Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Edu vow, Jorginho contract, Isak, and Sesko linked (2025)

2 minutes agoBy Emillia Hawkins

Atletico agree Alvarez deal

Atletico Madrid have agreed to sign Julian Alvarez in an £81million transfer from Manchester City, according to Sky Sports.

It will be a club-record sale for Man City.

Alvarez has reportedly been a target for Arsenal in recent weeks.

44 minutes agoBy Emillia Hawkins

When is Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen?

ArsenalvsBayer Leverkusenwill take place on Wednesday, August 7.

It is scheduled to kick off at 6pm BST.

Emirates Stadium is the allocated arena for this pre-season friendly and it can host approximately 60,704 fans.

Today, 11:43By Emillia Hawkins

On this day...

On this day last year, Arsenal won the Community Shield!

The Gunners won on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Wembley.

Today, 11:01By Emillia Hawkins

Stars return to training

England stars Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale returned to Arsenal training at the weekend.

Today, 10:26By Emillia Hawkins

Arsenal's Prem fixtures

The new Premier League season kicks off next weekend!

Arsenal start their campaign against Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.

Today, 09:44By Emillia Hawkins

Smith Rowe scores first Fulham goal

Former Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe scored his first goal for Fulham on Monday - just seven minutes after coming off the bench.

Today, 09:14By Emillia Hawkins

Match preview

Read SunSport's match preview for tomorrow's clash with Bayer Leverkusen here:

ARSENAL VS LEVERKUSEN Gunners host German champs with Riccardo Calafiori set to make debut

Today, 08:50By Emillia Hawkins

Calafiori debut?

Arsenal take on Bayer Leverkusen in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday at the Emirates.

And that match could see Riccardo Calafiori making his unofficial debut after his arrival from Bologna.

Calafiori joined the Gunners following a £42million deal with the Serie A outfit.

The centre-back stood out for Italy during Euro 2024 in Germany.

Today, 08:16By Emillia Hawkins

Lions in wait

Mikel Arteta will make a late call on whether to include his England trio in Arsenal’s Emirates Cup clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.

Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale – as well as Spain’s David Raya and France’s William Saliba – joined back up with the squad at London Colney for training on Sunday morning.

The five North London stars enjoyed an extended break following the Euros while Arteta took the club on their 10-day tour of the United States from July 21, facing Bournemouth,Manchester Unitedand Liverpool.

Four of them had been involved in England’s Euros final defeat to Spain in Berlin on July 14, while Saliba was a part of Les Bleus’ disappointing exit at the semi-finals.

With 12 days to go untilArsenal’sPrem opener at home to Wolves, Arteta will want the spine of his team ready to go, having completed personal training regimes while on their holiday.

And they were put through their paces with individual fitness tests back at Colney before being seen in good spirits as they took part in some small-sided drills.

Today, 06:00By Kostas Lianos

Arsenal pre-season and results

Here’s how Arsenal’s pre-season has been going:

• 25 July:Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth(5-4 pens), Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles
• 28 July:Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
• 1 August:Arsenal 1-2 Liverpool, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
• 7 August:Arsenal v Bayer Leverkusen, Emirates Stadium (6pm BST)
• 11 August:Arsenal v Lyon, Emirates Stadium (2pm BST)

Today, 05:00By Kostas Lianos

Why Isak interest ended

Arsenal had made Newcastle star Alexander Isak their top target during the early days of the summer transfer window.

According to The Independent, however, the Gunners ended their interest as they did not want to be drawn into a transfer saga for Saka.

Newcastle rejected all of the North Londoners' advances and now Mikel Arteta's side is looking at alternative targets.

The likes of Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres, Napoli's Victor Osimhen and Brentford's Ivan Toney have all been linked.

Today, 04:00By Kostas Lianos

Oleksandr Zinchenko prediction

Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko is confident Mikel Arteta's side can finally edge out Manchester City for the Premier League title after coming up short the last two years.

Obviously, I think we have everything. An amazing squad, amazing coaching staff, a lot of fans around the world supporting and pushing us forward.

I don’t see any reason why we can’t achieve everything that we want. Of course it’s going to be super tough.

Only God knows what will be. For sure we will give our best to make our dreams happen.

Oleksandr ZinchenkoEvening Standard

Today, 03:00By Kostas Lianos

Arsenal transfer advice

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been urged by club hero William Gallas to take his team "to the next level" by signing Manchester City star Julian Alvarez.

GallastoldGenting Casino:

He is a world champion, Copa America winner, won the Premier League twice in a row and won the Champions League.

He has played most of City’s important games and is a starter for Argentina, he would bring so much winning experience and... wants to reach his very highest level by playing as many minutes as possible.

Alvarez would take Arsenal to the next level. I don’t know if he could score 20 goals but he can play on the flank or behind the striker and be very influential.

William Gallas

5th Aug 2024, 21:55By Kostas Lianos

Nottingham Forest's Edu interest

Olympiacos have denied reports suggesting their owner Evangelos Marinakis, who is also in charge of Nottingham Forest, is looking to poach sporting director Edu Gaspar.

Reports suggested Marinakis, who also owns Rio Ave, wanted Edu to take over all three clubs as a group sporting director.

That was a role that was initially reserved for famous technical director Antonio Cordon, who took over Olympiacos last year but left soon after that due to personal problems.

However, the Greek businessman's camp has poured cold water on the speculation.

5th Aug 2024, 21:27By Kostas Lianos

Parlour on Smith Rowe exit

Arsenal legend Ray Parlour described Emile Smith Rowe's exit as a "great" deal for both parties.

The deal is great for both parties.

Fulham are getting an excellent player and Smith Rowe has a good opportunity to prove Arteta wrong.

If he puts his head down, stays fit, works hard and gets back into that form he showed at Arsenal, he could be pushing back into England’s squad.

Ray Parlour

5th Aug 2024, 20:55By Kostas Lianos

Arteta compared to Guardiola

Arsenal legend Ray Parlour compared manager Mikel Arteta with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola after the ruthlessness he showed when he axed Emile Smith Rowe.

Arteta is ruthless. He has learned that from Pep. If you’re not doing your job, you’re out.

It could be argued that in my time, Arsene Wenger was too loyal and wanted continuity with the same players — but Arteta is fearless.

Managers live by decisions and he hasn’t made many bad ones.

I doubted him for dropping Aaron Ramsdale for David Raya but now no one talks about it.

Fair play to him for having the balls to leave people out and sell them.

Ray Parlour

ART WORK Wenger too loyal to Arsenal faves; Arteta dumping Smith Rowe shows he's like Pep

5th Aug 2024, 20:33By Kostas Lianos

More on Saka and Rice

Arsenal star Declan Rice was all smiles as he returned for his first training session since the Euro 2024 final.

Rice, 25, joined England colleagues Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale back at London Colney.

William Saliba was also in action for the first time since the summer festival of football.

The quartet were allowed an extended break after a busy tournament at Euro 2024 - which started four weeks after the Premier League season came to a close.

BIG GUNS Rice and Saka spotted in Arsenal training for first time after extended holiday

5th Aug 2024, 19:55By Kostas Lianos

Arsenal pre-season and results

Here's how Arsenal's pre-season has been going:

• 25 July:Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth(5-4 pens), Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles
• 28 July:Arsenal 2-1 Manchester United, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
• 1 August:Arsenal 1-2 Liverpool, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
• 7 August:Arsenal v Bayer Leverkusen, Emirates Stadium (6pm BST)
• 11 August:Arsenal v Lyon, Emirates Stadium (2pm BST)

5th Aug 2024, 19:24By Kostas Lianos

How to watch Arsenal vs Leverkusen

Arsenal vs Bayern Leverkusen will not be broadcast on TV in the UK this week.

But football fans can stream the entire action on Arsenal.com.

Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole friendly.

5th Aug 2024, 18:55By Kostas Lianos

Riccardo Calafiori debut

Arsenal take on Bayer Leverkusen in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday at the Emirates.

And that match could see Riccardo Calafiori making his unofficial debut after his arrival from Bologna.

Calafiori joined the Gunners following a £42million deal with the Serie A outfit.

The centre-back stood out for Italy during Euro 2024 in Germany.

5th Aug 2024, 18:10By Kostas Lianos

Marc Guehi transfer war

Liverpool are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace star and Arsenal target Marc Guehi during the summer transfer window.

The Reds have joined the race for Guehi, with a fee of £75million mooted for his suitors.

Newcastle are believed to have already opened talks for the centre-back this summer.

While the Gunners and Tottenham are also said to be interested in the England international.

5th Aug 2024, 17:16By Kostas Lianos

Arsenal closing in on Merino

Arsenal are reportedly close to signing Real Sociedad star Mikel Merino.

According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, a deal between the Gunners and Sociedad could be completed in the next few days.

Romano claims a package worth in the region of €30million (£26m) has been agreed between both clubs.

However, the structure and payment terms still need to be ironed out between the two clubs.

It’s expected a deal will be finalised as Merino has already agreed to join the the North Londoners.

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid continue to monitor the midfielder but he prefers a move to the Emirates.

The possibility of working under Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was a key factor behind the Spain international's decision.

5th Aug 2024, 16:34By Kostas Lianos

Julian Alvarez interest

Arsenal continue to monitor Manchester City star Julian Alvarez, who is keen on a move away from the Etihad.

Alvarez's situation has attracted interest from various suitors, including Atletico Madrid.

According totalkSPORT, the striker could cost £70million but his price tag could rise to £80m.

Atletico may have to sell first to meet those financial demands, which means Joao Felix may have to make way.

5th Aug 2024, 16:08By Jordan Davies

More on Saka and Rice

Mikel Arteta was pictured embracing Bukayo Saka upon his return.

The question remains whether Arteta will risk throwing Saka and Declan Rice back into a competitive match as they welcome Xabi Alonso’s Bundesliga champions Leverkusen to the Emirates this week before playing Lyon on Sunday.

It is worth noting that Germany’s Kai Havertz and Brazil pair Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli did not travel out to the States until July 26 after Euros and Copa America action.

And 48 hours later, they were all second-half substitutes in Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over United out in Los Angeles.

So, there is a high chance Rice, Saka and William Saliba will not only be included in the squad but will play some part against Leverkusen – either as a starter or from the bench.

Rice played every minute of England’s seven Euros clashes, while Saka was on the pitch for 70 minutes or more in all but one of England’s games.

Saliba also started and played every minute of France’s run to the semis.

5th Aug 2024, 15:28By Jordan Davies

Arsenal's Euro 2024 returnees

Mikel Arteta will make a late call on whether to include his England trio in Arsenal’s Emirates Cup clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.

Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale – as well as Spain’s David Raya and France’s William Saliba – joined back up with the squad at London Colney for training on Sunday morning.

The five North London stars enjoyed a break while Arteta took the club on their 10-day tour of the United States from July 21, facing Bournemouth, Manchester United and Liverpool.

Four of them had been involved in England’s Euros final defeat to Spain in Berlin on July 14, while Saliba was a part of Les Bleus’ disappointing exit at the semi-finals.

With 12 days to go until Arsenal’s Prem opener at home to Wolves, Arteta will want the spine of his team ready to go, having completed personal training regimes while on holiday.

And they were put through their paces with individual fitness tests back at Colney before seen to be in good spirits as they took part in some small-sided drills.