THE ESSENTIAL

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis believes the Premier League should consider a salary cap in a bid to achieve financial stability.

Dagenham and Redbridge have signed defender Abu Ogogo from Arsenal on a two-year contract.

Reported Arsenal target Felipe Melo has moved to end speculation about his future by signing a one-year contract extension at Fiorentina.

Arsenal have handed professional contracts to four of their FA Youth Cup winning team, while Amaury Bischoff is one of eight players released.

Former Arsenal captain Gilberto Silva has advised Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo to jump at the chance of signing for the Gunners.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is confident Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas will eventually team up with him at the Nou Camp.

Emmanuel Adebayor's agent claims a 'very important team' has made contact about the Arsenal ace, but it is not Chelsea or Manchester United.

Arsene Wenger plans to continue bolstering his Arsenal squad this summer with 'one or two targets' - but insists a rebuild is not needed.

Ajax defender Thomas Vermaelen has claimed he will undergo a medical at Arsenal ahead of his proposed move to the Premier League.

Emmanuel Eboue concedes he may leave Arsenal after revealing that he is unhappy at the Emirates.

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Who? - Lorik Cana
Where is he? - Marseille
Who is he linked with? - Arsenal
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Who? - Andrey Arshavin
Where is he? - Arsenal
Who is he linked with? - Barcelona
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