Arsenal seal perfect European phase as Havertz shines
Juventus discuss loan with obligation for Genoa’s Brooke Norton-Cuffy, but €25m price remains due to Arsenal’s 20% sell-on clause. Interest strengthened after Ottolini’s move.
Real Madrid monitor RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande amid Arsenal interest. Fee over €100m likely; Arsenal weigh forward options with Martinelli/Trossard futures uncertain and Julian Alvarez links.
Jamie Carragher hails Declan Rice as “modern-day Roy Keane”, praising pressing, passing and set-pieces. Arsenal’s form has dipped, making Leeds away a key test.
Arsenal agree January move for young centre-back Kacurri to Grimsby Town, who seek promotion after six straight clean-sheet wins.
Arsenal to face Dortmund, Olympiacos, Atalanta or Leverkusen in CL last 16 after perfect league phase. Defence lauded but recent wobble and 3-2 Man Utd loss raise mentality questions.
Inter’s Federico Dimarco shines with CL free-kick v Dortmund; Inter plan new deal amid Arsenal interest. CalcioMercato praise, making a summer move tough. Calafiori seen as in-house alternative.
Arteta hails Havertz after goal and two assists in 3-2 Kairat win, saying he can take Arsenal “to another level”. First start in 357 days; subbed at half-time as planned. Gunners top group, last 16 next.
Ajax set deadline today for Oleksandr Zinchenko deal. €1.5m fee agreed but wages row stalls move. Arsenal want bigger pay cut; Ajax won’t increase costs. Medical pencilled, decision due tonight.
Arsenal beat Kairat 3-2 to make it eight wins from eight. Havertz scored and assisted twice on first start in 357 days; Gyokeres and Martinelli also net. VAR drama, late Ricardinho consolation.
Arsenal and Liverpool admire Eduardo Camavinga for midfield/left-back cover, but Real Madrid say he’s not for sale. Reported €80-100m price; initial contacts made, Liverpool seen further along.
Arsenal visit Leeds on Saturday, 3pm UK, no live TV due to blackout. Gunners lead league but winless in three; fresh after 3-2 Kairat. Leeds 16th under Farke, stubborn vs top sides; highlights on Sky and MOTD.
