Heinze staying put
Gabriel Heinze will remain at Arsenal. The assistant coach had been linked with the vacant Elche job, but the Spanish club named someone else as their new head coach (8). Heinze stays with Arteta's staff, continuity that matters with the transfer window heating up.
Havertz runs the show
Kai Havertz scored twice and was named Player of the Match in Germany's 7–1 demolition of Curaçao at the World Cup on Sunday (6). Dominant. Your forward looks sharp and confident heading deeper into the tournament.
Gabriel's World Cup debut
Gabriel Magalhaes made his World Cup bow in Brazil's 1–1 draw with Morocco (2). Fifteen Arsenal players are at this tournament, and Gabriel Martinelli also featured in that match. More Gunners take the stage today, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, William Saliba, and others are all in action (3).
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Bouaddi plays it cool
Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, heavily linked with Arsenal, was asked about his future after a strong World Cup showing for Morocco. His response: "For the moment, I am only focused on the World Cup and I cannot answer to this right now" (4). Liverpool and PSG are also circling, with Fabrizio Romano reporting direct contacts from multiple clubs (7) (10). Nothing decided yet.
Brentford try to hijack Monga deal
Brentford are attempting to muscle in on Arsenal's move for Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga (5). The 16-year-old is highly rated, and your club thought they had a clear path. Now it's a fight.
Tzolis wants the move
Christos Tzolis has spoken directly with Mikel Arteta and wants to join Arsenal from Club Brugge (9). The Greek winger is keen, and your manager's personal involvement suggests this one has legs. Not done, but pointing in the right direction.
Calafiori slipping away
Arsenal consider Riccardo Calafiori as good as lost to Real Madrid (1). The club is already scouting alternatives at left-back. Frustrating, given how long he's been on the radar.
Scott battle with United
Arsenal and Manchester United are both tracking Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott (11). The 22-year-old would add depth and homegrown quota value. Early stages, but one to watch.
Fan reactions
Gunners on Reddit are buzzing about Havertz's Player of the Match performance against Curaçao, two goals and a statement showing. There's also warmth around Takehiro Tomiyasu, with a clip circulating of him smiling in training and fans reminiscing about how loved he is by the squad. Elsewhere, supporters noted former and current Arsenal players tied at the top of the World Cup scoring charts, and there's concern about Elliot Anderson's £100M-plus move to Manchester City inflating fees for targets like Morgan Rogers. See the Havertz thread
