Arsenal’s midfield bids rebuffed as Martinelli scores late World Cup winner

Bournemouth reject Arsenal’s enquiry for Alex Scott, declaring the 22-year-old midfielder not for sale as Arsenal target midfield options including Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali.
A look back at Arsenal’s 1914/15 Second Division season, finishing fifth before election to the First Division in 1919, starting their record top-flight run.
Gabriel Jesus says he has ‘always dreamed of playing in Italy’. With one year left on his Arsenal deal, the club want £20–25m, while Milan and Juventus are linked.
Jurgen Klopp claims Arsenal ‘scored 60% of their goals that way’ after Germany’s extra-time strike was ruled out vs Paraguay. Kai Havertz had equalised before Germany lost on penalties.
Gabriel Martinelli hits a 96th-minute World Cup winner for Brazil, easing criticism after a mixed season at Arsenal and potentially impacting his future amid talk he could be sold.
Arsenal push for Bruno Guimaraes after a £45m bid was rejected, with Newcastle saying he is not for sale. Arteta has long chased the Brazil midfielder amid alternatives like Tonali and Alex Scott.
Lazio reject Besiktas’ €10m bid for Nuno Tavares, meaning Arsenal’s 35% sell-on clause yields no profit. Tavares will compete with Alfonso Pedraza for the left-back spot.
Arsenal’s Kai Havertz scored but missed a shootout penalty as Germany went out to Paraguay. ‘I’m speechless… my second World Cup, messed it up twice,’ the forward said.
Arsenal winger Noni Madueke backs England in knockout stages, stressing his competitive edge, readiness for penalties and confidence carried over from Arsenal’s title win.
Arsenal accept £17.2m bid from Besiktas for Leandro Trossard. The 32-year-old, who hit 8 goals and 11 assists last season, will decide after the World Cup, with Saudi offers also on the table.