Arsenal Gossip

Enzo Maresca provides updates on Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho’s fitness ahead of Chelsea’s crucial Premier League clash with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal are in discussions with Tomáš Rosický to replace Edu, who is stepping down as sporting director, while Per Mertesacker is also a candidate.

Arsenal’s search for a replacement for outgoing sporting director Edu sees West Ham’s Tim Steidten emerge as a leading candidate for the role.

Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres could be available for less than £63m next summer, with Arsenal having looked at signing him in the recent past.

Arsenal won’t rush to appoint a successor to Edu Gaspar following the Brazilian’s departure this week, according to a report.

Martin Odegaard and Helene Spilling are now married, according to reports in Norway, with the couple expecting a child in the coming months.

The sale of alcohol will be banned in Milan during the day of Arsenal’s match against Inter this week, according to a report.

Arsenal failed to sign Palmeiras’ rising star Luighi Sousa Santos, as the Brazilian club moved quickly to secure the young striker with a fresh deal and an €80m release clause.

Arsenal sporting director Edu leaves the club after receiving a lucrative offer from Nottingham Forest’s owner Evangelos Marinakis, doubling his salary.

Julen Lopetegui has been given his second warning about a potential sacking, with West Ham United set to face Arsenal later this month.

Arsenal are lining up a move for West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus as a potential replacement for Leandro Trossard, according to a report.

Arsenal are set to loan Michal Rosiak in January and Blackburn Rovers are among the clubs interested, according to a report.

Mikel Arteta will have a major say in how Arsenal replace Edu Gaspar, with the sporting director believed to have decided to step down.

Edu Gaspar is leaving Arsenal because of a loss of influence due to behind-the-scenes changes and growing interest in multi-club ownership models, according to the Daily Mail.

Sporting director Edu Gaspar has decided to leave Arsenal, with details expected to emerge over the next 24 hours, according to reports.

Manchester United have announced Ruben Amorim as their new head coach, complicating Arsenal’s pursuit of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyökeres ahead of the January transfer window.

Arsenal are interested in Leroy Sane as he runs down his contract with Bayern Munich, according to a report.

Arsenal loanee Marquinhos currently looks likely to return to the Gunners in January, after falling out of favour with Fluminense.

Arsenal remain interested in Espanyol’s Joan Garcia, with Mikel Arteta still viewing him as a crucial part of his plans. Could January be the window to secure the young keeper?

Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba is a target for Arsenal amid his strong performances this season, according to a report.