Arsenal step up moves for Bruno Guimaraes and Morgan Rogers
Barcelona are monitoring William Saliba, with Hansi Flick keen, but Arsenal consider him unsellable and plan to keep the France defender as a key figure.
Arsenal may reassess interest in Atletico’s Julian Alvarez after limited World Cup minutes behind Lautaro Martinez, per report, despite earlier strong links.
Arsenal sign Spain full-back Ona Batlle on a free from Barcelona, their fourth addition after Georgia Stanway, Selina Cerci and Geraldine Reuteler. Coach Renée Slegers hails her ‘winner’ mentality.
Piero Hincapie apologises for the red card in Ecuador’s World Cup exit, praises mentor Granit Xhaka, and heads back to Arsenal after signing a long-term deal earlier this summer.
David Ornstein says Arsenal can sign Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis if they choose. Seen as depth and potential Trossard replacement after 17 goals and 18 assists in Belgium.
Historical piece on Spurs’ free transfers Teddy Sheringham, William Gallas and Edgar Davids amid current spending. Minimal Arsenal angle beyond ex-captain Gallas’ move.
Arsenal and Liverpool chase PSG winger Bradley Barcola. Emile Heskey urges Liverpool move, citing pace and directness, as Barcola seeks a bigger role.
Preview frames Odegaard’s Norway vs Rice’s England as a test of the Arsenal captain’s status amid injury-hit season and contract uncertainty, with Rice lauded for durability.
Bukayo Saka calls Jarell Quansah’s two-match World Cup ban ‘incredibly frustrating’ as England prepare for Norway. Tuchel reportedly furious, no appeal allowed.
Arsenal hold talks with an ‘incredible’ striker’s representatives while pursuing Bruno Guimaraes and Morgan Rogers to bolster attack and midfield.
Arsenal plan formal bid for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, rated £100m+. TEAMtalk say significant progress with player, rivals keen but Gunners lead and feel Emirates is his preference.
Declan Rice trained separately on a personalised plan to manage an ongoing issue before England vs Norway. No fresh injury reported, workload controlled to keep him available.
Arsenal agree five-year terms with Bruno Guimaraes and prepare £60m bid, though Newcastle resist. Gunners also sign ex-Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier, 26, after his contract expired.
Arsenal contact reps of Botafogo midfielder Danilo Santos amid Man Utd interest. Botafogo sought around £34m, may accept less after limited World Cup minutes. Left-footed, box-to-box profile.
Opinion: Arsenal’s move for friend Bruno Guimaraes could aid Gabriel Magalhaes after recent penalty heartbreak, with Bukayo Saka’s past experience also a supportive factor at London Colney.
Bukayo Saka declares himself fit after Achilles issue, says minutes are ‘building’ and he is ready to impact England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
New signing Illan Meslier joins Arsenal on a free, initially as third-choice keeper. He reveals he became an Arsenal fan after Laurent Koscielny arrived from Lorient in 2010.
