Charlie Patino picked up an unfortunate injury in his first Championship start on Tuesday, coming off after a strong first-half display.

Lucas Paqueta is Edu Gaspar's real priority for the Arsenal midfield, but they're likely to wait for a later window to make a move for the Lyon man.

OGC Nice want to sign Nicolas Pepe on loan, according to various reports, after his agent was spotted attending their game on Sunday.

Emile Smith Rowe was absent from Arsenal's most recent training session because he's set to feature for the u21s, according to a report.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who had 'nothing to say' when asked about the rumours of Chelsea's interest.

Mikel Arteta has suggested that Fabio Vieira is an option for the left-central-midfield position currently occupied by Granit Xhaka.

Arsenal intended to sign Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez as a left-back, as they had concerns over his size as a centre-back.

The Arsenal u21s' Premier League Cup fixtures have now been confirmed in full, starting with a game against Swansea City on Wednesday.

Former Arsenal defender Daniel Ballard's injury misfortunes are continuing, following his departure to Sunderland, breaking his foot at the weekend.

Marquinhos' impressive start with Arsenal is already drawing attention, as he's received his first call-up for the Brazil u20s.

When  Monreal signed for Arsenal in 2013, he was brought in early due to a defensive injury crisis but the man known as 'Cabra' as a kid made himself a real cult hero with the Arsenal fans.

Patrick Vieira believes Arsenal are one of the teams challenging for the Premier League title, after facing the Gunners earlier this month.

Runar Alex Runarsson has completed a transfer to Turkey, joining Alanyaspor on loan, not Antalyaspor whom he has been linked with over the summer.

Gabriel Jesus believes he's back to the old Gabriel now, after an impressive start to life with Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side.

Hector Bellerin has been offered to Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, but it seems interested clubs are still hoping to land him on a free transfer.

Arsenal u21 head coach Mehmet Ali has suggested the plan is to loan Matt Smith and James Olayinka this summer, moves which would have multiple benefits.

France Football have published their annual Ballon d'Or list and there are the usual controversies over players that have been left out, such as the Lionesses' Keira Walsh.

Edu Gaspar is in Spain on holiday with his family, not negotiating a deal for Yeremy Pino of Villarreal, according to reports.

Barcelona will accept an offer for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Chelsea in the region of half what they paid for Robert Lewandowski, according to a report.

Granit Xhaka and Gabriel Jesus will act as Arsenal's vice-captains this season, supporting Martin Odegaard in the main role.

Houssem Aouar is on the verge of signing for Nottingham Forest two years after he was supposedly meant to sign for Arsenal.

Arsenal loan defender Harry Clarke has picked up a shin injury and won't be available for at least a few weeks, according to Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill.

Oleksandr Zinchenko has responded on social media to his new chant from the Arsenal fans, which proved popular at the Emirates on Saturday.

Pablo Mari was straight into the starting lineup for A.C. Monza on Saturday, though they suffered a defeat to Torino.

Mikel Arteta says Gabriel Jesus was disappointed not to score more against Leicester City on Saturday, after he managed just two goals and two assists.

Mazeed Ogungbo is making an impression with his early performances for Crawley Town, playing in a new position this weekend.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will not be leaving Barcelona to join Chelsea according to a report in AS, at least, not at the minute.

Technical director Edu Gaspar has sent a message of appreciation to the Arsenal fans for their response to William Saliba's own goal on Saturday.

Manchester City apparently want to buy Kieran Tierney to replace Oleksandr Zinchenko who joined Arsenal earlier in the summer.

Granit Xhaka is relishing life in a new position after grabbing a goal and an assist as Arsenal beat Leicester 4-2 at the Emirates but Mikel Arteta has said that Fabio Vieira will also play in that role.

Gabriel Magalhaes says it was nice to hear of interest from Juventus but he's fully committed to Arsenal and happy with the club.

Brooke Norton-Cuffy has signed a new contract with Arsenal and confirmed he's likely to go on loan to the Championship.

Villarreal's manager, Unai Emery, has admitted they will sell wonderkid Yeremy Pino if a big enough offer comes in.

Bukayo Saka has been nominated for the Kopa Trophy this year, the youth award handed out alongside the Ballon d'Or.

Mikel Arteta has heaped even more praise on William Saliba as the youngster put in another great display against Leicester City, never letting his head drop after scoring an unfortunate own goal.

Sandro Tonali has responded to reports that Arsenal are interested in signing him after it was claimed the Gunners had met with AC Milan.

William Saliba was always determined to come back and succeed at Arsenal this season, according to his manager Mikel Arteta.

Mikel Arteta has given an update on Reiss Nelson's injury, confirming a muscular problem and planned further tests.

Marquinhos made his mark with the Arsenal u21s once again on Friday night, scoring a brace in a win over West Ham United.

Matthew and Paul look back at the 2-0 win at Selhurst Park and the performances of the the new (and like a new signing) boys, before looking forward to the opening home game against Brendan Rodgers' side.