Paper round-up: Arsenal eyeing Brighton star

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma.

The Daily Express say the Gunners have asked to be kept informed of Bissouma’s availability ahead of the summer transfer window.

Arsenal have been linked with the Mali international and are again said to be showing an interest.

The Express also reports that Gabriel Martinelli will not be loaned out by Arsenal next season despite speculation that he could be made available.


Meanwhile, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has no plans to sign a striker this summer, the Daily Mirror claim.

The story is based on comments Tuchel made following his side’s 0-0 draw with Leeds United.

“In general I’m happy because we don’t only look at the output, how much they score, how much they assist,” he said.

“Of course this is something, some statistic to which every striker is attached and everybody needs to have the mentality to cope with the pressure that comes along with statistics. It’s like this in high-level football.

“But I have to say at the moment everybody is working hard, nobody is lazy, nobody is taking their time outs when we’re defending. We’re defending high, we’re defending as a block.

“We’re still looking a little bit for the breakthrough for one or two guys to go on a run and score consistently.

“There’s no need now to reflect for the summer or reflect on solutions other than the solutions that we have.

“We have guys we are happy with and who have the potential to be more decisive, and we will try to help them.”