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Sergio Aguero

Arsenal “favourites” to sign Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is the bookies’ favourite to join Arsenal this summer, and could well leave the Etihad Stadium if Pep Guardiola can’t guarantee him first-team football.

Ospina set to sign for Fenerbahce ‘within a week’

Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina is on course to make a summer switch to Fenerbahce and will sign a contract worth £2.6m-a-year in the coming days, according to reports.
Kieran Gibbs

West Brom in bid for Kieran Gibbs

Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs is reportedly the subject of interest for West Bromwich Albion this summer, with the Midlands outfit stepping up their pursuit for a left-back.
Eddie Howe

Arsenal lining up Eddie Howe to eventually replace Arsene Wenger

Arsenal are reportedly lining up Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe to replace Arsene Wenger at the Emirates in 2019, with the Gunners boss to eventually become Director of Football.

Barcelona manager Valverde looking at Bellerin and Azpilicueta to solve right-back crisis

After being appointed manager of Barcelona, Ernesto Valverde is tasked with solving the side’s right-back crisis this summer and is considering two Spaniards from the Premier League.

Nigel Winterburn believes only a title can vindicate Arsene Wenger’s contract extension

Ex-Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn demands the club target the Premier League title next season to vindicate Arsene Wenger’s new contract.

Napoli’s Arkadiusz Milik “knows something” about Szszcesny coming to the San Paolo

Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik revealed he has insider information about Wojciech Szczesny’s potential move from Arsenal to the Stadium San Paolo this summer.

Newcastle United lodge bid for Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud

Newly-promoted Newcastle United have reportedly made a £22m bid to sign Arsenal and France striker Olivier Giroud this summer.
Henry Onyekuru

Arsenal agree personal terms and set medical date for Henry Onyekuru

Arsenal have reportedly agreed terms with KAS Eupen striker Henry Onyekuru and have set a date for his medical to complete his transfer to the club this summer.

Dominic Solanke snubs Arsenal in favour of Liverpool move

Chelsea’s promising striker Dominic Solanke has rejected interest from Arsenal to join Liverpool for around £3million this summer.

Vidal using WhatsApp to lure Sanchez to Bayern

Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal has revealed he’s taken to WhatsApp to convince Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez to join him in Germany this summer.
Santi Cazorla

Cazorla could be out until December following injury setback

Arsenal’s deep-lying midfield playmaker Santi Cazorla may not play for the Gunners this year after undergoing an eighth operation in 12 months to solve his achilles injury.
Alisher Usmanov

Defamation case between Alexei Navalny and Alisher Usmanov opened in court

Hearings have opened between Arsenal’s multi-billionaire Alisher Usmanov and Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a man who is alleged to have exposed the former for the transfer of lucrative assets to a charity foundation.

Wenger given £100m to rebuild squad after signing two-year deal to stay on as...

After putting pen to paper on a new two-year deal, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly set to receive £100m, to get the side back into the Champions League and challenging on all fronts.

Gary Lineker: “Arsenal are further behind than Wenger thinks”

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona striker Gary Lineker believes Arsenal are “a long way behind” in the race for a top-four finish next season.
Petr Cech

Cech disappointed to be dropped for FA Cup final and to not feature in...

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech revealed his disappointment to have been dropped for the FA Cup final against former side Chelsea, being told just 24 hours before the game by manager Arsene Wenger.

Sevilla still keen on Lucas Perez after missing out 12 months ago

Sevilla are reportedly looking to Arsenal’s Lucas Perez to bolster their attack this summer, a year after the Spanish La Liga side lost out to the Gunners when he was on his way out of Deportivo.

Was FA Cup final Elneny’s last appearance for Arsenal?

Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny was a late substitute in Saturday’s FA Cup final win over Chelsea, replacing man-of-the-match Alexis Sanchez in injury time.

Bernd Leno hints at a summer move amid Liverpool and Arsenal interest

Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno admitted he could leave the BayArena this summer should a top European club make an official approach for his services.
23 Oct 1999: (L to R) Marc Overmars and Ray Parlour congratulate Arsenal team mate Kwankwo Kanu. Picture: Graham Chadwick /Allsport

Ray Parlour believes Arsenal should sign Joe Hart if Ospina leaves

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes his old club should sign Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart if David Ospina leaves in the summer.

Arsene Wenger set for two-year contract extension at Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks set to sign a two-year deal when he meets with the board on Tuesday, having reiterated his desire to remain at the Emirates Stadium until at least 2019.

Oxlade-Chamberlain: “I knew I didn’t foul Moses”

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says he was “fully confident” he made no contact with Chelsea’s Victor Moses after the Nigerian winger fell in the box in Saturday’s FA Cup final.

Szczesny closing in on Napoli move this summer

Wojciech Szczesny is reportedly close to a move to Italian Serie A giants Napoli, having been offered a three-year deal to be the club’s first choice between the sticks in 2017/18.

Mertesacker has awkward encounter with Martin Keown and slams his other critics

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker had a somewhat frosty encounter with former Gunner Martin Keown in the aftermath of last weekend’s FA Cup final victory, reluctantly hugging him after having been heavily criticised by the ex-centre-back prior to Saturday’s clash at Wembley.
Marco Reus

Reus injury rules out chance of a summer move

Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus was rumoured to be on the wishlist for a number of Premier League clubs this summer, but a recent injury that will keep him out of action until the new season has ruled out any chance of a move from the Westfalenstadion.
Arda Turan

Arda Turan preparing for Barcelona exit with Arsenal and Chelsea linked

Barcelona attacking-midfielder Arda Turan is bracing himself for a departure from the Camp Nou this summer which could put Arsenal and Chelsea on alert, given the London duo are looking to strengthen their attacking options.

Ankle injury could rule Maitland-Niles out of England match

Midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles is a doubt ahead of England’s Toulon Tournament opener tonight, having picked up an ankle injury in Friday’s U20 World Cup victory over South Korea.
Gedion Zelalem

Zelalem’s future at Arsenal in doubt after picking up serious injury

VVV-Venlo winger Gedion Zelalem has picked up an ACL injury which will sideline him for the majority of the 2017/18 season, and now his...

Wenger: “Arsenal will decide Sanchez’s future”

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed the club hold all the cards with Alexis Sanchez this summer, saying the Gunners will make the decision on the star’s future at the Emirates Stadium.
wembley stadium

Arsenal cancel FA Cup final screening and potential victory parade with national security threat...

With the nation’s security threat placed at critical, Arsenal have cancelled the screening of the FA Cup final at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, and the London club won’t hold a victory parade if the win the trophy.
Theo Walcott

Does Theo Walcott still have a future at Arsenal?

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott was an unused substitute in Sunday’s 3-1 win against Everton, amassing just over 300 minutes of football in the last two months, which suggests his future is up at the Emirates Stadium.
Stan Kroenke who owns Arsenal

Usmanov’s €1.3bn offer for controlling stake matches Forbes’ valuation

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov failed in his attempt to buy out Stan Kroenke’s controlling stake in Arsenal football club, but his bid of €1.3bn is reported to be a perfect valuation, according to Forbes.
Kylian Mbappe

Will rejected bid from Liverpool wake Arsenal up?

Liverpool have had a €75m bid rejected by AS Monaco for striker Kylian Mbappe, with the French Ligue 1 champions said to be holding out for €100m this summer.

Wenger: I will announce my Arsenal future after the FA Cup final

Arsene Wenger suggested his future could be decided after the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 27, with a board meeting planned with the club’s hierarchy.
champions league trophy

What’s at stake for Premier League trio battling for a Champions League place?

There are three Premier League giants going into the final game of the season with their hopes of Champions League football dependent on the outcome.

Koscielny returns to training ahead of Everton game

Arsenal were given a big boost ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Everton with defender Laurent Koscielny returning to training.
Andrea Belotti

Belotti to snub Arsenal ahead of £85m switch to Atletico Madrid

According to the Daily Star, Arsenal look set to miss out on coveted Torino striker Andrea Belotti, with reports suggesting Atletico Madrid are lining up an £85m bid for his signature.

Sanchez believes Arsenal’s upturn in form is down to improved mentality

Tuesday’s win over Sunderland saw Arsenal seal a fourth consecutive Premier League win, ensuring the race for a top-four place went down to the final day.

Wenger says Alexis and Ozil are committed to Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has had to face endless questions over the futures of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil this season, with the pair yet to extend their stay at the Emirates past next summer, but he believes they want to stay and pointed to recent performances as proof of their commitment.

Alexis on his relationship with Ozil: “We have that ability and ambition to score...

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has enjoyed a fantastic season in terms of his productivity, scoring and creating 42 goals in 54 appearances, and he...