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Arsenal Weigh £130m Julian Alvarez Bid as Martinelli Nears Saudi Switch
Mikel Arteta is reportedly preparing a £130m bid for Julian Alvarez as Gabriel Martinelli nears a £55m move to Al-Hilal. Meanwhile, Chelsea have had three bids rejected for Alex Scott and Liverpool face a £70m valuation for Yankuba Minteh.
25 Aug 2026
23 Aug 2026
Arsenal Maintain Julian Alvarez Pursuit as European Transfer Rumours Escalate
Arsenal are maintaining contact with Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez over a potential transfer to London. Meanwhile, Jean-Philippe Mateta has escalated a contract dispute with Crystal Palace to FIFA, and Rangers prepare for multiple player departures.
21 Aug 2026
Arsenal Complete £51m Ezri Konsa Transfer Amid Defensive Injury Crisis
Arsenal have completed the £51m signing of Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa on a four-year contract. The tactical acquisition compensates for significant defensive injuries to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber.
20 Aug 2026
Mikel Arteta Firm on Myles Lewis-Skelly Future as Arsenal Balance Squad Depth and Rival Interest
Mikel Arteta has declared he is 100 per cent confident Myles Lewis-Skelly will remain at Arsenal despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester United. The manager emphasized the club's commitment to academy talent while addressing squad depth and fitness doubts ahead of the Premier League opener.
19 Aug 2026
Arsenal Outline Elite Transfer Strategy Ahead of Premier League Title Defence
Mikel Arteta and chief executive Richard Garlick have detailed Arsenal's recruitment framework following £143.5m in summer expenditure on four signings. The Premier League champions begin their title defence against Coventry after securing a 3-0 Community Shield victory over Manchester City.
11 Aug 2026
Arsenal Defensive Stability Concerns Ahead of Community Shield
Arsenal face defensive instability ahead of the Community Shield, having conceded seven goals in three pre-season matches. The absence of William Saliba remains the primary factor as Mikel Arteta looks to integrate new signings and address structural gaps.
10 Aug 2026
Arsenal 2-3 Borussia Dortmund: Emirates Cup Match Report
Arsenal fell 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup, marking their second straight pre-season loss. Despite goals from Ethan Nwaneri and Viktor Gyokeres, defensive errors proved decisive as the team prepares for the Community Shield.
8 Aug 2026
Arsenal Complete £75m Signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle
Arsenal have signed Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75m to bolster their midfield options. The move provides Mikel Arteta with tactical versatility, allowing for various midfield configurations alongside Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi.
7 Aug 2026
Arsenal Transfer Strategy: Assessing Options After Missing Vinicius Jr and Rogers
Arsenal is recalibrating its transfer strategy after missing out on Vinicius Junior and Morgan Rogers. The club is now weighing a move for PSG's Bradley Barcola, considering defensive reinforcements, or relying on current squad depth as they look to strengthen their Premier League title defense.
4 Aug 2026
Real Madrid to Resume Contract Negotiations with Vinicius Jr
Real Madrid will resume contract talks with Vinicius Jr this week to secure his future at the club. Arsenal remains interested in the forward should negotiations fail to produce an agreement.
3 Aug 2026
Christos Tzolis Addresses Arsenal Integration and Transfer Speculation
New Arsenal signing Christos Tzolis discusses his transition to the Premier League, his high-intensity fitness test results, and his tactical role as an inside forward amid ongoing transfer rumors.
2 Aug 2026
Premier League Managerial Landscape: The Post-Giant Era
The Premier League enters a new era as the final members of the 'Big Five' managerial group depart. With Mikel Arteta leading the current hierarchy, clubs are now navigating the tactical and physical challenges of a condensed calendar under a new generation of coaches.