CONFIRM : Arsenal set to unveil Fourth deal of the season as Joao Cancelo medical is said to be done tomorrow as possible replacement for Jurrien Timber who sustained a nasty knee injury....

Manchester City fullback Joao Cancelo has again been linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer transfer window.
Summer signing Jurrien Timber sustained a nasty knee injury during Saturday's 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest. That could result in the Gunners dipping into the transfer market before the window slams shut at the end of the month.

Mikel Arteta's side have previously recruited from City, bringing Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus from the Citizens last summer - with both players having a huge impact at the Emirates Stadium. But the improvements the north Londoners have made since bringing in Zinchenko and Jesus could result in Pep Guardiola and Co having second thoughts about sending Cancelo to the capital.

So, football.london has rounded up all the latest transfer chatter on the Portugal international and his future with the Premier League champions.

Spanish outlet SPORT have reported that Arsenal are back in the race to sign Cancelo, who is also being pursued by Barcelona.

It is claimed that the north Londoners have confirmed their intentions to the player, asking him to wait for them to make some sales, potentially including left-back Kieran Tierney. The Catalan giants are said to still be confident that they can win the race for the versatile fullback, having already agreed personal terms with the 29-year-old.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, City may be unwilling to sell another player to the Gunners considering they are now title rivals. "The knee injury for Jurrien Timber is a serious problem for Arsenal, so we’ll have to see who could be on their list now," Romano said, via Caught Offside.

"We wish the best to Timber, let’s hope it won’t be a long injury, but it looks like a significant one, so Arsenal will explore the market. Earlier in the summer, Arsenal looked at bringing in a ‘traditional’ centre-back, more than a versatile player like Timber, who can play everywhere in defence

"One player they appreciate is Aymeric Laporte – the rumours are true in the sense that he is liked by Arsenal. But the problem is Manchester City don’t want to sell another player to Arsenal, they prefer another destination for him, so let’s see if Arsenal return for Laporte or if they try to replace Timber with a full-back instead.

"Internal discussions will take place on that, with Mikel Arteta involved."

Deal agreed

Joao Cancelo looks set to sign for Arsenal this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, Cancelo has agreed personal terms with The Gunners .

The Portuguese defender wants the move and Arteta wants him since January as a priority target. Talks between Arsenal and Manchester City are now ongoing over the structure of the deal.

Arsenal had been linked with a move for Cancelo with Mikel Arteta keen on signing a new right-back, but it seems the time is now. 



Arsenal still interested

Arsenal are still showing interest in a move for Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo this summer, according to German news outlet Kicker. The Gunners are currently looking to close out deals for Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber, but could soon turn their attention to the Portuguese international.

Man City set new asking price

Arsenal have been given a transfer boost for Joao Cancelo with Manchester City significantly lowering their asking price this summer.

As per Spanish outlet Sport, City would sanction an exit if an interested club pays €40million (£34.6m).

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