and start next season in August after coronavirus delay.
And the House of Commons was told the government is in talks with England’s top flight to return ASAP to boost bored fans and to ‘support whole football community’.
Gunners stars arrived for training as they became the first Premier League club to return to action after 47 days of isolation.
In transfer news, Man Utd transfer target Wilfred Ndidi insists he is happy at Leicester with Arsenal showing interest.
The Gunners have reportedly ‘pulled out’ of contract negotiations with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after months of talks amid Man Utd transfer interest.
And Dani Ceballos is hopeful he can leave and return to Real Madrid but admits he has not spoken to Zinedine Zidane about his future.
There was a boost for the North Londoners as Napoli pulled out the race for Samuel Umtiti as they cannot afford Barcelona star’s £44m fee.
And everyone’s apparent target Declan Rice could be sold as West Ham prepare for huge overhaul of their squad.
Elsewhere, Arsenal legend Ray Parlour slammed the club’s lack of leaders… but defended Mesut Ozil over the pay-cut row.
And Wojciech Szczesny revealed all over getting caught smoking in Arsenal changing room and how it ended his career at club.
Finally, Gunners old boy Cesc Fabregas has offered to defer his ENITRE £130,000-a-week wages to help Monaco during coronavirus.
William Pugh11 hours ago27th April 2020
ALL HANDS ON DEC
Declan Rice is the star name up for grabs as West Ham prepare for a massive squad overhaul.
Club insiders say ‘nobody is safe’ from the cull which will be triggered partly by cash flow issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic but also because boss David Moyes wants to reshape the squad for the long term.
And although Moyes would rather keep £70million-rated Rice, Chelsea are keen to re-sign the prospect they let go at 15.
Manchester United and Arsenal have also been linked with the England holding midfielder, 21, who has become a key player for the Hammers.
N’Golo Kante, talented rookie Billy Gilmour and Jorginho are competing for two midfield spots at Chelsea.
It is most likely Brazilian Jorginho, 28, would be allowed to leave to make way for Rice’s return.
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