🚨 Arsenal close to striker signing, Virgil Van Dijk update, Ruben Amorim's transfer plan, Spurs take Werner decision & more

Plus all the latest updates from the world of football.

Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing! Thanks for reading, and hope you enjoy :-)

Today’s top stories:

• Arsenal get approval from world class striker.

• Virgil Van Dijk contract update.

• Ruben Amorim’s transfer plan revealed.

Arsenal

• Arteta: “We need our people playing every single ball with us. That’s going to make a huge difference. At this stage you need your home stadium to create a special atmosphere for momentum. Don’t just come to watch. Come to play the game with us”.

• Bukayo Saka: “The Ballon d’Or is a dream but my focus is on winning titles at Arsenal. I’m just working hard to do the best for my team. Any individual awards that come I’ll accept them”.

• Bukayo Saka on new deal: “I want to win wearing this badge. It’s pretty clear the fans know how much I love them. You saw them when I returned, I think they love me back so it’s a good relationship. I’m really happy to be here. I’m just focused on winning at Arsenal”.

• Bukayo Saka on Arsenal Academy producing talents: “This is Arsenal. It’s what we do. We’ve done it in the past. I hope we can continue to keep doing it so we can save more money”.

  

• Arsenal are closely watching Aston Villa star. More details!

• Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal? Gunners get approval from the striker.

Aston Villa

• Rory Wilson has signed new deal at Aston Villa.

• Lamare Bogarde signs new long term deal at Aston Villa as part of club’s plan, really appreciated by Unai Emery and Monchi.