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Arsenal are tipped to offer £12m for Everton defender Joleon Lescott, with former target Brede Hangeland set to stay with Fulham.

Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry is believed to be holding out for a move to Arsenal rather than Liverpool this summer.

Nicklas Bendtner has confirmed he wants to commit his future to Arsenal by penning a new long-term contract with the club.

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has hinted that progress will soon be made on his contract talks, which at the moment have stalled.

Brede Hangeland insists he knows nothing about interest from Arsenal and says he would be happy to extend his stay at Fulham.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has set his sights on Crystal Palace young star Nathaniel Clyne, according to reports.

Emmanuel Adebayor has ruled out leaving Arsenal this summer and says he is happy to stay at the Emirates Stadium for now.

Andrey Arshavin admits he is disappointed that Arsenal failed to claim any major honours this year but believes things will improve.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has conceded the Cottagers may not be able keep hold of Arsenal target Brede Hangeland this summer.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed he plans to offer new contracts to strikers Robin van Persie and Nicklas Bendtner.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has vowed to keep his cards close to his chest in the transfer market but says he is not scared to spend.

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has been cleared by the FA of all charges, including spitting, relating to the Hull City clash.

Keeper Vito Mannone could be handed his debut against Stoke as Manuel Almunia is out and number two Lukas Fabianski is a doubt.

Arsenal are said to be keeping tabs on highly-rated Lille duo Eden Hazard and Yohan Cabaye with a view to a double swoop.

Newcastle defender Sebastian Bassong has played down links to Arsenal but says he will leave the Magpies if they go down.

Emmanuel Adebayor's agent has played down talk linking the striker with Chelsea and AC Milan and says there has been no contact.

Arsene Wenger has rubbished rumours linking him with a move to Real Madrid and has pledged his future to Arsenal.

Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia says he intends to keep on playing until he is physically burnt out.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has lashed out at the shareholders who criticised Arsene Wenger and claims they could push him out.

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has claimed his club have a 'good chance' of signing Emmanuel Adebayor from Arsenal in the summer.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to step up his interest in Lille's Yohan Cabaye by making a firm bid for the holding midfielder.

Arsene Wenger has admitted taking the Real Madrid hot-seat under probable president Florentino Perez would be 'strongly interesting'.

Arsene Wenger has reiterated his belief that Arsenal are "not that far off" catching newly-crowned champions Manchester United.

Arsenal welcome back Russian schemer Andriy Arshavin for the trip to Old Trafford as the Gunners try to derail United's title bid.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hit back at the Gunners fans who have criticised his players over the season.

Arsene Wenger has admitted he would be willing to sell Emmanuel Adebayor to raise funds, clearing the way for a Chelsea swoop.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has defended his young side following the heavy defeats to Manchester United and Chelsea.

Arsenal are to offer a trial to Argentine goalkeeper Damian Martinez with a £1.3million deal thought to be place should he impress.

Carlo Ancelotti has set his sights on a shock move for Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor as he prepares to take the Chelsea hotseat.

Arsenal have issued a statement denying reports that assistant manager Pat Rice will retire in the summer.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is set to swoop for Liverpool's Xabi Alonso as he looks to add some experience to his young Gunners side.

West Ham are lining up a loan move for Carlos Vela after the Mexican found his chances at the Emirates Stadium limited.

Andrey Arshavin claims being forced to play on the left-hand side of midfield has left him uncertain about his future at Arsenal.

Arsenal have been told by Bolton manager Gary Megson they will need to pay in excess of £15million if they want to sign Gary Cahill.

Arsene Wenger is keeping tabs on Russian striker Pavel Pogrebnyak as a potential replacement for Emmanuel Adebayor.

Arsene Wenger criticised his defence after the 4-1 defeat to Chelsea and the Blues striker Didier Drogba, accusing him of diving.

Arsenal star Andrey Arshavin is struggling with a virus for the clash with Chelsea on Sunday at the Emirates.

Arsenal star Theo Walcott has hailed Arsene Wenger as "the best manager in the world" after signing a new deal at the Emirates.

Left-back Gael Clichy will miss the run-in because of a back injury picked up last month now Arsenal's season is over.

Emmanuel Adebayor believes Arsenal have gone backwards since last season and says Arsene Wenger needs to sign some new players.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood says club are prepared to offer Arsene Wenger a new contract despite another trophy-less season.

Arsene Wenger has revealed the 'hurt' he went through after seeing Arsenal's Champions League hopes crushed by Manchester United.

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has pledged his future to the Gunners despite finishing another season empty handed.

Cesc Fabregas says Arsenal have enough quality to overcome Manchester United and make the Champions League final.

Arsenal will welcome back Robin van Persie against Manchester United but Mikael Silvestre faces a late fitness test.

Arsenal could welcome Robin van Persie and Mikael Silvestre back against Manchester United after the duo returned to training.

Unlucky Arsenal striker Eduardo has been ruled out for the rest of the season because of a groin problem.

Fulham defender Brede Hangeland says he has no intention of leaving Craven Cottage in the summer and joining Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger says he will rest some of his key players against Portsmouth on Saturday ahead of the Champions League semi-final.