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15th January 2021 Dragao Stadium, Porto, Portugal - Portuguese Championship 2020/2021, FC Porto versus Benfica - Nuno Tavares of Benfica. Photo: Daniel Castro

Arsenal strike 5-year deal with Nuno Tavares & Benfica agreement

Arsenal have been in contact with the representatives of Benfica left-back Nuno Tavares according to reports, with one claiming a 5-year deal is 'agreed in principle'.
Gabriel Martinelli in training with Arsenal (Photo via Martinelli on Twitter)

When do Arsenal return for pre-season training?

Now we're in to July, let's have a look at some important dates for Arsenal this summer, starting with when Arsenal return for pre-season training.
Emile Smith Rowe in action during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Wednesday May 19, 2021. Copyright: Frank Augstein

Aston Villa won’t take ‘no’ for an answer from Arsenal

Aston Villa are said to be getting ready to submit a second bid for Emile Smith Rowe despite being told that he is not for sale.
England's Ben White. Issue date: Monday, June 7, 2021. Copyright: Lee Smith

Brighton accept £50m Arsenal bid for Ben White, personal terms agreed

Arsenal have reportedly had a £50m bid for defender Ben White accepted by Brighton with the two clubs currently discussing how the deal will be structured.
VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern Münich, Bundesliga. Konstantinos Mavropanos takes a throw-in. VfB Pressefoto Baumann / Hansjürgen Britsch / Pool

Konstantinos Mavropanos joins Stuttgart

Konstantinos Mavropanos has completed a move from Arsenal to Stuttgart today.
Emirates Stadium Arsenal's Martin Odegaard applauds fans after the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Alastair Grant

Martin Odegaard finally confirms his future

Martin Odegaard says Real Madrid have made it clear they want him to return this summer, so that's what he's going to do.
STUTTGART, GERMANY - AUGUST 10: Konstantinos Mavropanos of VfB Stuttgart poses during the team presentation at Mercedes-Benz Arena on August 10, 2020 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Mavropanos loan with ‘bargain’ €7m purchase option agreed

Konstantinos Mavropanos will return to Stuttgart on loan next season with the German side getting a purchase option in the contract.
Netherlands' midfielder Donny Van de Beek (L) talks with Spain's defender Hector Bellerin at the end of the friendly football match between Netherlands and Spain at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on November 11, 2020. (Photo by DEAN MOUHTAROPOULOS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Multiple sources clarify Arsenal links to Donny van de Beek

In the revolving door of Arsenal transfer rumours, links to Donny van de Beek are the latest to be shot down by multiple sources.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal congratulates Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal following their sides victory in the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 09, 2021 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s 2021/22 Predictions

Arsenal have a lot of work to do this summer if we’re to compete for a top-four finish in the Premier League next season.

Sead Kolasinac to return to Arsenal

Sead Kolasinac will return to Arsenal and is drawing interest from a couple of the top Turkish clubs as well as Schalke and Lazio, according to reports.
NORWICH, ENGLAND: Emi Buendia of Norwich City celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Barnsley at Carrow Road on January 02, 2021. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Arsenal make £30m+ bid for Emi Buendia

Arsenal have reportedly made an offer in excess of £30m for Emi Buendia after it was claimed this week the club were in talks with Norwich.
Edu, Mikel Arteta and Steve Round deep in coversation at Goodison Park

Episode 291: Arsenal’s questions for the summer

Matthew and Stephen sit down to discuss the decisions waiting in the summer ahead for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Edu and the Kroenkes.
Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana makes a save during the Dutch Eredivisie match between sc Heerenveen and Ajax Amsterdam at Abe Lenstra Stadium on March 07, 2020. VI ANP Sport / Ronald Bonestroo IV

Andre Onana expected to move to Arsenal

Arsenal’s first signing of the summer transfer window might be Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, various sources report, despite the 12-month ban he was handed this February.
Shakhtar Donetsk's Israeli forward Manor Solomon (R) fights for the ball with Borussia Moenchengladbach's Austrian defender Stefan Lainer during the UEFA Champions League football match group B, between Shakhtar Donetsk and Borussia Moenchengladbach, at the Olympiyskiy stadium in Kiev on November 3, 2020. (Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images)

Edu in touch with agent: Manor Solomon keen on Premier League move

Manor Solomon remains keen on a Premier League move and Pini Zahavi is in contact with Arsenal's Edu on the winger's behalf.
AUGSBURG, GERMANY: Herthas Dodi Lukebakio (v) und Matteo Guendouzi celebrate during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and Hertha BSC at WWK-Arena on November 7, 2020. (Photo by Stefan Puchner - Pool/Getty Images)

£45m value drops: How much is Matteo Guendouzi worth?

Matteo Guendouzi looks set to leave Arsenal this summer on a permanent deal so how much is Matteo Guendouzi worth and what can Arsenal expect to get for him?
LONDON - MAY 17: Thierry Henry of Arsenal is presented with his Barclaycard Premiership Player of the Year Award by Ian Wright during the Martin Keown Testimonial match between Arsenal and England XI at Highbury, on May 17, 2004 in London. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry: The greatest Ballon d’Or loser

The Ballon d'Or was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic but it returns this year and I thought it worth talking about the greatest player to never win it - Thierry Henry.
Mikel Arteta File Photo File photo dated 08-11-2020 of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.Copyright: Andy Rain

Will Arteta turn things around at Arsenal next season?

Mikel Arteta’s tenure at Arsenal was supposed to bring them back to the top table of English and European football, but while the recently concluded season had some bright moments, it was ultimately a bit of a damp squib.
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka warms up during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park, London, England on 19 May 2021. Copyright: Phil Duncan

€15m bid in: Jose Mourinho pushes to sign Granit Xhaka on the cheap

AS Roma are pushing to sign Granit Xhaka this summer, though their valuation remains some way off Arsenal's and they'd like the player himself to help out with that.
William Saliba scores for OGC Nice - Lyon vs OGC Nice - Ligue 1 Uber Eats - Lyon - 23/05/2021 Photo: NorbertScanella / PanoramiC

French media provide update on William Saliba’s future

Arsenal are expected to give William Saliba a chance in their first team following his successful loan to OGC Nice, according to reports in France.
Daily Cannon tactics board

Analysing Arsenal’s final flourish to the season

See how Granit Xhaka's return to midfield changed the Gunners' buildup play and how Graham Potter tried to go for the win only for it to backfire completely
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MAY 24, 2021: The Henri Delaunay Cup, the official trophy of Euro 2020, is on display in Moscows Gorky Park. Earlier, the trophy was presented in St Petersburg which is to host seven matches of the tournament. Mikhail Japaridze/TASS

Which teams will Arsenal fans around the world be backing at Euro 2020? 

It’s only a matter of weeks until the extremely belated Euro 2020 tournament will officially get underway, when Turkey takes on Italy at Olimpico Stadium in...
AMSTERDAM - 28-01-2021, Ajax keeper Andre Onana during the match between Ajax and Willem II. Copyright: Imago Images

Arsenal to find out on 2 June length of Andre Onana’s ban

Arsenal are reportedly looking at a cut-price deal for Andre Onana this summer, though their move depends on the goalkeeper's suspension appeal and a date has now been set.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks dejected following his sides defeat in the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 19, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Peter Powell -

3 loan signings and Luiz all to leave Arsenal this summer

Arsenal could lose four out of contract players this summer with no buy options on three of those who came in on loan
Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Nicolas Pepe second left celebrates scoring their side s second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021. Copyright: Andy Rain

Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion – Premier League Preview, Players to Watch &...

Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion will trade tackles at the Emirates Stadium in the ultimate round of the 2020/21 Premier League season on Sunday afternoon.
Martin Odegaard celebrating scoring for Arsenal against Olympiacos (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

I’m happy at Arsenal: Martin Odegaard keen to stay

Martin Odegaard is happy and would like to stay with Arsenal this summer but a number of factors are likely to make that transfer difficult for him.
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas of Livingston during the Scottish Premiership match between Livingston and Ross County at Tony Macaroni Arena, Livingston, Scotland on 10 January 2021. Livingston Tony Macaroni Arena West Lothian Scotland Editorial use only Copyright: Chris McCluskie

What happened to Jay Emmanuel-Thomas?

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was captaining Arsenal's u18s when he was just 16 and big things were expected of the teenage giant, but it didn't quite work out for him at Arsenal so where is he now?
Bernd Leno of Arsenal FC during the UEFA Europa League match, Semifinal, between Villarreal CF and Arsenal FC played at La Ceramica Stadium on April 29, 2021 in Villarreal, Spain. Copyright: Sergio Ruiz

Bernd Leno’s direct comments put rumours about him to bed

Bernd Leno is one of a number of players the media has claimed wants to leave Arsenal this summer but that couldn't be further from the truth.
Arsenal away shirt 2021/22

Arsenal away kit 2021-22 launches, inspired by 70s-90s Arsenal shirts

More pictures of Arsenal's away kit for the new season have leaked, this time featuring players actually wearing it.

How Arsenal showed a sign of things to come vs Chelsea

In this episode of Daily Cannon's Tactics Board, we pour over Arsenal's 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, and wonders what long-term ramifications we can draw from it.
Arsenal v Qarabag - UEFA Europa League - Group E - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Ainsley Maitland-Niles (right) and Arsenal s Eddie Nketiah celebrate after the final whistle Copyright: Nigel French

Arsenal to ask £40m for Maitland-Niles and Nketiah

Arsenal reportedly want £20m each for Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Eddie Nketiah as they try to get funds together to help Mikel Arteta fix the first team squad.

When will the Arsenal rebuild actually start?

Another game, another debatable team selection from Mikel Arteta. Some things might never change...

The worst decision Mikel Arteta has ever made

It was a night filled with gloom and doom for Arsenal Football Club, as they drew 0-0 with Villarreal in the second leg of their Europa League Semi-Final, losing the tie 2-1 on aggregate.
ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on ahead of the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between SL Benfica and Arsenal FC at Stadio Olimpico on February 18, 2021 in Rome, Italy. SL Benfica face Arsenal FC at a neutral venue in Rome behind closed doors after Portugal imposed a ban on travellers arriving from the UK in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 variants. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

3 areas Arsenal need to strengthen in the next summer

Mikel Arteta's second season as an Arsenal manager has been a topsy-turvy ride and this summer he faces a crucial summer. Coach of Arsenal...
Arsenal v Liverpool - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Kieran Tierney walks off the pitch with an injury during the Premier League match at The Emirates Stadium, London. Saturday April 3, 2021. Copyright: Adam Davy

Great news as Tierney and Lacazette return ahead of Arsenal vs Villarreal

Arsenal could be without a few key players for their Europa League semi-final second leg against Villarreal on Thursday, according to Mikel Arteta.

50 years ago today: Arsenal win league at Tottenham for first time

50 years ago, on 3 May 1971, Arsenal won the league at White Hart Lane for the first time.
Brighton and Hove Albion v Leicester City - Premier League - American Express Community Stadium Brighton and Hove Albion s Yves Bissouma commits a handball during the Premier League match at the American Express Community Stadium, Brighton. Picture date: Saturday March 6, 2021. Copyright: Mike Hewitt

Arsenal favourites to land £30m box-to-box Brighton midfielder

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Yves Bissouma from Brighton this summer as the player looks to make a move and Mikel Arteta looks for a Partey partner
Newcastle United v Arsenal - Premier League - St James Park Newcastle United s Jacob Murphy left and Arsenal s Gabriel Martinelli battle for the ball during the Premier League match at St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Issue date: Sunday May 2, 2021.Copyright: Stu Forster

Is Gabriel Martinelli now undroppable?

Gabriel Martinelli was integral to Arsenal's build-up play against Newcastle, so he has to start against Villarreal on Thursday, right?
BARCELONA, SPAIN: Junior Firpo of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and C.A. Osasuna at Camp Nou on November 29, 2020. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Barcelona keen on Arsenal deal, 24-year-old rejected move

Back in February, it was reported that Arsenal made a deadline day move for Junior Firpo and it is now being claimed the player refused to join Arsenal.
Barcelona's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho arrives for a friendly football match between FC Barcelona and Girona at the Johan Cruyff stadium in Sant Joan Despi near Barcelona on September 16, 2020. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)

Philippe Coutinho to join Everton for £35m as Arsenal miss out

Arsenal may have been linked, again, with a move for Philippe Coutinho but the former Liverpool man is set to sign for Carlo Ancelotti at Everton

Arsenal open Emile Smith Rowe contract talks

Arsenal see Emile Smith Rowe as part of their future and want to extend his contract, with the Athletic now reporting contract talks have begun.