Arsenal weigh Güler move as Dowman shines, Livramento linked
Round-up of Arsenal players’ World Cup prospects: Rice and Saka set, Saliba and Gabriel rested but secure, Havertz likely, Ødegaard to lead Norway if fit, Timber versatile, Raya and Zubimendi in Spain mix.
Report claims Arsenal could have a £34m midfield target likened to Declan Rice, with a bid potentially accepted this summer.
Arsenal monitor Real Madrid’s Arda Güler, valued at £78m, after 13 assists and five goals this season. Chelsea and Liverpool also keen. Move depends on Madrid’s plans as Arteta targets versatility.
Arsenal track Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, who links with Declan Rice for England, but Man Utd will ‘go all out’ to sign him and may offer a clearer path to start.
Gabby Agbonlahor says 11 Arsenal call-offs ‘should be banned’ from the next club game after international withdrawals. A talkSPORT theory claims Ben White skipped analysis in 2022, prompting his England exit.
Gabriel Jesus reiterates emotional pull to Palmeiras, saying he dreams of returning, while reports also suggest he could stay in England or renew at Arsenal. Injuries have limited him to five goals this season.
Arsenal eye Bayer Leverkusen’s 19-year-old Christian Kofane but face a €70m price tag per Goal. The versatile Cameroon attacker is attracting top European interest.
Marc Cucurella says Arsenal’s long-term trust in Mikel Arteta is paying off, citing stability and a clear process as key to their title push.
Arsenal track Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi ahead of summer, with Tottenham also in the race. The Gunners view the youngster as a promising option to bolster attack depth.
Arsenal Women defend a 3-1 lead at Stamford Bridge in the UWCL. Russo tops the scoring charts, but Williamson and the Australian trio miss out. Chelsea welcome returns yet trail after the first leg.
Opinion suggests Arsenal should sell a Ramsey-like midfielder before considering Martinelli, after a flat Carabao Cup final showing.
Zenit winger Luiz Henrique, 25, says ‘I really like Arsenal’ and has spoken to Gabriel Magalhaes and Martinelli about Arteta. He has five goals and six assists this season and is under contract to 2028.
TV changes for 9-11 May include West Ham v Arsenal at 16:30 BST on 10 May. Liverpool v Chelsea may move to 20:00 BST on 9 May if Liverpool reach the UCL semi-finals.
Newcastle fear Bruno Guimaraes faces a summer decision amid interest from Arsenal, Man City and Man United. Arsenal seek a midfielder and have long tracked him, though Newcastle would demand a big fee.
Chelsea’s move for Riccardo Calafiori looks unlikely. Arsenal do not want to sell to a rival and the Italian would prefer a return to Serie A, with Inter Milan monitoring his game-time situation. Livescore
Arsenal teen Max Dowman, 16, dazzles for England U19s vs Portugal with a solo goal and two assists in a 6-0 win. TalkSPORT and the Mirror hail his run from his own half. Coach Will Antwi praises him.
Viktor Gyokeres hailed in Sweden as ‘the best striker in the world right now’ after his 88th-minute winner vs Poland sealed World Cup qualification. Media rave over the Arsenal striker’s decisive display.
Sporting set a €40m price for Morten Hjulmand. The Arsenal-supporting midfielder fits the Gunners’ needs, with a deal likely requiring a midfield exit to create space and funds.
Arsenal are ‘seriously interested’ in Newcastle right-back Valentino Livramento, valued around £35m. Man City also keen. Player could push to leave if there is no European qualification.
Japan beat England 1-0 at Wembley. Ben White rated 4 and ‘exposed defensively’, while Elliot Anderson impressed, hitting the bar. Mitoma scored the winner.
Gabriel Martinelli came on after 67 minutes for Brazil, scored in a 3-1 win over Croatia and earned mixed reviews, rated 6.5-7/10. His pace told late, echoing calls for an impact-sub role at Arsenal.
Arsenal have enquired about Eintracht Frankfurt full-back Nathaniel Brown, valued at €65m, with Liverpool also keen. A move would add competition to Calafiori and Hincapie, but his price could be a hurdle.
