Arsenal have an eight-player shortlist amid plans to make a statement signing. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

The brass at Premier League giants Arsenal have maintained their long-standing interest in the signing of Real Madrid starlet Arda Güler.That’s according to transfer insider Sami Mokbel of the

Arsenal has maintained a long-standing interest in Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi and was reportedly relieved when Liverpool failed to secure the Spanish international’s signature during the summer transfer window.

Arsenal are going head-to-head with rivals Spurs and Spanish giants Barcelona and Atletico Madrid over a Premier League defender.

Arsenal and Manchester United have joined Real Madrid in the race to sign Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen. Huijsen, 19, has quickly established himself as a regular at the heart of Andoni Iraola’s defence following a £13million move from Juventus to the Vitality Stadium in the summer transfer window.