Here are your Arsenal morning headlines for Thursday, May 28.
Arsenal handed Kurzawa boost - reports
Arsenal’s reported pursuit of Layvin Kurzawa has been handed a boost that is bad news for Chelsea.
According to Goal, PSG are lining up a summer move for Porto left-back Alex Telles, who has been linked with the Blues.
That is a clear indication that the French giants do not expect Kurzawa to remain at the Parc des Princes.
The 27-year-old is out of contract at the end of June, and Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing him on a free.
Newcastle and Inter have also been linked with Kurzawa, but the Gunners will hope to win the race for his signature.
Arsenal ‘keeping tabs’ on Rafinha
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Barcelona midfielder Rafinha ahead of a potential summer swoop, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The versatile Brazilian has spent this season on loan at Celta Vigo and looks set to seal a permanent exit from the Camp Nou in the coming months.
Celta have the option to sign the 27-year-old for £14.3million, but Arsenal could step in if the Spanish side do not submit an offer.
The Gunners are said to be “attentive” to the situation involving a player who has won three La Liga titles with Barcelona.
Mikel Arteta is keen to revamp his squad this summer, and Rafinha’s ability to play in more than one position would no doubt appeal to the Arsenal boss.
Why Partey is exactly what Arsenal need
Arteta is a long-term admirer of Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, who has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.
football.london understands that Partey’s £43m release clause could put him out of Arsenal’s reach this summer.
However, a training ground video released by Atletico shows exactly why Arteta is interested in the Ghana international.
In the clip, Partey can be seen making a crunching tackle on Stefan Savic, who tried to beat him in a one-on-one drill.
The 26-year-old won the ball in a robust challenge on his team-mate, before roaring in delight at his intervention.
It was an example of the type of combativeness and aggression that Arsenal have missed in the centre of the park.
