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Arsenal are looking to revitalize the backline this summer and are said to be looking towards Newcastle to boost their defensive options.

Gunners have done well to reinforce the front lines of their squad over the past two transfer windows but their defensive frailties are once again exposed and Arsene Wenger is keen to bolster his backline at the end of the season.

According to the reports coming from Daily Star, Arsenal have set their sights on Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles who has gone through a steady rise to prominence ever since he had been handed a skipper’s armband 18 months ago.  .......Read more here.....

Without a win in their last three Premier League matches, Arsenal play host to Newcastle United looking to get back to winning ways ahead of the hectic festive schedule.

Gunners are coming off from back-to-back stalemates at Southampton and West Ham, respectively, and need a swift boost in the quest to reclaim the Champions League status.

Arsene Wenger’s men currently sit seventh in the league table and another setback could have a devastating effect on team’s morale and confidence.  .......Read more here.....

Newcastle United and AC Milan have both been credited with Arsenal target Miguel Almiron, who is widely expected to leave Atlanta United after a breakthrough season in the MLS.

The 23-year-old Paraguay international made an instant impression in the American football in his very first season in the MLS.

Almiron joined Atlanta United in a Young Designated Player deal said to be worth around $8 million from Lanus and went on to rake up nine goals and 14 assists in 30 appearances for his team.  .......Read more here.....

Arsene Wenger once again all but confirmed that Spanish striker Lucas Perez will not play a part in the forthcoming season after the former Deportivo La Coruna forward was left out of the squad for the Community Shield final against Chelsea.

Alexandre Lacazette led the line in attack from the kick-off whereas it was Olivier Giroud who got introduced in the second term with Lucas Perez failing to make it to the bench even.  .......Read more here.....

Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs looks set to leave the club this summer after being left out of the squad for the Emirates Cup, reports The Sun. The England international has been linked with a move to Watford, West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United and was previously left out of the pre-season tour as he negotiated his exit.

There’s been little progress since. West Bromwich Albion have pulled out of the deal, while Watford and Newcastle United aren’t keen to meet Arsenal’s £15m asking price. Gibbs has hardly featured for the Gunners in the last 12 months, making just eight Premier League starts in 2016/17. His contract is up next summer so Arsenal are running out of time to get value from the left-back.  .......Read more here.....

According to the Telegraph, Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is a target for three Premier League clubs this summer. The English international has just 12 months on his deal with the Gunners and has yet to have been offered a contract extension.

Wilshere spent last season on loan with AFC Bournemouth, citing the decision to leave due to a lack of opportunities at Arsenal. The playmaker is in a similar predicament this summer and may be considering his offers as a result – not to mention currently recovering from a broken leg. Swansea City, Newcastle United and West Ham United are keen on his signature.  .......Read more here.....

According to the Northern Echo, Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs is still a target for Newcastle United this summer. The English international is expected to be sold ahead of the new season but clubs were previously put off by his £15m asking price. Arsenal have reportedly lowered their demands to £8m in an attempt to sell the left-back and their newly-promoted compatriots want to take him off their hands.  .......Read more here.....

According to the Mirror, Arsenal have lowered their asking price for Kieran Gibbs, with clubs having baulked at their previous £15m valuation. The Gunners are willing to accept £8m for the England international, with Newcastle United still believed to be interested.

Arsenal signed Sead Kolasinac from Schalke this summer and are believed to be in the market for OGC Nice left-back Dalbert Henrique. Nacho Monreal looks to be used as more of a centre-back next season but is a natural left-back which means Arsenal have no need for Gibbs to stay.  .......Read more here.....

Arsenal defender Calum Chambers returned to his parent club after a season-long loan at Middlesbrough but could be on his way out of the club on a temporary basis again, with Premier League returnees Newcastle United linked, according to Gazette Live.

The 22-year-old made 24 Premier League appearances for Boro last season , scoring one goal and making one assist. Despite a number of impressive performances, he was unable to keep the North-East side in the top-flight and will be keen to avoid a repeat if loaned out to another newly-promoted outfit in 2017/18.  .......Read more here.....

Reports coming from the Spanish news outlet Marca suggest that Arsene Wenger has set his sights on Eibar star Florian Lejeune.

The Gunners have made an enquiry of the availability of the 26-year-old centre-back who has been closely followed by other Premier League sides as well.

Namely, Arsenal’s fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur are also believed to be in the hunt for Lejeune’s signature, whereas newly-promoted Newcastle United are also keen.

It is the Magpies in fact who have made the first move for the French defender as Rafa Benitez has agreed to pay £8.75 million in order to activate the release clause in his contract with Eibar.  .......Read more here.....