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Arsenal have suffered a significant setback in their pursuit of marquee summer recruits following revelations that Julian Alvarez is prepared to reject the club. Although Mikel Arteta's side have positioned themselves as the primary suitors for the forward, the Argentina international is completely reluctant to relocate to London.

As Arsenal finally lifted the Premier League trophy after years of scrutiny, one Inter fan was reminded of football’s greatest lesson: the process, patience, and perfect timing can turn doubt into glory, a truth that echoed far beyond the pitch this 2025-26 season.

Declan Rice is “up there” with the best midfielders that England have ever produced, Peter Reid has told GOAL, as the Arsenal talisman has joined a talent bracket that includes the likes of Steven Gerrard and Bryan Robson. That is a big billing, but the newly-crowned Premier League title winner will want to justify it when starring at the 2026 World Cup.

Graham Potter has leapt to the defence of his star striking duo Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak, insisting that both players remain elite talents despite receiving mixed reviews in England. The Sweden head coach, who is preparing for a World Cup campaign after a dramatic qualification play-off, believes the external perception of his forwards doesn’t match the reality of their contributions.