Arsenal’s unbeaten run to Budapest, Barcola chase
Arsenal show ‘great interest’ in Porto’s 20-year-old Victor Froholdt, who has 8 goals and 6 assists and a £73m clause. Liverpool and Newcastle also monitor the Denmark international.
Emmanuel Adebayor praises Viktor Gyokeres’ strength and fight but says the Arsenal striker must add more technical ability to reach the next level.
Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal plan to offer Mikel Arteta a new contract in summer regardless of results, with Arteta focused on titles and committed to the project.
Arsenal reach Budapest unbeaten, built on nine clean sheets and six goals conceded. Plan to exploit PSG’s high line, set-pieces and Gabriel Magalhaes, plus direct runs from Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Gabriel Magalhaes says he misses ‘great friend’ Emile Smith Rowe, sold to Fulham in 2024. Arteta had called Smith Rowe ‘exceptional’, though injuries stalled his Arsenal role.
Ex-NFF president Amaju Pinnick congratulates Arsenal on reaching the Champions League final, recalling 2006 heartbreak and saying he hopes to see them lift the trophy in Budapest.
Arsenal join Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern in pursuit of PSG forward Bradley Barcola, who seeks more starts. PSG want to extend him, but Premier League minutes could tempt a move.
Arsenal are ‘keen’ on Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez after his 13 goals and six assists, but face Man City, Real Madrid, PSG and Barcelona competition. Chelsea do not intend to sell.
Crystal Palace reach the Conference League final on 27 May before hosting Arsenal on the final day, raising chances of rotation. Palace also visit Man City in their game in hand.
