Arsenal focus on PSG test as Havertz targets final impact
Interview notes PSG’s threat in transition and references Declan Rice, warning Arsenal that losing the ball will be punished by their pace ahead of the Champions League final.
Havertz’s Burnley match-worn shirt sold for £26,700, the season’s top Premier League sale. His header helped Arsenal towards their first title in 22 years. Trossard’s West Ham shirt fetched £22,461.
Como’s Cesc Fabregas and Coventry’s Frank Lampard are eyeing Ethan Nwaneri. After a limited loan at Marseille, the 19-year-old could leave on loan or permanently, though Arsenal still rate him highly.
Opinion piece credits fan protests and poor finishes with prompting the Kroenkes to modernise Arsenal’s structure, back Arteta and build a title-winning side, with summer plans now key.
Arsenal monitor Enzo Fernández amid Man City and Real Madrid interest, but price could top £100m and Arteta’s priority is Sandro Tonali. Chelsea’s stance and contract to 2032 complicate any move.
Barcelona consider a move for Piero Hincapié, who impressed on loan at Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen. Arsenal intend to activate a permanent deal but could face a fight to keep him.
Ronald de Boer hails Arteta’s Rangers-honed win-at-all-costs mentality and elite defending as Arsenal prepare to face PSG in the Champions League final, citing belief that ‘nobody can defend like us’.
Arsenal are ‘confident’ of landing 16-year-old Leicester winger Jeremy Monga despite rival bids from Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea, Spurs and European clubs after the Foxes’ relegation.
Teddy Sheringham backs Arsenal against PSG and says late heroes could be Eberechi Eze and Martin Odegaard. Arteta urges channelling title-winning energy to ‘write a new chapter’ in Budapest.
Round-up claims Anthony Gordon has chosen Barcelona despite interest from Bayern, Liverpool and Arsenal, with a medical completed before a £69.3m move.
Atletico insist Julian Alvarez is not for sale amid Arsenal and Barcelona interest, denying talks and stressing a €500m clause, though reports say the forward prefers Barcelona.
Michael Owen claims Arsenal are ‘not happy’ with Viktor Gyokeres and could seek a new striker, while noting his 21-goal debut season. He touts a move for Julian Alvarez if possible.
French authorities outline security and celebration plans in Paris if PSG beat Arsenal in the Champions League final, with large deployments around the Champs-Élysées and Parc des Princes.
Havertz recalls his 2021 winner for Chelsea and targets bringing the Champions League to north London. The forward praises Arteta, details injury struggles, and says Arsenal are ready to face PSG’s attack.
