Arsenal lose Saliba to back injury as Barcola interest remains

Arsenal have been offered Sporting CP defender Zeno Debast as a cheaper alternative to Ezri Konsa. The Belgian, 22, is valued at about €40m and can also play in midfield.
Arsenal's main issue in a move for Yan Diomande is positional - they want a left winger, while the £102m RB Leipzig forward prefers to play on the right.
Arsenal have signed Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a long-term deal. The 24-year-old winger scored 43 goals and made 45 assists in 108 games, and will wear No 17.
Arsenal's summer has started slowly, with focus on targeted additions rather than major overhaul as Arteta pushes for a smart, ambitious transfer window.
Ethan Nwaneri could yet revive his Arsenal career if pre-season chances on the right, or even as a striker, help him impress Mikel Arteta and avoid a sale.
Benfica are considering a move for Reiss Nelson to reunite him with Marco Silva. Arsenal prefer a permanent sale, but could accept another loan for the academy winger.
Arsenal remain interested in Nico Williams, but agent Félix Tainta urged 'calm' and said the winger should 'disconnect from football', with no immediate transfer signalled.
Newcastle have contacted Arsenal over Bruno Guimaraes amid intermediary talks, while Hamburg are 'confident' over Fabio Vieira despite Arsenal refusing to budge on their bid.
After missing out on Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, Arsenal are weighing alternatives Julián Alvarez, Bradley Barcola and Yan Diomande as Arteta looks to add attacking quality. Livescore
Arsenal are suggested as a fit for Facundo Medina, the left-footed Marseille defender whose passing profile and centre-back versatility suit Mikel Arteta's style.
William Saliba has suffered a back injury after returning from World Cup duty and will begin rehabilitation immediately, with surgery ruled out but an extended absence expected.
Arsenal retain an interest in Bradley Barcola after missing out on Morgan Rogers, with PSG open to a sale if the right offer arrives and the winger seen as a strong fit.
A leaked image appears to show Christos Tzolis in an Arsenal shirt after his move from Club Brugge, with an official announcement now seemingly close.
Paul Scholes claimed Eberechi Eze had not played much for Arsenal, but the midfielder made 52 appearances in all competitions and 32 in the Premier League.
Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea after Arsenal would not meet Aston Villa's price, then called Chelsea 'the biggest club in London' after completing the transfer.
Arsenal are reportedly pursuing Julian Alvarez with a cash-plus-Viktor Gyokeres proposal, but any deal depends on Atletico Madrid's stance and the forward's decision.
Arsenal have reportedly held talks over Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, but face an uphill battle with Manchester City close and the French club demanding about £85m.
Arsenal are urged to act decisively after missing key targets, with Bradley Barcola, Bruno Guimaraes and free agent John Stones touted to complete the squad.