Bruno Guimaraes continues to see a transfer to Arsenal speculated on, with Jeremie Aliadiere telling GOAL how the Newcastle midfielder could be fitted into Mikel Arteta’s side while influencing some big decisions on Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice. The ambitious Gunners continue to bolster a squad that savoured Premier League title glory last season.
The pros and cons of Arsenal potentially making a move for Marcus Rashford have been highlighted to GOAL by ‘Invincibles’ squad member Jeremie Aliadiere. The Gunners have allowed Leandro Trossard to leave Emirates Stadium, as questions are asked of Gabriel Martinelli’s future, with obvious reconstruction work to be carried out in the summer transfer window.
Borussia Dortmund are increasingly confident of keeping star striker Serhou Guirassy after a host of European giants failed to activate his cut-price release clause. The Guinea international, who was one of the most prolific scorers in the Bundesliga last term, saw his exit option expire at midnight on Wednesday.
Arsenal have reportedly reached a total agreement with Club Brugge for the transfer of Christos Tzolis. The Gunners are set to pay a fee in the region of £34 million to bring the Greece international back to the Premier League.
Arsenal and France defender William Saliba was forced off the pitch during his nation's World Cup semi-final match against Spain due to a back injury. France ultimately suffered a 2-0 defeat, ending their campaign. Saliba has been managing the issue for several months, and his sudden withdrawal has sparked fears that he may now require surgery ahead of the new season.
Arsenal have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Turkish giants Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard. The Belgium international is now travelling to Istanbul to undergo a medical examination and finalise personal terms on a reported three-year contract, bringing an end to his successful three-and-a-half-year spell at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have intensified their pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as Mikel Arteta reportedly looks to secure his primary attacking target before the start of pre-season. The Gunners are hoping to capitalise on Atletico taking a firm stance against selling the Argentina international to Barcelona.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has launched a scathing attack on Noni Madueke following England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, brutally joking that a spidercam cable put in a better performance. The Swedish icon claimed the Three Lions were essentially playing with ten men before the Arsenal winger was hauled off at the interval by Thomas Tuchel.
Manchester City have completed the signing of highly-rated winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City in a transfer worth up to £10 million. The Manchester club successfully hijacked Arsenal's advanced pursuit of the 17-year-old talent, who has now signed a five-year contract to integrate into the senior squad at the Etihad Stadium.
The Arsenal-loving DJ has teamed up with MUNDIAL on two bold designs inspired by UK garage, football culture and the many identities of modern England.
Former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has spent roughly 10 hours in French police custody as part of a major judicial investigation into organised money laundering, according to reports in France. The 39-year-old pundit was questioned by financial investigators in Paris regarding suspected ties to a network linked to international drug trafficking.
England face an anxious wait ahead of their World Cup quarter-final showdown against Norway after a sickness bug hit their camp in Miami. Midfielder Declan Rice has missed two successive training sessions, leaving Thomas Tuchel desperately sweating on his availability while staff battle to prevent the illness from spreading across the squad.
Morgan Rogers has seen a big-money transfer away from Aston Villa speculated on - potentially at £130 million ($175m) - but Stan Collymore has told GOAL why the likes of Phil Foden and Eberechi Eze are unlikely to be targeted as potential replacements for their fellow England international. Unai Emery is expected to bolster his ranks with a different type of player.
Arsenal have completed the surprise acquisition of former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer, securing the Frenchman on a two-year contract. The 26-year-old moves to north London after his contract in Yorkshire expired, providing the reigning Premier League champions with experienced cover across their goalkeeping department.
Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes after the midfielder informed Newcastle of his desire to leave St James' Park this summer. The Gunners are looking to overhaul their engine room and have identified the Brazilian international as a primary target to partner Declan Rice in north London.
Wojciech Szczesny has sensationally revealed the physical agony that has plagued his career since an injury suffered at Arsenal over a decade ago. The Barcelona goalkeeper admits that every save he makes is accompanied by pain, a reality that nearly saw him hang up his gloves for good before the call from Catalonia came.
Mikel Arteta is capable of eclipsing Arsene Wenger’s achievements and becoming a four-time Premier League title winner at Arsenal, Stefan Schwarz has told GOAL, as “the hardest one is always the first one”. That box has been ticked by a Spanish tactician at Emirates Stadium, with the challenge now being to build a new dynasty in north London.
Arsenal are reportedly set to complete a surprise move for former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier, with the Frenchman set to arrive at the Emirates Stadium on a free transfer. The 26-year-old is expected to undergo a medical shortly as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his goalkeeping department following the player's departure from Elland Road.
Arsenal have reportedly identified former Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a potential summer signing following his recent World Cup campaign with DR Congo. The Gunners are increasingly concerned about the future of Ben White, who is attracting significant interest from rival clubs abroad and in the Middle East.
Former England captain John Terry has hailed Jude Bellingham’s sensational World Cup form, comparing the Real Madrid star to the legendary Zinedine Zidane. However, the Chelsea legend warned that individual brilliance might not be enough if Thomas Tuchel’s side fail to neutralise Norway’s Premier League heavyweights in the quarter-finals.
The race for Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola is heating up as the Premier League's elite prepare for a potential summer tug-of-war. While PSG have previously been reluctant to part with their young assets, the landscape in the French capital is shifting, leaving the door ajar for a blockbuster move to England.
Arsenal stars Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze are guaranteed to miss the opening match of the club's pre-season schedule. Following England’s progression into the World Cup quarter-finals, the mandatory post-tournament holiday framework will directly overlap with Mikel Arteta’s tactical preparations for their Premier League title defence.
Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement with Besiktas for the sale of Leandro Trossard. The Belgian international, who has been a key player under Mikel Arteta, is now poised to end his successful stint at the Emirates for a new challenge in Turkey.
There will be some added intrigue for Arsenal fans during Brazil's clash with Norway in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. While much of the focus will undoubtedly be on superstar attackers Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland before kick-off on Sunday, one significant subplot is the battle between present and potentially future Gunners midfielders.
Sources tell GOAL that Martin Odegaard is not set to leave Arsenal for Galatasaray this summer, with reports of a potential Emirates exit described as “completely false.” The midfielder is expected to play a key role in the Gunners’ Premier League title defense, though his focus remains on Norway’s World Cup run rather than recent transfer rumours.
Former Arsenal and Sweden midfielder Stefan Schwarz has told GOAL that while Viktor Gyokeres may not be a “classy attacker”, he is finding his feet in the Premier League - as a title winner - and should be closer to his “best” during the 2026-27 campaign. The powerful frontman enjoyed a productive debut campaign at Emirates Stadium, but continues to see more forwards linked with big-money moves to north London.
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