Italy legend Leonardo Bonucci believes Arsenal are signing a player in Riccardo Calafiori who will ‘become a reference point for the national team for the next 15 years’. The Gunners are closing in a move for the 22-year-old defender having identified him as their top defensive target this summer. The transfer has stalled in recent […]
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Two Arsenal stars miss pre-season tour of the US as club confirm knee problem
Arsenal star Takehiro Tomiyasu will not travel for the Gunners’ pre-season tour of the US and will remain in the capital to undergo treatment on a knee injury. Fixtures against Bournemouth, Manchester United and Liverpool await Stateside as Mikel Arteta gets his side prepared for the new Premier League campaign next month. Declan Rice, Bukayo […]
Arsenal confirm signing of goalkeeper ‘with big potential’ from Ajax
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of teenage goalkeeper Tommy Setford from Ajax on a permanent deal. The 18-year-old has been capped for England at Under-17, Under-18 and Under-19 level, but has spent his young career so far at Ajax. Setford was born in the Netherlands and has come through the youth ranks at the iconic […]
Eddie Nketiah makes decision on Arsenal future after Marseille offer
Arsenal look set to lose Eddie Nketiah this summer with the striker reportedly keen to join Olympique Marseille. Nketiah has been a regular for Mikel Arteta over the past two seasons, but the majority of his appearances have been off the bench, starting just 10 Premier League games in the last campaign. Moreover, while he’s […]
Riccardo Calafiori’s ex-girlfriend reveals status of £42million Arsenal transfer
Riccardo Calafiori’s big money transfer from Bologna to Arsenal is a done deal… according to the player’s ex-girlfriend. The Italy international, who shone at Euro 2024, has emerged as Arsenal’s top target this summer. Mikel Arteta has been keen to sign a new left-sided defender, with the Gunners said to be very close to sealing […]
Brentford boss sends message to Ivan Toney and Premier League clubs interested in signing striker
Thomas Frank has told Ivan Toney he would ‘love’ him to stay at Brentford for at least one more season and warned his potential suitors he will be ‘expensive’ this summer. Toney was expected to leave the west London club after Brentford completed a club-record £30m deal for Brazilian striker Igor Thiago. England international Toney, […]
Mikel Arteta’s stance on Arsenal selling Emile Smith Rowe revealed
Mikel Arteta is keen to keep Emile Smith Rowe at Arsenal this summer following interest from Fulham and Crystal Palace, according to reports. Arsenal have already turned down offers from Fulham and Palace this month but both clubs are expected to return with improved bids. Fulham’s latest bid of £30 million was rejected by Arsenal, […]
Gabriel Jesus and Emile Smith Rowe score for Arsenal in behind-closed-doors friendly
Arsenal XI: Hein (Nygaard 70), White (Rosiak 60), Timber (Rekik 46), Heaven (Monlouis 60), Lewis-Skelly (Nichols 60), Partey (Patino 46), Odegaard (Gower 60), Nelson (Nwaneri 60), Vieira (Smith-Rowe 46), Jesus (Salah Oulad-M’hand 60), Nketiah (Sagoe Jr 60). Subs not used: Rojas-Fedorushchenko, Kacurri, Ismail Oulad-M’hand) Leyton Orient: (First-half) Howes, James, Cooper, Simpson, Sweeney, Warrington, Brown, Agyei, Galbraith, O’Neill, […]
Arsenal reach breakthrough in Riccardo Calafiori transfer with £42m deal ‘very close’
Arsenal are closing in on a €50 million (£42.1m) deal to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori, according to reports in Italy. Mikel Arteta’s side have prioritised a move for Calafiori this month but the transfer has stalled after talks between Bologna and the 22-year-old’s former club FC Basel hit a stalemate. Basel, who sold Calafiori […]
Arsenal set to lose wonderkid with Manchester United in talks to sign striker sensation
Manchester United are in talks to sign prolific wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin who is all set to leave Arsenal, according to reports. Obi-Martin made headlines last season thanks to an incredible goalscoring spree, that included scoring 10 in a 14-3 win against Liverpool U16s. The 16-year-old would go into find the back of the net 32 […]