Football Archives: 09/2026

Mikel Arteta has spoken about Gabriel Martinelli’s £60m Arsenal exit, reflecting on his development and importance during seven years at the club.

Arsenal Women have learnt their six Champions League opponents, with Lyon, Barcelona and Inter Milan among the teams in the league phase.

Arsenal have signed Elisa De Almeida from Paris Saint-Germain, adding the 28-year-old France defender to their squad on deadline day.

Gabriel Martinelli has signed a four-year deal in Saudi Arabia, with reports putting the total transfer package at up to €70 million.

Ethan Nwaneri has joined Borussia Dortmund on loan for the season, with Arsenal retaining the 19-year-old under contract until 2030.

Vivianne Miedema will miss the start of the WSL season after suffering a knee injury in Manchester City training, though it is a new problem.

Arsenal are tipped for a WSL top-three finish, but squad changes and a stronger chasing pack could make the 2026/27 Champions League race wide open.

Gabriel Jesus has completed a permanent move from Arsenal to Barcelona after four years in north London, ending a 132-game spell with the Gunners.

Everton have agreed a £4.2m deal for former Arsenal player Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who is entering the final year of his Lyon contract.

Fabio Vieira has left Arsenal for Hamburger SV after the club agreed a deal well below their original purchase option.

James Scanlon scored on his Arsenal Under-21 debut as the 19-year-old helped his new side earn a 2-2 draw away to Brighton and Hove Albion.

Mikel Arteta has given an update on Cristhian Mosquera after the defender was forced off during Arsenal’s 1-0 win away at Aston Villa.

Arsenal have agreed a season-long loan for Ethan Nwaneri to Borussia Dortmund, with the Bundesliga club covering his salary in full.