Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2026

The first image of an Arsenal player wearing the team’s upcoming new 2026/27 third kit has leaked online, with Piero Hincapie pictured in the shirt.

Jurrien Timber had minor surgery on his groin injury this summer, according to a report, but he is hoping to play some part in pre-season.

Arsenal’s next signing may be a centre-back, with reports suggesting the Gunners are closer to completing a defensive addition than one in any other position.

Real Madrid don’t want to sell Vinicius Junior this summer, though there’s still no suggestion he’s agreed to sign a new contract with the club.

Arsenal still have an interest in Bradley Barcola, but they’re prioritising Vinicius Junior, allowing Liverpool to take the lead in the race for the Paris Saint-Germain winger.

Arsenal have followed Como defender Jacobo Ramon’s progress closely, but Real Madrid could disrupt any attempt to sign the centre-back.

Arsenal are set to miss out on one of their shortlisted defensive transfer additions, with John Stones edging towards a free transfer to Inter Milan.

The FA have confirmed that the International Football Association Board have approved a new goalkeeper injury trial for the 2026/27 Premier League season.

Takehiro Tomiyasu’s move to Venezia is still on, but the Serie A club need to make squad space before they can formally register the former Arsenal defender.

Arsenal’s Brazilian World Cup duo Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli are set to link up with their Gunners teammates this week, despite not being on the first plane to Girona.

Arsenal are pushing to sign Crystal Palace youth striker Mylo Bernard this summer, according to a report.

Real Madrid have made a fresh contract offer to Vinicius Junior, whilst Arsenal preparing to submit a bid for the winger.

Atletico Madrid want Julian Alvarez to make a quick decision on whether to stay or join a club overseas, refusing to entertain any interest from within Spain.

Future Arsenal duo Edwin and Holger Quintero are continuing to make good progress with Independiente del Valle, earning further senior minutes for their current team.

Gabriel Martinelli is happy at Arsenal, and he’ll only consider leaving the club this summer for a good opportunity, according to a report.

Vinicius Junior is now Arsenal’s number-one summer transfer target, but the club are reportedly yet to open talks with Real Madrid or the player’s camp.

Real Madrid are expected to reach an agreement to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig soon, with Paris Saint-Germain withdrawing from the race.

Arsenal are ready to offer Vinicius Junior more than £400,000 a week if he’ll consider leaving Real Madrid this summer, according to a report.

The Arsenal squad have travelled to Spain to step up their pre-season training in Girona, but which players have made the trip?

Arsenal have confirmed their scholarship intake for 2026/27, with nine players signing scholarship terms including Ethan Nwaneri’s younger brother Emerson.