Gabriel announcement set for this week

Arsenal will announce the £27 million signing of Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille this week, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of the Brazilian's arrival for a number of days, and they could finally receive the news they've been waiting for in the coming days.

The 22-year-old completed his medical earlier in the week and put pen to paper on a five-year deal at the Emirates.

Arteta given Coutinho boost

Arsenal could be given a boost in their pursuit of Philippe Coutinho, with the Barcelona attacker set to tell new boss Ronald Koeman he wants to leave the club and return to the Premier League.

According to Marca, the ex-Liverpool man will reveal his desire to quit the Camp Nou, with the Gunners in pole position to sign him.

Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to bring the Brazilian to north London, but it may only be a loan move with the club struggling to meet Barca's valuation of the player.

Gunners knock back Maitland-Niles offer

Arsenal have rejected an initial £15 million offer from Wolves for Ainsley Maitland-Niles, according to The Athletic.

A number of Premier League clubs are interested in signing the versatile 22-year-old, but Wolves were the first to make a move.

The Gunners would be willing to sell Maitland-Niles to raise funds this summer, but will only let the Englishman leave if they receive a higher offer.

Fiorentina want Torreira as Arsenal consider Diawara move

Fiorentina have joined the list of suitors for Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira, according to Sky Italia.

The Uruguayan is believed to be keen to leave the Emirates and return to Italy, with La Viola joining a long list of Serie A clubs eyeing a move.

A swap deal with Roma for Amadou Diawara had been rumoured, but Corriere dello Sport are reporting that the Gunners could now make a cash-only move for the midfielder.

The report claims Arsenal are lining up a £27 million offer for the Guinea international as Arteta looks to bolster his midfield.

Gunners eye another Lille raid

Arsenal could be set to raid Lille for the third time in a year with a move for Boubakary Soumare, according to Foot Mercarto.

The 21-year-old is being eyed as an alternative for Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey as Arteta looks to add steel to his midfield.

The Gunners signed Nicolas Pepe from the Ligue 1 side in a club-record £72 million deal last summer, while Gabriel is on the brink of joining the north Londoners.