Meanwhile, former Gunners striker Kevin Campbell has advised the club to extend William Saliba’s contract. Elsewhere, Youri Tielemans is annoyed by the lack of approach for his signature.

On that note, here’s a look at the key Arsenal transfer stories as on August 13, 2022:

Kevin Campbell advises Arsenal to extend William Saliba contract

Kevin Campbell has advised Arsenal to extend William Saliba’s contract. The French defender has been tipped to have a great future after catching the eye recently.

Speaking to Football Insider, Campbell said that the sooner the Gunners tie Saliba, 21, down to a new deal, the better.

He added:

Saliba registered 52 appearances for Marseille on loan last season. He turned in a ‘Man of the Match’ performance on his Gunners debut against Crystal Palace last weekend. However, he scored an own goal against Leicester on Saturday, but that mattered not, as the Gunners trail league leaders Manchester City only on goal difference.

Youri Tielemans annoyed by lack of approach

Youri Tielemans is annoyed by the lack of approach for his signature, according to journalist Dean Jones. The Belgian midfielder wants to leave Leicester City this summer and is heavily linked with Arsenal. However, the Gunners are yet to submit an offer for him.

Speaking to Give Me Sport, Jones said that the north London side remain interested in Tielemans.

He continued:

Tielemans is in the final year of his contract with the Foxes. He could be available for £30 million.

Mikel Arteta discusses Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s proposed move to Chelsea

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are grateful to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for his services to the club.

The Gabon international joined Barcelona in January this year under unceremonious circumstances. He was stripped of the club’s captaincy due to disciplinary issues before his contract was terminated by mutual consent.

Speaking recently, Arteta refused to dwell on the events leading to Aubameyang’s departure.

Arteta went on to praise Aubameyang, calling him an ’exceptional’ player.

Aubameyang, who has been linked with a move to Chelsea, could get a hostile welcome from Arsenal fans if a move materialises. However, Arteta believes the 33-year-old deserves a warm reception.

Aubameyang has admirers at Stamford Bridge, and a move cannot be ruled out yet.

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