Gossip: Arsenal in talks for left-back Mendy

Arsenal are being linked with a move for 28-year-old Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle United also interested in the Frenchman. (L'Equipe - in French)

Finally, the Gunners are prepared to accept offers of £20-25m for 30-year-old Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, and are still interested in 25-year-old Aston Villa and Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz as a replacement. (Football Insider)

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