Arsenal transfer news: Boehly prevents Chelsea star from joining Arteta

In today’s Arsenal transfer news – Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly blocks another Arsenal transfer, a potential Declan Rice teammate is spotted and competition for Manchester United targets.

Arsenal transfer news – Todd Boehly blocks Chelsea player from joining Arsenal

Arsenal are interested in signing Mason Mount from Chelsea. However, owner of the club (who Arsenal fans know too well), Todd Boehly, has intervened and stated that he wants Mount to stay at Stamford Bridge, according to The Athletic. This is despite the player’s concerns about his lack of game time this season.

If they were to pursue the deal, Arsenal would face competition from Liverpool.

Arsenal transfer news – Arteta “captivated” by Manuel Ugarte

According to Sport Witness, Mikel Arteta has grown interested in signing Manuel Ugarte. The Sporting CP midfielder is thought to be the ideal backup, should any potential deal for Declan Rice fall through. The report claims that the Gunners sent scouts to watch the midfielder in action against Juventus.

Arsenal transfer news – Club ready to offer huge fee to sign Gabriel Veiga

According to the latest from Express, the Gunners are ready to offer “dizzying figures” to secure the signing of Manchester United target Gabriel Veiga. The report claims that Celta Vigo would be delighted with an offer of around £35m, which Arsenal are willing and prepared to pay.

Arsenal transfer news – Mikel Arteta set to bring in Josip Sutalo

According to the Croatian source 24 Sata, Arsenal are set to sign the Dinamo Zagreb centre back Josip Sutalo. It’s thought that the 22-year-old is also of interest to Tottenham, but Arsenal are in the better position to sign him. Arteta is desperate to bring in a new centre back signing after injuries to William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu have hindered his side this season.

What do you make of today’s Arsenal transfer news?