Arteta is not worried about his contract
Mikel Arteta enters the final year of his deal and says there is no panic. "My will certainly is to be here and I'm very happy here," he said. "My feeling from the club is the same one, so I think that's why everybody is doing things in a really organic way." (1) (6) (8) A new deal is expected to follow.
Community Shield on Sunday
First silverware of the season is available straight away. Arsenal face Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, August 16 (1) (2). An early chance to set the tone.
Timber is getting closer
Jurrien Timber is on the right track after the groin injury that kept him out of the World Cup, but Arteta says the defender still has work to do (3). No return date yet.
Defensive targets piling up
Jacobo Ramon of Como 1907 is now a serious candidate to strengthen the back line, adding to links with Jules Kounde and Ezri Konsa (9). Arsenal could also push Liverpool into action with interest in an Anfield star (4).
Midfield and striker talk
Arsenal lead the race for Jack Hinshelwood, per Saturday's gossip (10). On the striker front, Manchester United and Tottenham have joined Arsenal in discussing Victor Osimhen (10) (12). Martin Zubimendi remains part of the midfield conversation after Bruno Guimaraes arrived (5).
