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Nuno Tavares deal close as Arsenal receive Lucas Paqueta blow amid shock Chelsea interest

Arsenal have already enjoyed an excellent summer transfer window so far, following the arrivals of Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Matt Turner, Marquinhos and most recently, Oleksandr Zinchenko.

However, it seems as though Edu and Mikel Arteta are not done just yet with their dealings this summer, with moves coming in and out of the Emirates still being talked about as we near the start of the season next weekend.

The transfer window will slam shut at the end of August, meaning that there is still plenty of time for moves to be completed both in and out of North London.

READ MORE: The two Arsenal players set to benefit most from Fabio Vieira's introduction ahead of new season

Here is Saturday's round-up of the latest transfer rumours.

Medical completed

According to Fabrizio Romano, Nuno Tavares has completed his Marseille medical as he edges ever closer to securing a season-long loan move to France.

Marseille will cover the Portuguese Under-21 international's salary but there is no clause included that allows the French club to buy him permanently.

Arsenal are essentially in a win-win situation here. If Tavares has a successful loan, the club will either look to integrate him into the squad for the following campaign or will sell him for a desirable profit.

Interest in Werner

Arsenal are a number of clubs who are interested in Chelsea's Timo Werner, with Real Madrid and Juventus both also keen on the German international, according to recent reports.

Werner has failed to hit the ground running since arriving in England and given the fact that the Gunners would need to break their current wage bill to bring in the former RB Leipzig forward, it's highly unlikely that any transfer will take place.

Potential blow in Paqueta pursuit

According to L'Equipe , Manchester City are eyeing a move for Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta with Bernardo Silva attracting interest from Barcelona and the Premier League club willing to sell for around £67million.

Arsenal are interested in Paqueta but have yet to make a bid, although the latest developments surrounding Manchester City's interest could perhaps force the north Londoners into making a move.

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