Arsenal eye Guimaraes and Rogers as Rice sits out training
Emmanuel Petit touts Nico Williams for Arsenal’s left wing, but the piece argues his recent goals and assists record does not upgrade Martinelli or Trossard. Arsenal need guaranteed first‑XI quality.
Ex-Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun shines for USA at the World Cup and could move, but wants a club guaranteeing starts after limited chances at Arsenal. Monaco sale includes a Gunners sell-on clause.
William Saliba reveals Arsenal wanted loans to Newcastle or Crystal Palace, but he chose Marseille after a stint at Nice. The OM move proved pivotal before his breakthrough under Mikel Arteta.
Barcelona’s 19-year-old midfielder Marc Bernal turned down interest from Arsenal, Man United and Chelsea, insisting he is staying. He made 33 appearances last season after returning from a knee injury.
Sporting will sell captain Morten Hjulmand for about €50m, with Sergi Altimira lined up as replacement. The Denmark midfielder, a boyhood Arsenal fan, is keen, giving Arsenal a cheaper option than Bruno Guimaraes.
Arsenal won regional wartime honours, including the 1943 War Cup South 7-1 vs Charlton, while nine players died in service. Figures like Reg Lewis, Cliff Bastin, Ted Drake and George Swindin shaped the era.
Arsenal prepare a second bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. Magpies say he is not for sale. The Brazil midfielder, at the World Cup, has two years left on his deal. Arteta targets midfield reinforcements.
Romano shares update on Morocco teen Ayyoub Bouaddi amid standout World Cup displays, with Arsenal, Liverpool and PSG among clubs informed on his future.
Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard scores twice as Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to top Group G, adding to a year that included the Premier League title and a Champions League final with Arsenal.
Declan Rice misses England training after a knock from the Ghana match, putting the Panama game in doubt. Bukayo Saka’s minutes are managed. Kobbie Mainoo could deputise if Rice is out.
Arsenal have spoken to Strasbourg’s Pascal de Maesschalck as a leading candidate to replace Per Mertesacker as academy chief, after his youth-track record at Monaco and Strasbourg.
Arsenal’s £55m move for Bruno Guimaraes was rejected, but reports say a £60m clause is active after Newcastle missed the Champions League. Arsenal may prefer instalments over triggering it.
Man Utd join Arsenal in pursuit of Atletico forward Julian Alvarez. Spanish giants have seen bids rejected, with Arsenal monitoring, though Alvarez’s Premier League return remains uncertain.
Arsenal and Man United scout 17-year-old Tijuana playmaker Gilberto Mora after standout World Cup minutes for Mexico, including a start in a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic. Interest could move to talks.
Arsenal and England winger Bukayo Saka gets council approval to demolish a bungalow in Hertfordshire and build a £4m home with pool, sauna and gym despite neighbour objections.
Ben Jacobs says Arsenal will bid for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, their leading target for left wing or No 10. Villa may sell to balance books, with timing and fee to dictate progress after the World Cup.
Sweden face France in the World Cup last 32, pitting Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres against teammate William Saliba, the opponent he least wanted. Gyokeres has been key to Sweden’s run.
Arsenal admire Curtis Jones and have monitored him, but no approach is planned. Inter push to sign the Liverpool midfielder, whose role under Arne Slot could decide his future.
