Dan Critchlow

After the first few days of the international break, let's have a look at how Arsenal's senior and youth stars are doing so far.

Nacho Monreal hasn't travelled with the Arsenal first-team squad to Dubai this week, as he's suffering from tightness in his calf.

Reiss Nelson set up the England u21s' opening goal against Poland on Thursday, causing some Arsenal fans to get excited about his return.

Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid winger Gelson Martins, currently on loan with AS Monaco, a year after they reportedly failed to sign him the first time.

Stephan Lichtsteiner says he has begun talks with Arsenal over a contract extension, but he doesn't want to stay if he's not going to play regularly.

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck is back running and training with the ball again in Dubai, as he continues his recovery from injury.

Per Mertesacker has hinted at the possibility of Arsenal's academy working with Werder Bremen, after travelling to Germany to meet with representatives from his old club.

Arsenal have confirmed that they'll take part in the International Champions Cup this summer, with an announcement of their opponents and venues to come.

French football journalist Julien Laurens thinks Arsenal won't sign Denis Suarez on a permanent deal, and he's urged the club to spend money as carefully as last summer.

Xavier Amaechi received his first senior call-up for Arsenal on Thursday, for the club's mid-season trip to Dubai, but it could've come much earlier if his luck had been different.

Norwich City have confirmed the signing of Arsenal academy teenager Josh Martin, after he completed a successful trial period with the club.

Arsenal have withdrawn Xavier Amaechi and Tyreece John-Jules from international duty with the England u18s so the pair can take part in the first team's trip to Dubai.

Former Arsenal defender Rhys Weston thinks Ainsley Maitland-Niles is best suited to the wing-back position, and he should look to follow in Victor Moses' footsteps.

Mark McGuinness came off the bench for his debut in the Republic of Ireland u19s' 5-0 win over Romania on Wednesday, earning the reward for his positive recent Arsenal form.

Bukayo Saka scored his second goal and added an assist for the England u19s on Wednesday, despite having only played 125 minutes in total since stepping up to that level internationally.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has sent praise the way of Arsenal u18 striker Folarin Balogun, as the 17-year-old continues his fantastic season with the academy.

Denis Suarez has responded to the rumours suggesting Arsenal have already decided to send him back to Barcelona, with a post on his Instagram story.

Aaron Ramsey has become the second Arsenal player to suffer an injury before the current round of international matches has even begun.

Arsenal want Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti, according to rumours on social media, with other reports suggesting he could leave Barcelona this summer.

Arsenal have brought Reading's former Head of Academy Player Development Lewis Goater to the club as coach of the u9s, according to reports.

Sokratis Papastathopoulos is suffering from bony oedema in his ankle, according to reports coming out of Greece.

Former Barcelona academy left-back Joel Lopez scored his first goal for Arsenal over the weekend, in a 5-2 victory over West Ham United u18s.

Arsenal are favourites to sign 17-year-old Ituano midfielder Gabriel Martinelli despite interest from 25 different clubs, according to reports in Brazil.

Arsenal are set to reject their option to buy Denis Suarez from Barcelona, and they plan to send the 25-year-old back to Spain this summer, according to a report.

Arsenal u18 captain Matt Smith has had an impressive season in 2018/19, leading his team to the top of the table with some impressive goals and assists on the way.

Takuma Asano has had another disappointing loan in Germany this season, which must now spell the end of his Arsenal career for good.

With just a couple of months left of the 2018/19 season, let's have a look at Arsenal's top five players of the campaign according to the stats.

If Sokratis Papastathopoulos receives a yellow card against Newcastle United on April 1st, he'll receive a two-match suspension as a result.

Unai Emery travelled to Valencia to watch them face Getafe over the weekend, with rumours that he was there to scout 27-year-old centre-back Djene.

Per Mertesacker has explained why Arsenal sent Emile Smith Rowe on loan to RB Leipzig in January and implied there will be more of those kinds of moves in the coming years.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles was delighted to score his first Emirates Stadium goal on Thursday, and he's hoping to push on and compete with Hector Bellerin for starts next season.

Emi Martinez kept a clean sheet away to Stoke City on Saturday, continuing his good form on loan with Reading and pushing for a chance at Arsenal when he returns.

Reiss Nelson returned to the Hoffenheim team on Saturday, after he was excluded from their previous game for disciplinary reasons.

Arsenal academy graduate Chris Willock, currently playing for Benfica B, scored a goal his opponents will never want to see again in his match on Saturday.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made it into the Europa League's Team of the Week, after their performances in the comeback victory over Rennes.

Dries Mertens expects a tough tie against Arsenal in the Europa League quarter-final, but he thinks his team have to be confident going into the game.

Antonia Valencia's father has named Arsenal as a possible destination for the Manchester United right-back this summer, as the player will 'definitely not' continue with his current club.

Arsenal's u18s defeated West Ham 5-2 on Saturday to continue their push for the league title, with Folarin Balogun playing a starring role once again.

The international break is about to begin, so let's take a look at all the Arsenal players involved and when they'll all be playing.

Deyan Iliev has become the second member of Arsenal's academy to receive a call-up for his country's senior side before appearing for the Gunners' first-team.