Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed his players were left "fuming" following a 3-1 pre-season defeat against Real Betis in Dublin. The Gunners were heavily punished for a series of defensive errors as they suffered a disappointing loss in their summer schedule.
Bruno Guimaraes appears destined to leave Newcastle for Arsenal, with Chris Waddle explaining to GOAL why a switch to Emirates Stadium holds obvious appeal for the Brazil international. A £75 million ($101m) transfer is being mooted, with the South American midfielder set to line his pockets in north London while competing for more major honours.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has called on the club to continue their ambitious recruitment drive, insisting that the Gunners must land elite talent like Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Junior to maintain their domestic dominance. The Italian defender believes that bringing in players of the highest calibre is the only way for the Gunners to improve upon their historic previous campaign.
David Raya is the “most unfortunate goalkeeper in world football”, ex-Arsenal shot-stopper Graham Stack has told GOAL, but the Spain international is also considered to be the “best” that the Premier League has to offer. Raya savoured title glory with the Gunners last season, winning another Golden Glove, but remained rooted to the bench during a triumphant World Cup campaign at international level.
The winger is locked in showdown talks with Los Blancos with the aim of finally agreeing a new contract, but the Spanish giants are ready to cash in if they come to nothing as the Gunners circle - that would be a big mistake
Hector Bellerin has expressed his immense pride after captaining Real Betis to a 3-1 pre-season victory over his former club Arsenal in Dublin. The Spanish full-back requested the armband specially for the occasion as he enjoyed an emotional reunion with Mikel Arteta and several former team-mates.
Christian Norgaard has officially left Arsenal to join Everton in a permanent £7 million summer transfer. The experienced Danish midfielder departs north London after just one season, revealing that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta actively encouraged his exciting move to Goodison Park.
Arsenal have been heavily linked with an ambitious raid on Real Madrid for Vinicius Junior, but ex-Blancos star Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why a “statement signing” at Emirates Stadium remains unlikely. The Premier League title holders have been exploring a deal that would bring a Brazil international to north London that likes to be the “main man”.
Arsenal have taken a massive step toward reinforcing their title-winning squad after reaching a £75 million agreement to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian midfielder is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days to finalise a move that has left some former stars questioning the logic behind the deal.
Mikel Arteta remained coy when questioned about Arsenal's pursuit of Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes following a pre-season clash in Dublin. With reports circulating that a massive £75 million deal has been struck between the two Premier League rivals, the Gunners boss faced the media to address the speculation surrounding the Brazilian midfielder.
Arsenal target Vinicius Junior is expected to reject a move to London in favour of signing a new contract with Real Madrid. The attacker sparked major rumours on Wednesday by deleting his social media history, but a strong relationship with manager Jose Mourinho has swayed his final decision. The Gunners will now likely see their ambitious pursuit end in failure.
Vinicius Junior has sparked intense transfer speculation by abruptly deleting his entire Instagram history, despite receiving a massive new contract offer to remain in Spain. Arsenal are closely monitoring the situation as they look to strengthen their squad, but Jose Mourinho is determined to keep his star forward ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Arsenal have been told that while Vinicius Junior would undoubtedly become the best player at the Emirates, his arrival could potentially dismantle the hard-earned collective spirit fostered by Mikel Arteta. The Gunners are reportedly weighing up a sensational move for the Real Madrid superstar, but figures within the game are urging caution over the financial and social impact on the squad.
Mikael Silvestre believes Arsenal would be the ideal destination for Bruno Guimaraes after Newcastle rejected the Gunners' opening bid. The former defender insists the Brazilian midfielder offers more dynamism than Martin Zubimendi as Mikel Arteta seeks to retain the Premier League title.
Arsenal have taken a significant step toward retaining their Premier League crown after reaching a £75 million agreement to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian midfielder is now expected to undergo a medical shortly to finalise a move that has been the subject of intense speculation throughout the summer transfer window.
Former Arsenal midfielder Anders Limpar believes Mikel Arteta will never leave the Gunners for Barcelona or Manchester City. However, the Swede warned that keeping a squad packed with world-class talent happy will present the manager with the toughest test of his career.
Arsenal are on the verge of completing a blockbuster £75m move for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes as Mikel Arteta looks to cement the club's domestic dominance. However, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes the arrival of the Brazilian midfielder will have significant casualties within the current Gunners squad.
Former Arsenal midfielder Anders Limpar believes Mikel Arteta's side are favourites to retain the Premier League title following Pep Guardiola's departure. He also claims a trio of ambitious signings could turn the Gunners into a dominant force in England and Europe.
Vinicius Junior has spoken for the first time since reports emerged linking him with a sensational summer move to Arsenal. The Real Madrid superstar is currently at the centre of a massive transfer tug-of-war as Mikel Arteta looks to bring the winger to the Emirates Stadium.
Former Premier League striker Charlie Austin has warned that signing Vinicius Junior could "cause more harm than good" for Arsenal. While admitting the Real Madrid superstar would be a phenomenal signing, Austin believes his astronomical salary could completely shatter the club's wage structure.
Man Utd are investigating whether an ambitious deal for Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly is possible this summer. The 19-year-old midfielder has impressed manager Michael Carrick with his elite mindset, though his recent resurgence under Mikel Arteta could keep him in north London.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has backed Manchester City to retain their status as the dominant force in English football, tipping Enzo Maresca to secure the Premier League title in his debut season at the Etihad. The pundit believes the race will be a straight shootout between the Cityzens and reigning champions Arsenal, effectively ruling his former club and Manchester United out of the running.
Anthony Taylor has wasted no time in securing his next high-profile role in football just weeks after hanging up his whistle. The veteran English official has officially moved into a leadership position within a major European league to help develop the next generation of match officials.
John Obi Mikel has sensationally claimed that Vinicius Junior is simply using Arsenal as a bargaining chip to land a lucrative new contract at Real Madrid. The former Chelsea midfielder believes the Brazilian superstar has no intention of moving to the Emirates Stadium despite mounting speculation regarding a record-breaking Premier League transfer.