Brazil superstar Neymar went on record and listed Arsenal as one of the clubs he would like to play for when he was still playing for Barcelona.
The Premier League is a championship that amazes me.
I like the playing style and the teams. And who knows? Someday, I would like to play [in] it, yes.
I admire Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool - these are the teams that are always there fighting.
Neymar
Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva has said in light of Neymar's struggles at Al-Hilal that it's "not impossible" for him to move to the Emirates.
Gilberto told Bet365:
I’d love to see Neymar in the Premier League with Arsenal, it would be interesting that’s for sure.
It would bring a lot of joy to fans and make the competition even more special.
When you look at the Premier League, we want to see the best players in the world and to have him around would be great.
Let's see. It's not impossible that he could join Arsenal, why not.
Gilberto Silva
Arsenal ace Emile Smith Rowe can go for £25million but is in no rush to leave.
Smith Rowe could be sold after a season in the shadows under manager Mikel Arteta.
Crystal Palace are among the clubs to take an interest but the playmaker is quite keen to stay.
Last season, the 23-year-old struggled for game time as the North Londoners challenged for the Premier League title.
The England international only made 13 appearances in the Prem without scoring a goal.
Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona revealed what caused his heated scrap with England star Declan Rice at Euro 2024.
Rice was supposed to go to the referees and leave. I had to speak to the refs and he wasn’t leaving, he carried on.
But then he apologised and it was all fine.
I didn’t like the way the England team were wasting time was not punished.
Francesco Calzona
Arsenal hero Jack Wilshere told SunSport England manager Gareth Southgate has to build his team around Manchester United ace Kobbie Mainoo:
Kobbie Mainoo has shown he is the player that England need to build their midfield — and their team — around.
That’s what I felt as it looked like we were slipping to defeat.
I know he was not on the pitch when our goals went in.
But until that unbelievable comeback, Mainoo was our best player.
He has a fearlessness and an instinct to do the right things at the right times that seemed to be lacking for so much of the game.
Mainoo alongside Declan Rice gives England better structure. In theory, at least, because for so long it didn’t look like that.
Jack Wilshere
Arsenal pocketed near £4million windfall after Chelsea sold Omari Hutchinson to Ipswich.
SunSport revealed last week that the Tractor Boys were locked in talks with the Blues over a club-record transfer swoop for Hutchinson
Ipswich finally confirmed that they had signed the winger in a deal that could rise to £22.5m.
However, it is not only the West Londoners that have been boosted by the 20-year-old's sale.
Journalist Nizaar Kinsella claims Arsenal have also pocketed almost £4m from it.
Kinsella tweeted: “Arsenal had a 15% sell-on clause after selling Omari Hutchinson to Chelsea so will earn around £3million from the deal.
“Chelsea have 25% sell-on and matching rights in the deal to Ipswich.”
Arsenal announced that Amario Cozier-Duberry and Reuell Walters have been released following the expiry of their contracts.
Fans will be disappointed to see Cozier-Duberry leave the club after labelling him the next Bukayo Saka.
Walters, on the other hand, rose to prominence for his activities away from the pitch.
The right-back has earned thousands thanks to the video game Fortnite.
Arsenal are set to miss out on departing Stuttgart star Serhou Guirassy.
The Gunners first failed to land Benjamin Sesko who signed a new deal with RB Leipzig.
And now Guirassy is joining Borussia Dortmund, who will pay his release clause around €17.5million (£15m), according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The striker has also agreed personal terms with BVB ahead of next season.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano explained Arsenal are not close to signing Sporting Lisbon star Victor Gyokeres despite reports to the contrary.
I am told this is not true, at the moment, Arsenal are not at that advanced stages of their negotiation for Gyokeres.
They made contact on the player side already months ago, it was between April and May.
They are also informed about the conditions of the €100million (£85m) release clause, but also the cost of the deal in terms of salary and all the rest.
They have still not decided what they really want to do in that position or who is the priority target.
They want to take their time to assess the options, so at the moment with Gyokeres, it is not something imminent or close, but it’s an option.
Fabrizio Romano
Arsenal are set to beat Real Madrid in the bidding war over Espanyol ace Joan Garcia.
According to Spanish reports, Garcia will be signing with the Gunners "soon".
Details regarding the transfer fee remain under wraps, but the goalkeeper still has four years left on his contract.
The North Londoners are expected to sign David Raya on a permanent deal from Brentford following last season's loan.
However, deputy keeper Aaron Ramsdale's future at the Emirates appears uncertain.
Juventus have set their sights on Jakub Kiwior.
The Serie A side are desperate to add the Poland international to their ranks.
According to IlBianconero, the Old Lady have Kiwior as an alternative option should they fail to land Riccardo Calafiori.
Interestingly, Calafiori has been linked with a move to Arsenal.
Bukayo Saka was the top scorer for Arsenal last season.
Arsenal have pocketed nearly £4million after Chelsea sold Omari Hutchinson to Ipswich Town.
The attacking midfielder completed a club-record move to the Tractor Boys worth £22.5m.
However, the Gunners had a sell-on clause in his contract with Chelsea which has seen a part of the transfer fee head to the Emirates.
William Saliba is earning the plaudits for his performances for France at the Euros.
And the Arsenal defender is also attracting plenty of interest from Europe’s leading clubs.
Real Madrid and PSG have been particularly impressed with the centre back.
According to Caught Offside, they could plot bids for the Frenchman.
Arsenal have announced that Amario Cozier-Duberry and Reuell Walters have been released by the club.
The two prospects have left the club following the expiry of their contracts.
Cozier-Duberry and Walters had both appeared in multiple matchday squads under Mikel Arteta during the 2023/24 season.
However, neither of them was ever given a senior appearance by the Spanish manager.
Fabrizio Romano says he expects a host of Premier League clubs to bid for Riccardo Calafiori this summer.
The transfer guru said: “Now that Italy are out of #Euro2024, Bologna expect Premier League clubs to jump into the race for Riccardo Calafiori. Arsenal are keeping a close eye on the situation, but let’s see how they will move.
“He’s been scouted by Chelsea this year. Liverpool could also be one to watch, though at the moment, there is still nothing concrete happening there. My understanding is that his preference remains Juventus.
“However, the relationship between Bologna & Juve is complicated - this is because of the Thiago Motta situation. Still, Juventus are still there for Calafiori, there is an agreement with the player & it’s just Bologna are making life difficult for Juve.”
Alan Smith has said that Eddie Nketiah should leave Arsenal to gain first-team minutes.
Speaking to Prime Casino, he said: "Eddie Nketiah is another one who has climbed up through the ranks. I’ve got a lot of time for him; he's a good finisher. He’s another player who a club would think could do a job and score 15 goals at least in the Premier League.
"He's probably capable of doing that and would fetch good money as well. You never like to lose these academy products because you've put all this care, attention and love into them only to wave them goodbye.
"It’s a bit of a sad time when you sell an academy player, but it's just business at the end of the day and you can’t let your emotions get in the way."
Alan Smith said it would be a shame if Arsenal sold Emile Smith Rowe, but it is just business.
He told Prime Casino: "If Arsenal were to sell Emile Smith-Rowe, there would definitely be plenty of regrets felt by people inside the club and the fans that follow them.
"He would be the one sale that would hurt the most this summer if Arsenal were to move him on. Him and Saka came through together, almost as a double act.
"Saka has gone one way, and Smith Rowe, via injuries, has gone backwards. He's come back into the fold but needs must sometimes, and if you get offered a good price, sometimes you have to reluctantly wave goodbye to a player.
"If Smith-Rowe is not at the forefront of the manager's plans, then he would probably want to go and get his career started again.
Reuell Walters and Amario Cozier-Duberry have both left Arsenal, following the expiry of their contracts at the club.
The club have confirmed their exits in their retained list.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Arsenal are in negotiations to extend Mikel Arteta's contract.
The transfer guru said: “They are in negotiations. There are discussions but there is really no rush or panic on both sides because they are feeling very good together & Arteta is super happy at Arsenal.”
Saka completed more dribbles than any other player on the pitch during England's win over Slovakia.
His four dribbles was the most in the game.
William Saliba is expected to start for France against Belgium tonight.
He has been in and out of Didier Deschamps plans during his France career.
But L'Equipe report he will be in the XI tonight.
Declan Rice hailed England's spirit after they beat Slovakia 2-1 to reach the Euros quarter-finals.
He wrote: “Never say die attitude.” and posed alongside Jude Bellingham
Bukayo Saka paid tribute to England's fighting spirit last night after they beat Slovakia 2-1.
He captioned his post: "Spirit! 🏴🔥”
Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona has explained what caused a flash point between him and Declan Rice.
The two clashed after England beat Slovakia 2-1 in extra-time.
Calzona said: “Rice was supposed to go to the referees and leave. I had to speak to the refs and he wasn’t leaving, he carried on.
"But then he apologised and it was all fine.
"I didn’t like the way the England team were wasting time was not punished."
