Arsenal News Archives: 08/2025

Granit Xhaka has revealed why he signed for Sunderland, calling it the biggest challenge of his career as he leaves Bundesliga winners Bayer Leverkusen for Wearside.

Oleksandr Zinchenko has closed his Kyiv restaurant after just a year, putting it on sale for £1.9m as transfer talks with Fulham add to a summer of change.

Amanda Ilestedt has signed for Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer, with the Sweden defender joining on a deal until 2028 after leaving north London.

Everton are keen on Lyon’s Ainsley Maitland‑Niles, with David Moyes considering a Premier League return for the versatile former England international.

Ex-Arsenal man, David Luiz, has ended his Fortaleza contract after seven months and is set to join Cypriot champions Pafos, marking a return to European football.

David Haye’s son Kingston has joined the Gunners’ academy from Sutton United, following an award‑winning youth season and big ambitions for the future.

Mikel Arteta gave a largely positive update on five of Arsenal’s six injured players on Thursday, with just over two weeks until the start of the new season.

Rob Holding has officially left Crystal Palace ahead of his move to the Colorado Rapids, with his former club sharing a very brief statement on the news.