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.
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.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the club are actively searching for more additions in the summer transfer window. The statement comes shortly after the Gunners officially unveiled their marquee signing, Bruno Guimaraes, ahead of their recent pre-season friendly. Arteta remains keen on bolstering his squad to challenge for major honours in the upcoming campaign.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez believes the lack of European football at Stamford Bridge this season could prove to be a significant advantage in their quest for Premier League glory. The Spanish shot-stopper is confident that the Blues are ready to challenge the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City under the guidance of new manager Xabi Alonso.
Manchester United have opened negotiations to secure the signature of highly-rated Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, as they look to beat Premier League rivals Arsenal to the exciting teenager. The youngster has attracted significant attention after an impressive breakthrough campaign, leaving multiple top-flight clubs eager to add him to their academy ranks this summer.
Dietmar Hamann has offered a cautious assessment of Arsenal’s latest blockbuster signing, suggesting that Bruno Guimaraes still has a level to reach before being considered truly elite. While the German acknowledges the midfielder's impact at Newcastle, he believes the move to north London represents the ultimate litmus test for the Brazilian.
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