For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.
Mikel Arteta is a graduate of the Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola school of coaching, with ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack explaining to GOAL the similarities that a title-winning tactician at Emirates Stadium shares with other Premier League champions. Arteta has become a managerial master in his own right, with important lessons being learned along the way.
Gianni Infantino is facing explosive new allegations after leaked documents suggested he was involved in discussions to bring the European Super League under FIFA’s umbrella. While the broader football community opposed the breakaway project in 2021, reports indicate the FIFA president explored the possibility of branding the competition as the "FIFA Super League."
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed his players were left "fuming" following a 3-1 pre-season defeat against Real Betis in Dublin. The Gunners were heavily punished for a series of defensive errors as they suffered a disappointing loss in their summer schedule.
Bruno Guimaraes appears destined to leave Newcastle for Arsenal, with Chris Waddle explaining to GOAL why a switch to Emirates Stadium holds obvious appeal for the Brazil international. A £75 million ($101m) transfer is being mooted, with the South American midfielder set to line his pockets in north London while competing for more major honours.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has called on the club to continue their ambitious recruitment drive, insisting that the Gunners must land elite talent like Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior to maintain their domestic dominance. The Italian defender believes that bringing in players of the highest calibre is the only way for the Gunners to improve upon their historic previous campaign.
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