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Published: Tuesday, 19 July 2016 01:31

Olivier Giroud’s agent, Michael Manuello, on Monday, branded reports linking the striker with a summer switch to Napoli as untrue.

Giroud had been rumoured to be involved in a cash-plus-player bid to lure €97 million-rated Gonzalo Higuain to Arsenal, but his agent, whilst speaking to TuttoMercatoWeb, claimed that he and Giroud had not mulled over a move away from Emirates Stadium.

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Written by Praveen

Published: Monday, 18 July 2016 22:15

Arsenal wrapped up the signing of Granit Xhaka early before bringing down a Japanese international striker in Takuma Asano.

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With Arsenal rumoured to bring down a top-class defender besides a striker, it appeared as though Kostas Manolas could be the defender joining the Arsenal ranks as he has been linked with them since 2014.

However, Roma president James Pallotta has all but confirmed that he would not depart the Stadio Olimpico club (via Coral Barry of Metro) this summer, hinting that the Greek defender, who is valued at around £38m, would have a role to play in their Champions League campaign next season.

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Written by Praveen

Published: Monday, 18 July 2016 22:00

Manchester City could complete a move for Arsenal's first-choice right-back Hector Bellerin this summer, Mundo Deportivo reports.

Dani Gil of Mundo Deportivo alleges that the Citizens are currently "the highest bidders" for the player, who is valued at around £43m. His agent, Albert Botines, has already flown to England to discuss with the defender the idea of moving to another English top-flight club.

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Published: Monday, 18 July 2016 18:40

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis rubbished reports, which claimed Juventus had contacted Napoli over a move for Gonzalo Higuain, during a press conference after the Serie A general meeting in Milan.

The 28-year-old striker has been linked with moves to Arsenal and Juventus this summer, with many newspapers even reporting that the latter had opened talks with the player and his club.

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