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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

The players linked with an Arsenal transfer today including £1m defender and a done deal

One month to the date from now, Arsenal would have kicked off their 2019/2020 Premier League campaign against Newcastle United.

What new players - if any - apart from Gabriel Martinelli could feature at St James' Park? Unai Emery's side don't have long to complete transfers as the window closes on August 8 at 5pm.

But even with a reported transfer budget of £45m, the Gunners are continually being linked with reinforcements and today is no different.

It's clear that Emery must address many areas within his squad if the Gunners are to seal a return to the Champions League for the 2020/2021 campaign.

Although time is running out.

With that said, take a look at the latest rumours surrounding Arsenal today.

Luther James-Wildin

Who? Highly-rated Stevenage defender who could solve the right-back issue at the Emirates Stadium

Where? football.london  understands James-Wildin has been on Arsenal's radar after a series of athletic eye-catching performances for Stevenage in League Two last season.

What? Rated at £1m, this is a deal the Gunners could wrap up quickly. One to keep an eye on.

Laurent Koscielny

Who? The Gunners captain who has refused to attend the club's pre-season tour in the United States.

Where? According to The Standard, Arsenal will demand £8.8m to sell the centre-back.

Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney (Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

What? It does seem that there's no way back for the Frenchman. He wants to return home, either a Ligue 1 club pays what Arsenal want or - as rumoured - he buys out his contract.

Hakim Ziyech

Who? Ajax midfielder who shone during their run to the Champions League semi-final last season.

Where? Linked with a move to Arsenal for much of the summer and reportedly has an asking price of £30m.

What? According to the BBC's David Ornstein when speaking on the Arsecase podcast,the Gunners have analysed the player and they won’t be making a move as he is not on the agenda.

Ben Sheaf

Who? Young Arsenal defender who can also operate in midfield.

Where? He has completed a six-month loan move to League One side Doncaster Rovers.

What? "I'm looking forward to getting going," he said. "I like to get on the ball and make things happen."

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