Arsenal keep faith with Gyokeres as striker pushes case
Arsenal are monitoring Porto right-back Alberto Costa, 22, whose deal has a £56m release clause. Fabrizio Romano said striker and right-back are positions to watch in 2027.
Arsenal would target Erling Haaland if Manchester City are relegated over Premier League charges, with sources saying the Gunners would make a serious move for the striker.
Viktor Gyokeres scored in Sweden's 3-1 win over Poland, making it two goals in two games this break and strengthening his case for more Arsenal starts under Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal are among clubs watching Santos striker Ignacio Pereira, 16, who has been compared stylistically to Julián Álvarez. His youth deal expires in February 2027 amid growing interest.
Arsenal held talks to sign Fermin Lopez in the summer, but the Barcelona midfielder chose to stay. The Gunners then moved for Bruno Guimaraes instead.
Former Arsenal captain Katie McCabe said Chelsea had to 'ride the storm' before beating Arsenal 1-0 at the Emirates, where boos followed her summer switch.
Mikel Merino said his injury made him fear he might not 'ever play football again'. The Arsenal midfielder has returned and is focused on staying fit this season.
Arsenal are unlikely to loan Viktor Gyokeres despite AC Milan links. The striker said he is 'extremely happy' but admitted frustration with being on the bench after limited minutes.
Kai Havertz has been tipped as a Golden Boot dark horse, with his finishing, aerial threat and role as Arsenal's first-choice striker cited as reasons he could score heavily.
Arsenal could loan 16-year-old Max Dowman in January for first-team minutes, with Wolves among clubs linked as Mikel Arteta manages the winger's pathway carefully.
