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Arsenal target’s wage demands surface with free transfer edging closer

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A report has revealed the wage demands of Arsenal target Denis Zakaria, who looks set to leave Borussia Monchengladbach on a free transfer.

The defensive midfielder has long been linked with a Premier League move. He has even received comparisons with Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira in the past.

Zakaria is one Gladbach’s most valuable assets but they haven’t been able to tie him down to a new deal. His contract expires in June, meaning Arsenal can sort out an initial agreement as early as January.

German journalist Christian Falk explained earlier this week that the star was on Arsenal’s transfer wish list. He also stated that England was his preferred destination, ahead of Bayern Munich or Serie A.

The Sun now provide a report on Zakaria’s future. They claim that the 24-year-old will request £80,000 a week at his next club. It is an achievable sum for Arsenal which could push transfer negotiations a long way.

It is far less than the £250,000 sum that skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang picks up every week. Thomas Partey, who would likely play alongside Zakaria, picks up a reported £200,000 per week.

Even Bosnian flop Sead Kolasinac earns around £100,000 a week, despite failing to impress Mikel Arteta in recent seasons.

Arsenal the latest club to register interest in Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria

Arsenal the latest club to register interest in Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria

Arsenal are the latest club to reportedly register their interest in Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria, with more updates on Andrea Belotti and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Zakaria, meanwhile, could firm up Arsenal’s midfield and provide more protection to their defence. He also excels at running with the ball and dragging his team up the pitch.

At 6ft 3in, he has a great chance of adapting to the Premier League’s tough nature. Zakaria is also a great passer of the ball.

It could be one midfielder in and one out at Arsenal next year. football.london, citing reports in Turkey, claim that Mohamed Elneny has agreed terms with Galatasaray.

He is aiming to leave the Emirates in search of game time. Only 45 minutes of league football have come his way so far this campaign.

A move now depends on whether a deal can be agreed between the two clubs. It is unlikely to be a huge fee as Elneny only joined for £7m in 2016.


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Arsenal ace ‘receives two transfer proposals’

Meanwhile, it’s been claimed that Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has been handed two transfer opportunities.

The Frenchman is nearing the end of his time in north London as his contract winds down.

Caught Offside, citing reports in Spain, state that Lacazette has received proposals from West Ham and Newcastle.

David Moyes is searching for attacking reinforcements to compete with Michail Antonio. The Magpies, meanwhile, are in desperate need of January recruits to push them away from the relegation zone.

Lacazette’s response to the offers is so far unknown. He could aim to prove Arsenal wrong by performing well at another English club next term.

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