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.
Sandro Tonali has emerged as one of the most sought-after midfielders in the transfer market this summer, with Newcastle United reportedly accepting that several elite clubs are pushing to sign him ahead of next season.
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.
Julian Alvarez is reportedly opposed to a return to the Premier League despite enjoying significant success at Manchester City, with the forward said to have no interest in joining Arsenal amid growing speculation about his future at Atletico Madrid.
Thomas Tuchel has suggested that Declan Rice was dealing with an injury concern before he was substituted during England’s match against Croatia, with the manager choosing not to risk the midfielder despite his strong performance in the game.
With every nation now having played their opening World Cup fixture, it’s time for Dan The Scout to pick his Team of the Tournament so far. From defensive masterclasses to attacking brilliance, here is Dan’s Best XI from Matchday 1.
With the opening round of World Cup fixtures now complete, the second matchday gives nations the chance either to build momentum or recover from early setbacks.
Ayyoub Bouaddi is one of the finest teenagers in world football, and he could be moving to Arsenal this summer as the Gunners push to land the Lille youngster.
Arsenal see Marco Palestra as one of the top players they can add to their squad to make it stronger, but they are not the only team interested in signing him.
Christos Tzolis is one of the most sought-after players from Belgium this summer after his superb season with Club Brugge, and Arsenal want to add him to their squad.
Almost every summer, Bournemouth lose key players to top Premier League clubs, and Arsenal could sign Alex Scott in the coming weeks, according to Football365.
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.