Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon believes a swap deal involving Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford and Gunners youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly makes sense for both clubs. Dixon insists Mikel Arteta would be the ideal manager to reignite the England international's career on the left flank.
Lee Dixon believes Vinicius Junior may have used interest from Arsenal to secure a new contract at Real Madrid. However, the former Gunners defender insists that missing out on the Brazilian star does not hurt the club and instead sends a strong message to Premier League rivals.
Paul Scholes has identified two marquee targets for Manchester United ahead of the transfer deadline, including Tottenham defender Cristian Romero and Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The Old Trafford legend believes head coach Michael Carrick still requires key defensive and midfield reinforcements to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level.
Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has offered a surprising vote of confidence to Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres despite the Swede’s recent struggles in front of goal. The Gunners fell to a 3-2 pre-season defeat against the Bundesliga giants at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Arsenal have opened negotiations with West Ham United regarding the potential departure of Reiss Nelson as Mikel Arteta looks to trim his squad before the transfer deadline. The 26-year-old winger has spent the last two seasons out on loan and is once again expected to move on to secure regular first-team football.
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.
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.
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