Dan Critchlow

Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi met with reported transfer target and former Lorient teammate Alexis Claude-Maurice on Thursday.

Arsenal came through their pre-Europa League final friendly with a comfortable 6-0 win over second-place Austrian Bundesliga side LASK Linz on Thursday.

19-year-old centre-back Daniel Ballard has signed a contract extension with Arsenal, less than a year after agreeing his first professional deal with the club.

The Europa League final could be Laurent Koscielny's last game with Arsenal, as he seriously considers a departure from the club this summer, according to reports in France.

Tyreece John-Jules and Arthur Okonkwo continued to impress for the England u18s on Thursday, in a 2-0 win over Mexico.

FC Barcelona are planning to sell 22-year-old winger Malcom to the Premier League, despite interest from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi has explained to the club website why they're letting Danny Welbeck go this summer, as the striker's contract comes to an end.

Nacho Monreal has hit out at UEFA over their choice of venue for the Europa League final, after the news that Henrikh Mkhitaryan won't be able to attend the fixture.

Denis Suarez is set to leave FC Barcelona this summer, though there's no expectation he'll return to Arsenal after his disappointing loan move over the last few months.

Arsenal's Home and Away kits have finally leaked, with a picture of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette modelling them hitting the internet.

Matteo Guendouzi says he used to follow Arsenal on TV more than any other foreign club growing up, and he's living the dream playing for them now.

David Ospina is set to return to Arsenal until the Gunners sort out what they're doing with the goalkeeping position this summer, according to reports in Italy.

Unai Emery says he feels lucky and respected at Arsenal, and he believes it's the first time he's really had the chance to execute a long-term project at a club.

Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are all interested in Espanyol centre-back Mario Hermoso this summer, according to reports in Spain.

Ben Cottrell made his debut for the England u18s on Tuesday, and Tyreece John-Jules and Vontae Daley-Campbell also featured in a 2-2 draw with Slovakia.

Arsenal have their eyes on 20-year-old River Plate midfielder Exequiel Palacios after his move to Real Madrid fell through, according to reports in Argentina.

Julio Pleguezuelo has admitted he's really pleased to be joining Dutch side FC Twente this summer, after coming to the end of his contract with Arsenal.

Arsenal's interest in Kostas Manolas is genuine and concrete, according to reports in Italy, with AS Roma feeling the defender is surplus to requirements.

Reiss Nelson is up for the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season award for 2018/19, after his loan spell in Germany with Hoffenheim.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has admitted it hurts him a lot to have to miss out on the Europa League final, after Arsenal confirmed he wouldn't be in the squad later this month.

Arsenal are set to face Barcelona in the Trofeo Joan Gamper this summer, to complete a busy pre-season schedule for the Gunners, according to reports in Spain.

Tyreece John-Jules scored the England u18s' only goal in a 1-0 win over Russia on Monday, as two other Arsenal youngsters featured in the first game of the Slovakia Cup.

Arsenal are in talks over the signing of AS Roma's Kostas Manolas, who has a €36m release clause, according to reports in Italy.

Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco are interested in signing Tyreece John-Jules from Arsenal this summer, as the club try to resolve the striker's future in the final year of his contract.

Arsenal are interested in signing 20-year-old goalkeeper Markus Schubert on a free transfer from 2. Bundesliga club Dynamo Dresden, according to reports in Germany.

Arsenal are looking for buyers for Carl Jenkinson, Mohamed Elneny, Shkodran Mustafi, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Mesut Özil this summer, according to a report.

Arsenal, Manchester United and Everton are interested in Paris Saint-Germain right-back Thomas Meunier, according to reports in France.

Takuma Asano is set to return to Arsenal this summer, after Hannover 96 decided against activating the forward's option to buy in his one-year loan deal.

Spanish journalist Kike Marin claims Arsenal are interested in a move for 18-year-old Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba this summer.

Arsenal and Chelsea are set to return half of their ticket allocations for the Europa League final, with fans struggling to find affordable ways to attend the fixture.

Former Gunner Sylvinho is set to be named the head coach of Olympique Lyonnais, leaving his role with the Brazil national team, according to reports in France.

Calum Chambers has admitted he'll always be grateful for the support the Fulham fans showed him this season, despite the club's eventual relegation.

Arsenal-linked winger Leandro Trossard has admitted that Genk's match against Standard Liege at the weekend might be his last for the club.

Lucas Torreira has admitted he wants to play for Boca Juniors someday, as it's been his dream since he was a young child.

Unai Emery was spotted attending Atletico Madrid's final game of the season against Levante this weekend, amid rumours of Arsenal interest in Thomas Partey.

Ajax sporting director and former Gunner Marc Overmars says Hakim Ziyech will leave the club when a top side comes in for him, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool reportedly interested.

Arsenal are ready to make a move for £9m-rated Lorient attacker Alexis Claude-Maurice, though they have some competition for his signature.

Krystian Bielik scored and put in a solid all-around performance as Charlton Athletic won their play-off semi-final tie against Doncaster Rovers on Friday.

Azerbaijan FA general secretary Elkhan Mammadov claims all the necessary documentation has been filed to allow Henrikh Mkhitaryan to play in the Europa League final.

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are still interested in signing AS Monaco midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, according to the player's agent.