Sunday's Arsenal transfer talk news roundup: Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Pau Torres

The buildup to the summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Arsenal eye possible reinforcements.

The Gunners spent more than many expected during the summer - most notably their club-record purchase of Nicolas Pepe - but were more reserved in January as they focused on bolstering their defensive options.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Emirates Stadium.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Arsenal 'beat Manchester United to Dayot Upamecano'
Arsenal win the race to sign French defender Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal 'want £20m for Ainsley Maitland-Niles'
Arsenal are reportedly open to selling Ainsley Maitland-Niles for £20m during this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Manchester City set sights on Villarreal defender Pau Torres?
Manchester City are reportedly prepared to press ahead with an approach for Villarreal defender Pau Torres. Read more.

Barcelona 'willing to lower Philippe Coutinho wage demands'
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to lower their demands regarding Philippe Coutinho's wages in order to part ways with the playmaker. Read more.

Arsenal starlet pens new deal amid Chelsea, Liverpool interest?
Arsenal reportedly fend off interest from the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool to agree a contract with highly-regarded teenager Marcelo Flores. Read more.

Alexandre Lacazette 'to hold talks over Arsenal future'
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is to hold talks with Arsenal in the coming weeks to determine whether his future lies at the Emirates Stadium, according to a report. Read more.