Five Arsenal stars guaranteed to miss Brighton amid Mikel Merino and Neto issue
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Five Arsenal stars guaranteed to miss Brighton amid Mikel Merino and Neto issue

Mikel Merino will not make his Arsenal debut against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday after the new signing injured his shoulder during his first training session for the club. The Spain international joined the Gunners from Real Sociedad earlier this week in a deal worth £27.4million plus £4.2million in add-ons. The 28-year-old signed a four-year…

How beating Brighton this weekend could be a good omen for Arsenal’s title chances
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How beating Brighton this weekend could be a good omen for Arsenal’s title chances

Brighton will be Arsenal’s next challenge in the Premier League, with both clubs set to meet tomorrow afternoon at the Emirates. The Seagulls have made a strong start to the season, winning both of their opening matches, including a victory against Manchester United in their last game. Arsenal remains the favourite, having also secured an…

Mikel Arteta discusses whether Nwaneri and other youngsters will get first team chances this season
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Mikel Arteta discusses whether Nwaneri and other youngsters will get first team chances this season

Arsenal has some promising youngsters coming through the ranks, and they are making a strong case for first-team inclusion. At least two of these talents were involved when the Gunners travelled to the United States for pre-season and remained with the squad for much of their preparation for this campaign. One name that stands out…

Arsenal transfer news LIVE – Double deal ‘confirmed’, Sterling truth, Coman decision, Neto problem
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Arsenal transfer news LIVE – Double deal ‘confirmed’, Sterling truth, Coman decision, Neto problem

Arsenal have signed two new players this summer, with Italian centre-back Riccardo Calafiori and Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino the only new faces. David Raya and Tommy Setford have also joined on permanent deals with the duo joined by Neto after he signed from Bournemouth following Aaron Ramsdale’s switch to Southampton. Though Arsenal are unlikely to make another major acquisition,…

Mikel Arteta sent glaring Neto warning as Arsenal edge closer to deadline day transfer agreement
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Mikel Arteta sent glaring Neto warning as Arsenal edge closer to deadline day transfer agreement

Arsenal are closing in on the loan signing of Neto from Bournemouth after deciding against the permanent move of Joan Garcia from Espanyol. The Brazilian comes in to replace Aaron Ramsdale who has left through permanent means to Southampton banking Arsenal £18million with a further £7million that could be earned in add-ons. Neto’s potential arrival at…

Arsenal make Alexander Isak transfer ‘decision’ as Mikel Arteta plan emerges
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Arsenal make Alexander Isak transfer ‘decision’ as Mikel Arteta plan emerges

Arsenal have reportedly decided to end their chase for Newcastle’s star forward Alexander Isak as the summer transfer window draws to a close. Mikel Arteta‘s side are said to be busy on the final day of the window, with Bournemouth’s Neto poised to replace new Southampton recruit Aaron Ramsdale as the second-choice goalkeeper, while Raheem Sterling is still…

Arsenal plotting Deadline Day bid for “unplayable” £52m ace who’d revive Martinelli
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Arsenal plotting Deadline Day bid for “unplayable” £52m ace who’d revive Martinelli

Arsenal kickstarted their Premier League campaign in brilliant fashion this season and appear to have simply picked up where they left off last year. Mikel Arteta’s side calmly dispatched Wolverhampton Wanderers at home in their opening game, and they managed to right the wrongs of last season by coming away from Villa Park with all three points over the…

‘Verbal agreement’ – Arsenal strike deal for Premier League man with medical ‘set’ for deadline day
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‘Verbal agreement’ – Arsenal strike deal for Premier League man with medical ‘set’ for deadline day

Arsenal have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Premier League rivals Bournemouth for goalkeeper Neto but the deal will only happen if the Gunners fail to land Espanyol stopper Joan Garcia. The North London club are on the hunt for a new goalkeeper after Southampton agreed a deal worth up to £25m for Aaron Ramsdale. The ex-Sheffield United man…

Arsenal transfer deadline day predictions – Sterling offer, Coman hope, four players can leave
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Arsenal transfer deadline day predictions – Sterling offer, Coman hope, four players can leave

Arsenal could be very active on transfer deadline day as Mikel Arteta eyes further incomings. The summer transfer window closes at 11pm tonight, with plenty of business still to be done. The Gunners have so far sealed three permanent deals following the confirmation of David Raya’s move, followed by the new additions of Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino. Players have…

Edu eyes five Arsenal transfer deadline day deals as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster squad
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Edu eyes five Arsenal transfer deadline day deals as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster squad

It’s shaping up to be a busy final day of the window for Arsenal. Mikel Arteta‘s focus may be slightly elsewhere. He has a press conference at 1:30pm as he prepares for the Gunners’ Premier League clash with Brighton. In the background though, Edu and his team are going to be working very hard. One deal that is…

Arsenal transfer news LIVE – Neto agreement, Anthony Gordon talks, new Garcia bid on deadline day
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Arsenal transfer news LIVE – Neto agreement, Anthony Gordon talks, new Garcia bid on deadline day

Arsenal have signed two new players this summer, with Italian centre-back Riccardo Calafiori and Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino the only new faces. But not many more additions will be needed for Mikel Arteta‘s team on the evidence of their opening two Premier League games of the new season. The Gunners have swept Wolves and Aston Villa aside impressively as they chase a first top-flight…

£60m star left out of matchday squad as Arsenal join the race to sign him on deadline day
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£60m star left out of matchday squad as Arsenal join the race to sign him on deadline day

Mikel Arteta has just over 24 hours left to get a couple of deals over the line at Arsenal as the summer transfer window deadline closes in. Arsenal have some business to do after Mikel Arteta waved goodbye to Aaron Ramsdale, as he joins Southampton. Riccardo Calafiori isn’t the only player to have joined this summer as Mikel…