Arsenal wait on £35m deal to ‘proceed’ on move for dream next transfer

Arsenal are reportedly prepared to “advance talks” to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino once Emile Smith Rowe completes a permanent move away from Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have been strongly linked with a move for Merino of late, though are not the only club to have shown an interest on securing the services of the …

Liverpool transfer hijack crumbles as Arsenal ready massive opening offer for 119 goal machine

Arsenal are believed to be on pole position for the signing of Viktor Gyokeres with a sizeable opening offer in the works for the Sporting Lisbon striker and with Liverpool chances of gazumping them to his signature on the decline. The Sweden striker has catapulted himself into the upper echelons of strikers in the world …

Mikel Arteta wowed by Arsenal star who has transformed after pre-season win v Manchester United

Arsenal took a closer step to the start of the new Premier League season by beating Manchester United on Sunday. Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli were the two goalscorers for Arsenal in the pre-season friendly at the SoFi Stadium in California. Manchester United opened the scoring after just ten minutes when Rasmus Hojlund charged down …

Manchester United handed double Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro injury scare vs Arsenal

Manchester United have been handed a double injury concern with the new Premier League season in sight after Rasmus Hojlund and Leny Yoro were forced off during their pre-season match with Arsenal. The 21-year-old former Atalanta man, Hojlund, had opened the scoring at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. However, the Denmark international was taken off shortly afterwards …

Manchester United pay the price for overlooking coaching role change in Arsenal defeat

All it took was 13 minutes. Rasmus Hojlund was mobile and scoring one minute and then down and out the next. Erik ten Hag warned on Friday “it will happen” when Manchester United’s injury woe was raised. It has started before the season has started. United’s new number nine retired hurt within a quarter of …

Manchester United player ratings as Mason Mount and Andre Onana good vs Arsenal

Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat against Arsenal in a pre-seson friendly in California – and suffered a couple of injury scares too in the process. United took the lead in the SoFi Stadium thanks to Rasmus Hojlund, but the Dane soon went off injured and was followed down the tunnel before half-time by Leny …

Arsenal plot Nico Williams transfer hijack with new talks held as Barcelona reality clear

Arsenal remain in the transfer race to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao alongside Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. The Catalan giants have prioritised agreeing a deal for Williams, having publicly declared they have the financial capabilities to afford his £49million (€58m) release clause. “Economically speaking, we could commit to the signing of Nico Williams,” Barcelona club …

First image of Riccardo Calafiori shared ahead of medical with £42m Arsenal transfer imminent

Riccardo Califiori’s transfer to Arsenal appears to be on the verge of being confirmed as the Bologna and Italy defender was spotted on a private jet en route to London. The Gunners have been pursuing the Euro 2024 star for the majority of the summer, finally agreeing on a deal with Bologna worth approximately £42m this week. …

Arsenal player ratings vs Manchester United as Gabriel Martinelli shows ability

Arsenal beat Manchester United 2-1 in normal time as their pre-season tour of the United States continues. The Gunners fell behind early on when Rasmus Hojlund seized on to Marcus Rashford’s ball over the top and raced away from Ayden Heaven. His near post shot then went past Karl Hein. They were back level not …

Leandro Trossard on Arsenal title disappointment, squad harmony and Mudryk challenge

Leandro Trossard spoke to football.london in Los Angeles. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Leandro Trossard is used to high pressure situations. World Cups, Champions League knockouts, Premier League title deciders, he’s done them all. A game of a pool against a team of five journalists, however, is a new test. The journalists …