Gyökeres scores again for Sweden while he waits at Arsenal
Viktor Gyökeres scored Sweden's third goal in their Nations League win over Poland, his second goal in two games (8)(9). The finish came in the 72nd minute, a first-time volley from a cross (8).
Meanwhile he is benched at Arsenal. Sweden coach Graham Potter did not hide it: "Hade jag tagit ut honom tidigare hade han kunnat bli arg på mig" (1).
That is two goals in two games for his country and no room in your starting XI. Arteta has a decision to make before Leeds United at home on Saturday, October 10.
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Arteta signs a new Arsenal contract
Mikel Arteta has agreed a contract extension with Arsenal (2). He led the club to the Premier League title last season, and the new deal keeps him in place long term (2).
Gyökeres could push for a January loan
Frustrated by limited minutes, Gyökeres could look for a loan exit in January (3). Juventus, AC Milan, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli are monitoring him (3). Nothing is done. But a striker scoring for Sweden and sitting on your bench is a situation that does not hold for long.
Havertz hurt on Germany duty
Kai Havertz picked up a muscle strain with Germany and was cut from the squad (6). It is an unwelcome one with the club season resuming.
Arsenal tracking Alberto Costa as PSG join the race
Porto right-back Alberto Costa has a €65m release clause, and PSG have joined Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City in tracking him (11)(7). Luis Campos is the man pushing at PSG (11).
Alex Scott, Zechiël and a £55.6m prospect on the radar
Arsenal are among the Premier League clubs monitoring Bournemouth's Alex Scott, valued at £80m to £90m, with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham also watching (5). Bournemouth have no plans to make a sale easy (5).
Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiël is also on the winter watch list, with Chelsea alongside Arsenal (10). And Manchester United and Arsenal are both tracking a £55.6m-rated European prospect (4).
Fan reactions
The mood is split between Gyökeres love and old grudges. Gyökeres' volley against Poland is the highlight doing the rounds, right next to the Manchester City financial case and a long list of players City bought from Arsenal between 2009 and 2018 (https://www.reddit.com/r/Gunners/comments/1wsl08e/players_bought_by_man_city_20092018). A fan also posted the moment Riccardo Calafiori handed his shirt to a young Turkish supporter (https://www.reddit.com/r/Gunners/comments/1wsz5f5/a_young_turkish_fans_reaction_after_riccardo).
