Football

Declan Rice is expected to start England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina despite injury and illness concerns.

Arsenal have paid a Bundesliga record fee for Lisa Baum after beating Barcelona, Lyon, Manchester United and Bayern Munich to her signing.

Arsenal have signed Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig, with the 19-year-old winger becoming the fifth arrival of a busy transfer window.

Leandro Trossard is close to agreeing personal terms with Besiktas, with the final paperwork for his transfer being prepared ahead of a possible announcement this week.

Wojciech Szczesny says he still feels pain from the freak Arsenal gym accident that left him with two broken arms at 17.

Ona Batlle has joined Arsenal from Barcelona, adding a world-class full-back and raising questions over how the defence now fits.

Niamh Peacock has joined West Ham after leaving Arsenal, with the England youth defender signing her first professional contract.

Illan Meslier has joined Arsenal on a free transfer after leaving Leeds, with Kepa Arrizabalaga’s future still unresolved.

Jurrien Timber is training in Marbella after a groin injury forced him out of the World Cup and disrupted Arsenal’s season run-in.

Illan Meslier has rejected a number one role at Birmingham to join Arsenal, with Kepa Arrizabalaga’s future still open.

Martin Odegaard is a doubt for Norway v England after catching a cold-like virus sweeping through Norway’s World Cup camp.

Bruno Guimarães wants Arsenal, but Newcastle’s stance, Arsenal’s silence and a growing battle over price have left the deal finely balanced.

Leandro Trossard’s Besiktas move is moving closer, with his representatives called to Istanbul for final contract talks.

Geraldine Reuteler has joined Arsenal on a free transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt after being a long-term target for the club.

Francis Coquelin has returned to childhood club Stade Lavallois 18 years after leaving their academy for Arsenal.

Lukas Podolski has become majority owner of Gornik Zabrze after retiring at the Polish club he calls his boyhood side.

Arsenal have had three early Premier League fixtures moved for live TV, including Aston Villa, Chelsea and Sunderland.

Selina Cerci has joined Arsenal on a free transfer after scoring 34 goals in 47 games for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

Hamburg want Fabio Vieira back after his Arsenal loan, but will only pay around half the agreed €20m option fee.

Ben White’s Arsenal future is reportedly clouded by injury despite Premier League interest from Everton and Crystal Palace.