Arsenal confident on Guimarães as Vinícius links grow
Manchester City are reportedly ahead of Arsenal in the race for Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the midfielder prioritising regular game time.
New signing Christos Tzolis impressed Arsenal immediately, with Ben White revealing he beat every team-mate in pre-season fitness testing.
Paul Merson says Arsenal's Vinícius Júnior links show their market strength, and rivals should be worried even if the Real Madrid forward is 'playing Arsenal'.
Héctor Bellerín was Arsenal's only player in Transfermarkt's 2016 most valuable U21 XI, but injuries derailed him before Arteta ended his Arsenal spell in 2022.
Arsenal are weighing an ambitious move for Vinicius Junior, but a deal could demand wages of about £470,000 a week and a huge financial commitment.
Eberechi Eze says Declan Rice urged him to call Mikel Arteta, prompting Arsenal to act after Tottenham had moved into pole position.
Arsenal are reportedly keen on another Real Madrid player as well as Vinicius Jr, with Arda Guler, Endrick, Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni named as realistic possibilities.
Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly close to joining Arsenal, with the piece arguing Myles Lewis-Skelly, not Martin Zubimendi, could lose regular midfield minutes.
With William Saliba sidelined, Arsenal are being urged to look at Colorado Rapids 18-year-old Lucas Herrington, a highly rated centre-back linked with Europe's elite.
Arsenal are in direct talks with Vinicius Jr and his representatives as they persist with a summer move while his new Real Madrid contract remains unsigned.
Arsenal are increasingly confident of signing Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle after Eddie Howe's exit.
If Arsenal miss out on Vinícius Júnior, alternatives suggested for the left wing are Bradley Barcola, Marcus Rashford, Rafael Leão and Jack Grealish.
Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal's pre-season return, saying the squad came back 'better than ever' in shape, energy and mentality after last season's success.
Borussia Dortmund are interested in Ethan Nwaneri, with Arsenal open to a loan or sale if a good offer arrives for the youngster, who lacks a clear role.
Wojciech Szczesny says missing out on a Premier League title during his Arsenal career 'hurts', reflecting on the near miss from his time in north London.
The piece argues Bruno Guimarães and Vinícius Jr would leave Arsenal strong almost everywhere, with attacking midfield still the main weak spot.
Arsenal's interest in Vinícius Júnior has prompted concern among some Real Madrid supporters, with Tomás Roncero saying it would be a shame if he left over a €5 million salary gap.
Arsenal could surpass their £105 million Declan Rice record signing this summer.
Arsenal are reportedly weighing a move for Bournemouth winger Rayan, 19, but face competition from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool in a deal that could cost about £85 million.
Christoph Zimmermann said few saw Christos Tzolis reaching Arsenal after Norwich, but his potential was clear and his rise in Germany and Belgium earned the move.
Arsenal are reportedly considering replacing Viktor Gyokeres after one season.
