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Latest Arsenal transfer rumours: Unai Emery closes in on second signing, shock midfielder exit

The transfer window is well and truly open and Arsenal have already made a transfer, but the Gunners are planning several more moves to strengthen their squad.

Unai Emery has a challenging rebuild ahead, with the departures of Danny Welbeck, Petr Cech, Aaron Ramsey and Stephan Lichtsteiner leaving the squad in need of reinforcements.

Arsenal completed the deal to bring Gabriel Martinelli this week, and are thought to be looking for a central defender, a midfielder and a winger this summer, so who will arrive at the Emirates in the next month? Here's a look at the latest Arsenal transfer rumours:

Malcom

According to RMC, Everton will make an offer in excess of €35million for Barcelona winger Malcom.

Toffees boss Marco Silva has reportedly made the former Bordeaux player his priority this summer, but Arsenal are still thought to be in the running.

Malcom during Barcelona's match against Villarreal (David Ramos/Getty Images)

The Gunners are in discussions with the player’s entourage but have yet to make an offer.

Tiemoue Bakayoko

According to  RMC Sport , Manchester United have contacted Chelsea over a possible move to sign Tiemoue Bakayoko.

The 24-year-old midfielder is back at Stamford Bridge after spending last season on loan at AC Milan but is not believed to be part of new manager Frank Lampard’s long-term plans.

Tiemoue Bakayoko (Image: MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/Getty Images) (MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/Getty Images)

Bakayoko has emerged as a shock transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the Red Devils ponder midfield options in case Paul Pogba departs.

They also reportedly face competition from Arsenal, with Unai Emery said to be an admirer of the midfielder and considering handing him another chance in the Premier League.

William Saliba

According to Telefoot, Arsenal are close to completing a deal for Saint Etienne defender Wiliam Saliba.

A 30 million euro fee (£26.9m) is reportedly agreed with the finer details to be ironed out.

The young French centre back will return to the the Ligue 1 on loan for next season.

Mohamed Elneny

According to  the Times , Mohamed Elneny is set to leave Arsenal and join Bordeaux in a cut-price deal even though the midfielder would have to take a wage pay-cut.

Unai Emery talks to Mohamed Elneny. (Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

The Egyptian struggled for game time last season following the arrivals of Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira.

A move to Bordeaux would see him reunite with coach Paulo Sousa, whom he worked with during his time in charge of Basel four seasons ago. 

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