Arsenal eye big attacking addition, midfield plans advance
Bukayo Saka hails PSG and Real Madrid away as top atmospheres, eyeing ‘unfinished business’ with PSG in the Budapest final after scoring to beat Atletico Madrid in the semis.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United track Hoffenheim’s 20-year-old Bazoumana Toure, priced at around €50m after 17 goal contributions, with Arsenal conducting background checks on the attacker.
A confirmed mistake is said to potentially affect Arsenal’s title race with Man City, risking a costly impact on their bid to end a 22-year wait.
Bruno Fernandes says he was ‘really sad’ Declan Rice chose Arsenal, calling him a perfect fit for Man United. Rice is now chasing Premier League and Champions League glory with the Gunners.
Serdar Ali Çelikler doubts any European club, including Arsenal or Real Madrid, will meet a €150m fee and €21m salary for Victor Osimhen, suggesting a €75-100m deal with reduced wages is likelier.
Declan Rice says England players will be ‘hated and loved’ during the World Cup. The Arsenal midfielder is three games from a league and Champions League double and stresses squad unity.
Katie McCabe will depart Arsenal this summer after more than a decade at the club.
Arsenal and Chelsea monitor Anthony Gordon as Bayern negotiate with Newcastle. Eddie Howe hints an exit is possible, with valuations far apart around £80m vs €70m.
Arsenal reach the Champions League final but ask staff to pay £859 for Budapest travel packages, prompting disappointment, especially after PSG offered their employees free travel and tickets.
After West Ham’s late equaliser v Arsenal was overturned by VAR, Hammers coach Rui Barbosa is charged for abusive language and improper conduct, earning a touchline ban and pending FA response.
Adidas’ Arsenal 2026-27 away anthem jacket has leaked, offering an early look at the Gunners’ future pre-match gear.
Arsenal set to make Hincapie permanent, target a £60-70m left winger like Bradley Barcola, consider midfield cover such as Ederson or Tonali, and pursue right-back Tino Livramento amid injuries.
Aaron Ramsey likens Mesut Ozil’s calm playmaking to Andrea Pirlo, praising his vision and assists, and reflects on Arteta later freezing him out before Ozil left Arsenal on a free.
Report hints Arsenal plan an £80m midfield signing who could impact the side like Declan Rice as they chase the title with two league games left.
Arsenal eye West Ham’s 21-year-old Mateus Fernandes as a ‘primary target’ for midfield next summer, impressed by 9 goal contributions, but face PSG competition if the Hammers are relegated.
Arsenal hold talks to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid for over €100m, with Arteta planning to use him mainly on the left wing, not as centre-forward, amid possible exits for Trossard and Martinelli.
UEFA fine Atletico €15,000 after fans threw toilet roll before the Arsenal semi-final in Madrid. Declan Rice faces no action for saying the crowd ‘provoked’ a refereeing U-turn on a late penalty.
Arteta hails the ‘reset moment’ after Man City loss, praising adaptability, versatility and fan energy as Arsenal chase the title and prepare for Burnley, stressing focus on controllables and goal difference.
