Arsenal move to tie down Arteta after Napoli win

Christos Tzolis said Ben White calls him 'Greek Salad', one of several nicknames the new Arsenal winger has picked up after settling in quickly.
Freddie Ljungberg urged Arsenal fans not to forget Gabriel Martinelli's contribution, saying his work rate and important goals deserved more recognition.
Arsenal have reportedly sent scouts to watch Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume, but the 24-year-old could struggle for regular minutes if he moves.
Viktor Gyokeres named 16-year-old Max Dowman as Arsenal's most skilful player and suggested the academy prospect is ready 'now', not just for the future.
Arteta said he is ‘very surprised’ by criticism of Arsenal’s sales of Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, insisting he spoke to Jesus before the €80m double exit.
Joe Cole hailed Martin Odegaard as 'brilliant' and back to his 'very best' after the captain scored Arsenal's winner in the 1-0 Champions League win at Napoli.
Thierry Henry warned Arsenal that PSG are 'unplayable' with their press, despite the Gunners opening their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 win at Napoli.
Mikel Merino said a winning mentality is about responsibility, self-improvement and handling big challenges, qualities Arsenal hope will aid their title and Champions League push.
Rice’s call that Myles Lewis-Skelly would move from left-back into midfield has come true, with the Arsenal teenager now excelling there and keeping rivals out.
PSG defender William Pacho would consider joining Arsenal only if they better his €11m salary, with the Gunners interested despite already having strong defensive depth.
Gossip says Martin Zubimendi may push to leave Arsenal in January after losing his place, with Chelsea and Real Madrid interested in the Spain midfielder.
Arsenal’s David Raya tops Gradient Sports’ 2026/27 Premier League goalkeeper rankings after maintaining the form that underpinned last season’s title win.
Arsenal’s hopes of signing Arda Guler look over after Real Madrid agreed a new long-term deal with the Turkey midfielder following his improved form under Jose Mourinho.
Arsenal have joined Barcelona in tracking Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller, with scouts watching the €50m-rated Germany international in the Champions League.
Arsenal told Club Brugge they have signed a 'great guy' in Christos Tzolis, praising his attitude, physical test results and strong start after joining.
Arsenal have confirmed a pre-contract for 17-year-old Georgian Andria Bartishvili, who will join in 2027. He has been compared stylistically to Kevin De Bruyne.
Arteta said he disrupted pre-season with late arrivals, hotter dressing rooms and fewer massage beds so Arsenal can adapt to matchday problems without excuses.
Dan Smith predicts Arsenal will grind out a 1-0 win at Sunderland, saying the champions can battle physically and must ignore early hype.
Arsenal are finalising a new contract for Mikel Arteta, with Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber also closing in on extensions.
Arsenal have reportedly scouted Sevilla defender Kike Salas before January, though the 24-year-old could face limited game time and Sevilla are under no pressure to sell.
Arsenal visit Sunderland aiming to keep their perfect league start after beating Napoli 1-0. White should be fit, Timber could return, with a 0-2 away win predicted.
After Arsenal's 1-0 win in Naples, Napoli confirmed Alex Meret has a low-grade thigh injury and Alisson Santos a medium-grade hamstring problem.
A look at American youngsters Arsenal could track, including Peyton Miller, Adri Mehmeti, Diego Luna, Julian Hall and goalkeeper Chris Brady.
Arsenal are monitoring Roma’s 22-year-old full-back Wesley and scouted him against Fenerbahce, with a potential January move complicated by his €55m valuation.
Arsenal’s run to the 2025/26 final, strong pressing and improved attack suggest they have the tools to win the Champions League, though more firepower may still be needed.