Matt Smith

Arsenal have had a busy summer, with significant additions and exits in both the men’s and women’s teams. This report breaks down all the moves made by the North London club.

A comprehensive overview of Arsenal’s summer deals, from key signings to departures, loans, and contract renewals for both men’s and women’s teams.

Wigan Athletic have confirmed the signing of Matt Smith, following the expiry of the midfielder’s contract at Arsenal.

Arsenal have confirmed the departures of Ainsley Maitland-Niles and nine academy players, with Reiss Nelson’s future also uncertain.

Arsenal have had to leave a couple of youth players out of their Europa League squad due to limited spaces, but they’ve managed to add all their new signings.

Matt Smith looks set for a deadline-day move away from Arsenal, with the Bundesliga’s FC Augsburg and multiple Championship sides interested.

Arsenal are open to loan and permanent offers for Matt Smith, with three Championship clubs interested in his signature this month.

Six Arsenal youth players were in training with the first team this week ahead of the match against Newcastle United on Tuesday.

At least seven Arsenal academy players have remained with the first-team squad following the tour of Dubai, ahead of Saturday’s friendly against Juventus.

Arsenal have called 13 youth players up for their tour of Dubai, with many senior players either still absent or working on their match fitness.

A number of Arsenal’s first-team players returned to training on Monday, and four youth players joined their first session back.

The Arsenal u21s went top of their Premier League International Cup group with a win over AS Monaco u21s on Monday night.

A number of Arsenal academy players trained with the first team ahead of their League Cup clash with Brighton on Wednesday night.

Bradley Ibrahim is one of four youth players who has travelled to Eindhoven for Arsenal’s match against PSV, according to Mikel Arteta.

The Arsenal u21s secured progression to the knockout stages of the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night with a comeback win over Northampton Town.

Khayon Edwards and Bradley Ibrahim have joined Catalin Cirjan and Matt Smith in travelling with the first team for Thursday’s Europa League clash.

Arsenal called four youngsters up to first-team training on Wednesday, with three of them likely to feature in Thursday’s first-team squad.

Arsenal u21 head coach Mehmet Ali has suggested the plan is to loan Matt Smith and James Olayinka this summer, moves which would have multiple benefits.

Millwall and Luton Town are among the Championship sides pursuing a permanent deal for Arsenal’s Matt Smith this summer.

Five Arsenal academy players have joined the first team on their pre-season trip to Germany this week, after many featured in the Ipswich Town friendly.