Brighton and Nice keen on Nelson & 3 more latest under-radar stories at Arsenal

Arsenal remain interested in Tapsoba

According to journalist Steve Kay, Arsenal remain interested in signing Edmond Tapsoba from Bayer Leverkusen this summer.

The defender, 24, is estimated to cost around €60 million as his current deal with the German side runs till June 2026.

Balogun up for Player of the Month in Ligue 1

Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun has joined Kylian Mbappe in the shortilst for the Ligue 1 Player of the Month award for February.

The 21-year-old scored four goals in five Ligue 1 games for Reims last month. Overall, his tally is 15 goals which makes his the fourth-best scorer in the division.

Brighton and Nice keen on Nelson

According to CBS Sports, Brighton and Nice are among the clubs that would consider signing Reiss Nelson on a free transfer if he fails to agree a new deal with Arsenal.

The 23-year-old's current deal expires in less than four months, but Arsenal have reportedly opened fresh contract talks with their academy graduate.

Aston Villa could rival Newcastle for Tierney

According to Football Insider, Aston Villa could enter the race for Kieran Tierney who considers a summer exit from Arsenal.

Villa are managed by Unai Emery who was Tierney's first manager at Arsenal - but they aren't the only club in the race, with Newcastle also keen on the left-back.