Arsenal transfer rumours: Arteta persuading forward to 'betray' Real Madrid; Tielemans talks begin
90min rounds up the latest Arsenal transfer news , rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Mikel Arteta is close to persuading Marco Asensio to turn his back on Real Madrid and sign for Arsenal on a free transfer this summer. The Spaniard's contract expires at the end of the season. ( Nacional ) Another player who could swap the Santiago Bernabeu for the Emirates Stadium is Brahim Diaz , whose loan at AC Milan ends this summer. ( Sport Mediaset ) West Ham United captain Declan Rice remains the Gunners' top midfield target ahead of next season. ( Football.London ) Up front, Arsenal are monitoring Dominic Calvert-Lewin and are exploring whether a cut-price deal with Everton would be possible - the Toffees are in danger of relegation. ( Football Insider ) READ MORE FROM THE 90MIN TALKING TRANSFERS TEAM feed Arsenal are ready to battle Barcelona and Liverpool for the signing of highly-rated 18-year-old Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense. ( Globo Esporte ) Reiss...