Dan Critchlow

Mikel Merino may have received a World Cup winner’s medal on Sunday, but that didn’t stop Arsenal teammate David Raya making fun of his black eye.

Atletico Madrid are insistent that Julian Alvarez won’t be leaving the club this summer, amid interest from FC Barcelona and Arsenal.

Swedish club AIK are looking to sign Charles Sagoe Jr. from Arsenal on a permanent deal this summer, despite the player’s current loan deal with Kalmar FF.

Arsenal have reached a breakthrough in talks with Josh Ogunnaike, with the youth defender officially signing a new contract to stay at the club.

Arsenal are showing strong interest in Axel Donczew of Cardiff City, according to a report, with the plan to integrate the youngster with the Gunners’ academy.

Former Tottenham Hotspur youth defender Elijah Upson has signed a contract to join Arsenal, with an official announcement to follow, according to a report.

Aston Villa have started working on the signing of a winger, with Arsenal set to bid for Morgan Rogers after agreeing a deal for Christos Tzolis.

Club Brugge have authorised a medical for Christos Tzolis, with Arsenal having agreed a €40m fee to sign the 24-year-old winger.

Arsenal have started installing rail seating in the Emirates Stadium ahead of the 2026/27 season, planning to introduce safe seating for almost 7,000 fans.

Arsenal have reached an agreement with Club Brugge for the signing of Christos Tzolis, with the winger to join as a replacement for Leandro Trossard.

Emerson Nwaneri has pre-agreed a professional contract with Arsenal as well as his new scholarship deal, according to a report.

Arsenal have missed out on Paris Saint-Germain youngster Emmanuel Mbemba, but not to the club that was previously expected to sign him.

Leandro Trossard sent a message to the Arsenal fans after completing his transfer to Besiktas on Wednesday.

Arsenal chief commercial officer Juliet Slot is stepping down from her role, believing it’s the right time for her to move on, according to a report.

England suffered elimination from the World Cup on Wednesday night, but Arsenal’s English internationals can’t return home just yet.

Arsenal anticipate William Saliba will need four or five months on the sidelines if he undergoes an increasingly likely surgical procedure, according to a report from France.

Newcastle United have made former Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock available for transfer this summer, as the player reaches the final year of his deal.

Arsenal recruitment specialist Maurizio Micheli watched Andria Bartishvili in action last week, with the Gunners stepping up their efforts to complete the signing.

Remi Lupinski has signed professional terms with Arsenal, a year after joining the academy from MK Dons.

Julian Alvarez is Arsenal’s priority summer target, but a deal may not be possible as Barcelona and Real Madrid remain in the race.