VERONA, ITALY - DECEMBER 01: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of As Roma celebrates after scoring the 1-3 goal during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona and AS Roma at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on December 1, 2019, in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Roma bid €15m plus €2m bonuses to keep Mkhitaryan

AS Roma bid €15m plus €2m in bonuses to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Arsenal at the end of the season, according to reports.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R)bcelebrates scoring his team's first goal with Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates stadium in London on November 28, 2019. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

“F**k”: Martinelli’s reaction to sitting with Aubameyang

Gabriel Martinelli was a little nervous meeting with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for the first time. Fortunately, the club captain made sure that didn't last.
English footballer Peter Simpson of Arsenal F.C., 8th August 1969. (Photo by Michael Webb/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Unsung Arsenal heroes: Peter Simpson

Some players come into the category of the under-appreciated because they are over-shadowed by superior team-mates. Others because they excel in under-achieving teams. There are even those whose ebullient personalities serve to distract from their dedication and skill. None of these apply to Peter Frederick Simpson.
Get well Mikel (and everyone else)

Sources insist plan is still to restart football after April 30th

Premier League sources maintain that the plan is still to restart football as soon as practical after April 30th, despite the issues this presents for the integrity of the competition.
Cedric Soares in training with Arsenal (Photo via Cedric Soares on Instagram)

Arsenal held talks with PL clubs on when to restart training

Arsenal are taking the initiative and opening discussions with other top Premier League clubs over when their players should return to training.
General view of the match ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal plan to pay all employees until at least April 30th

Arsenal are still planning to pay matchday and non-matchday casual employees until the end of next month, at least, despite the football shutdown.
Cedric Soares in training with Arsenal (Photo via Cedric Soares on Instagram)

Arsenal postpone players’ return as it would be “inappropriate and irresponsible”

Arsenal have delayed the return of their players at all levels, despite the entire club undergoing a 14-day quarantine, as they believe it would not be safe to get back to business as normal.
Players of Arsenal celebrate following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

PL plan to play remaining domestic fixtures in just 6 weeks

The Premier League are considering a plan to cram the rest of the domestic season into a six-week period, according to a report this weekend.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Matthew Longstaff of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on December 26, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Arsenal express interest in Matty Longstaff free transfer

Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Newcastle United midfielder Matty Longstaff on a free transfer this summer, according to reports.
Joseph Olowu signing for Cork City (Photo via CorkCityFC.ie)

Cork City unable to pay player wages: Olowu on loan there

Cork City, who currently have Joseph Olowu on loan from Arsenal, won't be able to pay player wages from the end of next week.
MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 05: Philippe Coutinho of FC Bayern Muenchen looks on during the DFB Cup round of sixteen match between FC Bayern Muenchen and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Allianz Arena on February 05, 2020, in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal want Philippe Coutinho on loan next season

Arsenal want to sign Philippe Coutinho on loan for next season, with Bayern Munich unlikely to take up their option to buy him.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - FEBRUARY 20: Odsonne Edouard of Celtic during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 first leg match between FC Kobenhavn and Celtic FC at Telia Parken on February 20, 2020, in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal planning summer bid for Odsonne Edouard

Arsenal are planning to make a bid for 22-year-old Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard this summer, according to reports.
MAINZ, GERMANY - DECEMBER 02: Karim Onisiwo of 1. FSV Mainz 05 battles for possession with Evan Ndicka of Eintracht Frankfurt during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Eintracht Frankfurt at Opel Arena on December 02, 2019, in Mainz, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal following Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka

Arsenal are one of the clubs following Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka, ahead of a possible summer move for the 20-year-old.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal FC celebrates after scoring his team's first goal in extra-time during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Merson: Aubameyang is what Man United are missing

Paul Merson thinks Manchester United are missing a player like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as they need a 25-goal striker right now.
Arsenal 2020-21 away kit design leak (Photos via FootyHeadlines)

Leaked: More details for Arsenal 2020-21 away kit

The Arsenal 2020-21 Adidas away kit will feature a white shirt, maroon shorts and white socks, according to the latest leaks.
Switzerland's midfielder Granit Xhaka smiles prior to the Euro 2020 football qualification match between Switzerland and Ireland at the Stade de Geneve stadium on October 15, 2019 in Geneva. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Video: Xhaka pulls cute lemon prank on his daughter

Granit Xhaka is continuing to make the most of spending time with his family, uploading a video pranking his daughter with a taste of lemon.
Blackburn, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's Thierry Henry gestures after scoring during their English Premiership football match against Blackburn Rovers 13 January 2007 at Ewood Park, Blackburn, North-west England. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES Mobile and website use of domestic English football pictures subject to subscription of a license with Football Association Premier League (FAPL) tel : +44 207 298 1656. For newspapers where the football content of the printed and electronic versions are identical, no licence is necessary. (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP via Getty Images)

Ferdinand: Players would shrink after seeing Thierry Henry

Rio Ferdinand says Thierry Henry was in the heads of his opponents before they even took to the pitch, and they'd shrink away from him.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Referee Mike Dean helps Kieran Tierney of Arsenal leave the pitch following an injury during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on December 09, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Tierney: Injury was toughest time of my life mentally

Kieran Tierney says dislocating his shoulder and knowing he needed an operation was probably the toughest time of his life, mentally speaking.
GENOA, ITALY - OCTOBER 20: Chris Smalling of AS Roma during the Serie A match between UC Sampdoria and AS Roma at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on October 20, 2019 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Rattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal interested in Chris Smalling after Roma loan

Arsenal hold an interest in Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, currently on loan with AS Roma, according to reports in Italy.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Manchester United eyeing £50m move for Aubameyang

Manchester United are considering a £50m move for Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to a report.
Arsene Wenger during an interview at the Mercedes Benz Building prior to the Laureus World Sports Awards on February 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany.

Wenger: Priority for PL is to finish the current season

Arsene Wenger thinks the priority is for the Premier League to complete their current season, even if that means pushing fixtures back.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Johan Djourou of Arsenal in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium on October 23, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Djourou and Song sacked by FC Sion after wage dispute

Swiss league club FC Sion sacked former Gunners Alex Song and Johan Djourou this week after they refused to take pay-cuts.
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid warms up prior to the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Girona FC at Wanda Metropolitano on April 02, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Atletico to boost Partey release clause amid Arsenal links

Atletico Madrid are trying to increase the release clause and extend the contract of Thomas Partey, amid interest from Arsenal, according to reports in Spain.
Raul Sanllehi, Mikel Arteta, Edu and Vinai Venkatesham (Photo via Arsenal)

StatDNA chief leaving Arsenal to join Wenger at FIFA

Arsenal 'analytics guru' Jaeson Rosenfeld of StatDNA is leaving the club to join Arsene Wenger at FIFA, according to a report.
Emil Roback (Photo via Roback on Instagram)

Hammarby director confirms Arsenal pursuit of Roback

Arsenal are pushing to sign Swedish striker Emil Roback and even invited the teenager over to visit the club, according to Hammarby sports director Jesper Jansson.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Arsenal favourites to sign Kokcu: Willing to outbid rivals

Arsenal are the favourites to sign Orkun Kokcu as they're willing to offer more than their competitors for the transfer, according to reports in Spain.
Kieran Tierney and Hector Bellerin (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Bellerin explains how Tierney helped with his rehab

Hector Bellerin credits Kieran Tierney with helping push him through the final stages of his rehabilitation, quickly forming a strong relationship with the summer signing.
SINSHEIM, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 29: David Alaba of FC Bayern München controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and FC Bayern Muenchen at PreZero-Arena on February 29, 2020, in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Boyhood Arsenal fan David Alaba running contract down

David Alaba is currently running his contract down with Bayern Munich, unsure whether to extend, with plenty of possible transfer destinations.
Granit Xhaka and Mesut Ozil of Arsenal speak to referee Martin Atkinson during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

PL still hoping to complete season but it’s getting messy

The Premier League are continuing to postpone fixtures until 30th April, but they're still hoping to complete the league season.
David Luiz of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal to activate David Luiz 1-year extension clause

Arsenal are planning to activate the one-year contract extension clause for David Luiz to stay until 2021, according to a report.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Tony Adams praises Arteta & criticises Arsenal recruitment

Tony Adams praised Mikel Arteta this week but insisted the problem at Arsenal is their recruitment, not their coaching.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta (R) speaks with Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (L) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 1, 2020. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP

Gundogan: Arteta is emphatic, caring and hard working

Ilkay Gundogan sung the praises of Mikel Arteta and admitted to being a boyhood fan of Thierry Henry, speaking in a Q&A on social media.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Mikel Arteta and Santi Cazorla of Arsenal at the finsl whistle during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on September 23, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Cazorla open to working as a coach alongside Arteta

Santi Cazorla could rejoin former teammate Mikel Arteta on the sidelines as a coach, but not for a couple of years, according to Guillem Balague.
Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi wins a header from Burnley's New Zealand striker Chris Wood during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 2, 2020. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Shkodran Mustafi makes WhoScored Team of 2020 so far

Shkodran Mustafi made it into WhoScored's Premier League Team of 2020 so far, after his recent upturn in performances for Arsenal.
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal now prioritising Saka contract extension talks

Arsenal are making contract extension talks with Bukayo Saka a priority when they return to work next week, according to a report.
Arsenal 2020/21 third kit colours (Photo via FootyHeadlines.com)

Details of 2020-21 Arsenal third kit leak online

The first details of the Arsenal third kit for the 2020/21 season are starting to leak, with the new colour scheme appearing online.
1976: During a match between London football clubs Arsenal and Chelsea, Arsenal player Sammy Nelson is booked by referee Ray Toseland, who holds up the yellow card. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Unsung Arsenal heroes: Sammy Nelson

Sammy Nelson was never your archetypal unsung Arsenal hero.
Lucas Torreira of Arsenal is tackled by James Bolton of Portsmouth FC which leads to Lucas Torreira being stretchered off due to injury during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Portsmouth FC and Arsenal FC at Fratton Park on March 02, 2020 in Portsmouth, England.

Torreira sets timeframe for injury return after positive tests

Lucas Torreira is feeling good following the positive results to tests on his ankle injury, planning to return to full fitness in eight to 10 weeks.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Torreira reveals Arteta is in touch with players

Mikel Arteta has been in touch with the Arsenal squad according to Lucas Torreira who has been speaking to the media in Uruguay.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Aubameyang is Barcelona ‘Plan B’ summer signing

Barcelona have Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as their 'Plan B' summer signing in the centre-forward position, according to reports in Spain.