Rumour Reel: Arsenal target trio, Eriksen holds out for better Spurs deal

Wenger has a plethora of right-sided defenders in his squad already; so, with the Turin team wanting almost £17m for 26-year-old Peres’ services, this may be one rumour to take with a pinch of salt.

Eriksen remains in Tottenham talks over new contract

Spurs’ Denmark international star Christian Eriksen has rejected a new deal, but remains in negotiations to remain at White Hart Lane.

Classy ex-Ajax attacking midfielder Eriksen, 24, is reportedly after a significant pay rise from his rumoured £30k-per-week pay packet.

Under contract at Tottenham until the summer of 2018, there is plenty of time for talks to continue. Eriksen is a key player for Mauricio Pochettino and is believed to seek a deal that will make the Dane one of the club’s top earners.

Hammers bid for Hull’s Robertson knocked back

And finally, staying in the capital, West Ham United have had a reported £7m bid for Scotland left back Andrew Robertson turned down by current employers Hull City.

Slaven Bilic is in the market to bring in cover for Aaron Cresswell, who sustained a knee injury during pre-season, with the Hammers attempting to take advantage of the uncertainty on Humberside.

The Tigers have shelved takeover talks until the autumn, but manager Steve Bruce quit the KC Stadium despite achieving a second Premier League promotion with this team last term.

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