Gossip: Arsenal in race for Canada striker David

Arsenal will rival Juventus, Manchester United and Liverpool for 24-year-old Lille striker Jonathan David. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

The Gunners have also held talks with the agents of Sporting forward Geovany Quenda, with the 17-year-old also a target for Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool. (Teamtalk)

They also remain interested in RB Leipzig's Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko, with the 21-year-old having a £55m buyout clause in his contract. (Mail - subscription required)

Meanwhile, boss Mikel Arteta will have a say who in replaces Edu as the club's sporting director after the Brazilian's decision to quit the Gunners. (Times - subscription required)

Finally, West Ham believe technical director Tim Steidten may come under consideration by Arsenal as a replacement for Edu. (Telegraph - subscription required)

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