Arsenal hit by Saliba blow, Trossard sold to Besiktas
Arsenal face post-title fatigue and Saliba’s 5-month back injury. To defend crown, Arteta must add depth, especially in defence, and manage minutes. Links include Bruno Guimarães and Julián Álvarez. Livescore
Report links a £128m left-sided target likened to Alexis Sanchez with preferring Arsenal over Liverpool, amid a quiet window and concern over World Cup fitness for Rice, Saka and Saliba.
Arsenal make Julian Alvarez their priority after signing Meslier. Talks are exploratory, with a possible swap using Viktor Gyokeres considered. Piero Hincapie already joined permanently.
Saliba set for back surgery after France’s 2-0 loss to Spain, could miss up to five months and Arsenal’s start to 2026-27. He said: ‘My back is gone’. Major blow to Arteta’s title defence.
After selling Trossard to Besiktas, Arsenal aim to accelerate a £30m move for Christos Tzolis, while still targeting a premium forward, with Morgan Rogers preferred and Bradley Barcola also tracked.
Arsenal sell Leandro Trossard to Besiktas on a permanent deal. The Belgian scored 36 and assisted 34 in 174 games, with a key 2023 Community Shield equaliser and a title-sealing winner at West Ham.
Human-interest piece on Declan Rice’s partner Lauren Fryer, her support and online abuse. Minimal on Arsenal matters.
Arsenal reportedly lead the race for Bruno Guimaraes, who is said to favour the Emirates. Newcastle would demand well above £80m, possibly near £100m, despite his 16 G/A last season.
Bellingham rated 9.5 as England reach semi-finals. Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka struggled for fitness, Declan Rice ‘running on empty’ after illness. Kane scores six, Djed Spence stars, Argentina edge England.
