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Arsenal to get rid of more staff to cut costs including senior scouts

Arsenal will reportedly released a number of senior oversea scouts as they continue their backroom wage cutting exercise and move away from finding their own talent.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 06: 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)

Watch! Nketiah scores hattrick as Arsenal beat Charlton 6 behind-closed-doors

Arsenal stepped up their preparations for the return of the Premier League with a 6-0 thumping of Charlton Athletic on Saturday at the Emirates in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
Mavropanos celebrates with his FC Nürnberg teammates (Photo via Twitter / DMavropanos)

Mavropanos returns from knock to play 90 minutes in draw

Konstantinos Mavropanos returned from his knock to face Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday, completing 90 minutes and helping FC Nurnberg secure another draw.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Diogo Jota of Wolverhampton Wanderers runs with the ball past Mohamed Elneny of Besiktas during the UEFA Europa League group K match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Besiktas at Molineux on December 12, 2019, in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Elneny wants Arsenal return over pay but they aren’t keen

Mohamed Elneny wants to return to Arsenal over a pay dispute with Besiktas, but they aren't keen on the idea, according to reports in Turkey.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Zaha admits Arsenal interest in him was ‘amazing’ as a fan

Wilfried Zaha admits it was 'amazing' to come so close to signing for Arsenal whilst also supporting the club, but it just didn't work out.
Daniel Kelly (Photo via Herald Scotland)

Arsenal-linked Daniel Kelly signs new Celtic deal to 2024

Celtic youngster Daniel Kelly will remain with the club after signing a pre-professional contract to 2024, despite links to Arsenal.
Jordi Osei-Tutu with VfL Bochum (Photo via Bochum on Twitter)

Another start for Osei-Tutu in Bochum win over St. Pauli

Jordi Osei-Tutu made another start on Friday as VfL Bochum continued their unbeaten run since his return to the team.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Lyle Taylor confirms Arsenal friendly against Charlton

Arsenal will face Charlton Athletic in a game at the Emirates Stadium this weekend, according to Lyle Taylor on Instagram.
Zech Medley playing for Arsenal in pre-season (Photo via Instagram / ZechMedley)

Medley joins first-team training again ahead of PL return

Zech Medley, Daniel Ballard and Zak Swanson joined the Arsenal first team for training again on Friday, as the Premier League restart approaches.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - FEBRUARY 20: Odsonne Edouard of Celtic during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 first leg match between FC Kobenhavn and Celtic FC at Telia Parken on February 20, 2020, in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

3 strikers on Arsenal shortlist if Aubameyang leaves

Arsenal have three strikers on their transfer shortlist if Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaves this summer, according to a report.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord runs past Steven Davis of Rangers FC during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Rangers FC and Feyenoord at Ibrox Stadium on September 19, 2019, in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Turkish media: Arsenal close to £23m Orkun Kokcu move

Orkun Kokcu is closing in on a £23m move to Arsenal, according to reports in his home country of Turkey.
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal embraces his coaching staff following his sides victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Date, time, TV channels: First 5 Arsenal fixtures confirmed

Arsenal have confirmation on their first five fixtures of the Premier League and FA Cup restart, after a few minor changes to yesterday's reports.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Lampard held interest in Aubameyang before Werner move

Frank Lampard held an interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but Chelsea's imminent signing of Timo Werner seemingly puts an end to a potential move.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Arsenal will still push for Partey without Champions League

Arsenal will still look to sign Thomas Partey even if they don't qualify for the Champions League, but they may have to convince Atletico Madrid with a swap deal.

Silvana Flores moves to Chelsea

The young midfielder, Silvana Flores, has decided to leave the club following a successful season internationally that included a call-up to the senior Mexico team but no game time at all for the Arsenal first team.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Thomas Partey of Atletico de Madrid plays the ball under pressure from Sergi Darder of RCD Espanyol during the Liga match between RCD Espanyol and Club Atletico de Madrid at RCDE Stadium on March 01, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Report: Partey will make his future clear in the coming days

Thomas Partey will make his future clear in the coming days amid links to Arsenal, according to reports in his home country of Ghana.
Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil warms up for the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 15, 2019.

Dr. Erkut Sogut: Mesut Özil wasn’t ‘dumped’ by Adidas

Mesut Özil wasn't 'dumped' by Adidas over public image concerns, though they are parting ways this summer, according to his agent Dr. Erkut Sogut.
Alfie Matthews with Arsenal (Photo via Instagram)

Alfie Matthews hints at possible transfer away from Arsenal

Arsenal youth forward Alfie Matthews is hinting at a transfer away from the club on his Instagram story, posting about a 'big move'.
Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka leaves Arsenal's Colney training centre north of London on May 20, 2020 as training continues for Premier League clubs with a June re-start the intention during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Teams have started socially-distanced training in small groups this week, but several Premier League stars have expressed concerns about plans to resume the season. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Nigeria will not ‘beg’ Bukayo Saka to play for them

Nigeria will not 'beg' Bukayo Saka to play for them with the Arsenal youngster eligible to represent both the Super Eagles and the Lions. Saka...
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on May 22, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Ornstein: Arsenal squad are in good shape & ready to go

David Ornstein thinks Arsenal are in good shape and making strong and enthusiastic progress towards the return of Premier League football.
Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal which was given by VAR during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal hoping to play 2 friendlies in next fortnight

Arsenal are hoping to play two behind-closed-door friendlies in the next two weeks, with West Ham United one of the likely opponents.
VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 15: Ismael Bennacer of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona and AC Milan at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on September 15, 2019, in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola contacts former Gunner Ismael Bennacer

Pep Guardiola made personal contact with Ismael Bennacer to try and convince him to join Manchester City, according to reports in France.
1988: Alan Smith of Arsenal takes on Gary Mabbutt of Tottenham Hotspur during a match at White Hart Lane in London. Arsenal won the match 2-1. Credit: Simon Bruty/Allsport

First live match for BBC since Tottenham v Arsenal in 1988

When the Premier League returns later this month, the BBC will screen a top-flight English football match live for the first time since showing Arsenal's 2-1 win at Tottenham in 1988.
Mikel Arteta and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang speak in the foreground, with Catalin Cirjan behind them. Triallist Tyger Smalls walks away in the background (Photo via Tyger Smalls on Twitter)

Arteta plans direct contract talks with Aubameyang

Mikel Arteta plans to 'take matters into his own hands' to convince Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign a new deal at Arsenal, according to a report.
Mohamed Elneny celebrating with his Besiktas teammates (Photo via Elneny on Instagram)

Besiktas at deadlock with Elneny in pay dispute

Besiktas are at a 'deadlock' in talks with Mohamed Elneny over his pay dispute, which is likely to lead to a return from loan to Arsenal.
OXFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Mikel Arteta, Assistant Manager of Manchester City looks on as Manager of Manchester City, Josep Guardiola reacts during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Oxford United and Manchester City at Kassam Stadium on December 18, 2019 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Date, time & channel set for Arsenal trip to Manchester City

Arsenal will face Manchester City in the second match of the Premier League restart on June 17th, according to a report.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - JULY 21: Dayot Upamecano of RB Leipzig poses during the team presentation at RBL-Fussball-Akademie on July 21, 2018 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Roger Petzsche/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Why Arsenal need to go all out in the transfer market ahead of 2021

Having failed to reach the top four in the past three seasons, Arsenal are a club rebuilding. The loss of veteran Arsene Wenger was always going to take some time to get over - though Unai Emery didn’t exactly do the best job in kickstarting the revival. Now though, under new boss Mikel Arteta, optimism is high.

Premier League clubs can play friendly matches this week

Premier League clubs can take part in friendly matches over the next fortnight, as long as they fulfil a number of conditions.
Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal which was given by VAR during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Where can Arsenal finish from here?

Arsenal are one of four teams in action when the 2019-20 Premier League season restarts on Wednesday 17 June 2020.
Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Adidas won’t extend Mesut Özil deal for 2 key reasons

Adidas don't plan to extend their sponsorship deal with Mesut Özil this summer, reportedly citing his public image and their current financial issues.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal battles for possession with Ryan Fraser of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Ryan Fraser isn’t high on Arsenal list of transfer priorities

Arsenal didn't make a bid for Ryan Fraser last summer and he isn't high on their list of transfer options this time around either, according to a report.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta (L) talks with Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos (2nd R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 16, 2020.

Ceballos gives strong hint of summer Real Madrid return

Speaking to Spanish radio this week, Dani Ceballos gave his strongest hint yet that he plans to return to Real Madrid next season.

Spurs’ Oluwayemi ranks Saka as toughest opponent

Tottenham Hotspur youth goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi admits Bukayo Saka was his most challenging youth opponent, as much as that pains him.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - MAY 30: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on May 30, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira rejoins first-team group training

Lucas Torreira rejoined first-team group training on Monday, as he continues his return from an ankle injury in early March.

Episode 241: Luiz, Lewis and lifting lockdown

Matthew and Anita return after a Coronavirus haitus to compare the impact of the pandemic in Croatia and the UK, look forward to the return of football, and wonder if Arteta's magic works in absentia.

Arsenal deny £6m intermediary fee for David Luiz

Arsenal and Kia Joorabchian are speaking out to deny reports that their deal for David Luiz included a £6m fee to intermediaries.
Konstantinos Mavropanos grimaces after picking up injury (Photo: Sportfoto Zink)

No serious injury to Mavropanos despite early substitution

Konstantinos Mavropanos doesn't have a serious injury, despite coming off early at the weekend with 'muscular problems'.

Manchester City step up training before Arsenal match

Manchester City have stepped up to full contact training as Pep Guardiola's men prepare to face Arsenal without a single injury concern. With the Premier...
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette prepares to shoot during the UEFA Europa league round of 32 second leg football match between Arsenal and Olympiakos at the Emirates stadium in London on February 27, 2020.

Lacazette is priority for Inter if Lautaro Martinez leaves

Alexandre Lacazette is now the priority forward signing for Inter Milan if Lautaro Martinez leaves for Barcelona this summer, according to a report.
Mohamed Elneny. Picture: BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images

Mohamed Elneny in pay dispute, threatening refusal to play

Mohamed Elneny is apparently in the middle of a dispute with Besiktas over his wages and is reportedly threatening to refuse to play for the Turkish side because he is owed €1.3m.