Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Matt C Jones

Arsenal news: Gabriel Martinelli makes Man Utd admission after Renato Sanches' audition

Just a fortnight on from their previous meeting in the Premier League, Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers will lock horns again on Thursday.

Although the Gunners came out on top at Molineux thanks to a Gabriel goal and a dogged defensive showing, Wolves have bounced back well from that defeat to beat Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City.

It means the showdown at the Emirates Stadium is a crucial one in the fight for a top-four place and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be desperate for his players to find December's attacking groove to put the visitors to the sword.

Mirror Sport has your latest Arsenal headlines ahead of the fixture.

Would Sanches be a major part of the solution to the Gunners' midfield issues? Let us know in the comments section below!

Martinelli had a trial at United ((Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images))

Martinelli on Manchester United interest

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has said he never received an offer from Manchester United after having numerous trials with the club.

Before the Gunners signed the Brazilian from Ituano, the youngster had caught the eye of a number of clubs across Europe, although there was no outfit willing to take the plunge on the winger.

Now Martinelli is one of the most exciting young players in the Premier League and the man himself has confirmed that United had a number of looks at him before passing.

"I actually had four different trials at United when I was 13, 14, 15 and 16," he said. "This was in Manchester at the club’s training base, where I played in the same age group as Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams, and I met first-team players, like Zlatan [Ibrahimovic], Paul Pogba, Wayne Rooney and Patrice Evra.

"There was never a moment, though, when they said they wanted me there. But it give me a taste and made the adaptation a little easier because I had experienced football in England."

Read the story in full HERE.

Sanches impresses against Chelsea

It was at Stamford Bridge where Renato Sanches' career reached its nadir, as he passed the ball out of play to an advertising board.

Since then, the former Bayern Munich and Swansea City midfielder has been able to rebuild his career at Lille.

Sanches was crucial to the team's shock Ligue 1 title win last term and has also forced his way back into contention with the Portugal national team. As such, speculation about a move has surfaced, with the man himself previously mentioning Arsenal as an option.

On Tuesday, Gunners scouts would have liked what they saw from Sanches, as Lille fell to a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea

Read the story in full HERE.

Saka contract fear

Arsenal are reportedly said to be concerned that negotiations over a new contract for Bukayo Saka could become drawn out.

The winger has been one of the shining lights in Arteta's vibrant young team this season and it's no surprise that the club want to tie him down to fresh terms. His current deal is set to expire at the end of 2023-24 season.

But Football.London have reported no solution is imminent and there's a worry the negotiations could follow a similar path to those of Eddie Nketiah and Folarin Balogun; the former of that pair appears poised to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Read the story in full HERE.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.