Arsenal push for gap on Man City as injuries bite
Report claims Gabriel Jesus, now with Branchini group, has been offered to Milan. Reduced role after Gyokeres arrival and contract length cited as factors, with May developments possible.
Arsenal join Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester clubs in pursuit of Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi, 19. The Cherries want up to €80m, with no release clause, as Arsenal eye new forwards this summer.
Stina Blackstenius’ clinical form and understated impact are highlighted as key for Arsenal ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg at Lyon.
Arsenal bring in Spanish physio Joaquin Acedo to review procedures amid 262 games missed. Havertz has a groin issue, Odegaard a doubt, with Merino and Calafiori also out before Fulham.
Steven Gerrard hails Martin Zubimendi as ‘really intelligent’, admitting Liverpool tracked him and he wished they had signed him. The midfielder anchors Arsenal’s push in Premier League and Champions League.
Declan Rice says he is ‘happy’ Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool, praising him as ‘a killer’ but noting Salah scored too many against him. He sent best wishes as the Egyptian nears his exit.
Real Madrid are keen on Valencia prospect Yulian Mosquera, brother of Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera, monitoring the 15-year-old centre-back for a potential move.
Thierry Henry offers a cautious take on Arsenal’s trophy chances, saying he will ‘wait and speak when the time comes’, reflecting nerves as Arteta’s side face a defining run-in.
Opinion hints at midfield reshuffle vs Fulham, suggesting a Xhaka-style option could replace Zubimendi.
Arsenal host Fulham aiming to go six points clear. Havertz, Timber and Merino are out, Odegaard a doubt. Predicted XI includes Zubimendi, Rice, Saka and Gyokeres. Jarred Gillett refs, VAR Peter Bankes.
Man United are in pole for Sporting CP’s Morten Hjulmand at €40-50m, with Arsenal among rivals tracking the Denmark international as both seek midfield reinforcement.
Arsenal could sell academy duo Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri to raise funds for targets like Yan Diomande and Julian Alvarez, balancing spending with profit from homegrown sales.
Arsenal are reportedly offered a cut-price move for an AC Milan player long targeted by PSG, with a 50 per cent discount mooted.
UEFA are probing Declan Rice after he said Atletico fans ‘provoked’ Danny Makkelie to overturn a penalty. Past cases and his 2022 West Ham ban mean he could face suspension before the second leg.
Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘define the history of the club’ before Fulham and Atletico Madrid, citing a siege mentality after VAR penalty fury. Win over Fulham could send Arsenal points clear of Man City.
