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A guide to Mark McGuinness as he leaves Arsenal for Ipswich on loan

Arsenal's Mark McGuinness has joined Ipswich Town on loan for the season, so what do we know about the youngster?
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 08: Reiss Nelson of Hoffenheim (L) fights for the ball with Maximilian Arnold of Wolfsburg during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena on December 8, 2018 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Selim Sudheimer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Julian Nagelsmann: Reiss Nelson is making a very good impression in training

Julian Nagelsmann says Reiss Nelson is making a 'very good impression' in training, and he's in contention to make Hoffenheim's squad to face Fortuna after injury.
Lille's French midfielder Boubakary Soumare celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Lille (LOSC) on May 5, 2019, at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

17 updates: Arsenal to raid Lille again, also reject Monaco bid

MEGA UPDATE 7: Arsenal rejected an offer from Monaco for a young star while Mikel Arteta is gearing up to raid Lille again, this time for a midfielder.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Daniel Ballard of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal and Swansea City at Meadow Park on March 04, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Daniel Ballard named in senior Northern Ireland squad for second consecutive time

Daniel Ballard has been named in the senior Northern Ireland squad for the second time in a row, despite not having made his debut for Arsenal just yet.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Willian of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 04, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth - Pool/Getty Images)

How many deals did Arsenal agree in this transfer window?

The transfer window for the 20/21 season is in full swing so how many deals have Arsenal agreed so far? More than you'd think...

Tyreece John-Jules scores and Arthur Okonkwo keeps clean sheet as England u18s reach Slovakia...

Tyreece John-Jules and Arthur Okonkwo continued to impress for the England u18s on Thursday, in a 2-0 win over Mexico.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Karl Hein of Arsenal during the Premier League 2 game between Arsenal FC and Derby County at Meadow Park on January 03, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

3 Arsenal u23s get senior national call-ups

Three Arsenal u23s have had the encouraging honour of receiving senior national call-ups for the upcoming international break.

Reiss Nelson: I’m Arsenal through and through – I want to go back and...

Reiss Nelson insists he's Arsenal through and through, and he just wants to go back and play for his club next season.

Gabriel decides on Arsenal, Arsenal start at Fulham as fixtures released, away kit launched

Arsenal have signed another player, Gabriel wants Arsenal who will pay €50m for Thomas Partey, Auba deal done, Emi, Willian, and more

19-year-old defender Daniel Ballard signs contract extension with Arsenal

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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Jaden Brown of Tottenham Hotspur beats Joseph Olowu during the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal 19-year-old picks Nigeria over England and could leave this summer

Arsenal's young defender, Joseph Olowu, has opted to represent Nigeria instead of England.

Leicester City set to sign Vontae Daley-Campbell after Arsenal contract expires

Youth right-back Vontae Daley-Campbell is set to sign for Leicester City, after running down his contract with Arsenal.
Houssem Aouar to Arsenal? Lyon's French midfielder Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring the opener during the French Cup quarter-final football match between Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique de Marseille at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central eastern France on February 12, 2020. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Arsenal Aouar bid, Gabriel update, Tierney ‘scared,’ new youngsters, kit & more

Arsenal are signing Gabriel, the only side to make an offer for Houssem Aouar, have announced another arrival, and a few other things.

Video: Tyreece John-Jules wins top scorer award with England u18s at Slovakia Cup

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.
BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Vontae Daley-Campbell of England during the UEFA European Under-17 Championship Between Norway and England at Pirelli Stadium on May 13, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Arsenal 18-year-old rejects professional contract, joins Leicester

Arsenal's 18-year-old right back Vontae Daley-Campbell has left the club and joined Leicester.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on May 12, 2019, in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah: I want to play here next season

Eddie Nketiah has suggested he'd prefer to stay with Arsenal rather than go on loan next season, despite competing with Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for starts.
Tim Akinola with Huddersfield Town (Photo via Akinola on Instagram)

Arsenal announce Akinola’s arrival on free transfer

Arsenal have announced the signing of Tim Akinola, a 19-year-old who was recently released, so where does he fit?

Krystian Bielik: I can’t tell you what is going to happen next season

Krystian Bielik says he isn't thinking about any offers or contract extensions at the moment, and he doesn't know what will happen to him next season.
Sam Greenwood via Instagram

Official: Sam Greenwood signs professional terms with Arsenal

Sam Greenwood has signed a professional contract with Arsenal, according to reports, after turning 17 on Saturday.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Yunus Musah of Arsenal during the match between Arsenal U18 and Northampton Town U18 at Meadow Park on December 12, 2018 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal look likely to lose Yunus Musah

Arsenal are seemingly on the verge of losing 16-year-old midfield talent Yunus Musah, as the academy's pre-season begins without him.
MAJADAHONDA, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Stephy Mavididi of Arsenal looks on after losing the UEFA Youth League match between Atletico de Madrid and Arsenal at Atletico de Madrid Sport City on January 27, 2015 in Majadahonda, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Karl Robinson reveals why Mavididi’s loan move to Charlton broke down

Charlton boss, Karl Robinson, has revealed that his club was never given the chance to meet with Stephy Mavididi and discuss another loan move, despite the Addicks wanting to take him.
Kayden Harrack with Queens Park Rangers (Photo via Harrack on Instagram)

Arsenal will take Kayden Harrack on trial next week

Arsenal will take former Queens Park Rangers teenager Kayden Harrack on trial next week, with West Ham United also in the race for the youngster.

Joseph Olowu chooses to represent Nigeria over England: Could leave Arsenal this summer

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.
simpon copely via arsenal.com

Arsenal coach hired by Ghana for AFCON

Ghana have included Simon Copely, Arsenal's u14 head coach, as part of their technical team for this summer's AFCON.

8 Arsenal scholarship deals confirmed so far after Levi Laing signs

Levi Laing has joined the list of confirmed Arsenal first-year scholars for the upcoming season, so let's take a look at that list so far.

Ex-Arsenal striker Kaylen Hinds in electric form for Wolfsburg

Kaylen Hinds has continued his dazzling form for new club, Wolfsburg.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is seen during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on July 4, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Gabriel medical, Auba jokes about Arsenal contract, Pat Rice leaves, Williams injury

Gabriel Magallhaes' Arsenal medical, Aubameyang hasn't received any paperwork, Williams' surgery, Sokratis becoming a Papa, and more...

Who are the 5 Arsenal u23s in the club’s Europa League final travelling squad?

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.

Watch Arsenal 17-year-old’s highlights after being named Best Player at tournament

Arsenal's Silvana Flores was named Best Player at the Sud Ladies Cup and you can now see the 17-year-old's highlights in the video below.

3 wins and a debut goal: Loanee Jordi Osei-Tutu starts pre-season strongly

Jordi Osei-Tutu has made a strong start to pre-season with VfL Bochum 1848, scoring on his debut and featuring in three wins for the side.

Arsenal loanee ‘hopes to get’ more playing time

Arsenal’s Kelechi Nwakali is demanding more playing time with Porto’s B side after only amassing 603 minutes this season.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Salah Oulad M’Hand of Arsenal during the Arsenal U23 training session at London Colney on August 17, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal sign 17-year-old Salah-Eddine on free transfer

Arsenal completed the signing of 17-year-old former Feyenoord midfielder Salah-Eddine Oulad M'hand on a free transfer this week. Arsenal confirmed the signing of Salah-Eddine, known...
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal celebrates the win after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Krystian Bielik, Matteo Guendouzi and Reiss Nelson called up for u21 European Championship: Could...

Krystian Bielik, Matteo Guendouzi and Reiss Nelson are all set to feature in the u21 European Championship this summer, which will likely affect their pre-season opportunities with Arsenal.
Joel Lopez signs a new contract for Arsenal. Highbury House. Emirates Stadium, 27/6/19. Credit : Arsenal Football Club / David Price.

Arsenal sign 18-year-old Reading keeper & hand out 2 more contracts

Arsenal have handed professional contracts to three youngsters - Ben Cottrell, Joel Lopez, and James Hillson who arrived on loan from Reading and has now signed a permanent deal.
Ben Sheaf with Doncaster Rovers (Photo via Twitter / DRFC_Official)

Doncaster fansite give their thoughts on Arsenal loanee Ben Sheaf so far

Arsenal's Ben Sheaf has spent a little over a month with loan club Doncaster Rovers, so we caught up with the people over at fan website Into The Empty Net to find out how he's doing.
Emi Martinez signs for Reading on loan until the end of the 2018/19 season via ReadingFC.co.uk

Emi Martinez joins Reading and Daniel Barden signs for Norwich City

Emi Martinez has completed a loan move to Reading until the end of the season, whilst confirmation has also come through of youth goalkeeper Daniel Barden's move to Norwich City.
Salah-Eddine Oulad M'hand with Feyenoord (Photo via SCCR212 on Twitter)

Arsenal shirt numbers: Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand

Known simply as 'Salah,' Salah-Eddine Oulad M'Hand is a Dutch 18-year-old who arrived at Arsenal out-of-the-blue this summer from Feyenoord

Krystian Bielik named Man of the Match as Charlton earn promotion

Krystian Bielik was named Charlton's Man of the Match in their play-off final win over Sunderland on Sunday, as they achieved promotion to the Championship.

Daniel Ballard goes on loan to Swindon: All you need to know

Arsenal have confirmed that Daniel Ballard will spend next season on loan with Swindon Town. Speaking to the official Swindon site, Ballard said, “It’s my...
Emile Smith Rowe (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

Smith Rowe completes 90 minutes and provides assist but 10-man u21s beaten on penalties

Emile Smith Rowe completed 90 minutes and provided an assist for the Arsenal u21s against Northampton Town on Tuesday, though he did miss a penalty in the shootout.