Arsenal fitness worries for Man City as Seaman leads tributes to Manninger
Report claims Anthony Gordon favours Arsenal, partly for London living, with Liverpool and Bayern also linked. Newcastle forward has 17 goals, fee touted at £75m.
Arsenal track 16-year-old Eirik Granaas, likened to Martin Odegaard, but Brexit rules delay any move until 18. RB Leipzig also interested.
Loaned prospect Ethan Nwaneri accused of ‘nonchalance’ at Marseille, risking value. Arsenal may consider the sales of academy talents to raise pure profit under FFP.
Ahead of Man City away, Arsenal face fitness doubts over Saka (Achilles), Odegaard (knee), Calafiori and Timber, with Madueke a minor doubt. No suspensions listed.
David Ornstein says there is ‘no chance’ Arsenal sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, with the PSG winger happy and tied down until 2029 amid wider Premier League interest.
Ian Wright and Thierry Henry urge Arsenal to show ‘fire’ at Man City after a flat 0-0 vs Sporting. Martin Zubimendi cites injury niggle, delivers MOTM, and rules out a Real Madrid move.
Man City’s Antoine Semenyo says it is a ‘good time’ to face Arsenal after their dip in form, but insists City must respect league leaders before the Etihad clash.
Arteta cranks up intensity and ‘fire’ before Man City, yet pressure to win is framed as City’s. Injuries to Saka and Odegaard loom, tactics revisited after Carabao Cup loss and Bournemouth defeat.
Arsenal plan to move for Leicester winger Jeremy Monga, 15, who has signed pro terms. LCFC want to keep him, but relegation and finances could prompt a sale, with European clubs also circling.
Arsenal eye Celta Vigo’s Óscar Mingueza as a versatile right-back option, with Valentino Livramento admired but costly. Move mooted amid Ben White exit links.
Report claims Arsenal could cash in on Kai Havertz and target Julian Alvarez as a replacement, believing a market exists for the German.
David Seaman hails Alex Manninger as a ‘massive player’ for Arsenal, recalling his 1998 double heroics, including a 1-0 win at Man United and FA Cup penalty saves. Club and ex-teammates post tributes.
Report teases Arsenal pursuit of a £104m striker upgrade on Viktor Gyokeres despite positive headline numbers. Details not specified.
