Girona swept aside 4–1, Dowman runs the show
Your team started pre-season like champions. Arsenal 4–1 Girona on Saturday, and 16-year-old Max Dowman was unplayable, a goal, an assist, and the kind of performance that makes you forget how young he is (3) (10). New signing Christos Tzolis scored on debut. Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus got the others (6) (10). Arteta on Dowman afterwards: "That's what we want when you play for Arsenal" (3).
Bruno Guimaraes medical booked for Monday
Arsenal are closing in on Bruno Guimaraes. The fee: up to €93.5 million from Newcastle United (2) (7). His medical is scheduled for Monday (9). That is your midfield upgraded before the season even starts.
Norgaard heading to Everton
Christian Norgaard looks set to join Everton (1). Former Everton midfielder Tony Hibbert called the Blues' current midfield options "frightening" once the deal goes through (1). A quiet exit for a player fans respected behind the scenes.
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Vinicius Jr saga: Arteta smirks, Monday looms
Arteta was asked repeatedly about Vinicius Junior after the Girona match. He smirked (11). One report claims the move "is happening" (16). Madrid sources say Arsenal now know the price (14) (15). Vinicius has delayed his return to Real Madrid, keep an eye on Monday (11).
United circling Lewis-Skelly
Manchester United are considering a move for Myles Lewis-Skelly (5). The reports describe him as a left-back who can also play midfield (4). No bid yet, but the interest is real.
Godts deal offered to Arsenal
Arsenal and Liverpool have been given the chance to hijack Mika Godts' move to Paris Saint-Germain (17). No decision yet, but the door is open.
Fan reactions
The mood after Girona is giddy. Fans are already comparing Tzolis to Trossard after Arteta said the new signing has "a lot of similarities with Leo" link. But the real buzz is Vinicius, Arteta smirking at a direct question about when he joins has sent expectations through the roof link. Behind the scenes, fans are also paying tribute to Norgaard as he heads for the exit link.
