Arsenal have been linked with defensive additions all month and we are are now into the final six hours of the transfer window, but will we land one?
Our club has most strongly been linked with the possible arrival of Jonny Evans this month, and he appears to be the most likely acquisition as the deadline draws nearer.
Arsenal are believed to be playing hard-ball in their pursuits of both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Jonny Evans.
Dortmund don’t appear to be backing down from their strong stance as they demand the Gunners to break their club-record transfer for their star striker, and have even moved to name him in their squad for the weekend.
Arsenal are active in the transfer market this month, as confirmed by Arsene Wenger, but which players are we close to signing, and who do we expect to be confirmed next?
If you listen to all the reports and interviews, there is plenty of talk about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but Wenger moved to deny that a deal was close at present.
Head of officials Mike Riley has revealed that referee Mike Dean has admitted fault on his part for the penalty which cost Arsenal all three points against West Bromwich Albion last week.
The Baggies were wrongly awarded an 88th minute penalty which earned them a 1-1 draw and deny us a much-needed win, and manager Arsene Wenger reacted angrily, and rightly so.
Arsenal are claimed to be close to agreeing a deal to bring Jonny Evans in from West Bromwich Albion this month.
The Gunners were linked with a move for the Northern Irish international in the summer, as were both Chelsea and Manchester City, but the player is believed to have opted to stay.
Aaron Ramsey has revealed that Arsenal are concentrating on their home form this season following a ‘fantastic’ display on Monday night.
The Gunners overcame West Brom 2-0 yesterday, although it was not as easy as the scoreline suggests.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has ranted about refereeing decisions which he feels went against his side in yesterday’s 2-0 loss to Arsenal, claiming that Alexis Sanchez could have been sent off.
The Gunners came away with all three points, but the opposing manager feels his side were hard done by officials, while pointing the finger at Alexis for diving.
Arsene Wenger has praised Mohamed Elneny, Nacho Monreal and Alexandre Lacazette for their performances for Arsenal against West Bromwich Albion last night.
The Gunners snatched a 2-0 win in the Monday Night Football encounter at the Emirates Stadium yesterday, but the scoreline doesn’t reflect the overall play.