Arsenal handed Havertz boost, Saka hailed before Atletico
Opinion piece questions Arteta’s use of tactics, formations and in-possession control, citing concepts like tiki-taka, counter-attack and historic approaches, and invites debate from Arsenal fans.
Jamie Carragher says Arsenal looked fatigued vs Newcastle, warning a Wednesday-Tuesday schedule means three games in six days, with Fulham away and Atletico Madrid looming.
Newcastle are ‘increasingly likely’ to sell Anthony Gordon, boosting Arsenal’s long-held interest. A fee near £75m is touted, with Bayern also keen at about £55m.
Linked with Arsenal, Endrick is lauded by Carlo Ancelotti as ‘spectacular’ for pace, dribbling and finishing. Madrid do not plan to sell, though a loan is mooted after his Lyon stint.
Ademola Lookman is a doubt to start for Atletico against Arsenal due to lingering muscle discomfort, despite recent training. He has 7 goals since joining and scored in the quarter-final vs Barcelona.
Report claims Tottenham want Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly for around €70m, with Roberto De Zerbi keen. Game time at Spurs and rivalry, fee and Arsenal’s stance are key hurdles.
Arsenal have held early talks over a £104m marquee signing billed as transformative like Declan Rice, aiming for another statement addition this summer.
Diego Simeone says Arsenal want Julian Alvarez, with PSG and Barcelona also keen. The Atletico forward, an ex-Man City treble winner, is expected to face Arsenal despite a recent minor injury.
Report claims a £52m Arsenal signing is underperforming and hampering the title push, drawing unflattering Rob Holding comparisons amid Gyökeres debates.
Arsenal are tracking Ajax winger Mika Godts, 20, after a breakout Eredivisie season with double figures for goals and assists, though rival interest could spark a summer battle.
Arsenal are monitoring Victor Osimhen after a Galatasaray trip by their sporting director, with a summer striker push planned. Other rumours include Lewandowski talks with Juventus and AC Milan.
Man City seek to swap Bournemouth and Crystal Palace dates around the FA Cup final, aiming to ease congestion. A change could hand them an advantage over Arsenal in the title race.
Gary Neville picks Bruno Fernandes as player of the season over Declan Rice and Bernardo Silva, citing his impact on Man United, while Stuart Pearce backs Raya, Gabriel and Rice as contenders.
David Raya says he would never sign for Tottenham, despite being friends with Pedro Porro for Spain. The Arsenal goalkeeper rejected Spurs interest before joining the Gunners in 2023.
Arsenal have enquired about Sporting CP left-back Maxi Araujo, valued at £65m, after a 10 G/A season. The versatile Uruguayan impressed vs Arsenal and could bolster the left side next summer.
Real Madrid will activate their buy-back for Nico Paz after his form at Como, ending Arsenal’s hopes of a summer move for the midfielder.
Nick Pope escaped a red after bringing down Viktor Gyökeres. Mikel Arteta called it ‘a clear red card’, but a covering defender saw only a yellow shown as Arsenal still took the win.
Arsenal are monitoring Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz for a £34m summer move, eyeing his versatility after limited minutes in Spain. He has five league assists and excelled for Morocco at AFCON.
Arsenal handed positive news on Kai Havertz after hobbling off in the 1-0 win over Newcastle, with an encouraging return timeline easing fears before Atletico Madrid.
Wayne Rooney hails Bukayo Saka’s return as ‘absolutely huge’ before the Atletico Madrid semi-final, while Marseille boss Habib Beye says Ethan Nwaneri must show ‘more commitment’ amid limited minutes.
Jamie Carragher predicted Arsenal’s new striker would sit behind Kai Havertz. Viktor Gyökeres has recently been benched in league games despite 18 goals, as Arteta often favours Havertz.
