Arsenal face Havertz blow after Chelsea WSL defeat
Arsenal fear Kai Havertz faces at least four weeks out with a hamstring injury suffered on Germany duty, leaving him set to miss key domestic and European fixtures.
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on 114 of 115 charges, but sanctions remain unclear. Arsenal could seek compensation, benefit from any stripping of titles, or gain in future title races.
Ally McCoist backed Arsenal to win the Premier League and a domestic cup, but feels the Champions League will be tougher after their 3-0 defeat by Brighton.
Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Erling Haaland's camp over a possible 2027 move, though the Manchester City striker remains under contract until 2034.
Asmir Begovic said Cesc Fabregas could return to Arsenal as a future manager, praising his work at Como, though Mikel Arteta is expected to stay.
Arsenal's 1-0 loss at Chelsea deepened WSL concerns, with defensive errors, poor finishing and Renée Slegers' attacking selections leaving them seven points off the top.
Arsenal are reported to be in fierce competition with Real Madrid for Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch, whose price has risen to €45m after his rapid progress.
Martin Odegaard was left incensed after Bernardo Silva's late ankle tackle in Norway's 2-1 defeat by Portugal, calling it something that has 'no place on a football pitch'.
Arsenal were handed a boost as Jurrien Timber returned to the Netherlands matchday squad against Serbia after fitness concerns, with his workload being managed carefully.
Carlos Cuesta, Mikel Arteta's former Arsenal assistant, has been sacked by Parma after four months and just four points from his opening five games.
Arsenal's WSL title hopes suffered another blow as Alyssa Thompson's first-half goal earned Chelsea a 1-0 win, with Renée Slegers' side wasteful despite early pressure.
William Saliba and Ben White are out for Arsenal against Leeds, while Declan Rice, Cristhian Mosquera and Kai Havertz are doubts ahead of the Emirates clash.
AC Milan are unlikely to sign Viktor Gyokeres, with Arsenal not expected to sanction a loan and the Italian club reluctant to pay €70m-€75m for the striker.
Arsenal have reportedly stepped up interest in Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza, but Tottenham are also keen on the versatile 20-year-old Algeria international.
Lineker and Shearer praised Myles Lewis-Skelly after England's 3-2 defeat by Spain, calling his rise 'remarkable' and his midfield display 'exceptional'.
Nico O'Reilly and Ezri Konsa missed England's main training session and followed individual programmes before Tuesday's match with Czechia.
Gabriel Agbonlahor said Jeremy Doku would be a 'perfect' Arsenal signing if Manchester City's guilty verdict leads to relegation. TEAMtalk also report that Arsenal have made no approach for Erling Haaland.
Arsenal are linked with Trent Alexander-Arnold, but Real Madrid are reportedly unwilling to let the defender leave in January despite his limited role.
