Arsenal transfer news and rumours: Alexis Sanchez expected to sign for Manchester City

All the latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours from across the British and foreign press on Wednesday, May 24.

Manchester City's players are convinced Alexis Sanchez will be a City player next season, according to the Daily Mirror.

Sanchez is reportedly looking for a move away from Arsenal.

Former Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby is set to be released by Marseille next month after two injury-hit seasons with the French side, according to the Daily Mail.

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The 31-year-old was released by the Gunners in 2015 after suffering 42 injuries which restricted him to just 125 appearances in nine years.

Arsenal Ladies have signed Netherlands international Vivianne Miedema from Bayern Munich for the 2017/18 Women's Super League season.

The 20-year-old forward has 48 caps for the Netherlands and was included in their 2015 Women's World Cup squad.

QPR are said to face a battle to keep hold of youngster Josh Bowler after interest from Premier League sides Arsenal and Everton.

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R's boss Ian Holloway handed 17-year-old Bowler his first-team debut against Norwich on the final day of the season.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has vowed to fight for his place next season amid speculation he's looking to leave the club.

"There is nothing fixed, but I would say that today I feel good at Arsenal," he said.

"I have two more years on my contract, we will see what the future will be.

"The Premier League is an increasingly high-profile and contested championship, where five or six teams can potentially claim the title.

"This is why I still want to continue to win this title."