Arsenal Daily News Roundup
Everton are tracking Ben White for right-back. The Arsenal defender has lost his spot to Jurrien Timber amid fitness issues but featured v Portsmouth.
Madueke’s right-side corners drew praise after two assists for Martinelli v Portsmouth, easing reliance on Saka and adding a new set-piece threat for Arsenal.
Hincapie limped off v Liverpool while covering left-back amid Calafiori issues. He spoke to Arteta before going off, raising concern as Arsenal miss three defenders.
With Viktor Gyokeres misfiring, Arsenal are tipped to assess strikers including Brentford’s Igor Thiago, Inter’s Marcus Thuram and Porto’s Samu Aghehowa as potential upgrades.
Report claims Marc Guehi prefers Arsenal or Liverpool over Man City, with a summer move possible as Arsenal eye defensive reinforcement.
Martinelli hits first Arsenal hat-trick in 4-1 FA Cup win at Portsmouth. Dozzell own goal levelled after Bishop’s opener, Madueke assisted twice, Jesus set up one. Arteta made 10 changes, Chelsea next in EFL Cup.
Recalling the 3-2 loss at Man United in 2021 under caretaker Michael Carrick, only Ben White, Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli remain regulars in Mikel Arteta’s plans.
Havertz returned from a knee issue, impressed up front in the 4-1 win at Portsmouth, prompting comparisons with Gyokeres and calls for a potential partnership.
RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old Yan Diomande, linked with Arsenal and Man United, says he wants to play for Liverpool, complicating any Gunners move.
Arteta hailed Arsenal’s 4-1 FA Cup win at Portsmouth, praising the hosts’ fight and his side’s second-half response after conceding early amid 10 changes.
Arsenal plan to add throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark to boost Nicolas Jover’s set-piece unit, seeking further gains from corners and dead balls.
Neymar hails Real Madrid’s Arda Guler as ‘the best midfielder’, with Arsenal having enquired about him in 2025. Madrid rejected interest and Guler has since become a Bernabeu star.
Overview of Arsenal’s honours and eras, focusing on Wenger’s transformation, the Invincibles season, FA Cup comebacks and icons like Henry, Vieira and Bergkamp shaping the club’s identity.
Chelsea host Arsenal in the EFL Cup semi-first leg without Colwill, Lavia and Essugo. Caicedo is suspended, while Cucurella returns. Mudryk remains provisionally suspended.
Arsenal are monitoring Elche’s Rodrigo Mendoza, 20, valued around £13m, but face Juventus and Real Madrid competition for the ‘next Pedri’-tagged midfielder.
Arsenal face Liverpool and Chelsea for Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, 20, after standout Ligue 1 displays ahead of a possible summer move.
Eberechi Eze started and played 90 in the FA Cup win at Portsmouth but drew criticism from Mark Schwarzer for failing to dominate despite a free role. Competition with Martin Odegaard remains stiff.
Per Mertesacker will leave as academy manager at season’s end after eight years. He helped bring through Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman. Arsenal begin succession plan.
