Alan Buckby

Diego Simeone has delivered his clearest indication yet that Julián Álvarez will remain at Atlético Madrid, dealing another significant blow to Arsenal’s hopes of signing the Argentina international. Álvarez has remained on Mikel Arteta’s radar throughout the summer, with Arsenal previously holding discussions over a potential move. Barcelona have pushed even harder for the 26-year-old, […]

Fabrizio Romano has revealed Tottenham’s firm stance on Cristian Romero after Arsenal made contact with the defender’s representatives over a sensational move across north London. Arsenal’s interest in Romero has strengthened as Mikel Arteta considers whether another centre-back is required following William Saliba’s lengthy injury absence. The Gunners have now gone further than simply monitoring […]

Mikel Arteta has another major Arsenal transfer decision approaching, and Gabriel Martinelli has an immediate opportunity to influence it against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday. Martinelli is expected to play at least 45 minutes as Arsenal return to the Emirates for the first time since winning the Premier League title. The Brazilian only recently returned from […]

William Saliba’s lengthy injury lay-off could force Mikel Arteta to begin Arsenal’s Premier League title defence with a new centre-back partnership, and Sunday’s meeting with Borussia Dortmund offers a crucial first test. Saliba is facing an extended period on the sidelines while Arsenal manage the back problem which affected him during the World Cup. The […]

Arsenal return to Emirates Stadium on Sunday for their final major test before the Community Shield as Mikel Arteta’s side face Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup. The Premier League champions are still managing a staggered return following the World Cup, while several injury concerns leave Arteta with decisions to make ahead of Manchester City […]

Arsenal’s midfield already contained some of the Premier League’s best players before Bruno Guimarães arrived. Adding the Brazilian for £75million has left Mikel Arteta with a group that could now be the strongest in the division. Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino and Eberechi Eze were already competing for places. Guimarães adds another […]

Lisa Baum wasted little time making an impression at Arsenal Women as the summer signing scored in Saturday’s 2-1 pre-season victory over Crystal Palace. The 19-year-old was introduced at half-time as Renée Slegers changed her entire XI, before finding the equaliser with 15 minutes remaining. Chloe Kelly later completed the comeback at the Sobha Realty […]

Lisa Baum scored before Chloe Kelly completed the comeback as Arsenal Women began pre-season with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Shanade Hopcroft gave Palace the lead from distance during a closely contested first half, but Renée Slegers changed her entire XI at the break and Arsenal responded strongly. Arsenal complete second-half comeback Arsenal created […]

Arsenal are considering a renewed move for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as Mikel Arteta continues to look for another option on the left side of his attack. The Gunners enquired about the Turkey international earlier this summer but were told he was not for sale. Arsenal could now revisit the 21-year-old after seeing other attacking […]

Bruno Guimaraes has revealed the message Declan Rice sent him before completing his £75million Arsenal move, bringing an end to a rivalry that produced several heated battles between the pair. Arsenal officially announced the Brazil midfielder on Saturday after completing negotiations with Newcastle United. ReadArsenal covered Bruno Guimaraes’ official £75m Arsenal signing earlier today, with […]

Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal could give Mikel Arteta something he badly needed last season: the freedom to manage Declan Rice’s workload without weakening his midfield. The Brazilian is closing in on a £75million move from Newcastle United after completing his medical and signing his contract. ReadArsenal reported on Thursday that Guimaraes had passed his medical […]

Louie Copley has confirmed he suffered a ruptured ACL during Arsenal’s pre-season defeat against Real Betis, bringing an abrupt halt to an encouraging summer with Mikel Arteta’s first team. The 19-year-old was making only his second senior appearance when he suffered the injury nine minutes after coming on as a substitute. Copley later confirmed the […]