Crystal clear
Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to hold talks over his future with Crystal Palace.
The 27-year-old has enjoyed a superb season at Selhurst Park, with Arsenal reportedly interested.
Football Insider claim Gunners’ scouts have watched Mateta throughout the season.
But Palace boss Oliver Glasner is desperate to keep his star man for next season.
Hato tussle
Arsenal are reportedly big admirers of Ajax centre-back Jorrel Hato – but could face competition from Liverpool for his signature.
Transfer insider Graeme Bailey claims Hato is a “player Arsenal love” and have followed his progress “for years”.
The 19-year-old – who already had 6 caps for Holland – would likely command a £40m fee.
Top backing
Arsenal have tied down manager Mikel Arteta’s backroom staff to new deals after another strong season.
Arteta has developed a core coaching group during his time at the club, which includes assistants Albert Stuivenberg and Carlos Cuesta, first-team coach Miguel Molina, goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana and set-piece specialist Nicolas Jover.
The quintet are now understood to have all penned new contracts, bringing them in line with the length of Arteta’s deal.
Ek of a statement
Arsenal are eyeing a summer raid for Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike.
And the forward has turned heads in North London – after netting against Spurs in the Europa League.
The Frankfurt striker needed just six minutes to open the scoring during Thursday’s quarter-final.
Edu bids farewell
After a lengthy period on gardening leave, Edu has now officially left Arsenal.
The former sporting director has penned an emotional letter to fans.
Edu said: “To our owners, Stan and Josh Kroenke, the board, Mikel, the players, the coaching staff, Per, Clare, all executive team, the backroom staff, everyone working at the Emirates Stadium, and especially those who welcomed me so warmly in the Director’s Box, thank you for these years of collaboration and kindness!
“It was never easy, but our intense work, united by a true team spirit, made me feel fulfilled throughout all these years!”
A Laut of money
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to pay £128million to sign Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez this summer.
Mikel Arteta recently confirmed a “big” transfer window may happen after the appointment of new sporting director Andrea Berta.
According to Fichajes, the North Londoners could splash the cash for Lautaro.
The striker signed a new contract with Inter last summer and his current deal now runs until 2029.
