Sometimes the best Arsenal stories are the ones that connect generations. This morning, I woke up with a clear image of Alex James in my mind. Knowing that he had been a close friend of my great-grandfather Ted Drake, I felt compelled to revisit some old footage of the Scottish legend.
Viktor Gyokeres and Sweden suffered their first defeat of the 2026 World Cup as the Netherlands produced a ruthless display to secure a 5-1 victory and move to the top of Group F.
Arsenal now know exactly how their 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign could fit around their domestic commitments, and there is one section of the calendar that immediately jumps out.
Kenan Yildiz likes the idea of playing for Arsenal from next season, but Juventus have blocked his transfer away from Turin this summer, as revealed by Tuttosport.
While Arsenal ultimately ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title, the 2025/26 campaign also saw Mikel Arteta’s side embark on an impressive League Cup run that ended just one game short of silverware.
Bukayo Saka did not start England’s first World Cup match against Croatia because he is not fully fit yet, and he may also miss a place in the starting XI against Ghana.
Marcus Rashford is being discussed at Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta open to adding the attacker to his squad and encouraging the club’s executives to consider a possible move.
Arsenal duo Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli both featured as Brazil recorded their first victory of the 2026 World Cup, defeating Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia.
There could be an exodus of players from Arsenal this summer, with Fichajes revealing that at least four of their stars are expected to leave the club.
Arsenal have plans to bolster their squad with several top players this summer, with the Gunners now generally considered one of the best clubs to join, as reported by Sky Sports.
Arsenal are one of the clubs interested in Switzerland star Johan Manzambi, according to Mirror Football, and he demonstrated what he could offer with his performance on Thursday.
Arsenal are set to bid for Bradley Barcola after making him their main transfer target for the left wing, with Sky Sports reporting that they are now actively looking to sign him.
Arsenal have been linked with the move for Julian Alvarez in recent months. They are hoping to sign the 26-year-old Atletico Madrid striker, and El Chiringuito have now claimed that they already have an agreement in place with the La Liga club.
Arsenal are one of the clubs targeting Yan Diomande, although Liverpool currently lead the race for his signature. The Reds have just had a bid rejected for him, which should show Arsenal how much they may need to spend to sign the Ivorian.
According to Football365, Aston Villa are open to selling Morgan Rogers this summer, a development that could provide Arsenal with a significant boost in their pursuit of the attacker.
Having picked my Best XI from Matchday 1, it’s only fair that I do the opposite. With every nation having now played once, here is my flop XI from the opening round of World Cup fixtures.
Ayyoub Bouaddi could be on the move this summer, particularly if he continues to impress at the World Cup, with Arsenal reportedly keen to secure his signature during this transfer window.
Arsenal are reportedly showing strong interest in Jeremy Monga this summer, with Sky Sports claiming the club has submitted an opening bid for the 16-year-old, although it has been rejected by Leicester City.
Arsenal have reportedly been monitoring Rodrygo for an extended period and were interested in signing him last summer, with Real Madrid now said to be open to selling the Brazilian forward, according to Mirror Football.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Andria Bartishvili, a young Georgian talent who has already been labelled the “next Khvicha Kvaratskhelia”, according to the BBC.
Arsenal will begin their 2026/2027 Premier League campaign with a home match against Coventry City, with challenging fixtures against Chelsea and Liverpool also included in their opening ten league games, as reported by Metro Sport.
Bradley Barcola could face increased competition for places at Paris Saint-Germain next season, and Arsenal are reportedly hoping to take advantage of the situation by attempting to sign the French attacker during the summer transfer window.
Arsenal are reportedly one step away from signing Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga, with confidence growing that a deal can be completed. According to journalist Nicolo Schira, the 16-year-old winger has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal and wants to make the move to North London.
Declan Rice has insisted he only went off as a precaution in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening World Cup 2026 group game. Arsenal and England fans will no doubt have been concerned to see the midfielder appearing to limp off when he was subbed by Thomas Tuchel with 20 minutes to go.