Initial talks are believed to have taken place over a move to Kurt Zouma, a Serie A striker is on the cards and one winger could be leaving
Rodriguez is believed to be one of Arsenal's top targets
Arsenal will meet the £19million release clause of Ricardo Rodriguez, according to Kicker.
The Wolfsburg full-back is believed to be wanted by the Gunners after another impressive season in the Bundesliga.
But it is reported that the Swiss star's days at Wolfsburg are now numbered and he will welcome Arsenal's approach.
Arsenal head of academy Andries Jonker worked with Rodriguez during his time at Wolfsburg up until 2014 and is keen on seeing the Gunners link up with the 23-year-old.
Gunners enquire about Zouma?
Arsenal have enquired about the availability of Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma,according to an Italian journalist with links to Antonio Conte.
Arsene Wenger is believed to have made contact with the incoming Chelsea boss in a bid to weigh-up the chances of bringing the French defender across the capital.
The Gunners are thought to be on the lookout for defensive reinforcements and Zouma, who was regularly at the heart of Chelsea's defence last season, is reportedly one of the considered targets.
No indication has been given as to whether Chelsea would sell.
Zapata wanted by Arsenal?
Arsenal have made a bid to sign Udinese forward Duvan Zapata, according to the Italian club's president.
The Colombian is halfway through a two-year loan from Napoli but the Serie A runners-up could take back the 25-year-old if they feel they can sell him.
“There is a clause that allows Napoli to recall him early from the two-year loan,” Franco Soldati is reported as telling Radio Kiss Kiss.
“He is very happy in Udine, his agent said that too and I hope he can remain with our jersey.
“He also received many offers from abroad, including from Arsenal. However, first we want coach Beppe Iachini to get to know the team so they can make shared decisions."
Ox wanted by Premier League rivals?
Liverpool will battle with Leicester for the signature of Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to the Sunday Express.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has seen his career stall because of injuries and it is believed that the Gunners will consider offloading him this summer.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in the 22-year-old as they bid to bolster their squad ahead of next season.
But Leicester are looking for Champions League experience to aid them through their maiden campaign in Europe and are thought to be the favourites.
Aubameyang "changing clubs"
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in the "process of changing clubs," his international manager has revealed.
The Daily Star Sunday report that his Gabon boss Jorge Costa has claimed that a looming transfer has played a part in his recent team selection.
Costa said: "Aubameyang asked me not to be selected because he is in the process of changing clubs."
Manchester United and Arsenal are among the Premier League teams reportedly keen on signing the Borussia Dortmund front man this summer, but Real Madrid are the favourites for his signature.
Henry backs Giroud to shine at Euros
Olivier Giroud can deliver for France at Euro 2016 according to one of his biggest critics – Thierry Henry, writes Mirror Football's Anthony Clavane.
The Arsenal striker had a hit-and-miss season with the Gunners. Although he suffered a 116 day drought in the Premier League, not scoring for 15 games, he ended the campaign with 24 goals – his best tally in his four years for the club.
Henry, the north Londoners’ greatest ever goalscorer, has previously argued that Arsene Wenger’s side couldn’t win the league with his compatriot leading the line.
But he said: “He is a very good striker. He won the league in France but was it enough for Arsenal as a team since he went there? No.
“But yes he is good enough to play for France. He is good with his back to the net. He has that touch.
“Is he the guy that's going to run in behind like (Jamie) Vardy and bail you out of a game by dribbling past six players? No. But he has other attributes which are important for France and for Arsenal.
“What I said at the time was that Arsenal need a striker but I never said Giroud had to leave. People interpreted it that way. I didn't say it."
Former Gunner ordered to pay old club £7m
Lassana Diarra has been told to pay former club Lokomotiv Moscow £6.8million after losing a dispute over his contract with the Russian side, writes Tyrone Marshall for Mirror Football.
The 31-year-old was sacked by Lokomotiv in 2014 after he fell out with coach Leonid Kuchuk and refused to train with the team.
The former Chelsea, Arsenal and Portsmouth midfielder was unable to join another club for 12 months because of the dispute but last July he joined Ligue 1 sideMarseille .
Lokomotiv sued Diarra for breaching his contract with the club and now the Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled he must pay them €10m, as well as €110,000 to the court.
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