Arsenal News Archives: 09/2025

Alessia Russo has extended her contract with Arsenal, with the club announcing a new long-term deal for the forward on Friday morning.

The transfer window for professional players in the English women’s game is now closed, with Arsenal making a few changes from the squad that won the Champions League in Lisbon back in May.

Arsenal’s Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace has been moved to Sunday, October 26th, with a couple of knock-on effects on other competitions.

Arsenal youngster Josiah King made his debut for the England u17s on Wednesday, but the game was marred by reports of racism.

Riccardo Calafiori has been nominated for the Premier League’s Player of the Month award for August, after a strong start to the new campaign.

Though still officially a trialist, former Arsenal academy goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo appears to be set to join West Bromwich Albion.

Arsenal winger Vivienne Lia has joined Nottingham Forest on loan for the 2025/26 campaign, with the move now confirmed ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline.

Arsenal midfielder Lia Wälti has confirmed her departure from the club, joining Juventus on transfer deadline day.

Arsenal loanee Oleksandr Zinchenko and former academy winger Omari Hutchinson have both been left out of Nottingham Forest’s Europa League squad.

Ismeal Kabia has made an encouraging start to his Shrewsbury Town loan by featuring twice in their starting lineup, but the team clearly still need to improve.

Former Arsenal academy defender Mark McGuinness signed for Sheffield United this week, with the Blades in desperate need of reinforcements.

Max Dowman has been included in Arsenal’s Champions League squad for the 2025/26 campaign, making him eligible to play in the competition’s League Phase.

Michal Rosiak has officially signed for Śląsk Wrocław after departing Arsenal at the end of his contract earlier this summer.

Jack Porter and Max Dowman both made their England u19 debuts in a win over Ukraine on Wednesday morning, with Porter keeping a clean sheet for the side.

Arsenal have had 16 players called up for senior international duty over the September break, let’s take a look at when they’ll all be in action.

Naomi Williams has joined Bristol City on loan, with the 20-year-old goalkeeper leaving for her first senior spell as she targets regular game time in WSL2.

Former Gunner Hubert Graczyk featured in a team of PFA free agents against Brighton and Hove Albion u21s on Tuesday, following his release by Manchester United.

Granit Xhaka put in a good word about Arsenal with Piero Hincapie, ultimately helping to convince the player to make the move to north London.

Arsenal only loaned out two youth players in the summer transfer window, as their Premier League rivals continue to benefit from significant academy sales.

Jakub Kiwior’s transfer to Porto includes a sell-on clause, meaning Arsenal will profit again if the Polish defender is sold after his permanent move to Portugal.