Arsenal are intensifying their search for defensive reinforcements to provide cover for William Saliba, with Mikel Arteta confirming that Jurriën Timber remains several weeks away from a return to competitive football. Saliba faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after aggravating a back problem during the World Cup, an issue that has troubled him since […]
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Of all the qualities that made Bruno Guimarães a favourite among Newcastle supporters, one stood out above the rest. The midfielder described it himself after completing his £75m transfer to Arsenal. “It is difficult to choose,” the Brazilian said when asked what fans in north London should expect. “I can move the ball well, cover […]
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Bruno Guimarães has set an unusual transfer benchmark. His £75m switch to Arsenal represents the highest fee ever paid for a midfielder aged 28 or older. The statistic requires some context because the previous record belonged to Zinedine Zidane, who left Juventus for Real Madrid 25 years ago and would have commanded a much larger […]
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The Football Association has prohibited solid walls around the edges of pitches following a safety assessment prompted by the death of former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar. The 21-year-old passed away after suffering a serious brain injury while representing Chichester City at Wingate and Finchley FC in September 2025. The injury is believed to have […]
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Everton have completed the signing of midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year agreement for an undisclosed sum. The 32-year-old Danish international has reportedly moved to the Toffees in a £7m deal., external Norgaard joined Arsenal from Brentford for £15m last year but was not included in the squad for Wednesday’s friendly with Real […]
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta stressed shortly after the Gunners secured the Premier League crown that the club had to show ambition to maintain its progress, and that determination has been demonstrated by the decision to pursue Newcastle skipper Bruno Guimaraes. Last season, Arsenal claimed their first league championship in 22 years and advanced to the […]
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Arsenal are close to finalising a long-running deal for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes. Reports on 30 July suggested that Guimaraes was likely to join the Premier League champions after negotiations made significant progress. The two clubs are now on the verge of reaching a complete agreement, while Guimaraes awaits approval to leave Newcastle’s training […]
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Vinícius Júnior appears to be enjoying the early stages of working with Real Madrid’s new manager, José Mourinho, despite continuing uncertainty over the Brazilian forward’s future at the Bernabéu. The 26-year-old, a central figure in Madrid’s attack during recent seasons, spoke positively after his second pre-season session with Mourinho, even as reports continue to connect […]
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Andros Townsend, Don Hutchison and Adam Crafton of The Athletic join Aaron Paul for a discussion about FIFA, Gianni Infantino and the latest transfer developments. Sports editor Dan Roan provides an update on Infantino’s position following the announcement of plans to sell private investors stakes in FIFA competitions. After a deeply damaging week, could he […]
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Vinicius rejoined his club on Monday for his first pre-season training session and medical checks after representing Brazil at the World Cup. This week marks the forward’s first time working under Jose Mourinho, and people close to the Portuguese coach suggest he wants the winger to pledge his long-term future to Real. Vinicius is also […]
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