Arsenal set for injury boost ahead of season restart

Manuel Akanji has been given permission to talk to Premier League side Crystal Palace, as the Eagles have reportedly had a bid of andamp;pound;15 million accepted for the centre-back. Swiss international Akanji helped Man City to several titles, but Pep Guardiola wants to freshen up his defence for the current campaign and will allow the former Dortmund star to leave

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said that the Blues lacked creativity during the 2-1 Premier League defeat to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.

Turkish giants Besiktas have made an approach to sign Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard today, according to Sozcu.