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Former Gunner wants Arteta to give more rest to key Arsenal man

Alan Smith wants Arsenal to give Declan Rice more opportunities to rest during the season, believing the Gunners now have enough depth to manage his workload after signing Bruno Guimaraes.

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More clubs join Rangers in race for exciting Arsenal teenager

Max Dowman is reportedly attracting interest from Rangers, who would like to sign the Arsenal youngster on loan for the second half of the season as he continues to search for regular first team opportunities.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Carragher says we already know the two main title contenders this season

Jamie Carragher believes the Premier League title race is already shaping up to be a two-horse contest between Manchester City and Arsenal, as both clubs continue to collect victories while their rivals struggle for consistency.

Arsenal FC News / Arsenal Insider / October 12

The two players Arsenal expect to sign new contracts once Declan Rice puts pen to paper

Arsenal are carrying on with their work behind the scenes to tie down key players to new contracts. Declan Rice is expected to put pen to paper on a new deal to extend his stay in North London after playing such a key role in helping the Gunners to both the Premier League title and Champions League final.

Arsenal FC News / Goal.com / October 12

Before the emotional return: Giroud reveals the secret behind his departure from Arsenal

A difficult decision leads to global glory Lille striker Olivier Giroud has lifted the lid on the real reason he walked away from Arsenal, admitting he had no choice if he wanted to make France's squad for the 2018 World Cup.

Arsenal FC News / Goal.com / October 12

Olivier Giroud reveals the exact reason behind his painful Arsenal exit ahead of Champions League return

Giroud is set to face Arsenal on Tuesday evening as Lille visit the Emirates Stadium in the Champions League. Speaking to the Mirror, Giroud reflected on his departure to Chelsea in January 2018.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Arsenal is set to begin contract talks with another key player

Arsenal are continuing their efforts to secure the futures of their key players, with Martin Odegaard reportedly next in line for a new contract. The Gunners want to maintain the core of their squad as they look to build on their progress under Mikel Arteta, making it important to keep their most influential figures at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Bayern Munich decides to abandon their interest in star to give Arsenal huge advantage – Yildiz

Bayern Munich had been monitoring Kenan Yildiz and was expected to compete with Arsenal for the Juventus star. The Gunners are keen to secure his signature, but interest from the German giants threatened to complicate their pursuit.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Arsenal defender now has the second most goal contributions in Europe

Riccardo Calafiori has taken full advantage of the freedom Mikel Arteta has given him to push forward and contribute goals for Arsenal. The Italian defender has become a more attacking presence than many expected, using his ability to carry the ball out of defence and create opportunities in the final third.

Arsenal FC News / Goal.com / October 12

Mikel Arteta frustrated by double injury blow but Arsenal get William Saliba boost

As reported by the Guardian, Hincapié and Zubimendi sustained ankle damage during a routine warm-down on Saturday after Arsenal secured a win against Leeds.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Jose Mourinho continues his obsession over Arsenal with new dig

Jose Mourinho has had a long history of rivalry with Arsenal, dating back to his arrival in the Premier League in the summer of 2004. His Chelsea side won the title that season, challenging Arsene Wenger’s ambitions after Arsenal had gone unbeaten throughout their previous league campaign.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Arsenal transfer rivals get boost to beat them to Real Madrid star

Endrick has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time, with the Gunners keen to bring him to the Emirates Stadium from Real Madrid. However, neither the player nor the Spanish club was willing to sanction his departure during the summer transfer window.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Arsenal is interested in teenage Italian right back

Emanuele Lulli has emerged as one of the promising young talents in Italian football this season, earning opportunities with AS Roma’s first team. The club are confident that the youngster can continue developing and make a significant contribution in the future.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Pundit reveals one thing Guimaraes does that other Arsenal midfielders do not

Bruno Guimaraes scored again as Arsenal defeated Leeds United at the weekend, with Tony Cascarino highlighting the midfielder’s willingness to shoot as a key difference between him and Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Arsenal is confident they will get one of their key men on a new deal soon

Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Arsenal, while Declan Rice is also expected to agree to a new deal soon. The Gunners are confident that the England international will remain at the club as they look to retain their key players.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 12

Arsenal suffers another injury blow ahead of the Lille game

Arsenal are expected to be without Piero Hincapie for their Champions League match against Lille this week, but the defender is not the only player the Gunners could be missing as the season progresses.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / October 12

Sources: Chelsea and Arsenal closely monitor midfielder praised for his ‘carefree attitude’

Chelsea and Arsenal are both keeping a close watch on Andy Diouf, with the Inter Milan midfielder emerging as an increasingly interesting option for two of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.

Arsenal FC News / Arsenal Insider / October 12

Forget Max Dowman, £21m gem Arsenal are in talks to sign is also on Lionel Messi's wonderkids list

Lionel Messi has named 10 young players to keep an eye on for the future. The Argentine is arguably the greatest footballer of all time, and he knows better than anyone how to become a superstar from a very young age.

Arsenal FC News / Goal.com / October 12

How ‘wonderful player’ Bruno Guimaraes will help Declan Rice at Arsenal - with ‘starting every week’ prediction made by former Gunners striker

Guimaraes stepped off the bench in that contest with a little over an hour played. The Gunners had just pulled level, after seeing Riccardo Calafiori cancel out James Justin’s opener, when Mikel Arteta decided to shuffle his pack.

Mikel Arteta News / Caught Offside / October 12

Latest: Arsenal set aside huge funds for midfielder admired by Mikel Arteta

Arsenal are preparing to reward Martin Odegaard with a new long-term contract as the Premier League champions continue securing the futures of the players at the heart of Mikel Arteta’s project.

Arsenal FC News / Arsenal Insider / October 11

£123m Liverpool man has just shown Arsenal they got away with making a huge mistake this summer

Arsenal’s summer transfer window very much centred around trying and then failing to land a top left-sided winger. With both Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard allowed to depart, as well as Gabriel Jesus sealing a move to Barcelona, Mikel Arteta saw his attacking options depleted.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / October 11

Growing hope for Arsenal of important deal being finalised

Arsenal are reportedly increasingly hopeful of tying down Jurrien Timber to a new contract along with some other big names. As recently revealed via the Daily Briefing here, Declan Rice is in positive and advanced talks over a new deal with the Gunners, and now there’s been another update.