ARSENAL are reportedly tracking £25million-rated Club Brugge winger Antonio Nusa.
Elsewhere, Martin Odegaard is the latest Arsenal player in line for a new contract with the club.
The Norwegian is hoping for a new deal after his stellar performances last season.
Arsenal are also now in the race to sign Brighton wonderkid Evan Ferguson, according to reports.
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- By Henry Tomlinson
Pennant backs Liverpool over Arsenal
Jermaine Pennant has insisted that Liverpool are in a "better place" than Arsenal and could overtake them in the title race.
He told talkSPORT: “At the moment, I would say Liverpool are in a better place than Arsenal. In the games that they’ve played, they look better than Arsenal right now. 100%.
“That’s not me being biassed; I think at the moment Arteta’s still tweaking; he doesn’t know what’s best, trying to fit everyone in the team; you see that in performances like against Fulham.
“We’ll write Man United off because they’re all over the shop at the moment. But I think Liverpool, playing Arsenal, Liverpool would be the favourites going into that game.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Moura praises Gabriel
Former Tottenham star Lucas Moura praised Gabriel Magalhaes for his Brazil debut.
Moura commented on the defender's Instagram post saying: "Very well played brother."
- By Henry Tomlinson
Rice opens up on Arsenal move
Declan Rice has opened up on his move to Arsenal and admitted it was the "hardest decision" he has made in his career.
He said: "It was definitely the hardest decision I’ve had to make so far in football.
“Everyone knows my love for West Ham still even now. But overall it was a fairytale ending for me.
“I was obviously released at 14, went to West Ham, signed a two-year deal and once everything clicked in terms of my growth spurt, realised what position I am, put myself in a position where it was all or nothing really.
“I was kept in and around the first team and once I made my debut I’ve not looked back since.”
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- By Henry Tomlinson
Odegaard contract update
Fabrizio Romano has given an update on Martin Odegaard's contract talks with Arsenal.
He had claimed that the midfielder "loves" the club and that negotiations will continue over a new deal.
He told CaughtOffisde: “[Martin] Odegaard is in love with Arsenal, and Arsenal are in love with Odegaard, so the feeling is mutual that they will continue together for a long time.
“Odegaard is club captain, and an important player on and off the pitch.
“Arsenal are now planning to continue contract negotiations with Ødegaard in the next weeks and months, in order to get a new deal done, following the fine work they did to tie down other star players such as Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Aaron Ramsdale and Reiss Nelson in recent months.
“Now it’s time for Odegaard – and Arsenal are very optimistic about a positive outcome to this story, with the Norwegian likely to sign a new long-term deal with an improved salary.
“We’re just waiting for the negotiations to continue in the next weeks and months.”
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Zinchenko receives high praise
Dion Dublin lauded Oleksandr Zinchenko for his display for Ukraine against England.
The Arsenal ace netted the opener in the game, only for Kyle Walker to net an equaliser.
But Dublin was left impressed with the Gunners ace's performance.
He said on Channel 4: "Been outstanding tonight, gets his country’s a goal as well.
"Dictates how they play, what pace they play at. They love him, the country loves him."
- By Henry Tomlinson
Balogun reveals why he joined Monaco
Folarin Balogun has revealed why he opted to join Monaco and leave Arsenal in a £34million transfer this summer.
The 22-year-old spoke on the Offside with Taylor Twellman podcast about why he swapped North London for France.
He said: “I felt it was important to me to go to a side that is competing to win stuff. They are a really big team in the French league.
“At the same time I want to play games and improve, prove to myself and people around that I am capable of playing and being the main striker for a team.
“In the end, when Monaco were interested, it was an easy decision for me. I told my agent this was the only place I wanted to go, and luckily for me he made it happen.”
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Arsenal legend slams United
Martin Keown has slammed Manchester United for scapegoating Harry Maguire.
The Arsenal legend has claimed that the real issue with the team is in the midfield rather than the England international.
He told talkSPORT: “I do feel he [Maguire] gets a lot of unfair criticism.
“I do feel he’s a scapegoat for the Manchester United supporters.
“I do feel that things have not got much better since he has come out of the team.
“Talking about driving buses through teams, and I think you could do that at Manchester United at the moment.
“It is really the midfield that is the issue and Harry Maguire is not necessarily the problem.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Arsenal star injury update
Gabriel Magalhaes has received an update on the injury he suffered during international duty with Brazil.
Physical therapy doctor Rajpal Brar took to Twitter as he claimed that the defender suffered an "impact injury"
He wrote: "Thigh issue for Arsenal CB Gabriel Magalhaes – unsure if it's contact related or a muscle pull."
"Based on what multiple people have told me, sounds contact related. Overall good news."
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Valverde had Arsenal trial
Federico Valverde has revealed that he once had a trial with Arsenal only for the club to turn him down.
The midfielder had a week-long trial but was turned down by then-boss Arsen Wenger.
Valverde admitted to being helped by Alexis Sanchez during his short time in North London.
He said: "When I trained at Arsenal, Alexis Sanchez was there and he was one of the very few who came and helped me. Also because of the language.
"I was there, a nobody, a young kid, and he was there to help me. I'll always be grateful and as a footballer, he's incredible."
- By Anthony Chapman
Havertz happy to be a striker
Kai Havertz admits he doesn’t mind playing striker for club or country.
The German was deployed as a nine by Chelsea and continues to play there for his national side, despite being used as a midfielder by Arsenal.
Havertz, who played in Germany’s 4-1 defeat to Japan, said: “I've said often enough that the striker position isn't a bad thing for me. I played as the nine at Chelsea for what felt like a year and a half and was very successful.
"I try to play the position in the best possible way and be successful."
- By Anthony Chapman
Jorginho eyed by Barcelona
Jorginho could be set to leave Arsenal after just one year.
That’s with Barcelona reportedly eyeing the Italian in January.
Jorginho only joined the Gunners from Chelsea last winter.
But having been tipped to exit over the summer, the playmaker could be on the move to the Nou Camp after Christmas.
- By Anthony Chapman
Turner explains Emirates summer exit
Matt Turner has revealed why he left Arsenal to star at Nottingham Forest.
The USA goalie said: “I think towards the end of the season when I felt like there was games that I could have been playing that I wasn’t even getting really a sniff of them.
“I knew that if I waited another year, it probably would have been more challenging for me to make a lateral move within the Premier League, so I knew that time was of the essence at that point.
“If I went another season without playing, I would have probably had to take a step back and once you’re out of it, it’s hard to get back into it, especially when you’re not English.”
- By Anthony Chapman
Earps’ United future unclear
Mary Earps is reportedly looking to quit Man United.
And she could end up joining rivals Arsenal.
The Gunners have already seen a £100,000 bid for the England goalie rejected.
But the Athletic claims they are set to return, with United already lining up replacements.
- By Anthony Chapman
Arsenal ‘still owe money for Pepe’
Arsenal may have released Nicolas Pepe on a free transfer.
But they reportedly still owe £10m on his club-record £72m fee to Lille.
The Gunners will not receive a penny when Pepe joins Turkish side Trabzonspor officially.
Yet they apparently will have to fork out another £10m for a player no longer their own.
- By Anthony Chapman
Zinchenko gets Lineker praise
Oleksandr Zinchenko scored for Ukraine in their 1-1 Euro qualifier against England.
And before kick-off, he received warm praise from ex-Tottenham hero Gary Lineker.
The Match of the Day host said: “As well as being an exceptional footballer, Zinchenko is a very impressive young man.
“Must be so incredibly hard living through the nightmare of the invasion of his country."
- By Anthony Chapman
Gunners sweat over Gabriel knock
Arsenal are waiting to see if Gabriel Magalhaes has suffered a serious injury with Brazil.
The defender made his national team debut against Bolivia this month.
But he was seen nursing his knee with an ice pack afterwards.
And there are worries at London Colney that Gabriel could be set to join Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber on the sidelines.
- By Anthony Chapman
Gunners confirm Pepe contract termination
Arsenal have revealed that Nicolas Pepe’s contract has been mutually terminated.
And the winger is now expected to join Trabzonspor for free.
A statement read: "We can confirm that Nicolas Pepe is leaving the club. We have agreed with Nicolas to terminate his contract with immediate effect.
“Everyone at Arsenal thanks Nicolas for his contribution during his time with us and wish him well for the future."
- By Anthony Chapman
Arsenal ‘working on Odegaard deal’
Arsenal are looking to tie captain Martin Odegaard down to a new deal.
Fabrizio Romano claims the midfielder’s future is Mikel Arteta’s top priority following transfer deadline day.
Odegaard has been a key player for Arsenal ever since his initial loan from Real Madrid in in 2021.
And Arteta wants to make sure there’s no chance he could get poached in the near future by a rival side.
- By Anthony Chapman
Frimpong reveals Arsenal’s ‘most technical’ youngster
Emmanuel Frimpong played with the likes of Jack Wilshere at Arsenal’s academy – but reckons now-Leeds defender Luke Ayling was the most technically gifted player there.
He said: “Francis Coquelin was good and he came later on.
“At the start Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, Jack Wilshere, Sanchez Watt, Luke Ayling.
“Luke was very good, but very slow. Technically he was the best, for a defender he was very good.”
- By Anthony Chapman
Arsenal exit Women’s Champions League
Arsenal have been dumped out of the Women’s Champions League in a shock defeat to Paris FC.
The WSL champs were expected to cruise past their opponents in Saturday’s first-round qualifier.
But they had to come from behind twice for 3-3 to force the game to a penalty shoot-out.
And the Gunners then lost the spot-kicks 4-2.
- By Anthony Chapman
Arsenal 'rejected £4m Valverde deal'
Arsenal reportedly turned down the chance to sign Real Madrid star Federico Valverde for just £4million.
Mundo Deportivo claims the then-Penarol midfielder had a week-long trial at Arsenal in 2016.
However, Arsene Wenger was not impressed and snubbed the chance to sign him.
Real Madrid came calling that same summer in a £4m deal, and Valverde is now one of world football's top players – with a current Transfermarkt value of £86m,
- By Anthony Chapman
Arsenal FC24 ratings 'leaked'
Arsenal's ratings for the upcoming FC24 ratings have been leaked online.
The Gunners splashed millions during the summer transfer window.
But it's current ace Martin Odegaard who holds their highest ratings at 87.
Elsewhere, £65m forward Kai Havertz is only 82 while new defender Jurrien Timber is 79.
- By Anthony Chapman
Ukraine vs England team news
The teams are in for today's Euro qualifier between Ukraine and England.
Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk and Arsenal ace Oleksandr Zinchenko both line up for the hosts.
Meanwhile, Gareth Southgate has picked controversial midfielder Jordan Henderson and Man Unitd misfit Harry Maguire.
Ukraine: Bushchan, Konoplya, Matviienko, Mudryk, Mykolenko, Stepanenko, Sudakov, Tsygankov, Yaremchuk, Zabarnyi, Zinchenko
England: Pickford, Walker, Maguire, Guehi, Chilwell, Rice, Bellingham, Maddison, Henderson, Saka, Kane
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- By Emillia Hawkins
Saka and Rice START for England
Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice have been named in Gareth Southgate's starting XI for England's Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine.
Aaron Ramsdale is on the bench.
- By Emillia Hawkins
Arsenal to commence Odegaard contract talks
Arsenal are set to continue talks with Martin Odegaard over a new contract, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The midfielder is expected to agree a long-term deal.
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