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.
Gabriel Martinelli is closing in on a lucrative move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal after being told to find a new club by Mikel Arteta. The ruthless decision has reportedly caused significant discomfort within the Arsenal squad, with team-mates deeply unhappy about the Brazilian winger's recent treatment.
Alan Shearer believes Arsenal have a major opportunity to sign unsettled forward Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid before the transfer deadline. The Gunners have been backed to hijack the striker's controversial move to Barcelona, with Shearer claiming his arrival would guarantee another domestic title.
Simon Jordan has launched a scathing critique of Ian Wright, urging the Arsenal legend to "wind his neck in" following his controversial comments regarding Gabriel Martinelli. The dispute centres on the Brazilian winger's current exile from the Gunners' first-team squad as a move to the Saudi Pro League looms.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has delivered a definitive verdict on the Premier League title race, insisting that Arsenal are currently without equals in the English top flight. The former England defender believes the stability at the Emirates Stadium gives Mikel Arteta a significant advantage over rivals currently navigating major transitional periods.
The fans no longer want to see Alvarez, but Atletico Madrid do not want to sell him to Barcelona. There is the Arsenal option, who have put Gyokeres and Martinelli on the market.
Manchester United remain hopeful that Arsenal can be persuaded to part with versatile starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly before the transfer window slams shut. Despite the teenager establishing himself in Mikel Arteta’s starting XI during the opening weeks of the season, the Red Devils are refusing to end their pursuit.
Chelsea legend John Terry has tipped new Arsenal signing Ezri Konsa to permanently displace William Saliba in Mikel Arteta's starting XI. The England international completed a big-money move to the Emirates Stadium this week, arriving as the Gunners look to defend their Premier League title.
Christos Tzolis has made a blistering start to life at Arsenal, but the Greek winger took time out of his weekend to return to familiar surroundings. The 24-year-old was paraded on the pitch at Club Brugge ahead of their derby victory over Cercle Brugge, soaking in the adulation from his former supporters.
Gary Neville believes Arsenal are clear favourites to retain the Premier League title this season, stating they should win the league comfortably. His comments come after a dramatic opening weekend where title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool both delivered unconvincing performances in their respective matches, while Mikel Arteta's team secured a dominant victory.
Julian Alvarez endured a highly hostile reception from Atletico Madrid supporters during Sunday's dramatic 2-2 La Liga draw with Villarreal. The Argentine forward was brutally booed as he entered the pitch from the bench, with fans directing explicit chants at him, demanding his immediate departure amid intense summer transfer links to Arsenal and Barcelona.
Arsenal have sent a clear message to the rest of the Premier League after beginning their title defence with a ruthless 3-0 dismantling of Coventry City. However, Gunners legend David Seaman believes the biggest threat to Mikel Arteta’s side might come from a rejuvenated side under new management.