Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners make THIRD Douglas Luiz bid, Bellerin contract TERMINATED, Mudryk updates

Villa considering Luiz offer

Aston Villa are reportedly considering an offer from Arsenal for Douglas Luiz.

With the player only having a year left on his contract and having no intention of signing an extension, Villa could be considering cashing in on the player.

The latest offer from Arsenal is reported to be in the region of £25m.

Maitland-Niles completes loan move

Ainsley Maitland-Niles has completed his loan move to Southampton.

After a disappointing loan spell at Roma resulting in the player not seeing as much game time as he would like, Maitland-Niles will be hoping to play much more this time around.

A versatile player, he should offer Ralf Hasenhüttl a lot of options for the remainder of the season.

Azeez heads on Ibiza loan

Miguel Azeez has completed his loan move to Ibiza.

The youngster spent the first half of last season on loan at Portsmouth before being recalled by the club.

Azeez then spent the remainder of the season developing in the U23 development side.

Gunners looking for late deals

Reports are coming out that Arsenal are looking to try and sort a late deal for Club Brugge’s Noa Lang.

The versatile Dutch midfielder can play anywhere in the attacking third.

Arsenal are trying to push a deal through although it is proving to be complicated.

Arsenal see second Luiz bid rejected

Arsenal’s second offer to sign Douglas Luiz has been rejected, according to reports.

The Gunners first offer for the midfielder equated to roughly £20million before submitting an improved offer estimated to be in the region of £23m.

However, the Telegraph are reporting this offer has been soundly rejected by Aston Villa.

Villa reportedly want £40m for the 24-year-old.

Arsenal academy star leaves on permanent deal

James Olayinka has joined Cheltenham Town in a permanent transfer.

A statement on the club’s website confirmed the 21-year-old would join the League One outfit.

Olayinka has been a apart of the Arsenal set up since he was seven years old, starring across the clubs many youth teams.

In a statement on their website, Arsenal said: “We thank James for his contribution to the club and wish him and his family all the best for James’ next chapter with Cheltenham Town.”

Former Arsenal star joins Fulham

Former Arsenal star Willian has agreed to join London rivals Fulham.

The newly promoted club announced the signing of the Brazilian shortly after their announcement of defender Layvin Kurzawa.

Willian departed Corinthians in August and has subsequently sealed a return to London, with Willian saying: “I cannot wait to get started.”

The 34-year-old made 37 appearances for The Gunners, contributing one goal and seven assists before sealing an exit back to his native Brazil.

Villa asking price for Luiz revealed

Arsenal will submit a second offer for Douglas Luiz worth £25million according to reports from Sky Sports.

However, it is understood Aston Villa want almost double this to sell the midfielder.

The Independent’s Miguel Delaney has reported Steven Gerrard’s struggling side want as much as £40m for him.

Arsenal to make second offer for Luiz

Arsenal are set to make a second offer to try and sign Douglas Luiz.

Reports earlier today suggested personal terms are all but agreed between the player and the club, with just the transfer fee still to be hashed out.

And following a rejection at the first time of asking, Arsenal will return with a second offer to try and convince Aston Villa to let him go according to The Athletic.

The player is understood to still be pushing for the deal.

Douglas Luiz ready to agree personal terms

Douglas Luiz is “ready” to agree personal terms ahead of his move to Arsenal.

A fresh report from Fabrizio Romano indicates Luiz is happy with the offer on the table from The Gunners.

However, the clubs are yet to strike an agreement over a fee for the Brazilian, with Aston Villa still reluctant to sell.

Bellerin exit moving closer

Hector Bellerin’s expected move to Barcelona is edging closer.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano has given the transfer his signature “here we go.”

He reports the Spaniard will sign a one-year deal with the Catalan giants with no option to extend it further.

A medical is scheduled to take place in the coming hours.

Bellerin free for Barca move

As reported earlier, Hector Bellerin is expected to seal a move to Barcelona today.

However, contrary to the suggestion that his contract was going to be ripped up in order to facilitate the switch, the Athletic insist it is simply a transfer without a fee.

The 27-year-old, who will take a pay cut to join the Catalans, is now awaiting permission to fly to Spain to undergo a medical.

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Villa to reject Arsenal’s Luiz offer

Aston Villa are sticking to their guns and will reject Arsenal’s opening bid for Douglas Luiz.

The Gunners are understood to have submitted an offer in the region of £20-25m for the midfielder, but The Telegraph report that it will be dismissed.

However, they also suggest that it’s unlikely to be the end of the matter, and a second approach from the Premier League leaders is expected.

Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano believes personal terms will not be an issue with Luiz keen to make the move to North London.

Hector to rip it up

Arsenal and Hector Bellerin have reportedly agreed to rip up the defender’s contract in order for him to join Barcelona.

The right-back still has ten months remaining on his current deal with the Gunners, but both parties see it as being in their best interest to mutually terminate it.

That’s according to Relevo [via Matteo Moretto], who now see there being no issue in the 27-year-old completing a move to the Nou Camp.

Bellerin has spent a decade at Arsenal, making 239 appearances for the North London club.

Villa bid for Dendoncker accepted

Leander Dendoncker’s exit from Molineux is fast approaching with Aston Villa now understood to have had a £12.9m accepted.

Wolves have reluctantly agreed to allow the Belgian midfielder to leave with just one year remaining on his contract.

West Ham and Everton are also understood to be interested in the 27-year-old.

Whether Dendoncker’s arrival will prove to be basis for Villa accepting a bid for Douglas Luiz remains to be seen.

Tielemans to remain with Foxes

Youri Tielemans is likely to stay at Leicester this transfer deadline day.

The 25-year-old Belgian has been linked to Arsenal and Manchester United throughout the window, as well as Newcastle in recent days.

But SunSport understands that the most probable outcome is the Foxes ace stays exactly where he is – for now.

Tielemans has less than a year remaining on his contract so could be in for a big pay-day should he leave on a free next summer.

Maitland-Niles is a Saint

Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ loan move to Southampton has been finalised, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The transfers guru reports that has completed his medical on the south coast – after signing a new contract with Arsenal.

The 25-year-old has penned an extension with the Gunners until 2024, but an option to buy has been included in his loan deal with the Saints.

The deal is done, but we await confirmation from the two clubs.

Gunners haven’t given up on Luiz

Arsenal are still hopeful that they can make a deal for Douglas Luiz work – despite Aston Villa stating that the player will not be leaving the club today.

According to The Sun’s Jack Rosser, the Gunners are prepared to up the ante by submitting a £25m offer for the midfielder.

Ironically, Luiz was in action at the Emirates last night, getting himself on the scoresheet by netting direct from a corner in Villa’s 2-1 defeat.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has gone on record by saying they will make a move for a midfielder if the right player becomes available.

Could Bellerin move to Barca?

Hector Bellerin has emerged as a late transfer target for Barcelona, according to Goal journalist Charles Watt.

The Arsenal right-back was expected to seal a move back to Real Betis this summer, having spent last season on loan at the Andalusian club.

However, Betis have been unable to agree a financial package for the defender and are no longer in the running.

Meanwhile, LaLiga rivals Barca are said to have held talks with Bellerin’s representatives as they look to strengthen at the back.

Villa: Douglas Luiz going nowhere

Aston Villa have announced that Douglas Luiz will NOT be allowed to leave the club today.

According to Sky Sports News, the West Midlands outfit have gone on record as saying the in-demand midfielder will remain at Villa Park.

A number of Premier League sides had been linked with the Brazilian including Liverpool and Arsenal.

Last night, a frustrated Steven Gerrard had admitted that he didn’t know whether the club would be able to keep Luiz.

But the Villa boss will be in better spirits this morning following the revelation that the former Manchester City man will be staying.

Details of Auba’s Chelsea move

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s return to the Premier League is edging closer with details of his Chelsea deal supposedly disclosed.

The Athletic report that the 33-year-old will move to Stamford Bridge from Barcelona on an initial two-year deal, with the potential for a third depending on the player’s appearances in his second season.

And the transfer fee is understood to be in the region of €7.5m plus Marcos Alonso, who been a long-term target for Barca.

While Aubameyang is currently expected to be out injured for the next three to four weeks, he will certainly be hoping to be a key part of Thomas Tuchel’s team by the time the Blues host his former club Arsenal on November 5.

Arsenal braced for Martinelli bid

Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has emerged as a shock target for AC Milan as a possible replacement for Chelsea target Rafael Leao.

Portuguese forward Leao has been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge before Thursday’s deadline in a potential £126m transfer.

And according to Calciomercatoweb, Milan have already identified who they want to replace the 23-year-old with should they sell him this window or in the future.

Brazil international Martinelli is on the Rossoneri’s radar with the 21-year-old understood to be their number one target.

With the player only tied down at the Emirates until 2024, Milan believe they have a chance at prising the youngster away from North London.

Gunners in market for midfielder

As reported earlier, Arsenal are now assessing options for the late purchase of a central midfielder.

The Gunners were not expected to move for a player in the middle of the park, but recent injuries to Thomas Partey, Mohamed Elneny, Oleksandr Zinchenko and even Martin Odegaard have left them concerned.

Manager Mikel Arteta said: “We are short in that position so are looking at options in the market.

“The club have been super supportive in trying to keep improving the squad.

“If the right player is there and available, we will try.”

Deadline Day battle for midfielder

Arsenal are set to battle Liverpool to sign Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz today, reports journalist Matheus Leal.

He claims Arsenal have started negotiations with the midfielder and Edu’s Brazilian connections could play a big part in the deal.

Mikel Arteta’s attention on the potential move has also ‘seduced’ Luiz. This comes after Leal claimed Liverpool had an offer of £20million turned down by Villa.