Dan Critchlow

Patrick Vieira called Cesc Fabregas 'the kid who made me leave Arsenal' when the pair met up recently, according to the Spanish midfielder himself.

Granit Xhaka and Aaron Ramsey are doubts for Arsenal clash with Newcastle United next Monday, after picking up injuries over the international break.

Arsenal are interested in Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti, and they could try to use former Barca man Raul Sanllehi to get a deal done this summer, according to reports.

Ajax has set a price of £15m on left-back Nicolas Tagliafico amid interest from Arsenal, as well as Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid.

Alex Iwobi started his second match of the international break for Nigeria on Tuesday, and he won more praise for his performance than in the first.

Granit Xhaka scored a fantastic goal with his right foot to help Switzerland into a 3-0 lead on Tuesday night, which they duly threw away as soon as he left the pitch.

Thomas Partey is excited about the opportunity to play in the Premier League, with Arsenal and Manchester City interested, according to a source close to the player.

Yannick Carrasco has admitted that he'd love to return to Europe, after interest from Arsenal and AC Milan in January, but his club wouldn't let him go in the winter window.

Reiss Nelson has admitted Julian Nagelsmann dropped him from the Hoffenheim squad recently because he was late for training, but the pair made up after he apologised.

Barcelona will receive 15% of the transfer fee for Benfica's Alejandro Grimaldo if the left-back ends up leaving, with Arsenal interested, but the La Liga side don't have a buy-back clause.

Krystian Bielik has had his international break cut short over an ankle injury, and Charlton boss Lee Bowyer fears he could be out for significantly longer.

Arsenal are interested in signing Charlton Athletic midfielder Joe Aribo on a free transfer this summer, with a belief that he could develop into an Aaron Ramsey replacement.

Alexandre Lacazette has seemingly taken youth striker Tyreece John-Jules under his wing during Arsenal's trip to Dubai, as the 18-year-old prepares to potentially play his first senior minutes.

Al-Nasr Dubai SC manager Benat San Jose says the club are proud to be hosting Arsenal are the reopening of the Al Maktoum Stadium, and he wants to put on a show for the fans.

Arsenal academy striker Folarin Balogun has had an impressive international break with the England u18s, further emphasising that he's ready for the next step in his youth career.

Arsenal are set to make a €35m offer for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Christopher Nkunku for a summer transfer, according to reports in France.

Arsenal face Al-Nasr Dubai SC in a mid-season friendly to commemorate the opening of the Al Maktoum Stadium on Tuesday, with a number of senior players expected to be involved.

Former Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale has admitted he was a fan of Arsenal, Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp growing up, despite going on to play for Spurs.

Former Gunner Jeremie Aliadiere thinks Arsenal will finish above Tottenham Hotspur this season and make it into the Champions League qualification places.

Atletico Madrid right-back Juanfran is set to extend his contract with the club by an additional year, after turning down an offer from Arsenal.

Arsenal are set to promote Steve Morrow to form part of a three-man sporting team to support head coach Unai Emery, according to reports.

Norwich City defender Jamal Lewis has praised Sead Kolasinac's full-back play going forward, whilst also criticising the Bosnian international defensively.

Reiss Nelson believes his runs in behind have improved a lot this season, and that will help him to have a greater impact in top-level football.

Denis Suarez has hit back at criticism of his performances in training with Arsenal, posting a response on his Instagram story.

Aaron Ramsey will miss Wales' second fixture of the international break with injury, and he's returned to Arsenal to work on his recovery.

Granit Xhaka has reportedly said Arsenal doesn't have to be the last stop in his career, but it's not clear exactly what that meant, or if he even really said it.

Arsenal have committed nine errors leading to an opposition goal this Premier League season, the joint-most of any team in Europe's top-five leagues.

Bukayo Saka scored two goals for the England u19s this week, as well as assisting one, and his finishes have drawn comparisons between the youngster and Leroy Sane.

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.