Arsenal can grant Mikel Arteta $67m long-term transfer amid rejected Moussa Diaby bid

Arsenal transfer news: The latest Gunners media briefing with reaction to stories on Raphinha, Moussa Diaby and Romeo Lavia's transfer battle

Welcome to thefootball.london transfer briefing. To help you keep on top of all things Arsenal going on in the market we've got the latest noises coming from social media, journalists and so-called ITKs, rounding up what's what in the world of the Gunners.

Arteta transfer wish

London rivals Chelsea were also keen on signing him, but Raphinha eventually signed for Barcelona and played a starring role in their La Liga title win. However, it has been suggested that he could be used to raise funds this summer.

“I’ve just been told to keep an eye on the attacking side of the pitch, particularly on the right side as well,” Sheth said on Sky Sports News on Tuesday.

“Remember a couple of summers ago they tried to sign Raphinha (last summer) - he ended up going to Barcelona. They’re also interested in Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen. I know Aston Villa have had a bid rejected for him as well, so that may be an area just to keep an eye on."

football.london says: After all their incredible work in the transfer market in the past 18 months, it's surprising to see Arsenal pondering the possibility of signing Raphinha.

The winger has already turned the Gunners down, but 12 months later the opportunity could become available. Raphinha scored ten goals and assisted a further 12 for Barcelona last season, not the best output.

Valued at €60million ($67.3m) by CIES Football Observatory, the former Leeds United man would cost Edu Gaspar a lot of money. With starts not guaranteed due to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli's standing in the Arsenal squad, it's hard to see why the club would approve a move at that price.

Liverpool battle boost

The 19-year-old has continued to be linked with a move away from the Championship club for some time, with Liverpool and Chelsea expressing an interest.

According to Belgian outlet DH, the Gunners now have an upper hand and could 'overtake' their Premier League rivals. A move does, however, rely on Thomas Partey's future.

football.london says: It now seems like a matter of time before Arsenal make their first move for Lavia. Partey is seemingly destined to leave the club to move to Saudi Arabia and Arteta will want to replace him.

At just 19, Lavia could be the perfect candidate to do so. However, the battle for his signature could prove to be a major stumbling block. Like Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are desperate for a revamp of their midfield and Lavia looks set to be a player they pursue.

However, if the reports from Belgium are to be believed, the time could be edging closer for Edu to submit his first official move for the teenager to more-or-less complete the Gunners summer spending.

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