James McNicholas

A breakout star of Euro 2024, Arsenal had been tracking the Italian for months - and Arteta was the driving force behind their pursuit

American trip combined intense training, off-field bonding and celebrity spotting... as well as vital transfer business

Arsenal have stepped up their efforts to sign Real Sociedad’s 28-year-old Spanish international Mikel Merino. Mikel Arteta has wanted Merino for some time, and the two clubs are now in talks to negotiate a deal. Arsenal sporting director Edu has been in Spain this week as he looks to broker an agreement. Arsenal are confident of a positive resolution: with Merino keen to join the club and play under Arteta, personal terms are not thought to be an issue. Sociedad are resigned to the possibility of losing Merino, who has just 12 months remaining on his current contract. Although they have...

Bukayo Saka scored as Arsenal beat Wolves 2-0 on Saturday - does this bode well for the rest of the season?

Arsenal dug in to claim an impressive win at Villa Park - these are the key talking points from an intriguing encounter

Merino doesn't fit Arsenal's typical transfer strategy but Arteta believes the Spaniard can fill the role he once earmarked for Kai Havertz

Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Sam Tickle. The Athletic reported Arsenal hope to sign at least one goalkeeper before the summer transfer window closes on Friday. They have been seeking a goalkeeper with homegrown status to join the first team squad. Tickle, along with Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Dan Bentley, is now under consideration. In addition to Tickle, they would like a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale, who remains available for transfer. This would ideally be Espanyol’s Joan Garcia. Tickle, 22, is a product of the Wigan academy and has represented...

Arsenal are exploring a move for Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto after hitting an impasse in talks over Espanyol 's Joan Garcia

Arsenal target Daniel Bentley is set to stay at Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer despite the north London side making a deadline day enquiry for the goalkeeper. Arsenal are close to completing the signing of 35-year-old Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto on loan, to serve as a backup to David Raya. As things stand, no further incoming business is expected. Bentley, 31, who moved to Molineux from Bristol City in January 2023, was identified by Arsenal as a potential back-up option earlier in the window. Arsenal had been in the market for a third-choice goalkeeper who fell within the Premier League...

Arsenal are in talks with Chelsea to sign Raheem Sterling on loan before the transfer market shuts. The 29-year-old winger is not part of the plans at Stamford Bridge and Arsenal have now opened negotiations over a temporary season-long deal. If the clubs find a compromise, Sterling will still need to agree personal terms — but that is not expected to prove a stumbling block to the move. The proposition is said to be hugely attractive to the ex-Liverpool and Manchester City attacker. Given that Sterling has been deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea and is faced with the prospect of not...