Football Paper Round: Ozil and Sanchez no closer to signing Arsenal deals

Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez no closer to deals

Arsene Wenger has admitted Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are no closer to new deals, according to the Evening Standard. Despite the Arsenal boss claiming there's no cause for concern, despite the pair having been in negotiation with the club since September last year and are yet to advance from their initial position. Both are now within the final two years of their deals, as Europe's elite remain primed to pounce is nothing is resolved. 

Arsenal make enquiry for Jeremy Mathieu

Arsenal have asked about Barcelona's Jeremy Mathieu, according to the Sun. The report says that the 32-year-old might be drafted in by Arsene Wenger to fix the growing injury crisis in defence for the Gunners. Wenger reportedly wants a left-sided central defender for a cheap fee, as Calum Chambers and Rob Holding are the clubs only fit defenders heading into the first match day of the season. 

Everton set to land Yannick Bolasie

Everton are likely to unveil Yannick Bolasie next week, according to the Sun. Everton are expected to announce the £25 million deal early in the week, as the winger will move from Crystal Palace in a transaction that could go as high as £30 million with various add-on's and success clauses. Crystal Palace and Everton were said to agree to terms earlier yesterday, with a medical set to occur before the deal being finalized. 

Saido Berahino will run down West Brom contract

Saido Berahino will finish his contract and leave West Brom for free next year, according to ESPNFC. The report says that after almost a year of speculation around the players future, Berahino has told the club he plans to see out his current contract and will then choose his next club. It comes after Stoke and Crystal Palace had bids rejected for his services and Berahino knocked back a new deal from West Brom that would have made him the highest paid player at the club.

Source: Eurosport