Football Archives: 06/2026

Arsenal could face a familiar figure on opening night, with former goalkeeping coach Sal Bibbo set to join Coventry City.

Arsenal have confirmed Como 1907 for another Emirates friendly, bringing Cesc Fabregas back before the new season begins.

England’s World Cup draw with Ghana stirred memories of Arsenal’s final heartbreak, parade chaos and the relief of watching without fear.

Tottenham Hotspur submitted the same bid to sign Sandro Tonali twice, despite Newcastle United’s initial rejection, and the player still prefers to join Arsenal.

Alexia Putellas has chosen London City Lionesses, adding another major name to a WSL landscape already led by Arsenal, Chelsea and City.

Georgia Stanway has received an MBE from the King before her expected Arsenal move on a free transfer from Bayern Munich.

Arsenal’s women’s loan players face very different prospects next season, with some in contention to return and others likely to move on again.

Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli helped Brazil top their World Cup group on Wednesday night, with the duo among five Arsenal internationals to have secured progression to the knockouts.

Arsenal have signed Real Betis rehabilitation specialist Eneko Angulo, with the Spanish club losing a highly rated figure from their medical team.

Aaron Ramsey is in advanced talks with Oxford United as the former Arsenal midfielder prepares to begin his managerial career.

Lucas Martin Nygaard is attracting HBK interest after a positive loan spell, but Arsenal may have other plans for the 19-year-old.

Tottenham are preparing a fresh bid for Sandro Tonali, but Arsenal may have the advantage if they decide to move.

Morgan Rogers is reportedly Arsenal’s top summer target, but Aston Villa are expected to demand at least £100m for the England international.

Bukayo Saka has returned to normal England training before the World Cup game against Ghana after managing an Achilles issue.

Former Arsenal midfielder Miguel Azeez has joined Carlisle United from Morecambe on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Declan Rice says Mikel Arteta and Nico Jover saw a set-piece quality in him that others had missed before England benefited.

Olivier Giroud has signed a one-year Lille extension at 39, extending a career that included 105 Arsenal goals and major honours.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles is reportedly wanted by Crystal Palace, with Pierre Sage keen on a reunion after working with him at Lyon.

Europe’s 2027 Women’s World Cup play-off route is set, with England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland all discovering their paths.

Ashley Cole is set to leave Cesena after just eight games, with the Serie B club unlikely to extend his short-term contract.