Arsenal prep for PSG as Arteta honoured, Madueke fit
Arsenal near a Premier League record £770m revenue, boosted by title success, extra home games and likely sponsor bonuses, with possible €150m Champions League prize money if they win.
Atletico’s Julian Alvarez, linked with Arsenal, downplays transfer talk, saying weekly rumours do not matter to him.
PSG v Arsenal kicks off 5pm BST on 30 May at Puskas Arena after UEFA moved the time to ‘enhance the matchday experience’. Live on TNT Sports, with PSG 13/10, Arsenal 11/5.
Paul Merson hails Leandro Trossard as ‘very underrated’, praising his two-footed quality and key goals, and suggests he is likely to start the Champions League final.
PSG launch a Paris pop-up with events before facing Arsenal in the Champions League final at the Puskas Arena on 30 May, building fan engagement ahead of Budapest.
Arteta says he fought to sign David Raya over Aaron Ramsdale in 2023, with Edu backing him. Raya has since won three Golden Gloves and anchors Arsenal’s Champions League-best defence.
Speculation maps a ‘dream’ front line of Saka, Eli Junior Kroupi and Anthony Gordon, with potential exits for Jesus or a left-winger as Arsenal refresh their attack post-title.
Arsenal reportedly open talks over a £100m-rated winger dubbed Arteta’s ‘new Saka’ as they plan a marquee signing after their Premier League triumph.
Barcelona open talks for ex-Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior after his Porto move. A sell-on clause could net Arsenal about £1.7m if the 26-year-old completes a transfer.
Arsenal’s 31 May parade will not feature a trophy lift due to expected huge crowds along the 9km route, with authorities advising fans to spread out. No event at the Emirates or Armoury opening.
Gabriel Jesus says ‘the future belongs to God’ amid exit talk but wants to prove himself. Martin Zubimendi declares he is ‘ready to go’ for PSG after a run of benchings.
Piece charts Arsenal’s bond with Black players and fans, from Davis, Wright and Kanu to Saka and Eze, and celebrates the title lift at Selhurst Park and global diaspora celebrations.
Madueke says he ‘was hosting’ Arsenal’s title party, hails close rivalry with Saka, praises fans, and targets a historic double after three Champions League goals including a debut strike v Bayern Munich.
Arsenal and Man Utd are tracking Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, with Arsenal viewing him as a midfield upgrade and pushing to sign him if he stays in the Premier League.
Madueke’s Palace scare was cramp, with the winger expected to be fit for the PSG final. Saka is set to win his place back on the right. Ben White remains out, Timber a doubt, with Mosquera the likely right-back if Timber misses out.
Ronald Koeman expects England to ‘gamble’ on set-pieces at the World Cup, likening their approach to Arsenal’s corner-driven title win.
Arteta’s champions led for 238 days, conceded 27, kept 19 clean sheets and scored a record 19 corner goals. Gyokeres hit 14, Rice topped chances and recoveries, and set-piece and tactical tweaks proved decisive.
Arsenal step up interest in Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, while PSG and Liverpool eye Yan Diomande. Separate links include Joe Gomez, Anthony Gordon and Jack Grealish futures.
Patrick Vieira urges Arsenal to watch Ousmane Dembele, calling him the best of the last ‘two to three years’. He also hails Marquinhos’ balance under Luis Enrique, with Dembele just back from injury.
Arteta wins LMA Premier League Manager of the Year after Arsenal’s title, but misses the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy to Coventry’s Frank Lampard. Arsenal now prepare to face PSG in the Champions League final.
Report leaks images of Arsenal’s 2026-27 third kit ahead of release.
