Arsenal was linked with a surprise late move for Sandro Tonali during the most recent transfer window, a development that raised questions given the strength of their current midfield options.
Paul Merson has expressed concerns that Arsenal players do not trust Viktor Gyokeres enough to involve him regularly during matches. The striker impressed while playing for Sporting Club, prompting the Gunners to invest significantly in his signing.
Mikel Merino reportedly spoke positively about Arsenal to Martin Zubimendi before the midfielder joined the club at the Emirates. The pair were teammates at Real Sociedad and could not have anticipated that they would later play together again in London.
Ethan Nwaneri was fortunate not to be sent off following a tackle on Glen Kamara during Olympique Marseille’s French Cup match against Rennes. The young attacker has impressed since joining Marseille on loan for the remainder of the season, proving he is too talented to remain on the bench.
Arsenal has been linked with a move for Ayyoub Bouaddi and has reportedly held initial talks regarding the midfielder’s potential transfer. The youngster has established himself as one of the most promising talents in Ligue 1, and it appears unlikely that he will remain on the books at Lille for much longer.
Oleksandr Zinchenko has left Arsenal to join Ajax, bringing an end to his time at the Emirates Stadium. The Ukrainian was a popular figure in the dressing room and initially arrived as one of the Premier League’s finest left backs.
Bayern Munich has been linked with a potential move for Kai Havertz in the next transfer window, and it remains to be seen how Arsenal would respond to such interest.
Atletico Madrid are reportedly eyeing up a potential transfer swoop for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus for the summer. The Brazil international is being monitored and considered by Atletico, according to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, in news that will surely excite a fair few Gunners supporters.
Mikel Merino could remain on the sidelines for an extended period as further details emerge regarding his injury. The midfielder has already missed time due to the problem and is expected to be unavailable for selection for the next few weeks.
Arsenal has led the Premier League table for much of this season and is now widely considered the team with the strongest chance of becoming the next champions of England.
Well lovely Arsenal people, after six very long years, we are back in a final. We went into the game defending a one goal lead and Chelsea delivered one of the worst performances you will see from a team needing a result, giving Arsenal the win they needed to reach the Carabao Cup Final.
Mikel Merino may not feature for Arsenal again this season, although there remains hope that he could return before the campaign concludes. The midfielder has missed the club’s last few matches due to injury, with Arsenal carefully managing his fitness during his recovery.
Arsenal’s long-term recruitment strategy has once again taken them to South America, with reports from Brazil linking the club to highly rated Palmeiras teenager Eduardo Conceição.
Martin O’Neill has suggested that Arsenal could be considering a move for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the coming weeks. The former Liverpool man has been training with the Gunners over the past few months as he looks to maintain his fitness while waiting for a new club.
Arsenal fans are used to the usual hogwash espoused by the resident gum flappers in footballing punditry, and at this point in the 2025/26 Premier League season, the Gunners faithful have pretty much heard it all said about their beloved club.
Michael Owen now expects Arsenal to end the season as Premier League champions, with the Gunners remaining at the top of the league table. Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has assembled a squad containing some of the best players in England, and the team has been working tirelessly in pursuit of major honours.
Steve Nicol believes Viktor Gyokeres has now had enough opportunities to prove himself at Arsenal and feels the time has come for the striker to be dropped.
Martin Zubimendi has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, with the Spanish side reportedly keen to sign him in the summer. They competed with Arsenal for his signature, but the Gunners won the race, and he now plays for them.
Kai Havertz has been in fine form since he returned from injury and showed his quality again with a late goal against Chelsea last night. The German was sidelined for a long time as he battled different injuries last season, and he would be eager to leave those setbacks behind.
In a recent report, Football.London claimed that Arsenal are keeping tabs on Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. It has been mentioned that the Gunners would have to rival Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea in the race to land French talent next summer.
Arsenal has made it into the Carabao Cup final, and even if that proves to be their only trophy this season, it would still represent a successful campaign.
Ethan Nwaneri has sparked debate in France following a controversial incident during Olympique Marseille’s French Cup victory over Rennes, after the referee declined to send him off for a rough challenge on Glen Kamara.
Arsenal’s mentality and resolve saw them secure their place in the Carabao Cup final, but the moment felt bigger than a single result. It was not just about advancing to Wembley or keeping a trophy dream alive, but rather felt like something internally had shifted.
Sandro Tonali was linked with a potential move to Arsenal late in the most recent transfer window, but no agreement was reached, an outcome that did not come as a surprise.
Arsenal have officially booked their place at Wembley for the Carabao Cup final after a pulsating 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, securing a 4-2 aggregate win.