Arsenal face Spurs test as Saka response questioned
Arsenal monitor 15-year-old Liverpool winger Joshua Abe, who has not agreed a new contract. Prolific at U18 level, he also draws interest from Man City.
Shearer says ‘cracks are starting to show’ after Arsenal drew 2-2 at Wolves and warns noise over ‘bottling it’ will grow. He cites City’s Anfield result as a title race ‘game-changer’.
Arsenal scouts watched Inter’s Francesco Pio Esposito score vs Juventus and are impressed, but Inter plan a new deal to 2031 to fend off interest.
Sport say Arsenal and Chelsea have inquired about Julián Álvarez and could top €100m. Atlético do not want to sell and reportedly want €200m, pricing out Barcelona for now.
Linked with Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United, Anthony Gordon dismisses exit talk as ‘the same old’. He scored four in Newcastle’s 6-1 win over Qarabag and says he is focused on the team.
AI simulation tips Man City to edge Arsenal by 1 point, forecasting a 3-1 City win at the Etihad and perfect finales for both sides bar City’s game in hand v Palace.
Roma lead Europe for fewest goals conceded. Arsenal boast the Premier League’s best defence with 20 conceded in 27 rounds, alongside Milan, Como and Real Madrid among top rearguards.
Petit says Cesc Fabregas’s impressive work at Como could make him a future Arsenal candidate, though Arteta’s position is currently secure.
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Bukayo Saka signs a new long-term Arsenal deal, capping his rise from Hale End to Arteta’s key man with club-leading goals, assists and appearances in the past six years.
Arsenal remain keen on Bundesliga left-back Nathaniel Brown, but face competition from Manchester City and Liverpool ahead of a possible summer move.
Saka vows Arsenal will ‘get over the line’ after draws with Brentford and Wolves. City, ‘on the hunt’, can close gap before the derby. Carrick’s United form noted ahead of Everton trip.
Man Utd reportedly lead Arsenal for Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni with an £87m bid planned, amid rival interest from European giants.
Hoddle criticises Saka’s ‘demeanour’ after captaining Arsenal in 2-2 at Wolves despite scoring early from an attacking midfield role. Saka said he was ‘very disappointed’ and urged Arsenal to fix issues fast.
On air, Micah Richards reacted with ‘No!’ to Wolves’ late equaliser vs Arsenal, admitting ‘I just want Arsenal to do well’ before chanting ‘City’ in jest.
Report claims Leon Goretzka, set to leave Bayern on a free, prioritises a move to Arsenal, attracted by the project. Gunners eye his experience and leadership for midfield depth.
FPL Q&A advises patience on Arsenal assets before Blank GW31, notes rotation risk for Jurrien Timber, and weighs selling Declan Rice for higher-upside picks.
Arsenal track Levante striker Etta Eyong after 6 goals and 3 assists, but face competition from Barcelona, Real Madrid, Man Utd and others. CSKA bid £26m accepted, player resists Russia move.
Arteta says rivals ‘weaponise’ Arsenal’s need to win as pressure tells, citing the 2-2 at Wolves after leading 2-0. He urges focus and composure to sustain the title challenge.
Oleksandr Zinchenko left Arsenal for Ajax to play regularly, but suffered an ACL on his home debut. Journalist Johan Inan says Ajax were ‘crazy’ about him and saw him as a key winter signing.
