Here is your Arsenal transfer round-up on Thursday, June 1.
Saliba contract offer
Arsenal have kickstarted contract talks with William Saliba to try and keep the youngster at the club for the long-term, according to the Sun. The report claims that there's some distance between the two parties as the Frenchman's demands are above that of the Gunners.
PSG are said to be monitoring a potential switch for if a new deal cannot be agreed, with the current one dwindling towards the final months.
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Brazilian wonderkid chase
Arsenal are monitoring a move for Brazilian wonderkid striker Marcos Leonardo this summer, a report from the Daily Mail claims. The 20-year-old Santos striker is set to feature at the under-20s World Cup in the coming weeks for his nation and is set to be followed by a host of clubs.
Alongside the Gunners, there is said to be interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United and Newcastle, adding competition to landing the youngster.
Wahi move
Arsenal are in “pole position” to sign Montpellier forward Elye Wahi in the next few weeks in an attempt to bolster their forward ranks. That's according to FootMercato, which reports that the Gunners face competition from AS Monaco for the youngster, who is valued at roughly €35million (£30million).
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