Arsenal weigh Saliba cover, eye wide options
Arsenal’s window: in Piero Hincapie (£34.5m), Illan Meslier (free). Out Jakub Kiwior, Karl Hein, Leandro Trossard (£17m). Club expected to step up business post-World Cup.
Villa explore Rafael Leao amid Milan exit talks, leveraging Estupiñán negotiations and Rogers sale funds, but the winger prefers London and views Arsenal as more ‘interesting’. No Gunners bid yet.
Arsenal monitor Dortmund left-back Daniel Svensson and could bid amid Liverpool interest after Robertson’s exit. Gunners rate the Sweden international to add depth on the left.
In 1966, Highbury hosted Muhammad Ali’s WBC title defence against Henry Cooper, stopped in round 6 due to a cut. A unique non-football chapter in Arsenal’s stadium history.
Reports claim Arsenal plan a short-term move for John Stones after William Saliba’s injury, with Ezri Konsa and Real Sociedad’s Jon Martin also on their defensive shortlist.
Despite not featuring in the semi-final, Bukayo Saka delivered 3 goals and 3 assists in 356 minutes at the World Cup, then hit a hat-trick in England’s 6-4 win over France in the third-place play-off.
William Saliba’s back injury at the World Cup could sideline him up to five months. Under FIFA’s Club Protection Programme, Arsenal expect over £4m to cover wages while they assess replacements.
Ferran Torres scored Spain’s World Cup winner. Arsenal, who bid about £30m in 2022 and remain linked, could revisit interest with the Barcelona forward proving his big-game pedigree.
Chelsea beat Arsenal to Morgan Rogers after selling him on their project, Xabi Alonso and a left-wing role. Arsenal have enquired about £110m-rated RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande amid PSG talks.
Arsenal may move for free agent John Stones if William Saliba’s back injury rules him out long term. The 32-year-old, familiar to Mikel Arteta, seeks regular football after leaving Man City.
Spain’s win gives Arsenal trio David Raya, Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi World Cup gold, while Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke claim bronze after England beat France 6-4.
Arsenal’s 2026-27 Adidas third kit appears on sale early, featuring pale yellow with navy logos and trim, ahead of the official launch.
Community update: Stephanie wins the Just Arsenal World Cup Predictions League after a 0-0 final and tiebreak, with plans for a domestic-season edition.
PSG offer Bradley Barcola to Man Utd, with Arsenal and Liverpool also keen on the France winger. United’s move hinges on Marcus Rashford’s exit after his Barcelona loan. Livescore
Arsenal assess William Saliba’s back injury and consider short-term John Stones plus Konsa and Jon Martin. Club enquire about £110m Yan Diomande, expect FIFA compensation, Saka hits England hat-trick. Livescore
Opinion argues Enzo Fernandez should be avoided by Arsenal after his World Cup final red card and repeated ill discipline, despite his talent and earlier goal against England.
