Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Maddison interest ramps up, Houssem Aouar latest, fans rally round England ace Saka

ARSENAL have confirmed their first summer transfer with Nuno Tavares joining from Benfica.

Meanwhile deals for Houssem Aouar and Albert Sambi Lokonga are edging closer.

And according to reports, the North London club are stepping up their interest in Leicester City ace James Maddison.

And the Gunners get their pre-season campaign up and running this week, with a match vs Hibs.

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