Arsenal transfer news: Edu submits a better bid than Chelsea for midfielder

The price has been set for Arsenal to get their transfer target…

In today’s Arsenal transfer news – Edu formally submits a better bid than Chelsea for their midfield target, Real Sociedad stand firm on £52.3m release clause and the Gunners shortlist another young defensive-minded midfielder.

For yesterday’s Arsenal transfer news, click here.

Let’s see what the papers are saying today…

Arsenal transfer news – Edu beats Chelsea with latest Moises Caicedo bid

Fabrizio Romano has reported within the last half an hour that Arsenal have the upper hand over Chelsea. The report claims that the Gunners have formally submitted a £60m bid for Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo.

Express seem to think this gives Edu the upper-hand over Chelsea – Here we go?

Arsenal transfer news – £52.3m release clause must be met for Martin Zubimendi

According to the latest report from the Times (subscription required), Arsenal have been informed by Real Sociedad that they must meet the £52.3m release clause stated in his contract if they would like to be sign Martin Zubimendi. Arsenal remain interested in the 23-year-old, but things could change depending on how Caicedo negotiations pan out.

Arsenal transfer news – Edu shortlists 20-year-old Ibrahima Bamba

The Gunners are not resting when it comes to signing a midfielder. Given the injury problems to Mohamed Elneny, it is thought that Arsenal would like to sign a replacement. According to Sport Witness, the Gunners are considering 20-year-old defensive midfielder Ibrahima Bamba from Vitoria Guimaraes.

So, exciting times in the Arsenal department. It looks like a midfielder is the key area of interest.

Who would you like to see Arsenal sign next?