Arsenal reshape squad with Hincapie deal, eye Barcola and Meslier
Noni Madueke says his ‘well-documented’ friendship with Bukayo Saka remains strong despite competing for the same Arsenal and England spot, insisting they push each other to improve.
Kepa could leave if the right move arises, with Arsenal eyeing free agent Illan Meslier as potential backup to David Raya despite the Frenchman’s error-prone spell at Leeds.
Declan Rice recalls Arsenal’s title run-in resilience and says England must be patient against DR Congo’s low block. He manages a hamstring nerve issue but expects to start.
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Report claims Arsenal could sell Martin Ødegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Ethan Nwaneri, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Ben White to fund upgrades, with exits linked to fees, contracts and reduced roles.
Piero Hincapie is sent off late in Ecuador’s 2-0 loss to Mexico for covering his mouth while speaking to Santiago Giménez. England injury updates given, with a Saka fitness boost.
Thierry Henry tops Arsenal’s international caps with 81 for France, ahead of Patrick Vieira 79 and Kenny Sansom 77. David Seaman has 72, Adams 66. Van Persie, Xhaka on 68, Ljungberg 62, Giroud 60, O’Leary 68.
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Arsenal release eight academy players, while Piero Hincapie joins permanently for £34.5m after title-winning loan. Jakub Kiwior to Porto for £14.7m and Karl Hein to Werder Bremen for £2.6m.
Arsenal track Mainz’s Kaishu Sano after his World Cup displays for Japan, but face Liverpool, Man Utd and Dortmund. Mainz want up to £52m for the midfielder under contract to 2028.
Emmanuel Petit rebukes Jurgen Klopp for citing Arsenal in criticism of Germany’s disallowed set-piece goal, arguing World Cup officiating differs from Premier League standards.
Arsenal step up interest in PSG winger Bradley Barcola as a cheaper alternative to Morgan Rogers, and monitor free agent keeper Illan Meslier amid Kepa Arrizabalaga uncertainty.
Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand has ‘agreed’ personal terms with Atletico Madrid. Arsenal and Man City admire him, but Atleti plan talks around €50m, below his €80m clause, denting Arteta’s plans.
Arsenal pursue Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis after a 17-goal, 23-assist season, with the club confident a deal is possible as Brugge are open to selling for the right price.
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