#afc Mikel Arteta asked about progress for deal with Runarsson.

"We’ve been looking in the market and we will shortly be in a position to announce our new signing."

Adds could add another goalkeeper "depending on what’s going to happen with our third goalkeeping position".

Arteta wants to sign Houssem Aouar from Lyon and Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey. Arsenal need to offload several fringe players before they can make further signings.
Torreira, Sokratis, Kolasinac, Ozil among players whose availability has been widely circulated. [@JamesOlley]

#Arsenal will be away to Lincoln City or Liverpool if they beat Leicester. #CarabaoCup https://t.co/7xtavXENoJ

The Guardian understands Arteta would prioritise a move for Aouar over Partey if given a straight choice between the two players. #Arsenal https://t.co/1FYAxFeKic

According to @Podcast_TBG, #Arsenal have agreed personal terms with David Raya. £40k per week on a 5 year deal. He has made it clear to Tomas Frank that he wants to leave the club. Fee still yet to be agreed. Brentford willing to do business at around £15m with a loan back. https://t.co/Q9EzbyMLPP

According to @tuttosport, Roma have joined the race to sign Lucas Torreira. Arsenal aren't convinced by Torino's offer to initially loan him. https://t.co/emapkbY2pj

The Telegraph say Lucas Torreira is expected to leave in the coming days with #Arsenal set to invest the proceeds of the sale into a new midfielder, with Aouar an ambitious but hugely exciting target. https://t.co/67lQHXmsrV

According to @SamJDean, Brentford would be more open to selling Raya if they can loan him back for the season. Such a move would be complicated for Arsenal who prefer to sign him immediately & integrate him into the squad. Macey has one year left on his contract & wants to leave. https://t.co/xXIZeI...

#afc Per reports in Germany, am told interest from Bayer Leverkusen in Kolasinac is genuine.

Player previously been keen to fight for place at Arsenal, but intrigued to see if this may change things.

Story with @JackRosser_ on @standardsport

The Express say #Arsenal are readying a bid for Aouar. One they hope will be successful & will result in the France international making a sensational move to north London. https://t.co/x0SNcYSZpY

According to @FabrizioRomano, Houssem Aouar is #Arsenal’s top target & the player would like to join, but Arsenal have not yet made a new bid. https://t.co/mPlVbpMq8g

Téléfoot Chaine report that Arsenal will imminently make a €40m offer to Lyon for Houssem Aouar.

According to @skysports_sheth, Lucas Torreira's transfer to Torino is edging closer. Season long loan with an obligation to buy for around £22m. #Arsenal https://t.co/eBomcJQkRw

According to @FabrizioRomano, nothing has changed with Thomas Partey & #Arsenal will have to pay his release clause of €50m to sign him. The same applies with Houssem Aouar. Lyon remain fixed in their valuation of €60m. https://t.co/4fAJ4Ovvm8

Sky Sports report Arsenal are close to signing Alex Rúnarsson & hope to have a deal completed “as soon as possible. Runarsson must be registered by midday on Friday to be part of the #Arsenal squad for Saturday’s game against West Ham. https://t.co/CWDU6LwalY