Arsenal push youth moves, weigh big bids
Arsenal’s Kai Havertz scores and assists in Germany’s win over USA, saying nine straight victories send them to the World Cup with ‘a lot of confidence’.
Arsenal eye Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers after a 26-goal contribution season, but Villa resist. A fee well over £80m, potentially £100m, may be needed amid rival interest.
PSG step back from pursuing Bournemouth’s 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi, handing Arsenal a potential boost as they monitor the top-scoring Premier League teenager.
England boss Thomas Tuchel vows the group will ‘take care’ of Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze after his Champions League final penalty miss, as he links up with Saka and Rice in the USA.
Dani Olmo addresses Arsenal links, telling Mundo Deportivo there is ‘nothing to say’ and assuring Barcelona fans he plans to stay after an 8-goal, 10-assist season.
Blackburn’s faith in David Raya kick-started his rise from loans to Brentford and on to Arsenal, where he won the title, Golden Glove and starred in the Champions League final.
William Saliba says critics mocked Arsenal as ‘set-piece FC’ but insists ‘everyone does it’ and Arsenal ‘do it better’. The centre-back says winning the Premier League silences talk of bottling.
Newcastle’s interest in Leandro Trossard could open talks on a swap-plus-cash for Sandro Tonali. A complex move, but Arsenal are urged to test the waters for the Italian midfielder.
Botafogo’s Danilo, linked with Arsenal, says he can play as a No 5, No 8 or No 10, describing himself as box-to-box. His versatility could appeal as the Gunners assess midfield options post-World Cup.
Arsenal’s Declan Rice ranks fifth in a top-five for World Cup 2026 stars, praised for power, ball-winning and set-play delivery. List topped by Kylian Mbappé, with Haaland, Olise and Yamal also included. www.livescore.com
After the PSG final, Arteta seeks upgrades and will assess World Cup targets including Bouaddi, Rogers, Leao, Barcola, Rashford, Yildiz, Nico Williams, Alvarez, Livramento and Brown.
Micah Richards urges Arsenal to make a statement by signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, arguing an elite forward is needed to reach PSG and Man City’s attacking level.
Bukayo Saka picks Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Ian Wright and Tony Adams as Arsenal’s all-time greats, with Patrick Vieira the notable omission from his ‘Mount Rushmore’ selection.
Eintracht Frankfurt full-back Nathaniel Brown is set to join Bayern after agreeing personal terms. Arsenal tracked the defender but may need alternatives as Bayern are favoured and a fee is expected to be agreed.
Arsenal contact PSG U19 captain Emmanuel Mbemba, outlining a Saliba-style pathway with a potential loan due to work permit issues, while also tracking Elijah Upson and Sam Amissah.
AC Milan’s Rafael Leao signals he wants a ‘new challenge’, naming the Premier League or La Liga. With possible exits for Martinelli and Trossard, Arsenal monitor the winger.
Player ratings hail Gabriel and Saliba as elite, Timber and Calafiori strong at full-back, Mosquera promising. Raya earns a 9 and a third straight Premier League Golden Glove.
Arsenal bid around €60m for Lille’s 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi is rejected, with the French club valuing him at about €70m. Gunners weigh an improved offer for the midfielder.
