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The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: ‘Eze release clause' update, Gyokeres set for Gunners DEBUT, Saliba contract latest
ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands - and there are some huge deals are in the pipeline! The Gunners have received a blow in their pursuit of Advertisement In other news, the Gunners are set to clash Spurs in pre-season, Elsewhere, SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN Follow ALL of the latest news, rumours and transfer updates from the Emirates below... Advertisement By Odegaard helping Gyokeres Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is helping Viktor Gyokeres settle into life at the club. With the language and everything, it's been easier for me to help him. We can speak our own language. Scandinavians, they always bond well together. So, in that way, it's been really natural. But to be fair, it's like with any player. Every new player, we try to help them in the best possible way. That's what I felt when I came here. I felt at home straight away. I felt how good the culture and environment was to get into. Everyone just wants to help you and get the best out of you. Then it's important also how you do things off the pitch. That's what we all do. So, we're just here to help. So far, he's having a good time, I think. I think you've all seen what he's done in his career so far. Especially the last season at Sporting, the numbers speak for themselves. He's a very complete player. He's physical, strong, fast, good finisher, and intelligent as well. I think he's a very complete striker. You can also see the hunger, the energy he brings. I'm really excited to have him with the team. He's only trained a few times, but you can already see the quality, the energy, and the willingness. I'm excited to have a pitch with him. Martin Odegaard Arsenal Copy link Copied By Training pics The latest training pics from Arsenal's pre-season tour have been released. Copy link Copied By Premier League schedule Here is a look at Arsenal's schedule for the Premier League campaign. Copy link Copied By Auba medical set Former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to return to Europe. The striker is jetting into France TODAY in order to finalise his return to Ligue 1 side Marseille. Reports have claimed he has agreed a two-year deal and will have a medical on Thursday. Copy link Copied By Classic wins over Spurs Here is a list of classic Arsenal wins over Tottenham ahead of tomorrow's derby. Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham, November 1996 Arsenal 3-0 Tottenham, November 2002 Arsenal 5-2 Tottenham, February 2012 Arsenal 5-2 Tottenham, November 2012 Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham, October 2022 Copy link Copied By Xhaka returns to England Granit Xhaka has returned to the Premier League, having joined Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen. The former Arsenal midfielder has signed a three-year deal at the Stadium of Light. However, unless there is a cup draw, the Swiss ace won't be back at the Emirates until February 7. Copy link Copied By Vieira wanted Fabio Vieira could be on his way out of Arsenal this summer but to another Premier League side. Reports have claimed that the midfielder is on West Ham United's shortlist this summer. Vieira spent last season on loan at Porto and is not in Mikel Arteta's plans. Copy link Copied By When do Arsenal face Tottenham? Arsenal will take on arch-rivals in their third match of pre-season. It will be the first North London derby to take place outside of England. The match will take place on Thursday evening at 12.30pm UK time at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. Copy link Copied By Boxing legend's son joins David Haye's sporting legacy is showing no sign of slowing down after his 11-year-old son Kingston Haye joined Arsenal's academy. Kingston, a rising star, joins As a midfielder he has already caught the attention of scouts, many of whom are predicting a bright Kingston's technical ability, vision and ball control have earned him a reputation as one of the most promising talents around, which has now led to his move to North London. His ability to dictate play from the middle of the park has drawn comparisons to some of the top young footballers in Europe and Arsenal's faith in his potential has been rewarded with a junior contract. Copy link Copied By Spurs up next Arsenal have a mouthwatering pre-season clash against rivals Tottenham tomorrow afternoon. The friendly gets underway from 12.30pm UK time over in Hong Kong. And Viktor Gyokeres is set to make his debut. Copy link Copied By Eze wait Arsenal are unlikely to sign Eberechi Eze until the end of the transfer window, it's been claimed. The north Londoners are hestitant to pay Crystal Palace's asking price for their England international winger. And according to The Athletic, the Arsenal brass plan to wait and see if Palace drop their valuation of their star man before tabling a bid. Copy link Copied By Five up for grabs Arsenal are willing to let FIVE players leave the Emirates before the season gets underway next month, according to reports. Football London claim Albert Lokonga, Fabio Vieira, Karl Hein, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Reiss Nelson could all be move on in the coming weeks. Vieira, Zinchenko and Nelson have all fallen down the pecking order over the last season and a half and have had limited first-team football as a result Vieira and Zinchenko have both been linked with West Ham while Nelson could return to Fulham. Copy link Copied By Ramsdale deal Newcastle have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Aaron Ramsdale. Sky Sports have claime that the former Arsenal stopper will join the Magpies on a loan deal with an option to buy in 2026. Southampton have given him permission to travel for his medical on Wednesday. Copy link Copied By Touching down Arsenal's stars have touched down in Hong Kong ahead of the first ever North London Derby to be played outside of England. The players have arrived at the team hotel before the match on Thursday. Stars such as Declan Rice and Max Dowman could be seen signing autographs and posing for pictures with fans. Copy link Copied By Auba medical set Former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to return to Europe. The striker is jetting in to France TOMORROW in order to finalise his return to Ligue 1 side Marseille. Reports have claimed he has agreed a two-year deal and will have a medical on Thursday. Copy link Copied By Potential line-ups Here is a look at how Arsenal could line-up during the 2025/26 Premier League season... Copy link Copied By Gyokeres effect Arsenal fans have bought Viktor Gyokeres shirts in record numbers. The Athletic have claimed that the Swede has broken record for shirts sold at the Gunners. Copy link Copied By Frank praise Spurs boss Thomas Frank has also labelled Arsenal as "one of the best I think it is a great challenge, besides being our biggest rivals and the first north London derby outside the UK. It is also right now one of the best teams, I must say unfortunately, in the world. We also need to be honest. In that way it is going to be a big test, but it is more than a test as against Arsenal it is not only a friendly. Of course it is a game we will do everything we can to win. Thomas Frank Copy link Copied By Trossard wanted Leandro Trossard is reportedly wanted by Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. The Arsenal star is holding off on signing a new contract at the Emirates. And reports have now claimed that Dortmund could make a move for the Belgian before the end of the transfer window. Copy link Copied By Frank ready for Gunners Thomas Frank has insisted he is relaxed ahead of his first North London derby against Arsenal. I have a great feeling, I think it's going to be a great challenge, we all know that. It's a north London derby, the first outside the UK, and we're looking forward to it in front of all our fans here. We'll be ready for it. I'm quite relaxed about it. The better opponents we can play will help us get up to the level we want to be in three weeks' time. For me, it's a fantastic test. Thomas Frank SPURSPLAY Copy link Copied By Arsenal fixtures Here is a look at Arsenal's fixtures for the 2025/26 Premier League campaign. Copy link Copied By Wright or wrong Arsenal have missed out on the signing of exciting prospect Will Wright. The Salford City wonderkid has completed a move to Liverpool despite being linked to the Gunners. The Athletic have previously claimed that the North London side had agreed a deal of at least £200,000. Copy link Copied By New boys in action Viktor Gyokeres and Cristhian Mosquera got to grips with one another in the first training session since joining the Gunners. Copy link Copied By Prem clubs eye Trossard Leandro Trossard in on the radar of two Premier League clubs. The Gunners are open to cashing in on the Belgium international - despite having held talks with him over a new deal. And according to Sky Germany, the 30-year-old has "two concrete" offers from Prem clubs on the table. Copy link Copied By Palace identify Eze replacement Crystal Palace reportedly have a replacement for Eberechi Eze in mind if he joins Arsenal. The Gunners are keen to make the England international their SEVENTH signing of what has been a busy summer transfer window. And according to Foot Mercato, the Eagles have earmarked Leicester City ace Bilal El Khannouss as a potential replacement for Eze should he move on to pastures new. Copy link Copied 1 …
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Viktor Gyokeres issues early demand to Arsenal captain - 'The only thing I need'
Viktor Gyokeres has flown out to Asia to link up with his new Arsenal team-mates and their £63.7million signing has already made it clear what he'll demand from them New Arsenal signing Viktor Gyokeres wants one thing from captain Martin Odegaard: assists. Gyokeres, 27, finally completed his £63.7million move to the Emirates on Saturday, putting pen to paper on a five-year contract. The Swede's arrival ends Arsenal's long search for a striker and boss Mikel Arteta hopes that he'll be the missing piece of their jigsaw. Gyokeres scored 97 goals in just 101 games for Sporting Lisbon, making him one of the most prolific marksmen in Europe. But the former Coventry City talisman will need service and wants Odegaard to provide it. In a video posted on Arsenal's social media channels, Gyokeres can be seen reading out a letter from the Gunners skipper. "If there's anything you need or any way I can help, just give me a shout," part of Odegaard's message read. "Some assists, please, would be nice," Gyokeres interjected. The 27-year-old then continued reading, saying: "Looking forward to working together and sharing success in the season ahead. All the best, Martin." Gyokeres then said: "Very nice. The only thing I need is some assists." The Sweden international met Odegaard for the first time on Sunday, as he arrived in Singapore to watch Arsenal beat Newcastle 3-2. Odegaard scored the winning goal, converting an 84th-miniute penalty. Next up for the Gunners is a clash with bitter north London rivals Tottenham on Thursday in Hong Kong. Gyokeres could make his debut in the 'friendly' but his lack of match fitness may well delay his first outing in an Arsenal shirt. Is Viktor Gyokeres the answer to Arsenal's problems? Have your say in the comments section. Arteta didn't rule out the possibility of Gyokeres featuring, though, saying: "Well I think he hasn't had a single training session with the team since the last game with Sporting when they became champions. "So we will assess him tomorrow, he's done all the medicals, everything is looking good but to get him up to speed with the right levels of fitness I think is very important. So we're not going to stop him, we want him with us as quick as possible but we'll have to assess and the medical team will do that." If he does appear, Gyokeres will don the No.14 shirt famously worn by Gunners legend Thierry Henry. His competitive debut is likely to be against Manchester United - who were also interested in signing him - on Sunday, August 16, the opening weekend of the 2025-26 Premier League season. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
News18
3 days ago
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- News18
Martin Odegaard's Penalty Helps Arsenal Pip Newcastle United 3-2 In Friendly
Last Updated: Martin Odegaard's late penalty, won by Max Dowman, secured a 3-2 victory for Arsenal over Newcastle in a pre-season friendly in Singapore. Martin Odegaard scored a late penalty, won by Max Dowman, to secure a 3-2 victory over Newcastle in an intense pre-season friendly in Singapore on Sunday. Two quick goals in the first half initially turned the game in Arsenal's favour after Anthony Elanga gave Newcastle an early lead with a fortunate goal that bobbled beyond David Raya. Kai Havertz played a crucial role in both of Arsenal's goals. He set up Mikel Merino with a neat lay-off inside the area, before delivering a dangerous cross that Newcastle defender Alex Murphy inadvertently crashed into his own net. Newcastle equalised through a Jacob Murphy drive in the second half, but Odegaard scored from 12 yards late on to secure another pre-season win. How Arsenal Beat Newcastle United? The excitement was palpable even before the match began, as new signing Viktor Gyokeres was introduced to the overwhelmingly supportive Arsenal crowd, who vastly outnumbered the Newcastle fans. Despite the fervent support for Arsenal, Newcastle struck first. Sandro Tonali delivered a ball into the box that found Anthony Elanga, whose mishit shot wrong-footed David Raya, giving Newcastle a 1-0 lead within the first five minutes. Arsenal responded with urgency. Havertz narrowly missed with a header, Trossard's shot was blocked, and Saka's runs on the right wing caused the Newcastle defence problems. Ben White then fired over the bar from a promising position, and Raya made an important save from Bruno Guimaraes before White cleared the rebound. Following the water break, Mikel Merino equalised with a well-executed one-two involving Havertz, finishing calmly into the bottom corner. Within a minute, Arsenal took the lead as Havertz's dangerous cross forced an own goal from Alex Murphy. Arteta introduced Odegaard after the break, and soon after, Kiwior replaced Calafiori. Newcastle responded with an equaliser through Jacob Murphy, whose low shot found the back of the net through a crowd of players. Max Dowman's introduction proved to be decisive. He immediately tested both Newcastle keepers with his sharp runs and close-range efforts. Eventually, Joelinton fouled him in the box, and Odegaard confidently converted the resulting penalty. What's Next For Arsenal? The final game of Arsenal's Asia Tour is on Thursday against Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium. The first-ever North London derby to be played outside of the UK will bring the curtain down on Arsenal's pre-season tour. view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 20:40 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Metro
23-07-2025
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- Metro
Will Arsenal's transfer pursuit of Eberechi Eze spell the end for Gunners star?
Arsenal's summer transfer business is not done yet with Eze Eberechi still firmly on the club's radar. Talks to bring the Crystal Palace star across the capital to north London have slowed somewhat in recent weeks with focus on getting a deal for Viktor Gyokeres over the line and tying Ethan Nwaneri down to a new long-term contract. Even with the signing of Noni Madueke, there is a need for another creative spark in Mikel Arteta side. Martin Odegaard, so often Arsenal's chief creator, endured a difficult 2024-25 campaign after returning from the ankle injury that sidelined him for three months. The club captain's waning influence was an unavoidable factor in another failed title bid and heightened the need for another option if Arsenal are to go toe-to-toe with Liverpool next season. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Eze is coming off an outstanding season in south east London and with a World Cup year ahead of him, faces a huge decision on his club future. Arsenal could be his next destination. Rather than a replacement for Odegaard, Eze could be the perfect alternative. There was fair and legitimate concern for Odegaard last season. Far too often, his performances did not pass the eye test and his numbers compared to the 2023-24 season illustrate concerns that only grew as last season wore on. Eze on the other hand enjoyed his best season to date with Palace. His haul of 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions represented a better return than any Arsenal player in those departments, eclipsing Kai Havertz's haul of nine goals and Bukayo Saka's 10 assists. Eze created 57 chances for his Palace teammates last season, more than Kevin de Bruyne, Luis Diaz, Anthony Gordon and Matheus Cunha among others. Despite his indifferent form however, only seven players created more chanced than Odegaard (57) last season with the skipper also top of Arsenal's charts for that metric, clear of Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. While it was a huge drop off from the 102 he created in the 2023-24 season, it is still good enough for a top eight spot across the Premier League. Odegaard has so often been one of Arsenal's cleanest strikers of the ball. While he did rediscover his range against Southampton on the final day of the season, he was too often guilty of passing up the opportunity to test the goalkeeper whether it be from distance or inside the box. A tally of 49 shots with 17 on target (a conversation rate on 6.12 per cent) tells its own story. It is not something that fazes Eze. Only five players attempted more shots on goal than the 26-year-old (101) during the 2024-25 campaign. Whether it can be attributed to Arteta's tactical instructions, Arsenal rank low for shots on goal across the board with Eze's 29 efforts on target last season a better return than anyone in the red half of north London. Eze also ranks high for combined shots and chances created last term with only Bruno Fernandes, Mohamed Salah, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka and Erling Haaland averaging higher per 90 than Eze's 5.6. His wonderful long-range strikes against Fulham and Aston Villa in the FA Cup demonstrated his willingness to test the goalkeeper from range – with his winning goal in the final against Manchester City showing how dangerous he is breaking into the box. While Eze's arrival would ease the creative burden on Odegaard and add much-needed goals to the Arsenal midfield, there is another reason why Arteta holds him in such high regard. With so much of Arsenal's game built on structure and discipline, Eze offers somewhat of a release, a flamboyant outlet who brings something different from recent midfielders brought to the club in Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi. Eze also measures high in the defensive metrics that will be most pleasing to the Arsenal boss. The Palace star was successful in 157 ground duels last season, comfortably more than any one in the Arsenal squad. More Trending His possession won stats are also impressive with his tally of 146 only bettered by William Saliba and Declan Rice. While one of the most eye-catching players in the top flight, Eze is not afraid to get his hands dirty. Arsenal have strengthened across the board this summer with Kepa Arrizabalaga, Mikkel Damsgaard, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke in place. Valencia centre-half Cristhian Mosquera is also on the way while a deal for Viktor Gyokeres appears to be within touching distance. Arsenal know what they have to do to sign Eze – Palace have stood firm on their £68million release clause and any deal will hinge on the Gunners coughing up that cash. MORE: Myles Lewis-Skelly's priceless reaction as Arsenal close in on Viktor Gyokeres transfer MORE: Diogo Jota's wife shares heartbreaking message on one-month anniversary of their wedding MORE: Chelsea drop asking price by £22m for Manchester United to sign Christopher Nkunku
The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Arsenal install new feature at the Emirates as first picture emerges but fans ask ‘will it win us the league?'
ARSENAL have installed electronic boards on the lower tier of the Emirates Stadium as the club continue to make improvements to the ground. The Gunners have been gradually making changes to the Emirates over the past few seasons in a bid to modernize the stadium, which was opened in 2006. Advertisement 4 Arsenal have added digital screens to their lower tier Credit: X @rafsenal 4 The space was previously occupied by advertising boards Credit: Getty Photos circulating on social media show that the advertising boards that previously wrapped around the top of the lower tier have now been replaced by digital screens. The change follows minor improvements in recent seasons such as the addition of new big screens in the stadium's top corner, automated self-service beer queues and the While Fans are excited by the new changes that could proceed Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Although some supporters are growing impatient with the Gunners focusing on improvements to the matchday experience and would rather see improvements to their results on the pitch. On social media, one fumed: "Will it win us the league?" While another added: "Will it prevent another trophy-less season? Nah". Arsenal have already begun working on improvements to their squad in order to try and get over the line in the Premier League or Champions League next season. Advertisement Most read in Football 4 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Advertisement While an announcement for Man Utd vs Arsenal fan battle: 'Odegaard's streets ahead of bottle job Fernandes' | Stoppage Time Arteta's transfer team are also in the Valencia centre-back Arsenal are trying to get their business done early so they can get their new faces bedded in during their pre-season preparations ahead of a tricky start to the season. Advertisement The Gunners' opening Premier League clash comes away at Manchester United as Liverpool, Man City and Newcastle also await Arteta's men in their first six games of the season. 4
