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Arsenal

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Arsenal's summer ambitions are being tested in the transfer market, with two high-profile pursuits hitting significant resistance as the Premier League champions prepare for the new season. The most complex situation surrounds Vinicius Junior, where reports of direct talks between Mikel Arteta and the Brazilian have been complicated by his agent's firm denial of any move and his return to Real Madrid training. Jose Mourinho has also publicly stated Vinicius will remain at the club, making the deal look increasingly difficult despite Arsenal's reported willingness to break their wage structure to land him.

The Bruno Guimaraes situation is equally unresolved. After an agreement between Arsenal and Newcastle appeared close, the Magpies have since rejected Arsenal's opening formal bid and are fighting to retain their captain. Former Gunner Jack Wilshere believes landing both players would send a statement to the rest of the Premier League, though the path to either signing remains unclear.

On the pitch, the signs are more encouraging. Arsenal opened pre-season with a 4-1 win over Girona, with new signing Christos Tzolis marking his debut with a goal. The £34m recruit from Club Brugge has since declared himself ready to compete for a starting role regardless of any further arrivals. Jurrien Timber remains a fitness concern after leaving the pre-season camp in Spain to continue rehabilitation from a groin injury. Arsenal host Real Betis next in their pre-season schedule.

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Frequently asked questions

A group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armanent Factory, who called themselves Dial Square, formed a football team in 1886. They would later rename themselves to Royal Arsenal in the same year. In 1893, the club was renamed to Woolwich Arsenal, before finally being named just Arsenal in 1919, six years after they moved to Highbury.

American billionaire Enos Stanley Kroenke is the owner of Arsenal, purchasing the club via Arsenal Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE).

The Emirates Stadium is the name of Arsenal's stadium. It has been the team's home ground since 2006, replacing Highbury, which served as Arsenal's home venue from 1913.

The Emirates Stadium has a capacity of 60,704 and is among the UK's biggest football venues.

Arsenal have won 48 trophies till date, including 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups.

Arsenal have 13 English top flight titles to their name, making them the third-most successful team behind Man Utd and Liverpool. They, however, won their last title over two decades ago.

London-born Irish defender David O'Leary sits at the top of the list for most Arsenal appearances in history. O'Leary spent 18 years at the club and made 722 appearances in all competitions, ahead of Tony Adams, George Armstrong, and Lee Dixon.

Thierry Henry is Arsenal's leading goalscorer of all-time with 228 goals in 377 games. No other Arsenal player has scored over 200 goals for the club, with Ian Wright sitting in second place (185 goals in 288 games).

Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Dennis Bergkamp, Mesut Ozil, Robert Pires, and Robin van Persie are among the popular footballing names to have played for Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, George Graham, and Herbert Chapman are among the biggest names to have been in charge of Arsenal throughout their notable history.

Arsenal have a pretty unique nickname, called The Gunners. This nickname is a reference to the club's origins in the late 19th century, when a group of workers from the Royal Arsenal armanent factory in Woolwich formed the club. That's also the reason why the Arsenal badge includes a cannon.