Arsenal have announced two pre-season friendlies against Manchester United and Liverpool in the USA this summer, with a third rumoured to be in the works.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 26: Leandro Trossard #19 of Arsenal celebrates his goal with Bukayo Saka #7 in front of Iñaki Peña (13) of FC Barcelona, for a 4-2 lead over FC Barcelona in a 5-3 Arsenal win, during a pre-season friendly between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at SoFi Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates his goal with Bukayo Saka in front of Iñaki Peña (13) of FC Barcelona during a pre-season friendly between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at SoFi Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Arsenal have officially confirmed their first two pre-season friendlies ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, with the Gunners set to face Manchester United on July 27th and Liverpool on July 31st.

Both games will take place in the USA, with the United game being hosted at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Liverpool match at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

As part of his statement on the tour, Edu Gaspar said: “We look forward to making further announcements about our trip soon.”

Rumours from Arsenal fixture insider Arsenal Fixture News suggest the Gunners could be set to play Wrexham in Las Vegas in a third pre-season game overseas.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Gabriel Jesus #9 of Arsenal controls the ball against Oriol Romeu #18 of Barcelona in the first half of a pre-season friendly match at SoFi Stadium on July 26, 2023. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal controls the ball against Oriol Romeu of Barcelona in the first half of a pre-season friendly match at SoFi Stadium on July 26, 2023. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Arsenal have loaned Arthur Okonkwo to Wrexham for the current campaign, so they’re building a relationship with the League Two club.

With Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney based in the United States, and with the success of their club TV documentary Welcome to Wrexham, there’s obviously a market for the Welsh side on the other side of the Atlantic.

Wrexham played against Chelsea and Manchester United in pre-season fixtures last summer, and it seems Arsenal are next on their shortlist. But the club are yet to confirm that.

Arthur Okonkwo with Wrexham (Photo via Wrexham on Twitter)
Arthur Okonkwo with Wrexham (Photo via Wrexham on Twitter)

“It’s great to be visiting the US again this summer,” Mikel Arteta said of the tour.

“Our matches against Manchester United and Liverpool will be great preparation ahead of the new season.

“Our tour last year was a real success and it’s always an amazing experience to play in front of our passionate supporters in the US. We’re looking forward to returning and seeing everyone again.”