Community Shield against Manchester City
The season's curtain-raiser is here. Arsenal face Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, with Enzo Maresca taking charge of City for the first time (1). Kick-off is 16:00, live on DAZN (5). Christos Tzolis could win his first trophy in England after a strong pre-season (2). Your team go in as reigning Premier League champions and are already being asked whether they can defend the title (4).
Martinelli says no to Galatasaray
Gabriel Martinelli is not moving to Turkiye. Fabrizio Romano reports that nothing is expected with Turkish clubs, including Galatasaray, in the upcoming weeks (9). Galatasaray are pushing hard to finalise a deal, but the Brazilian wants to stay (15). Osimhen's name also came up in Galatasaray's enquiry, and any move for him is considered unlikely given the huge financial commitment (7) (13).
Nwaneri may go out on loan again
Arteta has hinted that Ethan Nwaneri needs regular football and could leave on loan to keep developing (10). It is not confirmed yet, but it is clearly on the table.
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Quansah and Yildiz still on the radar
Jarell Quansah keeps being linked with Arsenal, and Liverpool's treatment of the centre-back could play into your hands (6). Arsenal also refuse to give up on Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz, but Juve have no plans to sell him (8).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are split on the transfer window. Jamie Carragher called it strange that Arsenal would even consider selling Myles Lewis-Skelly, and supporters clearly agree the 19-year-old should stay. There is also debate about whether selling is as important as buying, with Amy Lawrence pointing out that selling Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson is simply not realistic. Meanwhile Ismeal Kabia has gone on loan to St Mirren.
Next match
Arsenal open the Premier League season at home to Coventry City on Friday, August 21 at 21:00 CEST.
