Mariona out 8–10 weeks, Barça reunion gone
Mariona Caldentey has a hamstring injury and will be out for 8–10 weeks (7). That rules her out of Arsenal's meeting with Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on 12 November, 18.45 kickoff, the return to her former club she was set to make (7).
Eight to ten weeks from now lands her back around mid-December to early January. That is the window to watch.
Arsenal lead the race for Antonio Nusa
Arsenal are ahead of Newcastle United in the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, rated at £60m (2). Arsenal want a new winger in January and Nusa is on the shortlist (2).
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Olise picks Real Madrid
Michael Olise favours Real Madrid over Arsenal (5). Arsenal are still monitoring Club Brugge's Nicolo Tresoldi as a striker option (5).
Juventus set a €100m price
Juventus want at least €100m for Kenan Yildiz, with Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid all interested (3).
Kim Min-jae added to the centre-back list
Arsenal have added Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae to their list of options at centre-back (4).
Guler says no to Arsenal and Man City
Real Madrid's Arda Guler has rejected approaches from Arsenal and Manchester City (6).
Napoli join the chase for Tomas Aranda
Napoli have joined Arsenal and Chelsea in the race for Boca Juniors midfielder Tomas Aranda (8).
60 jobs to go at Arsenal
Arsenal are planning to cut 60 jobs, and staff at the club have been informed (11).
Arteta on Max Dowman
Mikel Arteta has praised academy talent Max Dowman, with Martin Zubimendi also named in the same discussion (10).
Agustien, the Dutch U21 prospect
Arsenal have signed Dutch attacking midfielder Demiane Agustien, born 28 July 2007 in Oss, who plays for the club's U21 side (1).
Nottingham Forest on Sunday
Second in the league on 15 points from six games, form W W L W W, and next up it is Nottingham Forest away on Sunday at 17:30 (fixtures). Then Bayern Munich away in the Champions League on Wednesday, and Everton at home on Saturday 24 October (fixtures).
Fan reactions
The mood on r/Gunners is split between sentiment and frustration. Pires' testimonial has been the feel-good thread of the week, with fans trading memories of the afternoon, while the plan to cut 60 jobs drew a bleak read on how the game is run. Eberechi Eze's BOSS eyewear campaign with Robert Lewandowski also got plenty of eyes.
