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Latest Arsenal transfer rumours: Emery discusses transfer, hint about Tierney, medical planned

There are now under two weeks left in the summer transfer window for Arsenal to do their business.

The Gunners have completed three signings, with William Saliba, Dani Ceballos and 18-year-old Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli all arriving at the Emirates Stadium, and on the verge of a sensational swoop for Nicolas Pepe.

On the pitch, Arsenal have completed their pre-season tour of the United States of America, and after their Emirates Cup clash against Lyon on Sunday afternoon, can now turn their attention to the start of the Premier League season.

Below, we take a look at the latest transfer rumours involving the Gunners for players who could arrive - and leave.

Nicolas Pepe

Sky Sports News  state that Nicolas Pepe headed to London on Monday for his medical ahead of joining Arsenal.

The deal has been completed with Lille and personal terms have been agreed with the winger.

The 24-year-old is now expected to become a Gunner this week.

Nicolas Pepe during Lille's match against Bordeaux ((Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images))

football.london reported on Saturday that Arsenal were in advanced talks with Lille to sign the Ivory Coast winger for €80m.

The fee will likely be paid by instalments to fit Arsenal’s budget.

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Sami Khedira

Unai Emery has denied that Arsenal are making a move for Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira, after the former Germany international was spotted at the Emirates Stadium ahead of Arsenal vs Lyon on Sunday.

The Gunners have already brought Dani Ceballos into the midfield on a one-year loan deal following Aaron Ramsey’s exit, and rumours suggest Khedira could be set to leave the Serie A side.

However, Emery insists there have been no talks over a move for the 32-year-old.

Kieran Tierney

Liverpool star Andy Robertson has sent a message to Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney ahead of a proposed move to Arsenal.

The 22-year-old has been the subject of ongoing negotiations between Celtic and the Gunners, with the Scottish side yet to receive an offer they believe is acceptable for the defender.

Kieran Tierney playing for Celtic against FK Suduva (Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Robertson directly competes with Tierney for the left-back role in the Scottish national team, and said that Tierney will “make the right choice” over a move to the Premier League.

"I’ve played with KT for Scotland and he’s played right-back and centre-back," he told Sky Sports.

"I’ve watched him and he’s a very good footballer. Last season he obviously had his injury problems.

"Whatever happens with KT is up to him and the people around him.

"He’ll make the right choice. He’s a Celtic boy through and through and you can’t take that away from him.

"Let’s see how it unfolds. Good luck to him whatever he does."

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