Football - 2020 /2021 Premier League - Arsenal v Fulham - Emirates Stadium Arsenal's Matt Ryan. Photo: COLORSPORT

Mat Ryan not as close as claimed to Arsenal move

Despite previous reports, Brighton correspondent Aden-Jay Wood claims Mat Ryan isn't yet close to a move to Arsenal.
BERLIN, GERMANY: Sead Kolasinac of FC Schalke 04 battles for possession with Petar Musa of 1. FC Union Berlin during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and FC Schalke 04 at Stadion An der Alten Foersterei on February 13, 2021. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Napoli join 4-club race for Sead Kolasinac

Napoli have joined the race for Sead Kolasinac this summer, after Schalke confirmed they were pulling out on Thursday.
Kido Taylor-Hart with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Contract offers on the table for Okonkwo and Taylor-Hart

Arsenal still have contract offers on the table for Kido Taylor-Hart and Arthur Okonkwo, but they're yet to sign them with less than a month to go with the club.
Sky Bet Championship - Barnsley vs Norwich City - Oakwell Emiliano Buendia of Norwich City scores the equaliser to make it 1-1. Photo: Imago Images

Talks ongoing as both Arsenal and Villa bid for Buendia

Further details are starting to emerge in Arsenal's pursuit of Emi Buendia, following reports of their opening £30m bid this week.
Levi Laing playing for the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Laing on Instagram)

Why Arsenal released 4 u23 players

As we approach their official contract expiry date at the end of June, Arsenal confirmed four u23s on the way out this summer.
OSLO, NORWAY - DECEMBER 02: Nicklas Bendtner of Rosenborg celebrates victory after Norwegian Cup Final between Rosenborg v Stromsgodset at Ullevaal Stadion on December 2, 2018 in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Trond Tandberg/Getty Images)

Nicklas Bendtner retires at 33 to move into coaching

Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33, intending to move into coaching.
Gabriel Magalhaes in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Gabriel Magalhaes wants Arsenal to release him for Olympics

Gabriel Magalhaes is hoping that Arsenal will agree to release him for the Olympic Games this summer, if he earns a place in the Brazil squad for the event.

Sead Kolasinac to return to Arsenal

Sead Kolasinac will return to Arsenal and is drawing interest from a couple of the top Turkish clubs as well as Schalke and Lazio, according to reports.
NORWICH, ENGLAND: Emi Buendia of Norwich City celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Barnsley at Carrow Road on January 02, 2021. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Arsenal make £30m+ bid for Emi Buendia

Arsenal have reportedly made an offer in excess of £30m for Emi Buendia after it was claimed this week the club were in talks with Norwich.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on October 17, 2020 in Manchester, 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 Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal wanted to sign Sergio Aguero before Barcelona move

Arsenal were interested in Sergio Agüero before he completed his free transfer move to FC Barcelona, according to the player's father.
Martin Odegaard speaking to Arsenal.com after helping the club to a win over Leeds United

Martin Odegaard certain Real Madrid return will be successful

Martin Odegaard is sure his return to Real Madrid will be a success and he'd like Erling Haaland to come play with him in Spain.
Edu, Mikel Arteta and Steve Round deep in coversation at Goodison Park

Episode 291: Arsenal’s questions for the summer

Matthew and Stephen sit down to discuss the decisions waiting in the summer ahead for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Edu and the Kroenkes.
10th December 2019, Stamford Bridge, London, England UEFA Champions League Football, Chelsea versus Lille. Lille sporting director Luis Campos. Photo: Shaun Brooks

Arsenal in talks for new Sporting Director

Former AS Monaco and Lille sporting director Luis Campos is in talks with Arsenal, following his departure from Lille in December.
Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their side s first goal of the game during the International Friendly at The Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture date: Wednesday June 2, 2021. Copyright: Lindsey Parnaby

Bukayo Saka praised by Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate praised Bukayo Saka for his starring role in England's friendly win over Austria on Wednesday night.
Chelsea v Arsenal - Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe celebrates scoring the first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Copyright: Shaun Botterill

Emile Smith Rowe wanted by Aston Villa

Aston Villa are interested in signing Emile Smith Rowe, with his Arsenal contract extension negotiations currently still ongoing.
Martin Odegaard during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Thursday May 6, 2021. Copyright: John Walton

Arsenal release 5 senior players & 4 youngsters

Arsenal have confirmed that a number of first teamers for the men's team, one from the women's and four from the u18 and u23 squads have been released at the end of their contracts with the club.
Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their side s first goal of the game during the International Friendly at The Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture date: Wednesday June 2, 2021. Copyright: Lindsey Parnaby

MotM Bukayo Saka fulfils childhood dream as Jack Grealish steals his headline

After calling Bukayo Saka up to his final list of 26 for the European Championships, England boss Gareth Southgate has explained why he did so.
Bernd Leno during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London Copyright: Mark Pain

Expected to leave: Arsenal open to offers for Bernd Leno

Bernd Leno is expected to leave Arsenal this summer, with the club open to offers for the 29-year-old, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 2021. (Photo by Adam Davy - Pool/Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka receives 2 Young Player of the Year nominations

Bukayo Saka has been nominated for both Premier League Young Player of the Year and PFA Young Player of the Year.
Ajax keeper Andre Onana during the Dutch Eredivisie match between AZ Alkmaar and Ajax Amsterdam at the AFAS stadium on January 31, 2021 in Alkmaar, The Netherlands. Photo: VI ANP Sport Ed van de Pol IV

Arsenal open Andre Onana talks amid CAS hearing uncertainty

Andre Onana has held his online hearing with the Court of Arbitration for Sport amid various developments on a potential move to Arsenal.
Stand with a laptop with performance data of an athlete in front of the logo of the company STATSports which offers performance diagnostics and analysis for athletes Sports Innovation 2018 Messe Dusseldorf 08 05 18 Dusseldorf NRW Germany EspritArena Copyright: cdn

Calum Chambers makes STATSports investment

Calum Chambers has become the latest player to invest in UK-based sports GPS tracking system STATSports.
Zeki Celik: Lille vs Saint Etienne - Ligue 1 Uber Eats - 16/05/2021 Photo: FEP / Panoramic

£13m: Arsenal interested in Lille right-back Zeki Celik

Arsenal are interested in Lille right-back Zeki Celik, who is valued at £13m and expected to leave the Ligue 1 club this summer.
Shakhtar Donetsk's Israeli forward Manor Solomon (R) fights for the ball with Borussia Moenchengladbach's Austrian defender Stefan Lainer during the UEFA Champions League football match group B, between Shakhtar Donetsk and Borussia Moenchengladbach, at the Olympiyskiy stadium in Kiev on November 3, 2020. (Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images)

Edu in touch with agent: Manor Solomon keen on Premier League move

Manor Solomon remains keen on a Premier League move and Pini Zahavi is in contact with Arsenal's Edu on the winger's behalf.
William Saliba of OGC Nice vs Stade de Reims - Ligue 1 Uber Eats - Nice - 11/04/2021. Norbert Scanella / PanoramiC

William Saliba makes Team of the Season shortlist

William Saliba is on the shortlist for Ligue 1's fan Team of the Season award, with the voting currently underway.
Arsenal's Spanish defender Hector Bellerin during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 29, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Real Betis ruled out of the race for Hector Bellerin

Real Betis are not going to sign Hector Bellerin this summer, with the transfer seeming impossible at this stage, according to reports.
AMSTERDAM - 28-01-2021, Ajax keeper Andre Onana during the match between Ajax and Willem II. Copyright: Imago Images

Arsenal-linked Onana expected to leave Ajax after ban decision

Andre Onana is almost certain to leave Ajax this summer, even if his ban stands, with Arsenal leading the race to sign him.
TURIN, ITALY - DECEMBER 23: Medhi Benatia and Wojciech Szczesny of Juventus reacts during the serie A match between Juventus and AS Roma at the Allianz Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Fabrizio Romano denies Arsenal contact over Wojciech Szczesny

Juventus aren't holding talks to sell Wojciech Szczesny and Arsenal haven't made contact over his potential transfer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
18th April 2021. Mat Ryan of Arsenal goes up for a last-minute corner during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture: David Klein / Sportimage

Mat Ryan set to join Arsenal on ‘free transfer’

Mat Ryan is set to join Arsenal as a backup goalkeeper on a free transfer this summer, according to a report.
Albert Sambi Lokonga midfielder of Belgium pictured during arrival at the Belgian National Football Center Base Camp prior to the friendly games against Greece and Croatia before the 16th UEFA 2020 European Football Championship on May 31, 2021 in Tubize, Belgium, 31/05/2021 FOOTBALL : Belgique Activites Media EURO2020 - 31/05/2021 Photonews/Panoramic

Arsenal ‘intensely’ interested in Anderlecht 21yo captain Albert Sambi Lokonga

Arsenal are apparently 'intensely' interested in Anderlecht's young captain, Albert Sambi Lokonga.
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League. A view of the pitch before the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday, March 14, 2021. Copyright: Julian Finney

Napoli and Emirates Cup: Latest on Arsenal pre-season plans

Arsenal are set to play a friendly against Napoli this summer, with the Emirates Cup also set to make a return, according to reports.
Reiss Nelson in a friendly against MK Dons (Photo via Faisal HQ on Twitter)

Olympiacos want Reiss Nelson on loan

Olympiacos want to take Reiss Nelson on loan next season, with Arsenal looking to lend him out, according to reports in Greece.
ROTTERDAM, 09-05-2021, Ajax player Noussair Mazraoui during the game Feyenoord - Ajax. Copyright: Imago Images

Arsenal interested in Ajax right-back Noussair Mazraoui

Arsenal are interested in Ajax right-back Noussair Mazraoui, who is approaching the final year of his contract as we enter the summer transfer window.
NORWICH, ENGLAND: Emi Buendia of Norwich City runs with the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Birmingham City at Carrow Road on October 20, 2020. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Norwich City director hints at Emi Buendia price tag

Norwich City sporting director Stuart Webber has suggested Arsenal target Emi Buendia's price tag is in the £30-40m range this summer.
AUGSBURG, GERMANY: Herthas Dodi Lukebakio (v) und Matteo Guendouzi celebrate during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and Hertha BSC at WWK-Arena on November 7, 2020. (Photo by Stefan Puchner - Pool/Getty Images)

£45m value drops: How much is Matteo Guendouzi worth?

Matteo Guendouzi looks set to leave Arsenal this summer on a permanent deal so how much is Matteo Guendouzi worth and what can Arsenal expect to get for him?
Emerson Royal of Real Betis during the La Liga match between Sevilla FC v Real Betis played at Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on March 14, 2021 in Sevilla, Spain. Copyright: Antonio Pozo / PRESSINPHOTO

Barcelona plan Emerson Royal talks amid Arsenal interest

Barcelona have planned talks with Emerson over his future, with Arsenal holding an interest in the €25m right-back this summer.

How much is Gabriel Martinelli worth?

Gabriel Martinelli arrived at Arsenal at the start of the 19/20 season for just £6.03m so how much is Gabriel Martinelli worth now?
Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League - Emirates Stadium during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021. Copyright: Richard Heathcote

1 Arsenal surgery, 2 awards, 2 new coaches, Napoli friendly & 14 transfer rumours

As football came to a close last weekend, actual news has been light on the ground, but here is a roundup of the top Arsenal news and gossip stories this week.
DERBY, ENGLAND: Freddie Woodman of Swansea City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Swansea City at Pride Park Stadium on December 16, 2020. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Play-off final result may boost chances of Arsenal signing Freddie Woodman

Arsenal may be more likely to make a move for Freddie Woodman following the result of the Championship play-off final, according to a report.
LONDON - MAY 17: Thierry Henry of Arsenal is presented with his Barclaycard Premiership Player of the Year Award by Ian Wright during the Martin Keown Testimonial match between Arsenal and England XI at Highbury, on May 17, 2004 in London. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry: The greatest Ballon d’Or loser

The Ballon d'Or was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic but it returns this year and I thought it worth talking about the greatest player to never win it - Thierry Henry.
Josh Doig of Hibernian during the Scottish Premiership match between Aberdeen and Hibernian at Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, Scotland on 12 May 2021. Copyright: Stephen Dobson

Arsenal now unlikely to sign Ryan Bertrand or Josh Doig

Arsenal moves for Ryan Bertrand and Josh Doig as potential backups to Kieran Tierney both appear to be unlikely at this stage.