Arsenal are plotting a summer swoop for out-of-favour Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez but will face stiff competition from other Premier League rivals.

According to the Mirror, Arsenal are closing-in on a £10m deal to sign CSKA Moscov midfielder Alexandr Golovin this summer.

Bayern Munich are readying a £40m bid to sign Alexis Sanchez and are prepared to make him their highest paid player at the club.

Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe with reports claiming Real Madrid are unwilling to pay over £75m for the Monaco sensation.

Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina has said he's 'flattered' to be linked with a move to Arsenal amid speculation we're lining-up a move for the £20m star.

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Arsenal are one of only two clubs to have submitted formal offers for James Rodriguez after testing Real Madrid's resolve with a bid worth just below £70m.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has held talks with Lyon president Jean-Michael Aulas over a potential £50m deal to sign striker Alexandre Lacazette this summer.

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Hector Bellerin has agreed personal terms with Barcelona ahead of what could be a £35m move from Arsenal this summer.