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Spanish football expert journalist Guillem Balague spoke on his YouTube channel about the latest developments concerning Mikel Arteta in the light of Arsenal’s managerial pursuit.

First of all, he claims he has learned that some of the names spoken in public as potential candidates for the job had been given out to turn the attention away from the real target, while some did not get the approval of everybody included in the manager recruitment process.  .......Read more here.....

Arsenal have reportedly been on the trail of Dortmund striker Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang for the past few years. The national and international media have informed us in the past that the Gunners were set to sign the striker on a number of occasions.

However, it seems that the Gunners are optimistic about signing the striker this month, according to Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. He told Sky Sports: “It’s clear that Arsenal are in conversations with the player (Aubameyang) and Borussia Dortmund.

“They think they’ve convinced the player to join Arsenal, but of course there’s still a big obstacle to beat, which is: Borussia Dortmund.  .......Read more here.....

According to Sky Sports, Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague believes Arsenal’s pursuit for Shkodran Mustafi has hit a stumbling block over the asking price, which could see the deal not going through before the end of the summer transfer window. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed his hope that the protracted transfer would be complete by the weekend, but Balague says otherwise.

“The coaching staff at Valencia think Mustafi will not go, and this is the same message being made by Valencia,” he said. “They insist the only way Mustafi will be allowed to leave is if Arsenal trigger his €50m (£43.1m) buy-out clause, which I think everybody will agree is too much money for him.  .......Read more here.....

Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is reportedly close to signing for Arsenal, according to respected pundit Guillem Balague.

‘Morata has agreed to join Arsenal IF, I repeat IF, I insist IF, clubs agree fee. He will push for Madrid to accept Arsenal’s offer.’ – he said on Twitter.

The young Spaniard has been linked with a move to Arsenal all season, but no progress has been made on the initial interest shown from the Gunners.

Morata, 21, has scored three goals in 13 league appearances this season for the senior side. He bagged an impressive 12 goals in 18 last campaign for the reserve outfit in the second division.  .......Read more here.....