Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Houssem Aouar, Thomas Partey, Nuno Mendes, David Raya and more - plus Premier League updates
The Gunners are looking to make late additions after a fine summer to boost Mikel Arteta’s squad
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Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster his Arsenal squad in the remaining weeks of the season, with midfield his priority as French international and Lyon star Houssem Aouar and Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey remain the ideal options.
Here are the latest transfer rumours, done deals and more surrounding the Emirates.
THIAGO COMPLETE MOVE TO LIVERPOOL
Liverpool have finalised the £25 million signing of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich in a significant move to strengthen their designs on retaining the Premier League title.
The pedigreed midfielder passed a medical on Friday before penning a four-year deal with the champions of England.
The Merseysiders had been in talks with their Bundesliga counterparts from the start of the week over structuring the fee, with an agreement between the clubs materialising on Thursday morning.
A guaranteed £20m will be paid over the course of Thiago's contract, while an additional £5m is dependent on performance-based bonuses, such as winning the top flight or Champions League.
Thiago Alcantara completes Liverpool move for £25m
The Spain midfielder will wear the No 6 jersey at Anfield
AC MILAN JOIN RACE FOR TORREIRA
AC Milan have joined the race to sign Arsenal defensive midfielder Lucas Torreira, according to reports in Italy.
Mikel Arteta has deemed the Uruguayan surplus to requirements and hopes to offload Torreira in order to fund a move for a replacement, with Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey being the Gunners’ first choice.
Torino have announced their interest in Torreira and were thought to be the likeliest destination. However, they’re seeking a loan deal while Arsenal would prefer to sell permanently.
Milan were linked with an approach for Torreira in January, too, but it remains to be seen whether they will match Arsenal’s £20m asking price.
LYON IDENTIFY AOUAR REPLACEMENT
Lyon have identified Lucas Paqueta as the replacement for Houssem Aouar.
L’Equipe report OL want the 23-year-old Brazilian, who has shone for AC Milan.
While Aouar, 22, has made it clear he wants to leave the Ligue 1 club.
The sale of Paqueta could allow Milan to press home negotiations with Chelsea for Tiemoue Bakayoko.
LIVERPOOL IN FOR DEMBELE
Incredibly, Liverpool aren’t done just yet as Thiago Alcantara could be followed by Ousmane Dembele.
The Barcelona winger is out of favour and has failed to integrate alongside Lionel Messi.
Sport claim that negotiations have begun over a loan deal with a sizeable fee.
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