According to BBC journalist Sami Mokbel, Arsenal will formally offer Ethan Nwaneri a new contract. The 18-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move to Chelsea this summer, having recently entered the final year of his deal at the Emirates Stadium.

Transfer news LIVE!Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are among the clubs stepping up their transfer business ahead of the new season. Viktor Gyokeres is pushing to seal his move to Arsenal, who are scrambling to wrap up a deal after Sporting made it clear they will not budge on their asking price for the striker.

Eberechi Eze didn't play in Crystal Palace's pre-season win over Millwall but his absence was always planned given that his campaign was extended by his England involvement