Arsenal News Archives: 09/2026

Malick Fofana ended up joining Sunderland on transfer deadline day, after a whirlwind 24 hours during which he looked set to join three different clubs.

David Ornstein has admitted that Arsenal needed and wanted to sign a real level-raiser in attack this summer, ultimately failing to land a few key targets.

Stevenage and Arsenal have officially announced the loan transfer of Tommy Setford between the two clubs, with the goalkeeper to spend the 2026/27 campaign in League One.

New images have emerged of Andria Bartishvili travelling to London for his medical, with Arsenal agreeing a five-year deal for the young talent.

Ethan Nwaneri has joined Borussia Dortmund on loan for the season, with Arsenal retaining the 19-year-old under contract until 2030.

Arsenal have an agreement in place to sign Andria Bartishvili in 2027, with the player himself sharing his gratitude at the reaction to the news.

Gabriel Jesus has revealed he took a pay cut to leave Arsenal, signing for Barcelona on a three-year deal that reportedly contains a sell-on clause.

Arsenal have quietly made Josh Smith the interim head coach of their u18 team, with the coach stepping up from his previous role as an assistant.

Malick Fofana is set to join Sunderland, with Arsenal opting not to pursue the signing at Lyon’s valuation of the winger.

Newcastle United are set to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille, despite some recent links to Arsenal and the French club’s earlier insistence they wouldn’t sell.

League One club Stevenage are in talks with Arsenal over a loan deal for Tommy Setford, according to a report.

Arsenal are tipped for a WSL top-three finish, but squad changes and a stronger chasing pack could make the 2026/27 Champions League race wide open.

Gabriel Jesus has completed a permanent move from Arsenal to Barcelona after four years in north London, ending a 132-game spell with the Gunners.

Arsenal are set to cash in on another sell-on clause, with Brooke Norton-Cuffy to sign for Hull City on transfer deadline day.

Everton have agreed a £4.2m deal for former Arsenal player Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who is entering the final year of his Lyon contract.

Fabio Vieira has left Arsenal for Hamburger SV after the club agreed a deal well below their original purchase option.

Julian Alvarez isn’t set to join Arsenal on deadline day, with the player seemingly preparing to stay at Atletico Madrid, according to a report.

James Scanlon scored on his Arsenal Under-21 debut as the 19-year-old helped his new side earn a 2-2 draw away to Brighton and Hove Albion.

Folarin Balogun is set to join Everton, with Arsenal to profit from a sell-on clause that might briefly make the striker their club-record sale.

Mikel Arteta has given an update on Cristhian Mosquera after the defender was forced off during Arsenal’s 1-0 win away at Aston Villa.