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Generated byArsenal's summer is being shaped by one of the most significant transfer windows in recent memory, with the Premier League champions pressing hard to strengthen the squad that ended a 22-year title drought. The most advanced piece of business is the pursuit of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, with an agreement reportedly reached on a fee of €90m plus add-ons and personal terms already agreed. The Brazilian midfielder has been identified as a priority target to give Mikel Arteta greater control and quality in the engine room as the club prepares to defend its crown.
Arteta has been clear about the ambition driving this window. The Spaniard has publicly framed last season's title win as a baseline rather than a ceiling, insisting the club must push into a "different dimension." That mindset has extended to the pursuit of Vinicius Junior, with reports suggesting Arsenal were prepared to shatter their wage structure to sign the Real Madrid winger. The latest information, though, points to the Brazilian staying at the Bernabeu under new manager Jose Mourinho, leaving Arteta's side to explore alternatives on the left wing. Arsenal had already missed out on Morgan Rogers, who chose Chelsea in a £117 million move earlier in the summer.
On the injury front, Jurrien Timber left the club's pre-season camp in Spain to continue his groin rehabilitation in London, casting some doubt over his availability for the start of the season. Arsenal beat Girona 4-1 in their most recent friendly, a positive result on the pitch as preparations continue ahead of hosting Coventry City on August 21 in their Premier League opener.
Arsenal Overview
Standings
Premier League
Premier League| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2 |  Arsenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 3 |  Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4 |  Brentford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 5 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.