Latest Arsenal News Update Today, Thursday, May 9th, 2019

This is Naija News compilation of the latest Arsenal news online for today, Thursday, May 9th, 2019.

Arsenal open to buying Manolas without paying release clause

Arsenal are interested in signing Roma star defender Kostas Manolas, the Express.co.uk reports.

The Greece defender could be on his way out of Roma at the end of the season.

He has a € 36 million release clause that can be activated from July the 1st and can be paid in two instalments.

Mesut Ozil REJECTED move to Paris Saint-Germain in January – reports

Mesut Ozil rejected a move to Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window, according to reports.

But the Ligue 1 champions are set to snare another Premier League midfielder this summer, with Ander Herrera set to leave Manchester United.

Ozil remained loyal to Arsenal during the January transfer window

Ozil has struggled to establish himself in Unai Emery’s first team plans this season, often missing games through illness or injury.

The German retired from international duty in the summer after the World Cup in order to focus on his Arsenal career.

Unai Emery wants to offload Arsenal duo Mesut Ozil and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in summer transfers

Unai Emery is eager to offload Mesut Ozil and Henrikh Mkhitaryan this summer along with three other Arsenal stars, reports say.

The Arsenal boss is finalising his summer transfer plans and believes several of his first-team regulars are not good enough.

Ozil has faced criticism this season for his lack of consistency, while his fellow German Shkodran Mustafi is also up for sale.

The Sun claim Arsenal is searching for buyers for five of their players this summer, with Ozil, Mkhitaryan, Mustafi, Mohamed Elneny and Carl Jenkinson all facing the axe.

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