Morning, Arsenal fans
Eddie Nketiah could hand Mikel Arteta his ideal headache at West Ham on Sunday
And the Hammers are reportedly preparing for life after Declan Rice – Arsenal’s dream target.
That’s the exciting gossip for Gunners fans, albeit offset a little by continuing worries over injured central defender William Saliba.
Frontman Nketiah is back in training after injury and tipped to be ready for this weekend.
The Englishman was crocked just as main striker Gabriel Jesus returned to the team following knee surgery.
But Nketiah’s rapid progress means Arteta will soon have the selection options up front he has long craved.
Saliba, though, is still a doubt after three games out.
It’s thought Arteta wants him back at the very latest for when his table-toppers visit title rivals Manchester City on April 26.
It comes as Arsenal’s Prem trip to Chelsea has been moved from April 29 to May 2 following new police advice.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are tipped to battle Man City, Ajax and Benfica for Flamengo winger Matheus Goncalves, 17.
The Brazilian, however, is under contract until 2025 with a reported release clause of £88million.
The Gunners are said to value their Reims loanee Folarin Balogun at £26.5million amid interest from AC Milan.
Lastly, it’s suggested West Ham are monitoring Kalvin Phillips and Conor Gallagher.
That’s surely a boost to hopes that fellow England midfielder Rice will head to the Emirates in the summer.
