But when asked about a deal for the German, Wenger said he had not “closed any deal” yet.
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The 28-year-old was a defensive rock for the Baggies last term after his £8m move from Old Trafford and he was impressive for his country at Euro 2016.
If the latest Arsenal transfer rumours are right, then Arsene Wenger has already agreed terms with the Leicester City and Algeria worldwide star Riyad Mahrez and his people about his move to north London this summer.
The Sun link the Gunners with a move for Swansea defender Federico Fernandez, while the Argentine’s colleague at the Liberty Stadium, Ashley Williams – a long-time target for the Gunners – is closing in on a move to Ronald Koeman at Everton.
Arsenal opens its EPL season August 14 against Liverpool.
The Premier League champions lost 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain and PFA Player of the Year Mahrez was subdued throughout. It wasn’t that big (the decision) when I think about it.
“If you can afford to pay it you can justify it”, Wenger said on Arsenal’s tour of the United States.
The signing of Granit Xhaka from Borussia Mönchengladbach should solve the midfield conundrum that has hung over Arsenal since the departure of Patrick Vieira.
“One of them will play at the start of the season or at least be in the squad”.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is contemplating a bid for Swansea defender Ashley Williams, according to the Express, with a need for a new centre-back magnified following the long-term injury to Per Mertesacker. That fantastic “invincibles” team of the 2003/04 season was the last to win the Premier League for Arsenal and in the time since, pressure has grown on Wenger to deliver another title. Twenty years ago when I arrived (at Arsenal) we had no training ground and now when I leave the training grounds on a Friday afternoon, there’s sometimes 10 Chinese people, asking me who we play tomorrow.
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“I am impressed by his performances and by his capacity to adapt very quickly to a higher level”. I don’t know exactly how much money we could spend because nobody has told me, ‘No, you can’t do this’.
