11pm Arsenal news: Danny Welbeck £10m Crystal Palace link, Lichtsteiner fans’ favourite, Wenger perfect for Real Madrid
ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE'S off-field role in making Matteo Guendouzi a quick hit on the pitch has been revealed.
While Laurent Koscielny is linked with Barcelona and Hoffenheim loanee Reiss Nelson dreams of teaming up with Jadon Sancho.
Read on for the latest news, views and gossip from around the Emirates.
DAN'S THE MAN
STRUGGLING Crystal Palace are weighing up a £10million New Year’s bid for Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck.
Welbeck, 27, is out of contract at the Emirates at the end of the season and has yet to be offered a new deal by the club.
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THEY LICH IT
GUNNERS fans are raving about Stephan Lichtsteiner - and not for his performances.
The veteran full-back has struggled for game-time since joining in the summer, but has not stopped him from urging his team-mates on from the dugout.
WENGER TO REAL MADRID?
ARSENE WENGER will struggle to reject Real Madrid if they want him to replace Julen Lopetegui.
That's the view of SunSport's Martin Lipton, who believes he is the man Los Blancos president Florentino Perez needs to steady the ship.
BUYIN' MUNICH
GERMAN giants Bayern Munich have emerged as the surprise favourites to sign Aaron Ramsey from Arsenal.
The Welsh star will leave the Gunners in the summer on a free transfer - which has alerted numerous clubs to his availability.
WEN WANTED
EX-GUNNERS boss Arsene wenger is a man in demand with Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and Real Madrid all interested in the Frenchman.
Wenger left Arsenal after 22 years - but refused to retire completely with an offer from Fifa also on the table.
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RY, OH RY
GUNNERS target Ryan Sessegnon looked a sad figure following Fulham's defeat to Huddersfield.
The Cottagers now sit bottom of the Premier League, which could see the 18-year-old contemplate a move to one of the elite clubs.
GUNNER DO IT
ARSENAL legend Ray Parlour believes Lucas Torreira is a player the club have been missing.
The Uruguayan has earned rave reviews after his performances helping the Gunners to a 14-game unbeaten streak - comparing him to fellow South American midfielder Gilberto Silva
LACA HELPS MATT SHINE
ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE is a player in form, loving life in London – and he's even helping some of his younger Arsenal team-mates feel the same way, including Matteo Guendouzi.
The French striker has scored six goals this season - the latest a fantastic strike to save a point against Liverpool and maintain the Gunners’ 14-game unbeaten run.
REISS WANTS DON DEAL
REISS NELSON is doing his very best to prove that anything Jadon Sancho can do in the Bundesliga, he can match it – and has revealed that he’d love to play alongside his friend again soon.
Arsenal teenager Nelson joined German club Hoffenheim on loan in August, and has made an immediate impact – emulating the success of his mate Sancho at Borussia Dortmund.
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AC DOES IT FOR ARSENE
ARSENE WENGER is reportedly being lined to replace Gennaro Gattuso at AC Milan.
The Frenchman who has been out of work since leaving Arsenal in May has been in talks about taking over at the San Siro, claim France Football.
KOS I'M WORTH IT
ARSENAL defender Laurent Koscielny has turned to yoga to help his return to fitness.
The 33-year-old has been sidelined since May after rupturing the Achilles tendon in his right leg during the Gunners’ Europa League semi-final, second leg against Atletico Madrid, crushing his World Cup dream with France.
GOT IT PAUL WRONG
PAUL MERSON has been made to eat his own words after predicting Arsenal would crumble against Liverpool.
The Gunners legend has been critical of his former side, believing their brilliant form of late would come to an end on Saturday - only for them to fight back to draw with the Reds.
LAURENT AND LUIZ IN BARCA LINK
CHELSEA'S David Luiz is a shorter price to join Barcelona than Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny.
According to reports, the two Premier League defenders have been targeted by Barca due to their current injury crisis.
BAY BAY AARON
AARON RAMSEY could be heading overseas once his contract ends next summer.
The Welshman is being allowed to leave on a free transfer, with Chelsea and Manchester United interested - but Bayern Munich are now the frontrunners.