Arsenal have intensified their pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as Mikel Arteta reportedly looks to secure his primary attacking target before the start of pre-season. The Gunners are hoping to capitalise on Atletico taking a firm stance against selling the Argentina international to Barcelona.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has launched a scathing attack on Noni Madueke following England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, brutally joking that a spidercam cable put in a better performance. The Swedish icon claimed the Three Lions were essentially playing with ten men before the Arsenal winger was hauled off at the interval by Thomas Tuchel.
Manchester City have completed the signing of highly-rated winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City in a transfer worth up to £10 million. The Manchester club successfully hijacked Arsenal's advanced pursuit of the 17-year-old talent, who has now signed a five-year contract to integrate into the senior squad at the Etihad Stadium.
The Arsenal-loving DJ has teamed up with MUNDIAL on two bold designs inspired by UK garage, football culture and the many identities of modern England.
Former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has spent roughly 10 hours in French police custody as part of a major judicial investigation into organised money laundering, according to reports in France. The 39-year-old pundit was questioned by financial investigators in Paris regarding suspected ties to a network linked to international drug trafficking.
England face an anxious wait ahead of their World Cup quarter-final showdown against Norway after a sickness bug hit their camp in Miami. Midfielder Declan Rice has missed two successive training sessions, leaving Thomas Tuchel desperately sweating on his availability while staff battle to prevent the illness from spreading across the squad.
Morgan Rogers has seen a big-money transfer away from Aston Villa speculated on - potentially at £130 million ($175m) - but Stan Collymore has told GOAL why the likes of Phil Foden and Eberechi Eze are unlikely to be targeted as potential replacements for their fellow England international. Unai Emery is expected to bolster his ranks with a different type of player.
Arsenal have completed the surprise acquisition of former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer, securing the Frenchman on a two-year contract. The 26-year-old moves to north London after his contract in Yorkshire expired, providing the reigning Premier League champions with experienced cover across their goalkeeping department.
Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes after the midfielder informed Newcastle of his desire to leave St James' Park this summer. The Gunners are looking to overhaul their engine room and have identified the Brazilian international as a primary target to partner Declan Rice in north London.
Wojciech Szczesny has sensationally revealed the physical agony that has plagued his career since an injury suffered at Arsenal over a decade ago. The Barcelona goalkeeper admits that every save he makes is accompanied by pain, a reality that nearly saw him hang up his gloves for good before the call from Catalonia came.
Mikel Arteta is capable of eclipsing Arsene Wenger’s achievements and becoming a four-time Premier League title winner at Arsenal, Stefan Schwarz has told GOAL, as “the hardest one is always the first one”. That box has been ticked by a Spanish tactician at Emirates Stadium, with the challenge now being to build a new dynasty in north London.
Arsenal are reportedly set to complete a surprise move for former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier, with the Frenchman set to arrive at the Emirates Stadium on a free transfer. The 26-year-old is expected to undergo a medical shortly as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his goalkeeping department following the player's departure from Elland Road.
Arsenal have reportedly identified former Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a potential summer signing following his recent World Cup campaign with DR Congo. The Gunners are increasingly concerned about the future of Ben White, who is attracting significant interest from rival clubs abroad and in the Middle East.
Former England captain John Terry has hailed Jude Bellingham’s sensational World Cup form, comparing the Real Madrid star to the legendary Zinedine Zidane. However, the Chelsea legend warned that individual brilliance might not be enough if Thomas Tuchel’s side fail to neutralise Norway’s Premier League heavyweights in the quarter-finals.
The race for Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola is heating up as the Premier League's elite prepare for a potential summer tug-of-war. While PSG have previously been reluctant to part with their young assets, the landscape in the French capital is shifting, leaving the door ajar for a blockbuster move to England.
Arsenal stars Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze are guaranteed to miss the opening match of the club's pre-season schedule. Following England’s progression into the World Cup quarter-finals, the mandatory post-tournament holiday framework will directly overlap with Mikel Arteta’s tactical preparations for their Premier League title defence.
Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement with Besiktas for the sale of Leandro Trossard. The Belgian international, who has been a key player under Mikel Arteta, is now poised to end his successful stint at the Emirates for a new challenge in Turkey.
There will be some added intrigue for Arsenal fans during Brazil's clash with Norway in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. While much of the focus will undoubtedly be on superstar attackers Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland before kick-off on Sunday, one significant subplot is the battle between present and potentially future Gunners midfielders.
Sources tell GOAL that Martin Odegaard is not set to leave Arsenal for Galatasaray this summer, with reports of a potential Emirates exit described as “completely false.” The midfielder is expected to play a key role in the Gunners’ Premier League title defense, though his focus remains on Norway’s World Cup run rather than recent transfer rumours.
Former Arsenal and Sweden midfielder Stefan Schwarz has told GOAL that while Viktor Gyokeres may not be a “classy attacker”, he is finding his feet in the Premier League - as a title winner - and should be closer to his “best” during the 2026-27 campaign. The powerful frontman enjoyed a productive debut campaign at Emirates Stadium, but continues to see more forwards linked with big-money moves to north London.
France legend Marcel Desailly believes William Saliba's rise to becoming the "best defender in the world" at Arsenal makes a future move to Real Madrid inevitable. The former Chelsea star insists "the door is open" for Saliba to join the Spanish giants, and has ranked him above Gunners team-mate Gabriel in terms of overall quality.
Arsenal's pursuit of Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga has hit a serious obstacle, with Manchester City reportedly mounting a strong push to hijack the deal as new boss Enzo Maresca looks to reunite with the 16-year-old sensation he first worked with during his time at the King Power Stadium.
Santi Cazorla has announced his retirement from professional football, ending a career that lasted more than 20 years. The former Arsenal and Spain midfielder signed off after helping boyhood club Real Oviedo return to La Liga last year, completing a memorable final chapter following one of football's greatest comeback stories.
Tony Cascarino has admitted to GOAL that “big players have always moved”, but the former Aston Villa striker is still annoyed at the slightly baffling situation that sees Morgan Rogers generating intense transfer talk. The England international is seeing a big-money move to Arsenal speculated on, with the Villans needing to sanction sales in order to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Declan Rice is “world-class” already, former Arsenal midfielder Stefan Schwarz has told GOAL, with the Gunners star considered to boast a special quality that makes him a potential Ballon d’Or contender of the future. England international Rice is hoping to come into contention for that prize while chasing down more major honours with club and country.
Ashley Cole has announced his departure from Serie B side Cesena, bringing an abrupt end to his first head coaching role after just three months. The former England international decided to step down following internal discussions regarding the club’s future direction.
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