Arsenal draw with Como as Guimaraes debuts
Arsenal are reportedly open to selling Martin Zubimendi for £77m after Bruno Guimaraes’ arrival, with Chelsea strong contenders and Real Madrid also monitoring him.
Arteta said Arsenal are actively trying to add quality and depth after signing Bruno Guimaraes, though the market could complicate further deals.
Myles Lewis-Skelly scored in Arsenal’s 1-1 friendly draw with Como amid transfer speculation, as the Gunners then won on penalties.
An opinion piece urges Arsenal to accept Galatasaray's €45m Martinelli offer and replace him with Chelsea's Pedro Neto for £75m, arguing Neto would be an upgrade.
Lewis-Skelly and 16-year-old Salmon stood out in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Como, while Odegaard and Guimaraes impressed after coming on before the 4-3 shootout win.
Arteta refused to discuss Lewis-Skelly speculation, saying interest in Arsenal players is ‘a good sign’, and confirmed the club are actively seeking more quality and depth.
Bruno Guimaraes made his Arsenal debut in a 1-1 draw with Como, after Lewis-Skelly scored. Havertz had a goal ruled out, then Arsenal won the shootout 4-3.
Arsenal target Louis Page reportedly prefers Manchester United, while Racing Santander are holding firm on Jorge Salinas’ £14m release clause.
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Como in their final pre-season friendly of the summer.
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Como then won the shootout 4-3. Guimaraes debuted, Lewis-Skelly and Salmon impressed, key players returned, but poor finishing remained a concern.
Aston Villa have held talks over Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who was previously linked with Arsenal, with West Ham’s defender expected to cost about £25m.
Lewis-Skelly scored and gestured to fans amid exit talk, Marli Salmon impressed at 16, and Gabriel Jesus hurt his case after missing an open goal in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Como.
Napoli have asked Arsenal about Gabriel Jesus, but need sales and must solve personal terms. A permanent deal is required, with his contract expiring at the end of the season.
After Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Como, fans praised Nwaneri’s off-ball work, said Odegaard looks sharp again and grew excited by 16-year-old defender Marli Salmon.
Arsenal are keen on Marc Pubill, who would be their first immediate post-World Cup winner signing since Gilberto Silva in 2002, though Atletico want to keep him.
An opinion piece says Real Madrid should target Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi after missing out on Rodri, with Guimaraes’ arrival said to have pushed him down the pecking order.
Arsenal are keeping close contact over Julian Alvarez as he pushes to leave Atletico. Simeone and the club remain against a Barcelona sale, with Arsenal ready if that move fails.
Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Como hinted at a possible midfield three of Guimaraes, Lewis-Skelly and Odegaard, with Arteta testing a fluid setup before Manchester City.
Arsenal are finalising a deal for Liverpool's 16-year-old striker Vincent Joseph after agreeing terms with the player, with the clubs now negotiating compensation.
Arsenal are tracking Barcelona’s Jules Kounde as cover for Saliba, while Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane, valued at £85m, said he could imagine a Premier League move.
