Arsenalboss Mikel Arteta has set his sights on offloading Nuno Tavares,Albert Sambi Lokongaand Cedric Soares, and Sky Sports ɾєρօɾτerDharmesh Shethhas told GIVEMESPORT their potential destinations.
The Gunners have not been afraid to splash the cash since the summer window opened for business, withclose to £200millionbeing forked out on reinforcements, but there could be further incomings and outgoings ahead of the September 1 deadline.
Arsenal transfer news – Nuno Tavares,Albert Sambi Lokongaand Cedric Soares
According to Portuguese media outletO Jogo,Arsenalhave slapped a £13million price tag on Tavares after he has been targeted by two Bundesliga sides.
The ɾєρօɾτ suggests Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen are eager to hand the left-back, who made39 appearanceswhile on loan with Marseille last season, a permanent route out of north London.
Meanwhile, Lokonga may not єɴԀ up joining Burnley on loan as, despite positive discussions between the Premier League newcomers andArsenal, personal termscould not be agreed.
The development comes after it initially emerged that the Clarets were thefrontrunnersfor the defensive midfielder’s services.
Soares islooking to leaveArsenalahead of the transfer window slamming shut, with La Liga side Villarreal being among his suitors.
The right-back, Tavares and Lokonga are on contracts worth a combined£152,000-per-weekat the Emirates Stadium.
What has Dharmesh Sheth said about Tavares, Lokonga and Soares?
Sheth understands that Arteta and sporting director Edu have turned their attentions towards sanctioning exits after splashing the cash during the early stages of the summer transfer window.
The Sky Sports ɾєρօɾτer is aware that Tavares, Lokonga and Soares have a number of options if they seek anArsenalexit.
Sheth told GIVEMESPORT:”I think the focus is going to be on departures now, and particularly players like Nuno Tavares. He is attracting interest from the Bundesliga in Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen.
“WithAlbert Sambi Lokonga, Burnley remain in talks withArsenalover trying to sign him. Vincent Kompany is a big fan ofAlbert Sambi Lokonga.
“He had him at Anderlecht. Kompany was actually the manager at Anderlecht when they sold him toArsenalback in 2021.
“Cedric Soares is getting a lot of interest from European clubs and Premier League clubs as well.”
What’s next for Arsenal?
Folarin Balogun is being coveted by Arsenal’s arch-rivals as, according to Italian newspaperGazzetta dello Sport, Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move.
The ɾєρօɾτ suggests Spurs have earmarked the United States international as a target after talisman Harry Kane sealed a£100million switchto reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich last week.
Respected journalist Paul Brown recentlytold GIVEMESPORTthatArsenalwill not entertain selling Balogun for a cut-price fee despite the striker being open to embarking on a fresh challenge.
The Gunners’ academy graduate haspushedfor his boyhood club to drop their £45million asking price after it resulted in Serie A giants Inter Milan initially turning their attentions elsewhere.
Balogun hasruled outthe possibility of sealing another temporary move away fromArsenal, having returned from Reims at the єɴԀ of last season, with his preference being to leave the Emirates Stadium on a permanent basis if Arteta cannot give him assurances over game-time.
