Arsenal 'fighting' to keep Koscielny - Emery

Former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson identifies the obstacles that will stand between Arsenal and a top four finish this season. As Nicolas Pepe inches closer to joining Arsenal, ESPN FC's Stewart Robson goes to his highlight reel to show what he'll bring to the Gunners. Moussa Dembele scored a brace to secure Lyon a come-from-behind win against Arsenal in the Emirates Cup. Arsenal are closing in on Lille winger Nicolas Pepe, but Shaka Hislop wonders if the Gunners could make better use of €80 million elsewhere. Arsenal are "fighting" to keep wantaway centre-back Laurent Koscielny, head coach Unai Emery said in a news conference on Wednesday. Club captain Koscielny, 33, went on strike in July after refusing to go on the squad's preseason tour of the U.S., but the club remain firm in their desire to keep the defender. TRANSFERS Transfer grades: Rating every major signing from Europe Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban? FC Exclusives - Man Utd, Juve discuss Lukaku, Dybala - Chicago Fire eye Juanfran - Galaxy's $16m Pavon bid rejected - Barca worried over Coutinho bids - Maguire fears for Man United move The Frenchman refused to go on the tour over doubts about the club's desire to keep him at the Emirates, sources told ESPN FC. "I fight to convince him, but I respect his decision, a very personal...

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