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Arsenal transfer news LIVE updates: Lacazette on future club, Chelsea move, Ramsey latest
ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - Updates and gossip as the Gunners look to strengthen in the January window.
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Arsenal transfer news LIVE updates
- Premier League done deals: Every confirmed transfer this January
- Mesut Ozil's agent has revealed all on the midfielder's future
- Aaron Ramsey to Juventus is a possibility, says their director Fabio Paratici
- Fulham set to beat Arsenal to the signing of Chelsea defender Gary Cahill
Mesut Ozil staying at Arsenal
Mesut Ozil’s agent has insisted the German is staying at the Emirates.
“I would prefer not to speak publicly about Mesut’s situation, but given the recent speculation linking him with a move away from Arsenal, I do feel it is important to provide some clarity so we can end this and focus on football,” he told Goal.
“Mesut signed a new contract last January because he saw his future at Arsenal and nothing has changed in his mind. He wants to stay for the duration of that contract and maybe even longer.
“Mesut is 100 per cent committed to Arsenal Football Club. He loves the club, shares its values and does not want to be anywhere else.
"He is proud to wear the shirt and honoured to represent Arsenal on and off the pitch. He takes his responsibilities - including being selected as one of the captains this season - very seriously and has a great relationship with his team-mates, the staff and fans.”
Alexandre Lacazette on future destination
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has playfully hinted that he may move to Major League Soccer (MLS) in the future.
After Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Fulham on Tuesday, Lacazette hinted at a future destination once his Gunners contract is up.
Compatriot Chris Mavinga, who has played with Lacazette through the France youth set-up, was watching from the stands.
Midway through the game, the Toronto defender tweeted a picture of his view, saying: “Scouting day at emirates stadium .. next challenge trying to bring @LacazetteAlex in @torontofc @mls.”
Lacazette then replied to his friend, posting two shrug emojis and a smirking emoji, saying: “Ahaha maybe in the future.”
Gary Cahill update
Fulham are close to beating Arsenal to the signing of Chelsea's Gary Cahill.
Arsenal were reportedly keen to sign the Blues outcast in an attempt to shore up their shaky defence.
The Gunners have been poor at the back despite looking impressive going forward and have conceded 31 Premier League goals this season.
But The Sun report that they won’t be securing Cahill’s signature with Fulham winning the race for his signature.
Strugglers Fulham are also in need of defensive reinforcements and 33-year-old Cahill could be the experienced head they require.
Aaron Ramsey to Juventus latest
Juventus director Fabio Paratici has confirmed the club’s interest in acquiring Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
Speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, Paratici was asked about the speculation surrounding Ramsey and said: “Aaron Ramsey is a great player, for many years at great levels.
“[He] plays in a great team and now that's enough.
“His contract is expiring and we’re always alerted to situations that the market offers.
“But at the moment he’s an Arsenal player, we’ll see…”