Arsenal face Atletico with Odegaard back as transfer talks emerge
Arsenal host Atletico in the Champions League semi-final second leg after a 1-1 first leg. Odegaard and Havertz return, Timber and Merino out. Arteta urges belief, Simeone backs Atleti’s strengths.
Zubimendi says he is a ‘different player’ under Arteta after playing every league game, while Liverpool re-enter the race with Arsenal for PSG winger Bradley Barcola.
Report claims Arsenal held positive talks with Newcastle’s Tino Livramento over a summer move, with the full-back keen. Newcastle want to keep him and a fee above his £34m valuation may be needed.
Peter Schmeichel urges Man United to sign ex-Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka for leadership alongside Mainoo after Casemiro, praising his impact and value since a £13m move.
Opinion piece frames Arsenal’s trip to West Ham as potentially boosting Spurs’ survival, reviving karma talk after a past City scenario, with title race stakes adding spice for Gunners fans.
Arsenal last reached the Champions League final in 2006, losing 2-1 to Barcelona after Lehmann’s red and Campbell’s opener. They also lost European finals in 2000 and 2019, and are now 90 minutes away.
Viktor Gyokeres says Declan Rice ‘shocked’ him on arrival, praising his influence as vice-captain amid heavy minutes. Arteta managed his load before Atletico, with Arsenal pushing for league and Europe.
Opinion piece asks if Guardiola leaving Man City would strengthen Arteta’s position at Arsenal regardless of this season’s trophies, urging patience with the project.
Report teases Arsenal agreeing personal terms with a £70m England international likened to Rice, but provides no names or details.
Arsenal monitor Flamengo’s Evertton Araújo as price rises toward €20m amid Newcastle, West Ham and Bundesliga interest. Flamengo plan renewal, with Volta Redonda holding 30% complicating a summer move.
After Man City’s 3-3 draw with Everton, Wayne Rooney predicts Arsenal will win the Premier League and backs them to win their remaining three games, including at West Ham.
Teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly impresses in midfield with progressive ball carrying as Arsenal juggle Rice at six and rest Odegaard, Zubimendi. With Atletico level before the Emirates semi-final, fans back the Hale End star.
David Raya’s calm sweeping and claiming underpin Arsenal’s defence, with 17 Premier League clean sheets and 50 in 110 games, vindicating Arteta’s call over Ramsdale in a tight title race. Livescore
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini details his post-football success with GF Biochemicals, building a £10bn fortune by developing bio-based alternatives to petrochemicals.
TEAMtalk say Arsenal contacted Real Madrid over Endrick after his 8 goals and 7 assists on loan at Lyon, but Madrid view him as key long term and are unwilling to sell.
