Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Arteta opens up on Mbappe rumours, Barcelona ‘closely follow’ Martinelli, Ivan Toney TWIST

ARSENAL sensation Gabriel Martinelli is being ‘closely followed’ by Barcelona, according to reports.

The Brazilian has impressed since moving to the Emirates in 2019 which has sparked huge interest from the La Liga giants.

Meanwhile, fans believe that Brentford have paved the way for Ivan Toney to leave as the London outfit has recruited Club Brugge striker Igor Thiago.

And Mikel Arteta has discussed the Kylian Mbappe rumours as he is allegedly ‘willing’ to join the Gunners so he can follow in the footsteps of French legend Thierry Henry.

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