Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2026

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.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has announced his retirement from playing professional football, whilst also confirming his future career plan.

Arsenal youth product Amario Cozier-Duberry was the subject of a recent £5m bid from Anderlecht, but the winger’s new club Brighton and Hove Albion turned it down.

Qatari club Al-Gharafa SC have taken the lead in the race to sign Ismael Bennacer, who is set to terminate his contract with AC Milan early.

Bradley Barcola has decided not to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, potentially opening the door to a summer transfer for the Arsenal-linked winger.

Manchester City and Arsenal have gone quiet in the race to sign Yan Diomande, but that could end up being a good thing for the Gunners.

Arsenal are expected to return with a new bid of more than £70m for Bruno Guimaraes next week, having already agreed personal terms with the player.

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Axel Donczew from Cardiff City, with the player already having held a medical with his new club.

Arsenal youngster Callan Hamill has signed his first professional contract with the club, a year after his transfer from St. Johnstone FC.

Arsenal are reportedly Vinicius Junior’s most likely destination if he leaves Real Madrid, but the winger’s situation at his current club remains complex.

Former Gunner Joseph Olowu has completed a move to Leyton Orient, signing to play under the same manager he left Arsenal for.

Arsenal kicked off pre-season with a behind-closed-doors win over MK Dons on Saturday, with new signing Christos Tzolis providing an assist in the 3-0 result.

Arsenal returned to pre-season training this week, but which players are available to Mikel Arteta ahead of the Gunners’ first friendly matches?

Arsenal are exploring a move to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid, though their interest is currently only at an early stage.

Mikel Arteta’s main summer target remains Julian Alvarez, with Arsenal looking to exploit Atletico Madrid’s steadfast refusal to sell to FC Barcelona.

Fabio Vieira wants to play for Hamburger SV next season and the German club have been in contact with Arsenal, but there’s still no agreement at this stage.

Real Madrid have entered the race for Yan Diomande and the player has shown a willingness to consider their approach, amid rival interest from Paris Saint-Germain and links with Arsenal.

Arsenal’s imminent £70m offer for Bruno Guimaraes is unlikely to be accepted, and Chelsea won’t be joining the race for the midfielder, according to reports.

Details of Arsenal’s reported new sponsorship deal with Emirates have begun to emerge, with the fresh contract set to last to 2032.