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Arsenal are looking to strengthen in the transfer window this month and Express Sport brings you updates throughout the day from the Emirates.
mikel arteta has ruled out making a move for manchester city defender John Stones
Arsenal are ready to rival Manchester united for James Maddison
Wilfred Ndidi has been backed to make a move to the Emirates from Leicester
West Ham battle
Arsenal have reportedly reignited their interested in signing AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie, but West Ham are believed to be ready to scupper any potential deal for the Gunners.
Kessie has been of interest to Arsenal for a number of years but his future in Italy appears to be in doubt, despite being an AC Milan regular.
Italian outlet corriere dello sport claim the Italian club are willing to sell for little over £20million.
Arsenal are reported to be interested in signing the 23-year-old but West Ham are also keen. Let battle commence.
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Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Franck Kessie is wanted by the Gunners (Image: GETTY)
Shkodran Mustafi to leave
Shkodran Mustafi could be set to leave Arsenal this month with talks being held over a move to Galatasaray.
Mustafi has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates, making just one Premier League start this season.
And fotomac in Turkey report the defender could be set to leave the club this month with his agent holding talks about a possible loan move.
His departure though would leave Arsenal short of options at the back with David Luiz, Rob Holding and Sokratis his only options.
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Shkodran Mustafi could leave the club (Image: GETTY)
No John Stones to Arsenal
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed the Gunners are not interested in Manchester City defender John Stones.
Reports emerged earlier this week that the Spaniard could raid the Etihad for the England international.
When asked about the transfer rumours in his pre-match press conference he said: “[There is] No truth in John Stones. No truth in Frank Kess
