Arsenal try Saka in midfield as Jesus completes full 90
Bukayo Saka signs a five-year Arsenal contract to 2031, becoming the club’s best-paid player on £300k-plus a week. The 24-year-old commits peak years as Arsenal chase trophies on four fronts.
Arteta trials Saka in midfield after 4-0 Wigan win, says it could be used again. Report claims no talks planned over Gabriel Jesus’ deal expiring in 2027.
Arsenal target RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa for the left flank. Villa and Newcastle also in. Leipzig value the 20-year-old at up to £52m after 3 goals and 3 assists this season.
Arsenal finish the Champions League league phase as top side, winning all matches, and have earned about £86.94m so far, with further knockout progress to boost revenues.
After starring v Wigan, Noni Madueke says fans ‘have every right’ to dream as Arsenal chase trophies in the league, Champions League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
Arsenal draw League One Mansfield away in the FA Cup fifth round after thrashing Wigan 4-0, with ties set for March 6-9.
Arsenal and Chelsea monitor Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, a ball-playing, aerially strong centre back with five goals in 22 games, amid Super Eagles interest.
Madueke targets Wolves after four goal involvements in five games and a past hat-trick at Molineux for Chelsea, with Saka possibly in midfield keeping him on the right.
Gabriel Jesus completes his first 90 minutes since an 11-month layoff in the 4-0 win over Wigan, saying he is ‘very, very happy’ and eager to build fitness and impact for Arsenal.
Arsenal are linked with a summer move for Christian Pulisic, who is open to a Premier League return. Milan would reportedly want at least £61m with his deal up at the end of next season.
Arsenal reportedly lead Tottenham for free agent-to-be Leon Goretzka, with Champions League football seen as an advantage over rivals also tracking the Bayern Munich midfielder.
Arteta cites injuries to Calafiori, Ødegaard, Havertz and White, stressing Arsenal need players back for options ahead of Wolves and the north London derby.
Arteta declines a fan’s autograph request while leaving the Emirates in his car after Wigan, with many Arsenal supporters backing his stance on safety.
Arsenal are said to be frontrunners for Real Madrid youngster Victor Valdepenas, a versatile centre back-left back, amid interest from Dortmund, Leverkusen and AC Milan.
Report claims Arsenal are briefed on Nico Williams’ availability, with an £87m release clause at Athletic Bilbao likely needed to land the winger this summer.
