Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Arteta makes Saka selection decision, Onana battle, Gunners ‘eye move for wonderkid’

  • Onana talks

    According to reports, Arsenal and Chelsea have already made contact with Andre Onana ahead of a summer move.

    The Everton midfielder is in-demand, after impressing since his move from Lille.

    Now Sport claim both sides have made enquiries about signing the Belgium international.

    A fee of over £50million has been reported in the past.

  • Timber positives

    Jurrien Timber is looking at the positives after being sidelined with a knee injury for the season.

    The Dutch defender had to be subbed in the season opener against Nottingham Forest, and hasn't played since.

    However, he is believed to nearing a return and has been watching the team to see how he can add to the side.

    He told Arsenal's website: "I’ve had some more time to watch the team, see how we play, how I can fit in when I get on the pitch, so looking at the positives, I think there have been many."

  • Winger eyed

    According to the Mirror, Arsenal are tracking Athletic Bilbao ace Nico Williams.

    The Gunners are exploring their wide options, as they seek cover for Bukayo Saka.

    At 21, Williams has plenty of time to develop. He has played 109 times for the Basque club, scoring 17 goals and adding the same amount of assists.

    Pedro Neto is also said to be on Mikel Arteta's shortlist.

  • Arsenal's summer strengthening

    Arsenal will look to make three summer signings, according to reports.

    The Gunners will try to add a centre forward, midfielder and winger when the transfer window opens.

    The Mirror claim Mikel Arteta is desperate to add some cover for Bukayo Saka.

    While adding a striker could see Gabriel Jesus move to the left forward position.

  • Marquinhos deal

    Marquinhos is on the verge of joining Fluminense, according to their manager.

    Fernando Diniz said: "Marquinhos is probably coming back. Fluminense signed very well this window.

    "I am very happy with who we have signed at the beginning of the year."

  • Gabriel reveals Arteta chat

    Gabriel has revealed a chat with Mikel Arteta convinced him his future belonged at the Emirates.

    "It was tough, obviously at the start. I wanted to play and it was very difficult for me but I understood what the coach had to do," Gabriel told PA news agency.

    "It is difficult for any player to not be in the team but now I'm back in I want to keep on working hard to prove my worth.

    "(Arteta) spoke to me and obviously explained the reasons behind the decision. Why I should stay - but the most important thing was to remain focused and concentrate - he knew how important I was to the team, so I'm happy to be back and to be able to help the team in every game.

    "I'm happy to be back in the team and hopefully I can help them moving forward."

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  • Selection headache

    In Mikel Arteta's press conference, the Spaniard spoke about Zinchenko and Tomiyasu's fitness ahead of the clash against West Ham.

    "We have a few still in contention," he said.

    "They’ve been evolving really well, so tomorrow we’ll have another training session.

    "We’re hopeful we’re going to have a few back and that we can put out a very competitive squad out there."

  • Berbatov predicts 'trouble' for Arsenal against West Ham

    Dimitar Berbatov has revealed he expects West Ham to "trouble" Arsenal, if the right team turns up.

    Speaking to Betfair, he said: "Depending on which West Ham team turns up for the game, they can cause the opposition trouble or they can give the opposition space to score goals.

    "The only thing Arsenal need to do is win because they’re waiting on Liverpool and Man City to make a mistake.

    "This is why it’s good play after your rivals sometimes, so you know exactly what you need to do.

    "They’re watching you on TV, you drop points and the whole team is like, ‘okay guys, now is the time to catch up to them’. It will be a tight game, but I’ll go for Arsenal."

    Berbatov predicts a 2-1 win for the Gunners tomorrow.

  • Arsenal loanee ruled out for the season

    Arsenal loanee Tyreece John-Jules has been ruled out for the rest of the season after he suffered a severe hamstring tear.

    The injury came about in Derby's defeat against Reading last month.

  • Arteta gives blunt verdict on blue cards proposal

    Mikel Arteta has given a blunt ten-word verdict on the proposal to introduce blue cards.

    Speaking in his pre-match press conference, he said: "I don’t know if we are ready for that yet."

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  • 'We look forward to these games' says Eidevall ahead of Man City clash

    Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has declared Arsenal are ready to take on Man City in their Women's FA Cup fifth-round clash tomorrow.

    The Gunners boss said: "It's always quite intense games, challenging games [against City].

    "Games have been won on small margins and we have to work as a collective to get results. We look forward to these games the most."

    Arsenal were knocked out by Chelsea at the same stage last season.

    The clash is the only all-WSL clash this round and will be shown on BBC Two from 12:15pm.

  • William Gallas gives take on Arsenal celebration police

    Former Arsenal star William Gallas has thrown his support behind the Gunners players after Jamie Carragher criticised Martin Odegaard's post-match celebrations against Liverpool.

    Speaking to Genting Casino, he said: “I think the players had a lot of pressure on their shoulders before that game.

    "That game was very important for them because they knew they had to fight for the title. I think had they lost against Liverpool yesterday, then they would have been out of the title race.

    "When you are under pressure, it’s never easy to go on the pitch, it requires so much focus and concentration.

    “When you win a game like this, the emotions come out and you have to celebrate after the match. I don’t know how long they stayed on the pitch after the game but the title race is still on and there’s another 15 games left in the season.

    "You have to be sure at the end of the season that you will be champions otherwise people, especially fans, will jump on you!

    “If Carragher wasn’t happy with Arsenal players celebrating after the game, if Liverpool win the Premier League, I’m sure Carragher will make jokes about the celebrations from yesterday’s game. Arsenal have to play every game like they did against Liverpool!"

  • PL icon says Arsenal are better placed than Man City for title challenge

    Dimitar Berbatov has claimed Arsenal are in a better place than Man City to win the league this season.

    Speaking to Betfair, he said: "We now have a three-horse race for the Premier League title.

    "I was hoping that Aston Villa would disrupt Arsenal, Liverpool, and Man City but unfortunately, despite their 5-0 win over Sheffield United, Villa have dropped points in games I expected them to win.

    "Arsenal are in a great position after their win over Liverpool and if they correct the mistakes from last season, then I think they're in the best position to win the Premier League.

    "You can't say anything is finished because Man City have a lot of experience. They came from behind last season so know what it takes to lift the trophy.

    "Despite Liverpool's loss against Arsenal, the Reds are still a force to be reckoned with and they'll fight to the end too, but at the moment, Arsenal are the team for me. If they stay smart, I think they can win the Premier League."

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  • Arsenal cult hero shows off stunning body transformation

    Arsenal cult hero Nicklas Bendtner has showed off an amazing body transformation from his playing days.

    Bendtner, 36, scored 47 goals in 171 appearances for the Gunners but retired from football in 2021.

    The Dane explained he put on 10kg, as revealed in his book from his time at Juventus, and now sports an incredible lion tattoo on his chest.

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  • Arteta hints at Rice captaincy role

    Mikel Arteta has hinted that Declan Rice could one day wear the Arsenal captain's armband.

    Asked about his leadership qualities, Arteta said: "Yeah, he has got every skill.

    “Obviously he has been captain at youth level, he has been captain for West Ham and he is one that sometimes doesn’t need to have the armband.

    “When he talks, people listen and pay attention - and he has got the natural ability to do that."

  • Arsenal blow as Barcelona join race for Everton star

    Barcelona will join the race to sign Amadou Onana - but only if Everton drop their £51m asking price.

    Like the cash-strapped Toffees, Barcelona have their own financial issues and cannot afford to go beyond £34m as things stand.

    But the Spanish giants are monitoring the Senegal international’s situation closely.

    Everton will hope to generate an auction for the midfielder this summer, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea among the clubs to have him on their shortlist.

  • Gunners team news

    Arsenal have a few injury concerns on their books ahead of the match.

    Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko are both being monitored for issues.

    While there is positivity over Bukayo Saka after he was forced against Liverpool and Takehiro Tomiyasu could also make his return to the team after coming back from the Asian Cup.

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  • Marquinhos' move latest

    Marquinhos is closing in on his loan transfer to Fluminense.

    Now their manager Fernando Diniz has confirmed that the signing is imminent ahead of the Brazilian transfer window closing later this month.

    He said: “Marquinhos is probably coming back. Fluminense signed very well this window.

    “I am very happy with who we have signed at the beginning of the year.”

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  • Trip to the Hammers

    Arsenal are next in action to kick off Super Sunday tomorrow with a trip to West Ham at 2pm.

    The Gunners have already lost twice to the Hammers this season - in the Premier League and the Carabao Cup.

    But head into this one in great form with three big wins on the bounce since the Prem restart in January.

  • Arsenal celebrations latest

    Curtis Jones has mocked Arsenal for "stealing our stuff" when they celebrated beating Liverpool 3-1 at the Emirates on Sunday.

    The Gunners' huge victory kept them in the Premier League title race as they closed the gap to Jurgen Klopp's men to just two points.

    After the match, manager Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was seen taking photos on the pitch.

    Jamie Carragher was not a fan of the behaviour as he told Sky Sports: "Just get down the tunnel.

    "You’ve won a game. It's three points. They're back in the title race, get down the tunnel. I'm serious, honestly."

  • Morgan slams Arteta

    Piers Morgan has slammed Mikel Arteta's "ridiculous allegiance" to Kai Havertz this season.

    The broadcaster and Arsenal fan revealed his "master plan" for winning the title in an interview with talkSPORT.

    He explained: "I’ve come up with a Master Plan because I am sick and tired of Arsenal not having a proper striker.

    "I think that Arteta has a blind spot about this. He has a ridiculous allegiance to Havertz who I just don't think is good enough."

    Morgan added: "I think after what happened on Sunday we have to have a midfield with Jorginho and Rice.

    "Jorginho is very calm and does his stuff brilliantly, but he also brings out the best in Rice."

  • Arsenal's next five

    Arsenal face a crucial run of matches in the Premier League and Europe.

    The Gunners visit West Ham on Sunday before trips to Burnley and Porto.

    Following their Champions League visit to Portugal, Mikel Arteta's side host Newcastle on February 24.

    Arsenal then kick-off March away to Sheffield United.