9pm Arsenal news and transfer gossip: Ozil in doggy trouble, Ramsey agent confirms star’s exit and Juventus CEO to replace Gazidis
ARSENAL are preparing for Thursday's Europa League trip to Qarabag - and for life after Aaron Ramsey.
You can follow all the build-up and the latest news from the Emirates right here with our daily round-up:
Ozil in the doghouse
THE Arsenal superstar has an unhappy pooch - after Mesut Ozil was spotted petting a cat at the Gunners' training ground.
The German is currently in Azerbaijan ahead of their clash against Qarabag - but may have to apologise to his pug, Balboa, when he returns home.
Aaron Ramsey exit confirmed by agent
AARON Ramsey looks set to leave Arsenal after his agent revealed the truth on Twitter.
Replying to a user, Avid Sports and Entertainment Group wrote: "You're right it isn't always greener and he didn't want to leave, but now there is no other option," before quickly deleting them.
Juventus CEO set to replace Ivan Gazidis
ARSENAL are in the hunt for Juventus CEO Guiseppe Marotta, as a replacement for AC Milan's new chief Ivan Gazidis.
Marotta will leave at the end of October and is also coveted by Inter Milan and Roma.
Sanchez tipped for Gunners return
ALEXIS SANCHEZ could make a sensational return to Arsenal in January, according to the bookies.
The Manchester United ace is down to just 9/1 to go back to the Emirates, just 12 months after joining the Red Devils as part of a swap deal with Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Welbeck 'to leave on free transfer'
DANNY Welbeck has been tipped for a free transfer exit this summer with a new deal reportedly not close to being agreed.
The England striker is free to speak to foreign clubs from January and Galatasaray were interested at the end of last season.
Cech hit by huge injury blow
PETR Cech faces up to a month on the sidelines after injuring his hamstring in the win against Watford.
The blow means Bernd Leno will get a chance to cement his place as the Gunners No1.
Emery eyes up £30m Lille ace Pepe
ARSENAL are keeping tabs on £30million-rated Lille forward Nicolas Pepe, according to reports.
The winger has caught Unai Emery's attention after a blistering start to the Ligue 1 season, scoring five goals in eight games.
Qarabag v Arsenal... all you need to know
ARSENAL will be hoping to continue their winning streak against Azerbaijani side Qarabag in their second Europa League group stage match on Thursday.
The Gunners have won their last seven fixtures in all competitions, and find out all you need to know right here as they attempt to make it eight on the bounce.
Madrid ready for Rambo
REAL MADRID have entered the race to land Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey, according to reports.
Ramsey, 27, is out of contract at the end of the season and with no offer on the table from the Gunners, the midfielder is set to leave the Emirates next summer.