Arsenal set to tie down Arteta and Rice
Romano says Arsenal still value Viktor Gyökeres despite limited minutes and summer interest. He is not 'untouchable', but any exit is more likely to become an issue in 2027.
Christos Tzolis has impressed early for Arsenal, while Bruno Guimaraes, Ezri Konsa, Piero Hincapie and Illan Meslier have made mixed or limited starts.
Arsenal's interest reportedly turned Vinicius Jr's head, and despite his new Real Madrid deal, poor form and doubts over his future could keep a move alive.
Sweden team-mate Viktor Johansson backed Viktor Gyökeres through criticism over his slow Arsenal start, and revealed the striker taught him how to make vodka pasta.
Arsenal are monitoring Sturm Graz midfielder Luca Weinhandl, 17, but interest is measured. January offers are expected, with Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa also keen.
Arsenal are tracking Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha, but Liverpool are in advanced talks over a new deal as they move to secure the 16-year-old's future.
Arsenal are among clubs tracking Real Sociedad centre-back Jon Martin, 20, with talks possibly set to take place soon. Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid are also monitoring the defender.
Jurrien Timber missed Netherlands training and followed an individual programme, with Arsenal and the Dutch managing his return carefully after an ankle injury.
Opinion: England may be right to shield Max Dowman from the hype by inviting him to train with the senior squad rather than fast-tracking the Arsenal teenager into caps.
Arsenal could revisit Julian Alvarez in January if Atletico Madrid allow him to leave, but any move still hinges on the forward choosing the Gunners over Barcelona.
Arsenal are among clubs watching Vålerenga striker Gabriel Rajkovic, 15, who has scored three goals in 15 first-team games. Barcelona may hold an edge once he turns 16 in 2027.
Renée Slegers praised Arsenal Women's mentality and resilience after Mariona Caldentey's late penalty beat HB Køge and secured Champions League points.
Mariona Caldentey's 93rd-minute penalty gave Arsenal Women a 1-0 win over HB Køge in the Women's Champions League, but wasteful finishing and a disallowed Chloe Kelly goal raised concerns.
KMI figures show Arsenal have had three confirmed refereeing errors go against them this season, more than any Premier League side, undermining claims they benefit from officials.
Max Dowman heads nine Arsenal youngsters on international duty, with academy players selected for England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Poland and Uganda.
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka says England still carry the World Cup 'scar' of their 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina, but must move on and focus on the new campaign.
Arsenal are linked with Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiel, who has five goals and four assists in eight games and has earned his first Netherlands call-up.
Romano says Arsenal's next priority is a striker, with Julian Alvarez and Bournemouth's Kroupi among the names considered. Right-back is also an area they may revisit.
Mikel Arteta is expected to sign a new Arsenal contract, with Sky Sports reporting the manager is set to extend his stay at the Emirates.
Jay Bothroyd says Arsenal should have signed Alexander Isak or Hugo Ekitike instead of Viktor Gyökeres, despite the £64m striker helping deliver last season's title.
Declan Rice is reportedly set to finalise a new five-year Arsenal deal worth about £280,000 a week during the international break, after Mikel Arteta agreed his own extension.
