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Arsenal are considering a surprise free-transfer move for John Stones as Mikel Arteta prepares for the possibility of losing William Saliba for several months. Tom Barclay reports that the former Manchester City defender has emerged as a potential short-term solution at the Emirates Stadium. Saliba is awaiting further assessment after his long-standing back problem became […]
Arsenal are now seriously competing with Manchester City to sign highly-rated Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to reports in France. The 18-year-old emerged as one of the leading young players at the World Cup after helping Morocco reach the quarter-finals. His performances have intensified interest from across Europe, but Arsenal and Manchester City now appear […]
Arsenal have established a firm financial valuation for Bruno Guimaraes and will only pursue the Newcastle United captain if a deal can be completed within that limit. David Ornstein says the Gunners remain interested in the Brazil international as Mikel Arteta considers adding another elite midfielder to his squad. However, Arsenal will not allow Newcastle’s […]
Arsenal have contacted Yan Diomande’s representatives, but Paris Saint-Germain are already leading the race for the RB Leipzig winger. Fabrizio Romano says the Gunners made checks with the player’s camp during recent days. Arsenal wanted to discover whether there was still an opportunity to enter negotiations. However, Football365 reports that Diomande has agreed personal terms […]
Bukayo Saka ended his World Cup with a hat-trick for England, but his decisive performance against France also reinforced the difficult decision awaiting Arsenal and Mikel Arteta. The winger completed 90 minutes as England secured third place with an extraordinary 6-4 victory in Miami. Saka scored twice before half-time and completed his treble from the […]
Bukayo Saka ended his World Cup campaign with a stunning hat-trick as England defeated France 6-4 to secure third place in Miami. The Arsenal winger scored twice during a dominant opening half before completing his treble from the penalty spot during a frantic closing period. Declan Rice opened the scoring inside three minutes and then […]
Arsenal have missed out on leading transfer target Morgan Rogers after the Aston Villa attacker chose to join Chelsea in a £117m deal. Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Villa and are finalising the remaining details of the transfer. Rogers is expected to sign a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with an option for […]
Arsenal could receive a timely fitness lift after Joe Hart urged Thomas Tuchel not to risk Declan Rice or Bukayo Saka in England’s World Cup third-place play-off. England face France in Miami on Saturday night following their painful 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina. Tuchel wants his side to finish the tournament positively, but Hart believes […]
Arsenal could allow Jaden Dixon to join West Ham United on loan as Mikel Arteta considers the next stage of the defender’s development. The Hammers are exploring a temporary move for the 19-year-old as Nuno Espírito Santo looks to strengthen his defensive options before the Championship campaign begins. According to Standard Sport reporter Sam Tabuteau, […]
Arsenal could hand Illan Meslier and Christos Tzolis their first appearances in a behind-closed-doors friendly before the squad travels to Marbella. Mikel Arteta’s players officially begin their pre-season programme on Monday, with a private fixture under consideration during the opening stages of preparations. According to football.london, Meslier and Tzolis are expected to be involved if […]
Arsenal are preparing an opening offer for Morgan Rogers as Mikel Arteta steps up his pursuit of the Aston Villa attacker. The Gunners have held discussions with both the player and Villa over a possible summer transfer. Club-to-club negotiations are expected to intensify following the World Cup. According to talkSPORT, Rogers is interested in joining […]
Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign highly rated centre-back Elijah Upson after the teenager rejected a professional contract with Tottenham Hotspur. The 18-year-old will cross the north London divide after spending 11 years in Tottenham’s academy. Fabrizio Romano reports that Upson has signed an agreement to join Arsenal on a long-term deal. An official announcement […]