Arsenal transfer news: Willian and David Luiz urge ex-Chelsea star Oscar to join Gunners

Shanghai SIPG midfielder Oscar has revealed that Arsenal duo of Willian and David Luiz has urged him to join Gunners this summer. Brazilian trio starred toger at Chelsea before eventually deciding to go ir separate ways. Oscar joined Chinese Super League club Shanghai SIPG in January 2017 while Willian and David Luiz currently ply ir trade at Arsenal. However, Oscar has claimed that he has his heart set on a return to Stamford Bridge in near future. 

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Arsenal transfer news: Willian and David Luiz tried convincing Oscar to join Gunners

While speaking to Fox Sports, two-time Premier League champion Oscar admitted that he remains in contact with his Brazilian national teammates, Willian and David Luiz. "I keep in touch with Willian and Luiz, y recently called me and told me 'come to Arsenal' it's a great club." Oscar explained that he still has a contract with Shanghai SIPG and is happy in China but if he does consider a return to European football, Chelsea will be his preferred choice. "I like how Willian fulfilled his contract with Chelsea and I want to do same with Shanghai SIPG. When I was a kid, I always watched Italian league but if I return to Europe, Chelsea will always be my first choice preference," Oscar said in Fox Sports interview. 

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Oscar made 203 appearances for Chelsea across five seasons, scoring 38 goals and providing ar 37 assists. However, Oscar's stats at Shanghai SIPG are off charts as Brazilian has scored 44 goals and tched up a whopping 73 assists in 132 games for Chinese club. Reports from Forbes claim that Oscar earns a staggering £410,000 a week at Shanghai SIPG

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Arsenal transfer news: Issues with Oscar transfer

main issue with Arsenal making a move for Oscar would be Brazilian's ws. With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set to receive a bumper new deal, Willian on a £220,000-per-week deal and Mesut Ozil's £350,000-a-week contract, Oscar's arrival would only increase Arsenal's bloated w bill. Oscar's contract with Shanghai SIPG expires in 2024 and it would cost a fortune to bring 29-year-old to Emirates. 

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Football transfer news: Lucas Torreira to make way for Thomas Partey at Arsenal?

According to reports from Daily Express, Serie A club Tori are set to pay €24 million (£22.2m) for Arsenal's Lucas Torreira. Most of funds from Torreira's sale will be used to lure Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey. Partey has been a long-term target for Gunners and Mikel Arteta plans to sign Ghanaian before transfer window shuts on October 5.

Im Credits - Oscar, David Luiz Instagram / Arsenal Twitter