The qualities that make Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya special have been explained to GOAL by ‘Invincibles’ squad member Graham Stack. The World Cup and Premier League title-winning shot-stopper is considered to share some characteristics with England No.1 Jordan Pickford, but goes about his business in an altogether different kind of manner.
Atletico Madrid have stepped up their pursuit of Lille starlet Matias Fernandez-Pardo by submitting a formal opening offer for the highly-rated winger. Diego Simeone’s side are looking to stolen a march on Premier League competition to secure one of Ligue 1's most exciting young talents.
Roma have emerged as potential suitors for Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli as the Italian side steps up its search for a high-profile attacking addition. With the summer transfer window entering its final stages, the Giallorossi are determined to provide head coach Gian Piero Gasperini with the specific profile of player he has requested to complete his front line.
Arsenal have been backed to hijack Liverpool's £100m move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola after completing a £75m deal for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Following three summer signings and missed targets, Mikel Arteta remains intent on adding firepower, with former players tipping the Gunners to win the race for the French star.
Viktor Gyokeres has dismissed the idea that the upcoming Community Shield clash against Manchester City is merely a pre-season exhibition. The Arsenal striker is adamant that the Gunners are heading to Cardiff with the intention of securing silverware and laying down a definitive marker for the new campaign.
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.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered a sobering fitness update regarding key defenders William Saliba and Jurrien Timber ahead of the new campaign. The Gunners boss admitted the club has lost "incredible" influence in the backline as both players face extended periods on the sidelines following recent injury setbacks.
Omar Marmoush scored two second-half goals in three minutes as Manchester City completed their Asian pre-season tour with a 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in Seoul. Trailing to Jorge Dominguez's opener, Enzo Maresca's side roared back through Marmoush's double before Rayan Ait-Nouri sealed the win in stoppage time ahead of the Community Shield.
Frank Leboeuf has backed Arsenal to retain their Premier League title, insisting Mikel Arteta's side possess assurances their rivals lack. The former France international believes the Gunners remain the team to beat heading into the 2026-27 campaign regardless of further transfer business.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the club are actively searching for more additions in the summer transfer window. The statement comes shortly after the Gunners officially unveiled their marquee signing, Bruno Guimaraes, ahead of their recent pre-season friendly. Arteta remains keen on bolstering his squad to challenge for major honours in the upcoming campaign.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez believes the lack of European football at Stamford Bridge this season could prove to be a significant advantage in their quest for Premier League glory. The Spanish shot-stopper is confident that the Blues are ready to challenge the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City under the guidance of new manager Xabi Alonso.
Manchester United have opened negotiations to secure the signature of highly-rated Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, as they look to beat Premier League rivals Arsenal to the exciting teenager. The youngster has attracted significant attention after an impressive breakthrough campaign, leaving multiple top-flight clubs eager to add him to their academy ranks this summer.
Dietmar Hamann has offered a cautious assessment of Arsenal’s latest blockbuster signing, suggesting that Bruno Guimaraes still has a level to reach before being considered truly elite. While the German acknowledges the midfielder's impact at Newcastle, he believes the move to north London represents the ultimate litmus test for the Brazilian.
Gabriel Martinelli is attracting serious interest from Galatasaray, but Arsenal are refusing to sanction a summer exit for the winger until they secure a suitable replacement. Following the recent arrivals of Christos Tzolis and Bruno Guimaraes, manager Mikel Arteta remains keen on bolstering his attacking options, leaving Martinelli facing an uncertain future in north London.
Lee Trundle was king of the showboat in his heyday, but who would he welcome aboard that vessel from the Premier League class of 2026? The former Swansea and Wrexham ace has answered that question for GOAL. Rayan Cherki, who is something of a “throwback”, earns said honour while starring at Manchester City, while Arsenal playmaker Eberechi Eze is another creative magician.
Arsenal are Premier League champions again, for the first time in 22 years, but which members of their 2026-27 title-winning class would make the fabled ‘Invincibles’ squad of 2003-04? Ex-Gunners goalkeeper Graham Stack, who formed part of Arsene Wenger’s ranks back then, has attempted to answer that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL.
Arsenal have sent a clear message to Real Madrid and Chelsea regarding the future of Martin Zubimendi following the blockbuster arrival of Bruno Guimaraes. Despite only joining the Gunners last summer, the Spanish international now finds himself at a crossroads as Mikel Arteta reshapes his midfield engine room.
Jose Mourinho has expressed his immense pride after Vinicius Junior officially committed his long-term future to Real Madrid, ending months of intense speculation. The Brazilian superstar had been heavily linked with a sensational move to Arsenal before putting pen to paper on a bumper new deal at the Bernabeu.
Arsenal have been told to pivot their transfer strategy toward a Man Utd outcast after their ambitious pursuit of Vinicius Junior collapsed. Despite personal efforts from Mikel Arteta to lure the Real Madrid superstar to the Emirates, the Gunners must now look elsewhere to bolster their frontline for the upcoming title defence.
Diego Simeone has sent a defiant message to Julian Alvarez’s suitors, insisting that Atletico Madrid have no intention of sanctioning a sale for the unsettled forward this summer. The Argentine striker has been the subject of intense interest from both Arsenal and Barcelona after expressing a desire to leave the Metropolitano to fulfill his professional dreams.
Arsenal have officially completed the blockbuster signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United in a deal worth £75 million. The Brazilian maestro arrives at the Emirates to join a star-studded midfield, but his arrival has been marked by a light-hearted exchange as he buries the hatchet with Declan Rice.
Fresh from their long-awaited Premier League title win, a £75m deal for the Newcastle skipper promises to be transformative for an Arsenal side who already have the opportunity to build a dynasty next season
Arsenal have bolstered their midfield ranks with the marquee acquisition of Brazilian international Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United. The combative enforcer has penned a long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium and arrives with a fierce determination to cement his legacy in north London.
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has urged the club to sign Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall this summer. Bardsley insists the defender would be the perfect fit for Michael Carrick's side over Myles Lewis-Skelly ahead of their Champions League return.
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Arsenal prospect Louie Copley has confirmed he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during the Gunners' pre-season friendly against Real Betis. The 19-year-old midfielder was forced off just minutes after coming on as a substitute at right-back, delivering a cruel setback to his hopes of breaking into Mikel Arteta's senior setup.
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