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• Arsenal goalkeeper still set for exit before the transfer window closes

  25-08-2026 11:32 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Tommy Setford is still expected to leave Arsenal on loan before the transfer window closes as the club look to secure regular first-team football for the young goalkeeper.According to The Athletic, the 20-year-old remains on course for a temporary departure despite Arsenal’s goalkeeping situation appearing increasingly settled with eight days remaining in the window.David Raya remains the undisputed first choice for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, while Kepa Arrizabalaga is now expected to r
  
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• Arsenal Champions League dates confirmed: when Gunners will face Real Madrid

  29-08-2026 23:10 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  UEFA have officially confirmed the exact dates for the league phase of the Champions League.Arsenal found out their eight opponents during the draw in Monaco on Thursday. They will now start their European campaign against Serie A giants Napoli on the road on September 9.After the first international break, Arsenal will host Lille on October 13 before travelling to Munich to face Bayern on October 21. The Gunners beat the German champions 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium last term.An away trip to Sla
  
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• £50m Arsenal star wants Premier League stay, snubs move abroad

  29-08-2026 22:10 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Arsenal graduate Ethan Nwaneri plans to stay this summer unless an attractive offer from another Premier League club arrives, according to Sky Sports.The 19-year-old had a lively pre-season with the Gunners, but he has not made a competitive appearance this term amid the fierce competition for places.At the moment, Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze are ahead of Nwaneri in the pecking order for his preferred attacking midfield position.Nwaneri can operate on the right wing, but faces stern competi
  
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• World Cup winner turns down Arsenal after speaking directly with Mikel Arteta

  29-08-2026 21:37 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Arsenal have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of an elite centre-forward, with their preferred target seemingly shutting the door on a move.The Gunners are keen to lure Julian Alvarez away from Atletico Madrid this summer as they look to add even more firepower to their attack.However, journalist David Ornstein has revealed that Alvarez has already spoken directly to Mikel Arteta and turned down the opportunity to move to the Emirates Stadium.Ornstein said: “There is a low chance tha
  
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• ‘I’m buzzing’ – Arsenal announce signing of highly-rated Man Utd attacker

  29-08-2026 16:37 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Arsenal have completed the signing of highly-rated winger James Scanlon from Manchester United as the club continue their aggressive recruitment of young talent.The 19-year-old arrives on a free transfer after completing his medical earlier this week, with Manchester United retaining a 40 per cent sell-on clause as part of the agreement.Scanlon expressed his delight after completing the move and believes Arsenal’s ambition following last season’s Premier League triumph made north Lon
  
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• Why Aston Villa clash offers Arsenal chance to prove they are stronger champions

  29-08-2026 15:56 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Arsenal could hardly have asked for a better start to their Premier League title defence, but Monday night’s trip to Aston Villa should provide a much clearer indication of whether the champions have become even stronger.Arsenal swept Coventry City aside 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium last weekend after previously beating Manchester City by the same scoreline in the Community Shield.Six goals, two clean sheets and two commanding performances represent an impeccable beginning, but Villa Park p
  
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• Arsenal secure £3.9m wonderkid after beating Liverpool and Juventus to signing

  29-08-2026 15:32 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign highly-rated Georgian prospect Andria Bartishvili after beating several European clubs to the 17-year-old’s signature.Georgian outlet Geo Team first reported that the Gunners had reached an agreement for Bartishvili, with Fabrizio Romano subsequently corroborating the deal and giving it his trademark “here we go”.Arsenal will reportedly pay €4.5 million (£3.9m) for the attacking midfielder, who is expected in London next week to und
  
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• Champions League fixtures CONFIRMED: Man United handed dream opener against minnows at Old Trafford - while Liverpool lock horns with Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid and Arsenal travel to Italy

  29-08-2026 14:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Manchester United will make their return to the Champions League with a home tie against newcomers Sabah, while Arsenal and Liverpool face Napoli and Atletico Madrid on the first matchday.
  
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• Salmon signs first professional contract

  29-08-2026 10:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal defender Marli Salmon signs his first professional contract on his 17th birthday.
  
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• Arsenal hand first professional deal to exciting defender after breakthrough

  29-08-2026 10:42 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Arsenal have confirmed that highly-rated academy defender Marli Salmon has signed his first professional contract with the club on his 17th birthday.Salmon had already agreed a pre-contract with Arsenal in April, with the agreement allowing him to formally turn professional once he reached the required age.The defender has now put pen to paper after an impressive seven-year journey through Hale End that has already taken him into Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s first-team plans.“It me
  
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• Just what Arsenal fans needed to hear: Havertz makes ambitious claim

  29-08-2026 09:00 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Kai Havertz has declared that Arsenal are hungry for more success after winning the Premier League last season.The Gunners ended their 22-year wait for the top-flight title, finishing seven points clear of second-placed Manchester City.Asked during an interview with Sky Sports what it would mean for Arsenal to win back-to-back league titles, Havertz said they are not only ready to win the top flight again but also lift more trophies.“Yes, it would mean a lot. That is what we are all here f
  
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• 'Special' Arsenal star offered to Atletico Madrid, Gunners want £17.1m

  29-08-2026 07:40 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has been offered to Atletico Madrid, according to journalist Matteo Moretto.The Brazil international has fallen out of favour with the Gunners, and he was not in the matchday squad for the first two games of the new season.Napoli are known to be interested in the 29-year-old, but they need to offload Noa Lang first before considering an offer for the versatile striker.Amidst this, Moretto has told DAZN Futbol that Atletico have been offered the chance to sign Jesus.
  
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• How Arsenal overhauled their academy to produce a new wave of world-class Hale End talent: The two experts leading aggressive recruitment, the Folarin Balogun template and fighting back when rivals poach their top young stars

  29-08-2026 03:00 via dailymail.com
  
  ISAAN KHAN: With a new hierarchy in place headed up by Per Mertesacker's replacement Pascal de Maesschalck, the Gunners are looking to reassert their status as an academy goldmine.
  
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• Chelsea make enquiry for £60m Arsenal star, Gunners' stance revealed

  28-08-2026 23:10 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Arsenal have knocked back an enquiry from Chelsea for midfielder Martin Zubimendi, according to The Guardian.The Spain international had a good debut season with the Gunners, but lost his starting spot towards the end of the campaign after a dip in his performances.Myles Lewis-Skelly partnered Declan Rice in the heart of the midfield from May last term, and Arsenal have since signed Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes.This has fueled speculation that Zubimendi could depart for regular game
  
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• Arsenal Women Arsecast Episode 172: Arsenal's pre-season reviewed

  28-08-2026 09:46 via shows.acast.com
  
  
  In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie review the pre-season friendlies against Paris FC and Charlton and look at how Arsenal are shaping up in their quest to diversify their attack and score more goals next season, promising signs from new signing Lisa Baum as well as Olivia Smith, defensive concerns and Kyra Cooney-Cross' wonderful goal on her return to action. Tim and Jamie also discuss the shock departure of Brighton boss Dario Vidosic, with the Gunners set to play Brig
  
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• Mikel Arteta hints £17.1m star could leave Arsenal alongside Martinelli

  28-08-2026 00:10 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hinted that striker Gabriel Jesus could head for the exit door after being left out of Thursday’s first-team training session.The Brazil international has not made the matchday squad in the first two games of the season, and he is widely expected to leave before the transfer window closes.Napoli are the main contenders for his signature, and it has been reported that they could step up their pursuit as soon as they manage to offload Noa Lang.Speaking at tod
  
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• From a TV quiz show to Champions League manager...

  27-08-2026 23:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Valdas Dambrauskas started his coaching journey by winning money on 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' in Lithuania and will now manage Sabah FK in the Champions League.
  
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• 'Available': Arteta confirms double Arsenal fitness boost for Aston Villa game

  27-08-2026 23:10 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a double fitness boost ahead of the Premier League clash against Aston Villa on the road on Monday evening.The Gunners made a perfect start to their title defence with a 3-0 win over Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium. The margin of victory should have been wider with the chances created.Arsenal will now travel to Villa Park for their next league game. It could be a tough challenge for the club despite Villa suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat at Brighton &a
  
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• Man City handed nightmare Champions League draw with Arsenal also given tricky fixtures as Man United face old foes on return to competition - and Jose's back at the Bridge!

  27-08-2026 22:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Jude Bellingham, Jose Mourinho and Harry Kane all stand in Arsenal's way as they seek to go one better than last season's Champions League final defeat.
  
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• Champions League draw: Arsenal to face Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid, Man City will play champions PSG and Barcelona - as Liverpool, Man United and Aston Villa also find out their fates

  27-08-2026 21:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Jude Bellingham, Jose Mourinho and Harry Kane all stand in Arsenal's way as they seek to go one better than last season's Champions League final defeat.
  
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• Arsenal given major boost in pursuit of £128m Julian Alvarez: Atletico chief insists they will 'never' negotiate with Barcelona after being left 'DISGUSTED' with club's pursuit of star

  27-08-2026 20:13 via dailymail.com
  
  SIMON JONES: Alvarez has not trained for two days citing illness after the club refused to deal with Barcelona , the club he wishes to join.
  
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• Man City and Aston Villa to face champions PSG

  27-08-2026 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league phase of this season's Champions League.
  
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• 2026/27 Champions League draw: Arsenal discover eight opponents for league phase

  27-08-2026 19:06 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Arsenal have discovered their eight opponents for the league phase of this season’s Champions League.The Gunners have made good progress since returning to the elite European competition three years ago.They have made the quarter-final, semi-final and final in the last three editions, and will aim for the coveted prize this time around.The draw for the league phase was held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco earlier today, and Arsenal now know their eight opponents.From Pot 1, Arsenal will ho
  
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• Champions League draw LIVE: Tough games for Arsenal and Man City, Liverpool avoid big guns, United get Bayern

  27-08-2026 18:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates of the 2026/27 Champions League group phase draw.
  
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• Arsenal agree mutual exit to release long-serving 26-year-old star

  27-08-2026 18:16 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Arsenal have reached an agreement with Reiss Nelson to terminate the winger’s contract by mutual consent, bringing his long association with the club to an end.The 26-year-old had entered the final year of his deal at the Emirates Stadium, although Arsenal retained an option to extend his contract for another 12 months.Nelson will now become a free agent and is expected to assess his options carefully amid interest from clubs in England and abroad.West Ham United had previously held discus
  
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• Aston Villa captain admits Arsenal star’s power completely caught him off guard

  27-08-2026 16:26 via arsenalnews.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa captain John McGinn has singled out Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori as one of the toughest opponents he has faced, admitting the Italian’s physical strength caught him by surprise.McGinn was asked on The Overlap to identify the best defender he has come up against during his career and ultimately narrowed his choices down to Calafiori and Manchester United’s Luke Shaw.However, the Scotland international appeared particularly impressed by his experiences against Calafi
  
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• Arsenal only likely exit for Alvarez as striker skips training

  27-08-2026 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Julian Alvarez has not attended Atletico Madrid training since being told privately that the club would not sell him to Barcelona.
  
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• Champions League draw LIVE: Hardest and easiest draws revealed as Arsenal, Man United and three other Premier League sides prepare to learn their group phase opponents

  27-08-2026 16:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates of the 2026/27 Champions League group phase draw.
  
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• Fit and amongst the goals - Is Saka back to his best?

  27-08-2026 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport's Football news reporter Alex Howell explains how Bukayo Saka is getting back to his best for Arsenal as they attempt to defend their Premier League title.
  
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• Fit and among the goals - is Saka back to his best?

  27-08-2026 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport's Football news reporter Alex Howell explains how Bukayo Saka is getting back to his best for Arsenal as they attempt to defend their Premier League title.
  
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