Arsenal face a major transfer decision in the closing weeks of the summer window as Real Madrid revive their interest in Martin Zubimendi. The Spanish giants are ready to test the Gunners' resolve after manager Jose Mourinho approved a move for the experienced holding midfielder.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has voiced his concerns over Arsenal's reported willingness to part ways with teenage sensation Myles Lewis-Skelly. The former midfielder believes the Gunners would be making a significant error by letting the academy product leave, especially with rivals monitoring the situation.
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.
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 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.
The 2025-26 European season is almost in the books. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will face off in Saturday's Champions League final after both secured league titles in England and France, respectively, while there was joy for Bayern Munich in Germany and Inter in Italy as both won domestic doubles. Rounding out the 'Big Five' leagues, Barcelona successfully defended their crown in La Liga as Real Madrid tailed off in chaotic circumstances.
And there you have it - the 2025-26 Premier League season is over. Arsenal are the champions while West Ham have been relegated alongside Wolves and Burnley as Tottenham secured survival on the final day. While the football hasn't always been the most scintillating, it's been a campaign full of twists and turns at both ends of the table, making it difficult to predict any result given the increased parity among the teams in the English top-flight.
As the 2025-26 Premier League season draws to a close, it's time to look back on what has been a campaign full of twists and turns. Arsenal eventually saw off the challenge of Manchester City to secure the title, but European places and the final berth in the relegation zone are still to be decided into the final day.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a candid explanation for his tactical U-turn after substituting Martin Zubimendi just 39 minutes after bringing him on against West Ham. The Gunners boss admitted that the initial reshuffle following Ben White’s first-half injury disrupted the team’s rhythm, forcing him to make a ruthless decision to protect Arsenal's slender lead in the Premier League title race.
Arsenal might have reclaimed their spot at the top of the Premier League table on Saturday, but the celebratory mood at Emirates Stadium was tempered by a scathing assessment from Gary Neville. Despite a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle, the spotlight has fallen on a high-profile summer arrival who is reportedly failing to live up to his price tag.
Martín Zubimendi has dismissed ongoing rumours linking him with a move to Real Madrid, insisting his focus is entirely on securing silverware with Arsenal. The midfielder, who arrived at the Emirates from Real Sociedad for £61 million ($83m) last summer, says he is "very happy" in London as the Gunners prepare for a Champions League semi-final and a decisive Premier League run-in.
