DailyCannon Archives: 08/2026

Lyon winger Malick Fofana makes a late entry onto Arsenal’s transfer list, with the 21-year-old under consideration before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

Arsenal and Barcelona have reportedly agreed a deal in principle for Gabriel Jesus, with a medical planned before the transfer deadline.

Atletico Madrid expect Julian Alvarez to return to group training and remain available, as Arsenal face a tightening transfer deadline.

Arsenal Under-18s lost 2-1 at Brighton after Emerson Nwaneri and Jack Talbot were sent off in a difficult Premier League U18 match.

Arsenal have signed Cardiff City midfielder Axel Donczew, with the 16-year-old joining the academy after becoming Cardiff’s youngest-ever player.

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal for Georgia Under-21 midfielder Andria Bartishvili, with the 17-year-old expected to join when eligible.

Julian Alvarez has told Mikel Arteta he does not want to join Arsenal, leaving the Gunners unlikely to complete a deal before the deadline.

Arsenal’s Champions League fixtures for 2026-27 have been confirmed. See every league-phase date, kick-off time and opponent, including Napoli, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

Arsenal’s Carabao Cup trip to Ipswich Town has been scheduled, with the date, kick-off time and UK television coverage now confirmed.

Sophie Harwood has joined Sheffield United on loan for 2026-27 as Arsenal look to continue the 18-year-old’s development with regular senior football.

Marli Salmon has signed his first professional Arsenal contract on his 17th birthday after already making four senior appearances for the club.

Julian Alvarez has missed Atletico training again as Arsenal wait, with the Spanish club reportedly setting a deadline for the striker to decide his future.

Max Dowman has left Brentwood School after completing his GCSEs, with the Arsenal teenager now focusing fully on his rapidly developing football career.

Gabriel Jesus has reportedly rejected Napoli, leaving the Italian club considering Chelsea striker Marc Guiu as an alternative to the Arsenal forward.

Arsenal have opened the door to an Ethan Nwaneri loan, with Newcastle among the clubs interested as the Gunners rule out a permanent transfer.

Manchester United remain hopeful of signing Myles Lewis-Skelly, but Arsenal’s valuation and Mikel Arteta’s stance could thwart their plans.

Julian Alvarez was booed by Atletico Madrid fans as Arsenal continue to monitor his situation, but major obstacles still stand in the way of a deal.

Arsenal Women’s Under-17s have won the inaugural Shanghai Future Star Cup, completing a memorable week with victory in the tournament final.

Former Arsenal youngster Semi Ajayi scored as Hull City stunned Manchester United on their Premier League return with a memorable 2-0 victory.

Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s Premier League opener, praising the champions’ display while discussing Bruno Guimaraes, Ezri Konsa and more.