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Latest Arsenal transfer news: Thomas Lemar transfer update, Granit Xhaka "close" to exit door

Arsenal will be hoping for their first victory under Mikel Arteta as he makes his Emirates debut against Chelsea on Sunday.

The Gunners showed signs of promise against Bournemouth with a much-improved display, with only wasteful finishing costing them three points on the south coast.

However, rumours are circulating around a lot of potential incomings and outgoing with the January transfer window around the corner.

The futures of Grant Xhaka, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are all in the air and with that in mind, here is the latest round-up of Arsenal transfer rumours.

Art de Roche's first week in charge and Granit Xhaka

Thomas Lemar update

With Nicolas Pepe yet to find his feet in the Premier League and question marks over Aubameyang's future, Arsenal could splash the cash on another forward.

Thomas Lemar was a target for the club prior to his move to Atletico Madrid in 2017 and that interest has been reignited according to reports.

However, Spanish newspaper AS claim the north London giants must produce an ‘important’ offer to land their man.

Lemar has made just 15 La Liga appearances for Atletico this season.

Xhaka close to Arsenal exit

(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Hertha Berlin are hoping to complete the signing of Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka by the end of next week.

The Swiss captain has been linked with a move away from north London in January after he was stripped of the club captaincy earlier in the season.

The Daily Mail  report that the German outfit are confident of completing a cut-price deal for Xhaka, having agreed terms with the 27-year-old, according to his representative.

Xhaka is still highly-regarded in Germany following a previous spell at Borussia Monchengladbach.

Leeds United face Nketiah battle

Eddie Nketiah applauds his side's supporters at the end of the match. Championship - Leeds United v Preston North End - Thursday 26th December 2019 - Elland Road (Andrew Kearns/CameraSport)

 

Leeds United are desperately trying to convince Arsenal not to recall Eddie Nketiah.

The on-loan Gunners striker is yet to start a Championship match under Marcelo Bielsa.

With that in mind, Arsenal could activate a clause in Nketiah's loan agreement to bring him back to north London but Leeds are trying to avoid that happening, according to  The Mirror .

This comes days after Tottenham opted to recall Jack Clarke from his season-long loan at Leeds after he made just one substitute appearance for the promotion-chasing Whites.

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