Aston Villa's Unai Emery considering raid on former club Arsenal for £7m defender PLUS latest Arsenal news
Aston Villa are reportedly considering a move for Arsenal full-back Nuno Tavares as an alternative to Sevilla's Marcos Acuña, in order to strengthen their left-side defence following Tyrone Mings' injury. Despite Acuña being their priority, Arsenal's Tavares, previously targeted by Nottingham Forest, is now being considered. Aston Villa are expected to negotiate a potential transfer soon, with personal terms yet to be discussed with the player. Tavares has made 28 appearances for Arsenal since his £7 million transfer from Benfica in 2021.
Arsenal and Crystal Palace are set to clash at Selhurst Park following their respective victories over Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United. The match is expected to be challenging for Palace as Arsenal aim for the title. Although Arsenal are dealing with injuries, Palace have been reinforced by Marc Guehi's return. Both teams have a nuymber of key injuries.
Predicted Arsenal starting XI to face Crystal Palace as Mikel Arteta forced into defensive reshuffle
Arsenal are set to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday, following a winning start to the season against Nottingham Forest. The victory was marred by a long-term knee injury to Jurrien Timber, forcing Mikel Arteta to rearrange his defence. The match against a resilient Palace side, in front of a full-house at Selhurst Park, is viewed as a challenging test for the Gunners.
Aston Villa are in talks with Sevilla regarding a deal for Argentine left-back Marcos Acuna. Villa manager Unai Emery sees Acuna, who helped Argentina win the World Cup last year and Sevilla to victory in the Europa League, as a key target. Villa have reportedly agreed personal terms with the player and are now working on agreeing a fee with Sevilla. Villa are also considering a loan move for Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares as an alternative. Meanwhile, Wolves player Goncalo Guedes may move permanently to former club Benfica, where he spent the second half of last season.
Arsenal are preparing for a match against Crystal Palace after defeating Nottingham Forest in their season opener. However, new signing Jurrien Timber has been injured, potentially causing Mikel Arteta and Edu to reassess their team. Despite interest from overseas, Arsenal have reportedly decided not to sell Thomas Partey, a key player in Arteta's plans. Meanwhile, Arsenal target Benjamin Pavard's expected deal with Inter Milan is now off, but it is believed he may stay with Bayern Munich.
In the upcoming 2023/24 Premier League season, Newcastle United are preparing to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Off the field, Newcastle's expected £35 million acquisition of full-back Lewis Hall from Chelsea has reportedly ended their interest in Arsenal's Kieran Tierney. This development puts Celtic, Tierney's former club, in a favourable position to re-sign him, although several obstacles including fee and wages still exist. Meanwhile, an injury to Arsenal's Jurrien Timber could influence the club's decision about letting other full backs leave.
Arsenal are preparing for their next match after their win over Nottingham Forest while assessing their squad following Jurrien Timber's injury. They are reportedly interested in Barcelona's Ansu Fati, despite the club's reluctance to sell. Thomas Partey, who was speculated to be offloaded, may move to Galatasaray who are willing to pay €10million, although Arsenal are hoping for £2million more. The club has already spent over £200million this season.
Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa, are reportedly preparing to bid for Peterborough United defender Ronnie Edwards. The 20-year-old, who has also caught the attention of Rangers, joined Peterborough from Barnet and has since made 91 appearances. Posh owner Darragh McAnthony revealed that while several clubs have shown interest in the centre back, he does not expect offers to come in until the summer transfer window's main business is concluded. McAnthony expressed his disappointment that Liverpool, the club he supports, has not shown interest in Edwards.
Arsenal and Crystal Palace are set to face each other at Selhurst Park following their respective wins over Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United. Arsenal, aiming for the title, are grappling with injuries, while Crystal Palace are strengthened by Marc Guehi's return from a cramp scare. Both teams have some sidelined players. The match presents a challenging test for Crystal Palace against a determined Arsenal side.
Arsenal are looking to bring in a new player to replace Jurrien Timber, who suffered a serious injury. The £35 million summer signing is likely to miss the season, leaving a significant gap in the team. Arsenal could potentially sign RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan or Cancelo, who's also in talks with Barcelona. However, the club may need to sell some players due to Financial Fair Play rules, with Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey likely candidates.
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