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.
Ousseynou Ba of Olympiacos FC battles for possession with Joe Willock of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between Olympiacos FC and Arsenal FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 20, 2020 in Piraeus, Greece.

What didn’t Arsenal sign Ousseynou Ba?

Arsenal retain an interest in Olympiacos defender Ousseynou Ba ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports in Greece.
Arsenal's German-born Bosnian defender Sead Kolasinac reacts at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on January 11, 2020. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP / Getty Images)

Roma join Schalke in race for Kolasinac despite denials

Despite denials, foreign media outlets continue to insist that the likes of AS Roma and Schalke are in for Sead Kolasinac this summer.

Klopp gives fitness update on van Dijk & Alexander-Arnold

Virgil van Dijk will return from his head injury to face Arsenal in the Community Shield on Saturday, and Trent Alexander-Arnold also might play.
Yaya Sanogo with Toulouse

Middlesbrough in advanced negotiations for Yaya Sanogo

Yaya Sanogo looks likely to return to England this summer, with Middlesbrough in advanced negotiations with the former Gunner over a move.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Rob Holding of Arsenal FC looks on during the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal FC U23s and Chelsea FC U23s at Meadow Park on February 17, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Newcastle join race for Holding: Interested in a loan deal

Newcastle United are the latest club to join the race for Rob Holding this summer, but they only want him on an initial loan deal, according to a report.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal FC celebrates scoring his sides first goal with teammates during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

How much will Arsenal earn from the Europa League?

Arsenal only made the last-32 of the Europa League last season but the money they earned emphases its importance, especially if they can go further in 2020/21.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Callum Chambers of Arsenal celebrates their second goal scored by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on December 09, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Fulham + Leeds in for Chambers transfer this summer

Fulham and Leeds United are both showing an interest in signing Calum Chambers from Arsenal this summer, according to reports.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta (L) high-fives Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka (R) as Saka goes off substituted 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 Michael Steele / POOL / AFP)

Southgate explains why Saka isn’t in England senior squad

Gareth Southgate has explained why Bukayo Saka is in the England u21s for the upcoming break, instead of the senior squad.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 14: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on August 14, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Manu Fernandez/Pool via Getty Images)

Petit warns Messi and Manchester City about Premier League move

Former Arsenal and Barcelona man, Emmanuel Petit, has warned Lionel Messi against a move to the Premier League this summer.
William Saliba on his friendly debut against MK Dons (Photo via David Price on Twitter)

4 Arsenal players who caught the eye in MK Dons friendly

Arsenal won their first pre-season friendly 4-1 against MK Dons on Tuesday, as they prepare for the weekend Community Shield match.
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi reacts during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on August 14, 2020. (Photo by Manu Fernandez / POOL / AFP)

Arsene Wenger: We were in discussions with Messi in 2003

Arsenal tried to sign Lionel Messi in 2003 along with Cesc Fabregas but the player had already reached 'untouchable' status with FC Barcelona.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 06: Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal during a friendly match between Arsenal and Charlton Athletic at Emirates Stadium on June 06, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal reject formal Wolves offer for Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Wolves are in advanced talks with Arsenal over the permanent signing of Ainsley Maitland-Niles, though there's still a way to go yet.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 21: Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on July 21, 2020 in Birmingham, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Rui Vieira/Pool via Getty Images)

Kolasinac becomes a dad as Arsenal future seems safe

Arsenal aren't in talks to sell or loan Sead Kolasinac this summer, despite reports to the contrary linking him with a return to FC Schalke.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Portsmouth FC and Arsenal FC at Fratton Park on March 02, 2020 in Portsmouth, England.

Arsenal defender most likely to replace Napoli star

Napoli want to sign Sokratis from Arsenal and Italian reports claim the Greek defender has the best chance of replacing Kalidou Koulibaly.
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi reacts after Bayern Munich's third goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on August 14, 2020. (Photo by Manu Fernandez / POOL / AFP)

Arsenal linked with Lionel Messi and not for the first time

Lionel Messi wants to leave Barcelona and has been linked with a move to Arsenal but did you know Arsenal tried to sign him in 2003?

Arsenal reject Monaco attempt to sign Smith Rowe

Arsenal rejected a move from AS Monaco to sign Emile Smith Rowe on a permanent deal, with Mikel Arteta keen to work with the player.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 21: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on July 21, 2020 in Birmingham, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Rui Vieira/Pool via Getty Images)

Fiorentina contact Arsenal over Torreira but won’t pay €30m

Fiorentina are in contact with Arsenal over the potential signing of Lucas Torreira, but they aren't willing to meet their initial €30m demands.
Folarin Balogun with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal consider John-Jules loan and £8m Balogun sale

Arsenal are evaluating loan offers for Tyreece John-Jules and fielding proposals for a permanent move for Folarin Balogun, according to reports.
Daily Cannon mega Arsenal news update #6

Arsenal announce 4 deals but still no Gabriel

Arsenal announced four different deals on Monday but we're still waiting for official confirmation of Gabriel Magalhaes' €30m move to the club. All the juicy...
Jordi Osei-Tutu with VfL Bochum (Photo via Osei-Tutu on Instagram)

Just what Cardiff City need: Jordi Osei-Tutu joins on loan

Jordi Osei-Tutu held a medical with Cardiff City on Tuesday morning ahead of a loan transfer to the Welsh club this summer.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 26, 2020. (Photo by NEIL HALL / POOL / AFP)

4 players Arteta seems to want but Arsenal don’t

Over the last few weeks became clear that the final say on what players come and go at Arsenal did not rest with Mikel Arteta but with Raul Sanllehi and Edu above him, but now Sanllehi has gone, will things change?
PETERBOROUGH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Sam Greenwood of Arsenal during the Leasing.com Cup match between Peterborough United and Arsenal U21 at Weston Homes Stadium on October 01, 2019, in Peterborough, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Leeds set to complete £3m Greenwood signing today

Leeds United are set to complete the £3m signing of Arsenal academy striker Sam Greenwood today, according to reports.
Bergkamp with Ajax

Mikel Arteta wants Dennis Bergkamp who wants return

Mikel Arteta reportedly wants Dennis Bergkamp to join his coaching staff after Freddie Ljungberg's departure.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor on January 1, 2018 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Liverpool: Who’s injured?

Arsenal face Liverpool in the Community Shield this weekend in what is the traditional curtain-raiser for the season, so who is fit to play? 
Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi (L) runs away from Portsmouth's English midfielder Ben Close (R) during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park stadium in Portsmouth, southern England, on March 2, 2020.

PSG looking at Guendouzi for summer move

Paris Saint-Germain are keeping an eye on Matteo Guendouzi for a possible move this summer, according to reports in France.
Jonathan Dinzeyi with Tottenham Hotspur (Photo via Dinzeyi on Instagram)

Dinzeyi completes free transfer from Spurs to Arsenal

Jonathan Dinzeyi officially completed his free transfer to Arsenal on Monday, after reaching the end of his deal with Tottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal's Scottish forward Lisa Evans goes for a header during the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final football match between Arsenal and Paris SG at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on August 22, 2020. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Coming up short: Arsenal 1 PSG Feminines 2

Arsenal's women went out of the Champions League, losing 2-1 to PSG Feminines, as they came short in the first game of the Final 8
Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes of Losc Lille during the during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Valencia CF and Losc Lille at Estadio de Mestalla on November 5, 2019 in Valencia, Spain (Photo by Maria Jose Segovia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

1 out 4 in: Arsenal Gabriel deal, Dinzeyi done, Bergkamp wanted

This weekend saw Arsenal agree a deal with Gabriel, Ljungberg leave, Georgson arrive, Bergkamp rumoured, plus updates on Thiago, Salah & more
Gabriel Magalhães

Arsenal fans successfully track Gabriel flight to London

Arsenal fans successfully tracked Gabriel Magalhaes' flight to London on Monday morning, as the player prepares to sign for the Gunners.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang holds the winner's trophy as the team celebrates victory after the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in London, on August 1, 2020. - Arsenal won the match 2-1. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Mikel Arteta will choose strong team

Arsenal face Liverpool in the Community Shield this weekend, with next to no time for Mikel Arteta's side to prepare after their holiday.
Felipe Anderson of West Ham United is challenged by Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal wanted Anderson loan but West Ham prefer sale

Arsenal held an interest in a loan move for Felipe Anderson of West Ham United this summer, but the Hammers will only let him go permanently.
Bayern Munich's French forward Kingsley Coman (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammates during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on August 23, 2020. (Photo by Miguel A. Lopes / POOL / AFP)

Yes, we really tried to sign Kingsley Coman: Arsene Wenger

A few years ago, then-Arsenal boss, Arsène Wenger, confirmed that he tried to sign a sprightly young winger named Kingsley Coman in 2014.
Gabriel Magalhães

Gabriel in London, Arsenal deal done, statement planned

Gabriel Magalhaes has agreed a deal with Arsenal and will fly to London to finalise the agreement as Arsenal ready an official statement.
Mohamed Elneny with Besiktas (Photo via Nabd.com)

Elneny says farewell to Besiktas but has interest from Turkey

Mohamed Elneny hinted that he won't be returning to Besiktas next season with a farewell post this week, but he is drawing interest from Turkey.
FLORENCE, ITALY - NOVEMBER 14: Daniele Rugani of Italy looks on before training session at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on November 14, 2018 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Fabrizio Romano on possibility of Rugani-Bellerín swap with Juventus

There's no real possibility of a swap deal between Arsenal and Juventus involving Daniele Rugani and Hector Bellerín, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Watford FC at Emirates Stadium on July 26, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Neil Hall/Pool via Getty Images)

Away fans unlikely to feature in stadium crowds this season

The Premier League are unlikely to allow any away fans back into stadium crowds in the upcoming season, according to a report.
Andreas Georgson via his Twitter account

Andreas Georgson to join Arsenal as Ljungberg leaves

Mikel Arteta has already begun talks with Andreas Georgson about joining his backroom staff after Freddie Ljungberg left Arsenal and he could already be at the club.
MUNICH, GERMANY - JUNE 10: Thiago Alcantara of Bayern Munich arrives prior to the DFB Cup semifinal match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Eintracht Frankfurt at Allianz Arena on June 10, 2020 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Kai Pfaffenbach/Pool via Getty Images)

Arsenal want Bayern Munich to reduce price for Thiago Alcantara

Arsenal have apparently 'checked' on Thiago Alcantara at Bayern Munich with the club eyeing the midfielder who is up for sale.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Napoli looking at 2 Arsenal defenders as Gabriel alternatives

Napoli are looking at a couple of Arsenal defenders as potential alternatives to Gabriel Magalhaes in the summer market, according to reports in Italy.