Arsenal Gossip Archives: 08/2024

Marseille still don’t want to pay the asking price for Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah, despite the Gunners suggesting a compromise this week.

Arsenal completed pre-season with an Emirates Cup fixture against Lyon on Sunday, but a planned penalty shootout was called off after the game.

Sheffield United are making a move to sign former Arsenal player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Premier League Ipswich Town are also in the mix.

Brooke Norton-Cuffy is set to join Genoa in a permanent transfer, with details of the deal emerging including add-ons and a sell-on clause.

Callan Hamill is back playing for St. Johnstone’s u18 team after a trial with the Arsenal academy, with a decision on his future not yet confirmed.

Arsenal talks to sign Mikel Merino are actively ongoing and at a very advanced stage, according to a report.

Jurrien Timber looks set to remain absent for Arsenal’s friendly against Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday, but Riccardo Calafiori could be available for the first time.

Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly look set to remain around the first-team setup this season, with all signs pointing that way this week.

Ben White’s agent Alexander Levack says it’s a case of ‘wait and see’ for a possible return to the England squad for the Arsenal defender.

Summer goalkeeper signing Tommy Setford appears set for a first-team role with Arsenal this season, based on a dressing-room hint.

Hubert Graczyk could be set to join Manchester United this summer following his departure from Arsenal at the end of his contract.

Mason Cotcher is set to join Aston Villa from Sunderland, having held a trial with Arsenal during the 2023/24 campaign.

Real Sociedad are making a desperate attempt to keep Mikel Merino, but he’s informed them he wants Arsenal and a deal is close.

Chelsea are set to complete the signing of former Arsenal transfer target Pedro Neto, a week before the Gunners host Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.

Ex-Arsenal star Mathieu Flamini reveals extreme vegan diet, high mercury levels during his time at the club, and his journey to becoming a biochemical entrepreneur.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is set for a significant pay rise in a new contract, potentially placing him among the highest-paid Premier League managers.

Manchester City fear that Pep Guardiola will leave the club next summer, with his contract set to expire in 2025.

Inter Milan have expressed interest in Arsenal’s young defender Jakub Kiwior, opening talks over a possible loan deal. Will Kiwior leave the Emirates this summer?

Olympique Marseille and Arsenal are in a standoff over Eddie Nketiah’s transfer fee. Will Marseille meet Arsenal’s £30 million demand or walk away from the deal?

Arsenal target Mikel Merino has been left out of Real Sociedad’s squad for their final pre-season friendly, intensifying speculation of a move to the Emirates.