Thursday's Arsenal transfer talk news roundup: Yannick Carrasco, Samuel Umtiti, Kelechi Nwakali

Arsenal ultimately suffered a disappointing first campaign under Unai Emery in 2018-19, missing out on a top-four finish in the Premier League and then seeing their final chance of Champions League qualification ended by defeat in the Europa League final.

The Gunners are eager to bolster their squad this summer in an attempt to return to the top table of European football, but Emery is understood to have been given a transfer budget of just £45m to work with.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Emirates Stadium.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Arsene Wenger reveals he tried to sign Jadon Sancho for Arsenal
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that he tried to bring teenage attacker Jadon Sancho to the Emirates Stadium. Read more.

Arsenal handed Yannick Carrasco transfer boost?
Arsenal are reportedly handed a huge boost in their long-term pursuit of Yannick Carrasco, with Dalian Yifang already hunting a replacement for the Belgium star. Read more.

Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal once held talks over signing Barcelona's Lionel Messi'
Former manager Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal attempted to sign Lionel Messi when the Barcelona forward was just 16 years of age. Read more.

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti shuts down Arsenal talk
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti suggests that he has no plans to move to Arsenal in any of the upcoming transfer windows. Read more.

Arsenal have buy-back clause in Kelechi Nwakali deal?
Former Arsenal youngster Kelechi Nwakali could yet return to the Emirates one day, as the Gunners reportedly have a buy-back clause in the 21-year-old's contract. Read more.