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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.