Arsenal hope to sign at least one goalkeeper before the transfer window closes.
They would like a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale, ideally Espanyol’s Joan Garcia, as well as an experienced homegrown goalkeeper to be third choice.
Arsenal and Wolves remain in talks over goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
It is expected that the England keeper will cost around £20m, which could include a loan first due to Wolves’ financial struggles.
Boss Mikel Arteta has already admitted the club is a “bit short” in attacking areas, especially with Gabriel Jesus needing an MRI scan on an injured groin that saw him miss the 2-0 win away at Aston Villa on Saturday.
Links to Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams have been reported but a move for him is unlikely given the finances of the deal – especially in terms of wages.
Arsenal are looking at numerous options having also received £27m up front from Fulham for Emile Smith Rowe already this window.
With Merino confirmed, Arsenal's total summer spending will exceed £100m having also spent £27m on keeper David Raya and £42m on defender Riccardo Calafiori.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has announced his retirement from professional football.
The 34-year-old broke the news to fans with an emotional statement on Instagram.
It read: "I left Warsaw, my hometown in June of 2006 to join Arsenal with one dream - to make a living out of football. Little did I know it would be the start of a journey of a lifetime.
"Little did I know that I would get to play for the biggest clubs in the world and represent my country 84 times. Little did I know that not only would I make a living out of the game but the game would become my whole life.
"I didn’t just realise my dreams, I’ve arrived where my imagination wouldn’t even dare to take me. I played the game at the highest level with the best players in history without ever feeling inferior.
"I’ve made friends for life, created unforgettable memories and met people who have made an incredible impact on my life. Everything that I have and everything that I am I owe to the beautiful game of football…"
Mikel Merino has just signed his four-year deal as an Arsenal player.
The Gunners have sealed a deal worth £32m for the Real Sociedad midfielder.
Merino will hope the feature in Arsenal's upcoming clash against Brighton at the Emirates on Saturday.
Eddie Nketiah has now been granted permission by Arsenal to undergo medical ahead of completing a proposed move to Crystal Palace.
Palace are working to finalise agreements with the Gunners for a deal worth £30m for the 25-year-old striker on personal terms.
The move is expected to now go ahead.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is reportedly in talks over a shock Premier League return with Brentford.
The former Arsenal midfielder spent the past year playing for Besiktas after leaving Anfield.
After being frozen out of the club, SunSport exclusively revealed Oxlade-Chamberlain had been offered to a number of English clubs.
And we also told you that Sheffield United were plotting an ambitious loan swoop despite their relegation to the Championship.
However, Turkish outlet Sports Digitale claims Brentford have now opened talks over a move for Ox.
Crystal Palace and Arsenal set for a new round of talks to get Eddie Nketiah deal done.
The 25-year-old striker has struggled for playing time at the Emirates Stadium and an exit has looked on the cards for some time now.
He recently decided against the chance to join Nottingham Forest.
The transfer is expected to be around a deal worth £30million.
Arsenal have included specific requirements in Fabio Vieira's loan move to Porto.
The midfielder will head to the Portuguese side for the 2024/25 season.
His loan fee will be based on objectives/specific conditions to match during the season.
There is also a PENALTY clause if Vieira doesn't play 50 per cent of all the matches.
The Gunners will be a part of the new Champions League format this season.
Each club will play eight matches in the opening phase - against seeded opposition, in a system designed to ensure that teams play opponents of similar difficulty.
The top eight teams in the “final” table will automatically go through to the last 16, where they will be joined by the eight play-off winners of ties between the sides placed ninth to 24th in the table.
Despite there being just eight matches in the opening phase, European matches will be spread over 10 midweek slots.
The new Champions League format also sees the implication of two additional qualifying spots.
They will be awarded to the nations that are top of the “country coefficient” chart each season.
Arsenal and Wolves remain in talks over goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
It is expected that the England keeper will cost around £20m, which could include a loan first due to Wolves' financial struggles.
Arsenal would prefer to complete a transfer but it may not be possible.
Ramsdale, 26, wants first-team football but is now the clear No 2 behind David Raya.
Former Arsenal and Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is in talks to complete a shock return to the Premier League.
The midfielder, 31, has been frozen out at Turkish club Besiktas - and is one of NINE players put up for sale - after they struggled to a sixth-place finish last season.
Now, Brentford are interested in a move for the former England star.
Sheffield United are also said to be plotting an ambitious loan move for Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Charlie Patino has sent an emotional farewell to Arsenal and Gooners everywhere after joining Deportivo La Coruna.
The midfielder joined the club from Luton Town aged 11 but only played twice for the club.
He has now signed a four-year deal with the Spanish second division side after decent loans at Blackpool and Swansea.
Dear Arsenal fans.
Firstly, I just want to say thank you for all the amazing memories that I have had at this historic club. It has been an honour to represent Arsenal on and off the pitch.
I joined the club when I was 11 years old with a dream of one day making my debut for Arsenal. I was fortunate enough to make my dream a reality and for this I will always be grateful.
Thank you to the fans, team mates, coaches and everyone associated to the club. Best of luck for the future!!
Charlie Patino
As reported on Monday, Crystal Palace are close to signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.
The Gunners are expected to accept an offer of £25m, plus £5m in add-ons, for the 25 year old, with personal terms not expected to be a problem.
Fabio Vieira's loan return to Porto is all but confirmed with all documents reportedly signed and sealed.
The midfielder is expected to fly to Portugal TODAY to complete his move back to the club he joined aged eight.
However, while Arsenal get him off the books, there is no buy option as part of the loan agreement.
Raheem Sterling will sort out his Chelsea pay-off before trying to find a new club.
And that could prove a £70million obstacle to him quitting the club before Friday’s transfer deadline.
The winger, 29, was told just two days before the first game of the season that he has no future at Chelsea under head coach Enzo Maresca.
Manchester United, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and a host of other Premier League clubs have been linked with a move for the one-time England star.
Saudi Arabia’s Pro League have also expressed interest in him.
Sterling wants to stay in England’s top flight but still has three years left on a £325,000 a week contract plus bonuses.
He will accept a compromise if the overall severance package and alternative club is suitable but he will not ask for a transfer.
And that is putting pressure on Chelsea’s sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart to come up with an agreeable golden goodbye to see Sterling quit.
Mikel Arteta believes he is still "short" of striking options.
That's the Arsenal manager's clearest hint he might target more than just the signing of midfielder Mikel Merino before Friday's transfer deadline.
Discussing his frontline options after Saturday's 2-0 win at Aston Villa, Arteta said: "We are a little bit short.
"If we can do something we will do it but at the moment we love the ones we have, they are really, really good."
Fiorentina right-back Michael Kayode is reportedly on Brentford’s radar.
The Italy Under-21 star was linked with Arsenal and Manchester United last year.
Sky Sports suggest the 20-year-old is one of several transfer options under consideration by the Bees.
Possible Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea target Ivan Toney was left out of Brentford’s squad for the second Premier League game in a row, as talk of his transfer intensifies.
Manager Thomas Frank said: “The status is the same as last week.
“Things are going on with transfer speculation so the decision is the same. He is training well, there is no problem.
“I’d rather focus on the game and the players that are playing instead of talking about him.”
Man Utd legend Gary Neville has named Arsenal as the club he'd have chosen to join - if he had to move.
The ex-England defender was posed that question by Jamie Carragher on The Overlap.
Neville said: “I’m going to say Arsenal.
“They were the club that I generally had massive respect for, it’s a club of proper tradition.”
Raheem Sterling will sort out his Chelsea pay-off before trying to find a new club.
And that could prove a £70million obstacle to him quitting the club before Friday’s transfer deadline.
The winger, 29, was told just two days before the first game of the season that he has no future at Chelsea under head coach Enzo Maresca.
Manchester United, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and a host of other Premier League clubs have been linked with a move for the one-time England star.
Saudi Arabia’s Pro League have also expressed interest in him.
Sterling wants to stay in England’s top flight but still has three years left on a £325,000 a week contract plus bonuses.
He will accept a compromise if the overall severance package and alternative club is suitable but he will not ask for a transfer.
And that is putting pressure on Chelsea’s sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart to come up with an agreeable golden goodbye to see Sterling quit.
Victor Osimhen has been linked in the past year with Arsenal as well as Manchester United - and, most recently, Chelsea.
But now it's claimed Liverpool is the Napoli striker's likeliest destination if he switches to the Prem.
Osimhen has reportedly ruled out switching to Saudi Arabia.
And although Chelsea have been the main movers this summer, The Times reckon Arne slot's Liverpool are in fact best placed to recruit the Nigerian 25-year-old.
The Italy Under-21 star was linked with Arsenal and Manchester United last year.
Fiorentina right-back Michael Kayode is reportedly on Brentford’s radar.
Sky Sports suggest the 20-year-old is one of several transfer options under consideration by the Bees.
Any Arsenal hopes of an incredible swoop for Nico Williams by Friday's deadline are fading.
Spain's Euro 2024 star appears certain to stay at Athletic Bilbao.
The winger has become one of this summer's most wanted flair players.
Barcelona, Chelsea and Liverpool are also said to be keen.
But it's reckoned Williams is more than happy to stay with Athletic for now.
And although his £48million release clause seems modest, time is running out for his admirers in the current transfer window.
Mikel Arteta claims he is still "short" of striking options.
That's the Arsenal manager's clearest hint he might target more than just the signing of midfielder Mikel Merino before Friday's transfer deadline.
Discussing his frontline options after Saturday's 2-0 win at Aston Villa, Arteta said: "We are a little bit short.
"If we can do something we will do it but at the moment we love the ones we have, they are really, really good."