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Kai Havertz is set to miss a few months as he undergoes surgery on the knee problem he picked up against Manchester United

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks set to return to England this summer, with Birmingham City eyeing a free transfer move for the former Arsenal player.

Leeds midfielder Ao Tanaka suffered an MCL injury against Arsenal, raising fresh concerns for Daniel Farke as his side face a growing midfield crisis.

Arsenal have submitted a €10m bid for Girona right-back Arnau Martínez, with Mikel Arteta targeting defensive reinforcements after Tomiyasu’s departure.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo is close to joining West Brom’s Under-21 squad after a successful trial, two months after being released at age 19.

Ex-Arsenal forward Nikolaj Møller shrugs off Zlatan Ibrahimović comparisons as he gears up for his Dundee United debut in the derby against Dundee.

Christian Nørgaard has missed out on Denmark’s squad for September’s World Cup qualifiers after Mikel Arteta confirmed he faces at least another week out.

Bild report Piero Hincapié can leave Bayer Leverkusen for €45m, with Arsenal and Tottenham both pushing to sign the Ecuador defender this summer.

Chris Kavanagh will referee Arsenal’s trip to Anfield, a decision likely to worry fans after a series of controversial calls in previous high-profile games.

Jakub Kiwior is close to a €26m move to Porto on loan with obligation to buy, with only final approval needed before the transfer is completed.

Bukayo Saka faces four weeks out with a hamstring injury, missing key clashes and England duty, though scans show no long-term damage.

Olivier Giroud has scored twice in his first two games for Lille at 38, including a stoppage-time winner against Monaco that marked his 350th career goal.

Wayne Rooney has praised Max Dowman after his Premier League debut at just 15, tipping the teenager for a “massive future” in English football.

Liverpool suffer a defensive blow as Jeremie Frimpong is sidelined until mid-September, leaving Arne Slot short of options before key games against Newcastle and Arsenal.

Emmanuel Frimpong’s career promised much but was cut short by injuries. From Arsenal cult hero to early retirement, here’s what happened to the midfielder.

Fabio Vieira is in talks over a £30m move to Stuttgart. Injuries, competition and Arteta’s system left him sidelined, but Germany may suit his style.

Bukayo Saka is highly unlikely to face Liverpool after suffering a hamstring injury against Leeds, with scans due to confirm the extent of the problem.

Martin Ødegaard will undergo a scan after a shoulder injury against Leeds, leaving his place in Arsenal’s line-up to face Liverpool in doubt.

Leeds defender Pascal Struijk praised Arsenal as “a really good team” after his side’s heavy defeat at the Emirates, conceding their title credentials are clear.

Viktor Gyökeres struck twice on his home debut against Leeds, later hailing the Emirates atmosphere as “amazing to feel that support”.