When Arsenal announced their 24-man travelling party heading to Baku for the Europa League final on Saturday, there were a few names that would’ve been more familiar to followers of the u23s.
U23 defender Joseph Olowu has chosen to represent Nigeria over England, according to reports, and he’s also considering a possible departure from Arsenal this summer.
Arsenal’s women will face Wolfsburg in a friendly on 7 August in Austria.
Calum Chambers has won Fulham’s Player of the Season award for the 2018/19 season, with the Arsenal loanee impressing supporters despite their relegation to the Championship.
Danny Welbeck has joined the Arsenal squad travelling to Baku on Saturday for the Europa League final next week, after recovering from injury.
Tyreece John-Jules won the top scorer award at the Slovakia Cup this week, after a couple of goals helped England u18s to finish runners up at the event.
Jose Mourinho has expressed his sympathy to Arsenal and Chelsea fans who are unable to attend the Europa League final in Baku while pointing out there is much more pressure on Arsenal to win the game than his old club.
Arsenal came through their pre-Europa League final friendly with a comfortable 6-0 win over second-place Austrian Bundesliga side LASK Linz on Thursday.
UEFA’s own report stated that Baku was not fit to host the Champions League or Europa League final, claiming that local university dormitories and campsites would be needed to house supporters.
19-year-old centre-back Daniel Ballard has signed a contract extension with Arsenal, less than a year after agreeing his first professional deal with the club.
Tyreece John-Jules and Arthur Okonkwo continued to impress for the England u18s on Thursday, in a 2-0 win over Mexico.
Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi has explained to the club website why they’re letting Danny Welbeck go this summer, as the striker’s contract comes to an end.
Nacho Monreal has hit out at UEFA over their choice of venue for the Europa League final, after the news that Henrikh Mkhitaryan won’t be able to attend the fixture.
Matteo Guendouzi says he used to follow Arsenal on TV more than any other foreign club growing up, and he’s living the dream playing for them now.
Unai Emery says he feels lucky and respected at Arsenal, and he believes it’s the first time he’s really had the chance to execute a long-term project at a club.
Arsenal are seeking a new goalkeeping coach to work with youngsters at their Hale End Academy.
Ben Cottrell made his debut for the England u18s on Tuesday, and Tyreece John-Jules and Vontae Daley-Campbell also featured in a 2-2 draw with Slovakia.
New Arsenal signing Jill Roord is not happy with her Dutch national team shirt number, calling it ‘ugly’.
Julio Pleguezuelo has admitted he’s really pleased to be joining Dutch side FC Twente this summer, after coming to the end of his contract with Arsenal.
Reiss Nelson is up for the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season award for 2018/19, after his loan spell in Germany with Hoffenheim.