Arsenal keen on Roma's Kostas Manolas and David Luiz of Chelsea - David Ornstein ARSENAL could launch a late bid for a defender before tonight's 11pm transfer deadline. By Rhys Turrell / Published 31st January 2018 GETTY Kostas Manolas is on Arsenal's radar Starsport revealed yesterday that David Luiz is wanted by the Gunners. The Chelsea defender has fallen out with Antonio Conte and Arsene Wenger wanted to pounce. Including the Brazilian in the deal that takes Olivier Giroud to Stamford Bridge was mooted as Wenger looks to beef up his shaky defence. But it appears a staight cash deal worth £18m has been agreed instead between the two clubs. BBC journalist David Ornstein...
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