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Arsenal are monitoring Bayern Munich midfielder Angelo Stiller
The Gunners have contacted Bayern to discuss the teenager’s availability
Fenerbahce are still interested in Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil
Kai Havertz and Dayot Upamecano aren’t priority signings for Bayern Munich

Angelo Stiller to Arsenal

Arsenal are monitoring Bayern Munich midfielder Angelo Stiller.



Mikel Arteta is on the look-out for emerging talent and has identified the 19-year-old as a potential addition in the upcoming transfer window.

Reports claim the Gunners will have a limited budget because of the financial impact of the Coronavirus and Stiller could be snapped up for a relatively low price.


And that, according to German publication Bild, is because the Germany Under-19 international’s contract will expire on June 2021.

Bild claim Arsenal have already contacted Bayern to discuss the teenager’s availability but the Bundesliga champions are likely to want a buy-back option.

Mesut Ozil idea

Fenerbahce are still interested in Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil.

Ozil, who earns around £300,000-a-week, has entered the final 12 months of his contract at the Emirates Stadium.

But a renewal seems unlikely and the Gunners could decide to offload the German rather than see him leave the club on a free transfer.

Website Todofichajes claim Fenerbahce are considering an approach and could secure his signature for between £13-£17million.

Bayern Munich plan

Kai Havertz and Dayot Upamecano are NOT priority signings for Bayern Munich.

That’s according to German newspaper Sport Bild, who claim the Bundesliga champions will pursue other targets ahead of the Bayer Leverkusen and and RB Leipzig duo.

As previously mentioned, Bayern are close to completing a deal for Manchester City star Leroy Sane with Ajax right-back Sergino Dest their next target.

The news could be positive for Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United, who’ve been linked with the sought-after pair.

Arteta on Kieran Tierney

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Kieran Tierney will bring something special to the Gunners.

The Scotland international has struggled with injuries since joining from Celtic last summer, but Arteta thinks he’ll be a ‘top player’ for Arsenal.

Speaking to Ian Wright, Arteta said: “I am really looking forward to working with him and giving him the opportunity to play.

“His attitude, his commitment, his willingness it’s incredible. I think he’s going to bring something special to us. You have everything to be successful here, you have the best possible attitude that I know from a player – go and enjoy it.”