Morning, Arsenal followers
Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus sat out coaching – as Chelsea had been linked with a shock transfer for Gabriel Martinelli.
Jesus picked up a knock in Sunday’s 3-2 defeat of Liverpool however was anticipated to be rested anyway for tonight’s Europa League go to to Bodo/Glimt.
Gunners’ boss Mikel Arteta is tipped to make as much as 9 modifications to maintain his Prem table-toppers recent for the journey to Leeds on Sunday.
In-form wideman Martinelli may begin as certainly one of three attack-minded gamers working simply behind Jesus’ possible substitute up entrance, Eddie Nketiah.
But it surely’s claimed Chelsea are monitoring the 21-year-old, whose contract runs out in 2024.
The Blues would face an enormous battle to land a starlet linking up so effectively with fellow Brazilian Jesus.
Martinelli has insisted he needs to remain on the Emirates for the lengthy haul.
However how a lot he’s supplied in his subsequent deal could be an element.
Marseille loanee Nuno Tavares admits he wished an choice to purchase included in his summer time exit from the Emirates.
And the Portugal Below-21 left-back has hinted he hopes to remain – after notching three targets in 9 Ligue 1 video games.
