Maresca's City era starts against you
Enzo Maresca takes charge of Manchester City for the first time in the Community Shield against Arsenal on Sunday (1). Kickoff is 16:00, live on DAZN (5). It is the season opener, and Maresca faces Mikel Arteta straight away.
Tzolis could lift his first trophy in England
Christos Tzolis has impressed in his early weeks at Arsenal and could win his first trophy with the club on Sunday (2). "I think it was a positive preparation," he said (2).
Quansah treatment at Liverpool
Jarell Quansah's situation at Liverpool is described as 'brutal', and it could play into Arsenal's hands with the defender still linked to a move your way (6).
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Martinelli not going to Turkey
Gabriel Martinelli is not considering a move to Galatasaray. "Nothing expected to happen in the upcoming weeks with Turkish clubs, including Galatasaray," per Fabrizio Romano (9). Galatasaray are described as doing everything they can to finalise a deal, but the player wants to stay (15).
Osimhen priced out
Arsenal have been told the price for Victor Osimhen, and it may prove too expensive (13) (7). Galatasaray enquired about Martinelli and Nwaneri, but the Osimhen financials make any deal unlikely (7).
Nwaneri another loan?
Mikel Arteta has hinted Ethan Nwaneri could leave on loan again for regular football (10).
Yildiz pursuit continues
Arsenal refuse to give up on Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz, despite Juventus having no plans to sell (8).
Fan reactions
The mood around Myles Lewis-Skelly is the loudest talking point. Jamie Carragher said he cannot believe Arsenal would have considered selling him, pointing to his performance at the Bernabeu and in the Champions League final against PSG. Fans are also split on Nwaneri, with The Athletic's Amy Lawrence noting the ideal is to keep both Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri while raising funds from Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, and Reiss Nelson. There is also talk of a possible Zubimendi exit to satisfy UEFA rules, though Martinelli reportedly wants to stay. Carragher on Lewis-Skelly
