Gunners ‘explore Coman deal’
Arsenal are considering a swoop for Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline, according to reports.
Mikel Arteta is eager to sign a forward as he looks to better compete with Manchester City for the Premier League title this season.
Coman, 28, has been made available for transfer by Bayern, either on a permanent deal worth around £42m or season-long loan.
And Arsenal are considering a move for the France international, who also has major interest from Saudi Arabia, in particular Al-Hilal.
But the Gunners would prefer a loan instead of an immediate permanent move, report the Daily Mail.
The cost of bringing Coman to the Emirates will be key towards any successful transfer, particularly given the lucrative wages on offer in the Middle East.
He currently earns in the region of £300,000-per-week at Bayern.
Coman has just under three years to run on his current deal after signing a long-term contract in November 2022.
Carsley on White omission
England boss Lee Carsley was asked the situation with Ben White.
He said: “Nothing has changed in my two weeks of being here – as far as I’m aware there’s been no change.”
Champions League draw
Arsenal will learn their first eight Champions League opponents tonight.
The draw starts at 5pm and our build-up (explaining those complex new rules) has already begun.
Ramsdale and White out
Aaron Ramsdale and Ben White have both been left out of Lee Carsley’s first England squad.
The interim boss has named a 26-man list for next month’s Nations League matches against Ireland and Finland.
Ramsdale is absent ahead of his move to Southampton, having been included for Euro 2024.
Meanwhile, White’s exile continues, with the defender not called up since leaving the 2022 World Cup camp early.
Arsenal duo for England
Lee Carsley has named two Arsenal players in his first England squad.
The interim boss has chosen 26 players for next month’s Nations League matches against Ireland and Finland.
Both Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have been included to make up the Gunners contingent.
