Friday 23 June 2017 13:10, UK
All the latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours from across the British and European press on Friday, June 23.
Arsenal have identified Jack Butland as their dream successor to goalkeeper Petr Cech, according to The Daily Star.
Identifying a long-term successor to Cech, who has two years left on his current deal, is one of Arsene Wenger's transfer priorities and reports suggest Butland has emerged as one of his top targets.
Meanwhile, the Gunners may have been handed a boost in their bid to sign Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe with the France international open to the idea of a move to the Emirates Stadium, according to The Daily Telegraph.
However, The Daily Mirror are reporting Manchester City's belief is growing that they can land Alexis Sanchez in a deal potentially worth up to £50m.
Another priority for Wenger this summer is sorting the futures of Sanchez and Mesut Ozil and The Independent reports that the club's attempts to tie the duo to lucrative new contracts could force them into off-loading several players this summer.
Finally, Roma defender Kostas Manolas is set to disappoint Arsenal and Chelsea by making a £26m move to Zenit St Petersburg, according to The Daily Star.
