BBC Sport journalist David Ornstein reckons Arsenal are trying to sell Shkodran Mustafi and Laurent Koscielny before the transfer deadline.
Ornstein has become some sort of oracle amongst Gunners fans for delivering clear and reliable transfer news over the years.
It has been reported that Monaco are interested in German World Cup winner Mustafi, who is valued at £27million.
Shkodran Mustafi could join Monaco this summer
According to Ornstein, Mustafi wants to stay at the Emirates, but the North London side want to ship him off either on loan or on a permanent deal.
He adds that Arsenal remain keen on signing Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney.
Arsenal in talks with number of clubs over Shkodran Mustafi exit. 27yo (contract until 2021) wants to stay + prove himself. But #AFC want permanent or loan departure. Also hope to bolster central defence pre-deadline & retain interest in Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney #CelticFC
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 30, 2019
Unai Emery’s side have been chasing the Scotsman throughout the summer, but are still yet to agree a few with Celtic.
The SPL Champions are reportedly holding out for £25m, but demand most of this comes in a single lump instalment.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are also in talks with Rennes over the transfer of captain Laurent Koscileny. The Frenchman went on strike after failing to seal an exit so far this summer.
Gooners, with Koscielny on the way and Tierney not done, do you think Arsenal would be wise to hang on to Mustafi? Let us know in the comments…