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ArsenalSummary
Arsenal enter the summer as Premier League champions, and the focus at Emirates Stadium has quickly shifted to how Mikel Arteta can build on that first title. The squad is already changing shape, and the transfer activity of recent days tells the story of a club in active transition.
Leandro Trossard is set to leave after a deal worth €20 million was agreed with Besiktas, removing a reliable squad option from Arteta's attacking depth. At the same time, Arsenal are close to signing goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds United, with the 26-year-old Frenchman expected to undergo a medical shortly, bolstering a department that needed attention.
The defensive picture carries more uncertainty. Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a potential signing, driven by growing concern over Ben White's future amid interest from clubs in England and abroad. Losing White would represent a significant setback for a backline that was central to the title win.
In midfield, captain Martin Odegaard's future has been clarified. Sources told GOAL that links to Galatasaray are "completely false" and he is expected to remain a key figure in the title defence. The pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle continues, with the Brazilian's World Cup performances reinforcing his appeal as a transformative addition.
With key players including Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice still involved in England's World Cup campaign, Arteta will be working with a reduced group as pre-season begins. A friendly against Girona on August 1 opens the schedule.
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.