Arsenal Daily News Roundup
Arsenal boosted as Marseille talent Darry Bakola rejects a ‘final’ contract offer. Chelsea, Villa and Newcastle also keen. The 18-year-old has 7 Ligue 1 games, 1 goal and 1 assist.
Arsenal make exploratory contact with Corinthians and agent over 20-year-old Breno Bidon. No bid, long-term monitoring. Chelsea and Man United also track him, with Corinthians preferring to keep him for now.
Reports link Everton with Ben White, but Liverpool Echo play down a move, suggesting right-back is not a priority and his profile does not fit. White currently behind Timber at right-back.
Chelsea’s Liam Rosenior says he has analysed Arsenal ‘from the moment I came in’, focusing on patterns and set plays, ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Arsenal forward Michelle Agyemang returns from Brighton after a serious knee injury sustained on England duty. Albion praise her impact and will keep supporting her rehab.
Merino could become the first Gunner since Ian Wright to score in three straight vs Chelsea. He netted in the last two meetings and captained Arsenal in the 4-1 FA Cup win at Portsmouth.
Gogglebox’s Tristan Plummer recalls Arsenal and Chelsea interest as a Bristol City youth and England U17 call-up, but a top-flight move never materialised as Arsenal signed Theo Walcott instead.
FA Cup 4th round at Emirates, Category C. Gold Cup Scheme charges Jan 16, own-seat window Jan 19-22. Ballots open Jan 20-23 with prices £31.80-£59. Ticket Exchange access follows ballots.
Bayern contact Marc Guehi’s camp over a summer move. Man City may bid in January, while Arsenal and Liverpool are keen on a summer deal. Palace want around £35m and need funds for a replacement.
Analysis of Arsenal’s betting partnerships targeting Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, using regional deals, digital reach and responsible gambling messaging to drive revenue and fan growth.
Saka recalls trial shirt ‘King Kayo’ and credits Thierry Henry for boosting his ‘confidence and belief’. The 24-year-old, an FA Cup winner, is in Arsenal’s top 10 Premier League scorers.
Robert Pires hails Declan Rice, saying he belongs with Vieira, Henry and Adams in driving Arsenal to titles. Rice has delivered key contributions since his 2023 arrival.
Report says Gabriel Martinelli trains at match tempo with ‘ferocious’ intensity. Arteta praises his 100mph attitude, while Ray Parlour has called him ‘absolutely superb’.
Arteta admits defensive injuries are biting before Chelsea. Saliba and Trossard are doubts, Hincapié and Calafiori out, Mosquera sidelined. Nørgaard may partner Gabriel, Ben White back. Aim to learn from last year.
Tierney relishes working under interim boss Martin O’Neill at Celtic, targets a strong finish after a chaotic season. Says he feels fit after 30 games this term.
Arsenal see Myles Lewis-Skelly’s long-term role in midfield despite recent use at left back. Club plan defensive additions this summer to free him for central duties.
Ofcom receive 567 complaints after Gary Neville said Liverpool players should ‘whack’ Gabriel Martinelli following his shove on injured Conor Bradley in Arsenal’s 0-0 draw. Martinelli apologised.
Opinion piece links Everton to Ben White and floats Vinicius Junior to Arsenal, noting White previously named Vinicius as his toughest opponent and wage demands would be a major obstacle.
Preview tips Kepa to start with Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard, Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli. Saliba late test amid injuries to Hincapié and Calafiori. Carabao Cup semi kicks off 20:00 GMT.
Arsenal have made no first-team signings so far. Youth loans out: Harrison Dudziak to Braintree, Louie Copley to Crawley. City sign Semenyo for £62.5m among major deals.
Per Mertesacker will leave as Arsenal academy manager in summer. DFB view him as a ‘hot candidate’ for a role, after his successful work developing Bukayo Saka and others.
Throw-in specialist Thomas Gronnemark confirms he is coaching Arsenal, aiming to boost set-piece gains alongside Nicolas Jover as Arteta seeks marginal gains for the title push.
