Arsenal eye Olmo as Arteta’s targets emerge
Live blog headline notes Arsenal interest in a Real Madrid player amid wider transfer updates.
Viktor Gyokeres trademarks his mask celebration after Sweden heroics. Focus returns to Arsenal’s push across FA Cup, Champions League at Sporting Lisbon and Premier League.
Arsenal are seriously tracking Eintracht Frankfurt left back Nathaniel Brown as a potential reinforcement, with competition expected and any move likely tied to defensive outgoings.
Ex-scout Luis Boa Morte says he recommended Pedro Neto, Ederson, Ruben Dias and Gedson Fernandes to Arsenal. Club ultimately stuck with current core including Saliba, Gabriel and Raya.
Lyon beat Wolfsburg 4-1 on aggregate after extra-time goals from Melchie Dumornay, Damaris Egurrola and Tabitha Chawinga, setting up a Champions League semi-final against Arsenal.
Report claims Arsenal are eyeing a £42m midfield alternative to Martin Zubimendi this summer to bolster depth in a key area.
Arsenal are tracking Real Madrid’s 19-year-old defender Victor Valdepeñas after his Castilla displays. Tied to 2029 with an increased clause, he can play LCB or LB. AC Milan also interested.
Arsenal monitor São Paulo talent Lucca Marques, 18, after his Libertadores equaliser made him the club’s youngest scorer. A summer bid is possible, though São Paulo resist selling.
After Arsenal terminated his deal due to injuries, Takehiro Tomiyasu signed short term with Ajax, made six appearances across LB and CB, then suffered a hamstring setback.
Arsenal are ‘well-positioned’ to move for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez despite his 2030 deal. He has 17 goals and 9 assists this season, but Atletico would demand a big fee.
Hamburg director Eric Huwer says Fábio Vieira is happy there and talks with Arsenal will follow if the player wants to stay. Loan includes a €20m option, but a lower fee may be sought.
Opinion piece claims Arsenal lead the race for Viktor Gyokeres as a potential upgrade on Gabriel Jesus.
Myles Lewis-Skelly, fourth-choice left back, lacks minutes and could be allowed to leave if Man Utd bid. Arsenal may sell for profit and seek a replacement.
Wayne Bridge says Arsenal’s international withdrawals add ‘more pressure’ to win the league, flagging Bournemouth as a potential test while insisting players are fit.
Lotte Wubben-Moy hails Arsenal’s ‘gritty, disciplined’ display in a low and mid-block to edge Chelsea on aggregate, praising Daphne van Domselaar’s late saves as the Gunners reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Analysis charts Arsenal’s repeated April dips harming top-four and title bids from 2021-2024, including collapses at Liverpool, West Ham and vs Southampton, and European exits.
Agent Eric Depolo says Arsenal’s interest in 19-year-old Bayer Leverkusen talent Christian Kofane is ‘genuine’, with Mikel Arteta admiring him. A summer move is being considered as Arsenal monitor him.
Deep dive on AFTV’s internal fallouts, exits and Robbie Lyle’s control as views dip during Arsenal’s on-pitch resurgence, with rows involving Troopz, Turkish, Lee Judges and others.
Gabriel Jesus calls Ethan Nwaneri ‘a killer’ in finishing drills, saying ‘out of 10, nine goals’. The 19-year-old is on loan at Marseille after limited Arsenal minutes earlier this season.
Joe Cole argues Declan Rice should play deeper for England, marshalling in front of the back four, with Jude Bellingham at 10 and Elliot Anderson or Adam Wharton in advanced roles.
Arsenal admire Dani Olmo, but Man City have opened talks around a £87m bid as they eye a Bernardo Silva replacement. Arteta views Olmo as an ideal fit, with PSG also keen and Barcelona reluctant to sell.
Mikel Arteta says Noni Madueke’s knee issue is ‘not bad’ and he could be out only days. Eberechi Eze is ruled out vs Southampton, with Odegaard and Timber in contention.
Gabriel Jesus hails 16-year-old Max Dowman as ‘very good’ after he became the Premier League’s youngest scorer for Arsenal, joking about him still going to school amid his rapid rise.
Preview tips Southampton +1.5 handicap in the FA Cup, citing Arsenal’s rotation and injuries, Saints’ 14-game unbeaten run and Arsenal’s mixed recent away margins. Livescore
