2pm Arsenal news: Carlos Vela denial, Lacazette blasts fans, Ozil birthday video, Aaron Ramsey transfer

Read on to find out how Mustafi taunted his fellow German with a "special present" – and for all the latest news from the Emirates Stadium.

FOR WHOM THE VEL TOLLS

EX-ARSENAL star Carlos Vela has angrily denied propositioning a transexual model.

Alex Salinas, 29, posted a series of texts between her and the Mexican, who know plays for Los Angeles FC

LAC OF ATMOSPHERE

ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE has taken a swipe at English fans, saying atmospheres in the Premier League pale in comparison to those in France.

The Arsenal striker said: "I miss the moods of the French League. In England there are more spectators than fans."

CROSSING THE BRIDGE

AARON RAMSEY is open to joining Arsenal's top six rivals this summer.

Manchester United are believed to be interested and Chelsea have now joined the race for the Welshman.

YOU MUSTAF THIS FUNNY 'GIFT'

SHKODRAN MUSTAFI made king of assists Mesut Ozil look like a clown prince – by posting a video of himself nutmegging the birthday boy.

Gunners players had a laugh at Ozil on the day he turned 30 – but other top footballers posted more respectful birthday messages.

TWIN JOY RULES RAMSEY OUT

AARON RAMSEY misses tonight's clash with the Republic of Ireland after his wife Colleen gave birth to twins yesterday.

The Wales midfielder already has a son, three-year-old Sonny, with his childhood sweetheart. National boss Ryan Giggs confirmed Ramsey would not play in the Uefa Nations League game.

PER-FECT SEND-OFF

PER MERTESACKER has now officially retired following his testominal match.

The World XI side was managed by former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger as 19 goals were shipped in the fixture with 'Hannover 96 friends'.

WENGER: RAMSEY HOLDS ALL THE CARDS

ARSENE WENGER says Aaron Ramsey holds all the power over his future – even if Arsenal want to sell him in January.

The Gunners made the shock decision to withdraw their contract offer to the influential midfielder last month, ending months of negotiations.

RAM UTD

RAMSEY could be in line for a move to Manchester United, with the Red Devils interested in luring him on a free this summer.

Arsenal have taken their contract offer to the Welshman off the table, leaving him to find a new club, with Juventus also rumoured to be interested.

THIERRY HELPED FRED

ARSENAL legends Thierry Henry and Gilberto Silva had a hand in making Manchester United's recent acquisition Fred into the player he is today.

The Brazilian has made a slow start to life at Old Trafford since moving from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer.

LAURENT DIS-CHAMPS

LAURENT KOSCIELNY has retired from international football and vented his fury at France boss Didier Deschamps.

The centre-back said that Deschamps called him just once during his injury and it was psychologically difficult watching Les Bleus lift the World Cup without him.

KAI'S A CHIEF TARGET

ARSENAL are lining up a double swoop for Rennes star Ismaila Sarr and Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz.

The pair, 20 and 19 respectively, have caught the eye of head of recruitment Sven Mislintat, with German attacker Havertz already played 50 times for Leverkusen, netting four times in ten this season.

BAILL OUT

ARSENAL and Spurs are set to go to war in the hunt for Manchester United outcast Eric Bailly.

The Ivorian has fallen dramatically out of favour at Old Trafford and could be available in January.

GUNNER REPLACE HIM

ARSENAL want Hector Herrera and Miguel Almiron to replace Aaron Ramsey, according to reports.

It is understood the two midfielders are on Unai Emery's radar as he accepts the Welsh star is set to leave the club.

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