Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea’s Willian linked with Barcelona, Arsenal press conference plus the latest rumours
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There’s plenty of gossip in this morning’s papers, with Chelsea’s Willian reportedly a Barcelona target with the Spanish side said to be running out of patience in their pursiuit of Philippe Coutinho.
And those stories linking Manchester City with a move for Lionel Messi simply refuse to go away.
Arsenal’s Shkodran Mustafi is again being linked with a move away from the club, with Inter Milan believed to be interested.
We’ll hear from Arsene Wenger this morning as he speaks to the press, and Standard Sport’s James Olley will be there to ask the questions.
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MAHREZ STATEMENT IN FULL
The Algerian intends to leave the deposed Premier League champions this summer, though Arsenal's interest is not considered to be strong.
RIYAD MAHREZ ASKS TO LEAVE LEICESTER
"I had a good discussion with the Chairman last summer and we agreed at that time that I would stay for another year in order to help the club as best as I could following the transition of winning the title and in the Champions League.
"However, I am fiercely ambitious and feel that now is the time to move on to a new experience.
Mahrez has been linked with moves to Arsenal and Monaco in recent weeks, while Tottenham were interested last summer.
And while you're at it, here's Simon Johnson's story on Diego Costa prioritising a place in Spain's World Cup - which could lead to the striker staying at Chelsea this summer...
Chelsea news!
Vaishali Bhardwaj is reporting that Asmir Begovic will complete his move from Chelsea to Bournemouth within the next 24 hours. Read more on the story below:
So there you go! That's James' take on today's news, but what's being said on social media?
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TOP STORY!
WENGER STAYS!
As confirmed by James Olley this afternoon, Arsenal have a agreed a new two-year contract with the 67-year-old. The club will make a formal announcement on Wednesday.
Read the full story here, and tune in from just after 2pm today for Facebook Live reaction with James Benge.
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