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 last 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 Arsenal transfer talk news roundup:

Arsenal 'offer Matteo Guendouzi, Alexandre Lacazette in Thomas Partey deal'

Arsenal allegedly proposed the idea of swapping Matteo Guendouzi and Alexandre Lacazette for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey earlier this summer.

While the Gunners have been strongly linked with the Ghana international for a number of months, there appears to be a reluctance to meet the player's £45m release clause.

Speculation persists over the long-term futures of Guendouzi and Lacazette, who may be allowed to depart the Emirates Stadium in the coming weeks.

However, speaking to Lee Gunner on his YouTube channel, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano says that Atletico were only interested in a straight-cash deal.

Romano said: "For sure they spoke with Atletico Madrid. It was during the meeting they had for Thomas, the first time it was in July. They spoke about Matteo Guendouzi and they spoke also about Lacazette.

"But at the moment, Atletico Madrid was not going for Lacazette."

Guendouzi has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal due to disciplinary issues, while Lacazette is now only regarded as backup to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Manchester United, Liverpool 'on red alert for Antoine Griezmann'

Manchester United and Liverpool are both reportedly monitoring the developments surrounding Antoine Griezmann as the Frenchman's Barcelona future has been thrown into fresh doubt.

Griezmann looked set for a main role for Barca next term with Lionel Messi seemingly on the way out.

Messi announced on Friday that he had reversed his decision to leave the club, though, meaning that Griezmann could be sold during this summer's transfer window to balance the books.

According to the Daily Mail, Man United and Liverpool are keeping an eye on developments, while Arsenal have also been credited with a potential interest in the 2018 World Cup winner.

The report, though, claims that Barca 'would have to accept a major loss' on Griezmann if they wish to move him on before the transfer deadline at the start of October.

The 29-year-old struggled to show his best form for the Catalan giants during the 2019-20 campaign, although he still managed 15 goals in 48 appearances in all competitions.

Griezmann, who missed a late penalty in France's 1-0 win over Sweden in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday night, has a contract at Camp Nou until June 2024.

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Philippe Coutinho 'determined to fight for Barcelona spot'
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Arsenal re-sign Dani Ceballos on loan from Real Madrid
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Napoli president confirms interest in Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos
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