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Arsenal failed to get a sell-on clause when they let Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leave for nothing to join Barcelona.

Now the Spanish giants can cash in just six months later as Chelsea want both the £15million frontman and Barca teammate Frenkie de Jong.

Barcelona did not even pay Aubameyang’s wages for the 23 games he played for them last season when Arsenal pulled the bill.

Emirates leaders were so desperate to sack Auba after his feud with boss Mikel Arteta that they agreed to pay his £7million wage for the remainder of the season.

Arsenal summer signing Fabio Silva is fit and available for selection against Leicester City.

The Portuguese ace came over from Porto in a £30 million transfer.

But his debut was delayed by a foot injury.

Arsenal defender Pablo Mari has been loaned to Serie A newcomers Monza.

The Italian side also has an obligation to buy the Spaniard.

Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Willian has left Corinthians after tearing up his contract.

And the Brazilian winger is now reportedly in talks with newly promoted Fulham.

Willian returned to the boys’ club Corinthians last summer after leaving Arsenal for just one year on a three-year deal.

But the 34-year-old has not scored a single goal in nine league appearances for his new side.

Arsenal are reportedly in talks with AC Milan over a shock transfer for Albert Sambi Lokonga.

Football Italia claims the Belgian midfielder has emerged as Stefano Pioli’s top choice to replace Franck Kessie, who came to Barcelona on a free transfer earlier this summer.

Lokonga, 22, signed for Arsenal from Anderlecht just a year ago in a £17 million deal.

But despite 24 appearances in all competitions, he struggled to make a lasting impression in Mikel Arteta’s system.

Ex-Arsenal boss George Graham has backed Mikel Arteta for success at the north London club.

In an interview with the New Journal, Graham said: “I think Arteta has done very well since he came to the club. It was in a transition period.

“He brings a certain philosophy to the club that he has learned under” [Pep] Guardiola at Manchester City – some of the possession is really fantastic. It’s great to watch, I love watching it.

“Unfortunately they just missed the top four last season, but I really like the way they play.

“I hope they do well this season. I want them to qualify for the Champions League.

“The only problem is that the standard is so high.

“Liverpool, Manchester City and even Chelsea are top, top teams and Arsenal have to compete with them, and I’m sure they will.”