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Saturday's Arsenal transfer talk news roundup: Lucas Torreira, William Saliba, Hector Herrera

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Arsenal on Saturday, October 3.

The summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Arsenal eye possible reinforcements.

The Gunners spent more than many expected last summer - most notably their club-record purchase of Nicolas Pepe - but were more reserved in January as they focused on bolstering their defensive options.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Emirates Stadium.

Saturday morning's Arsenal transfer talk news roundup:


William Saliba set for another Arsenal exit?

Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba, on loan from Arsenal, pictured in February 2020© Reuters

Arsenal are reportedly exploring the possibility of sending William Saliba back out on loan to France before the transfer window closes next Monday.

The 19-year-old joined up with his teammates at the Emirates Stadium in the summer after spending the 2019-20 season on loan at former club Saint-Etienne, but Saliba is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Gunners.

According to the Evening Standard, Mikel Arteta is considering loaning out the youngster once again in a bid to help the teenager gain more first-team experience.

The report claims that current Ligue 1 leaders Rennes would be interested in signing Saliba on a temporary basis, with the centre-back having made 28 appearances in the French top flight during his two seasons in the Saint-Etienne first team.

Saliba currently finds himself behind Rob Holding, David Luiz and Gabriel Magalhaes in the pecking order at Arsenal, while fellow centre-backs Shkodran Mustafi and Sokratis Papastathopoulos are both being linked with moves away before next Monday's deadline.



Arsenal 'agree Atletico Madrid loan deal for Lucas Torreira'

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira pictured in July 2020© Reuters

Arsenal are reportedly willing to allow Lucas Torreira to sign for Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan deal.

Torreira has failed to settle at the Gunners during his two years in North London, leading to frequent speculation regarding a potential exit.

Although there has been plenty of interest from Serie A, Atletico have also held a long-standing interest in the Uruguay international.

According to AS, the Champions League quarter-finalists have agreed terms with Arsenal regarding a loan deal for the current campaign.

Confirmation of the arrangement is expected once Atletico have freed up space in their squad by allowing Hector Herrera to depart Wanda Metropolitano.

The report adds that Atletico will have the option to sign Torreira for £22m at the end of the season.


More transfer news from Arsenal:

Arsenal 'to offload duo this week for Houssem Aouar funds'
Arsenal are reportedly hopeful that they will be able to offload both Lucas Torreira and Sead Kolasinac by the end of the week in order to fund a move for Houssem Aouar. Read more.

Arsenal in talks with Marseille over Matteo Guendouzi loan?
Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Marseille over a potential deal for Matteo Guendouzi, but the Gunners want a permanent deal whereas Marseille prefer a loan move. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain to beat Arsenal to Houssem Aouar deal?
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly open talks with Lyon over French midfielder Houssem Aouar, who has been strongly linked with Arsenal this summer. Read more.

Thomas Frank: 'Said Benrahma brace has increased his price tag'
The Algerian scored twice in a 3-0 Carabao Cup victory over Fulham. Read more.

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