By Danong
Jeremy Monga to Arsenal is off the table. The Gunners thought they had won the race for the young winger's signature, but Leicester's asking price didn't sit well with the English champions. As the two clubs struggled to agree a fee, the door opened for a hijack, and Manchester City have duly obliged.
The Cityzens have convinced Monga to join them, agreeing to meet the Foxes' asking price. According to The Athletic, Arsenal could have tried to compete by matching the offer, but they chose not to.
That said, Arsenal now have a clear idea of who they will target if they do make a defensive signing. William Saliba may need back surgery, and if he does, Mikel Arteta, according to the Telegraph, is pushing the club to sign Ezri Konsa.
The Gunners are warming to the idea of landing the Aston Villa star, though the move could end up affecting their pursuit of Morgan Rogers.
Meanwhile, two major sales at Newcastle- Anthony Gordon to Barcelona and Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur- may spell doom for Arsenal's chase of Bruno Guimaraes.
With Newcastle's finances in the healthiest state they've ever been, the Magpies may no longer need to sell.
Still, according to Simon Jordan, there is a belief that a deal for Guimaraes can be struck. Behind the scenes, talks continue, with the Premier League champions convinced they can get a deal done for around £60 million.
On top of that, Kepa Arrizabalaga has asked to leave Arsenal, and his wish may soon be granted.
The leading name under consideration to replace him is free agent Illan Meslier. Should the former Leeds man accept a role as understudy, Arsenal could capture him to deputise for David Raya.
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