Raya was 'broken inside' after the Champions League final
David Raya has opened up about the Champions League final defeat to PSG on May 30. Arsenal 1–1 PSG, lost on penalties. "I was broken inside because we were so, so, so, so close," Raya said (7). It is the first time he has spoken about that night at length.
Saka nursing an Achilles issue, Tuchel says he will build fitness
Bukayo Saka is training separately for England due to Achilles tendon discomfort, and his minutes at the World Cup will be managed (3) (9). Thomas Tuchel was candid: "I think it's very unlikely that Bukayo starts and finishes every match from here on out" (3). He added that Saka "is ready and will get more and more ready. I think once we go to the last game of this group he will be ready" (4). England face Ghana next.
Arsenal prepare €80m bid for a France World Cup star
The club are drawing up a big offer for an unnamed French international currently at the World Cup (1). The reported figure is around €80m. No name confirmed yet, but the story is gathering pace.
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Kenan Yildiz wants the move, Juventus are blocking it
Kenan Yildiz wants to join Arsenal this summer, but Juventus have refused to sanction the transfer so far (2). The 20-year-old is one of Europe's brightest young forwards. The Italian club are holding firm for now.
Arteta wants Rashford from United
Mikel Arteta is targeting Marcus Rashford as a summer attacking reinforcement (5). Barcelona are also in the picture. With Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard already in the squad, this one would shake up the forward line.
Vieira training alone as Hamburg talks continue
Fabio Vieira is training separately while Arsenal and Hamburg negotiate a permanent fee (6). The Portuguese midfielder spent last season on loan in Germany. A deal is not done yet.
Champions League schedule drops, one stretch looks punishing
Arsenal's 2026/27 Champions League fixtures are out. One particular run stands out as brutal (8). The calendar includes Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham clustered in a tight window, a period that could define the season.
Fan reactions
The subreddit is in reflective mood. One fan posted a pre-World Cup Gabriel Jesus injury compilation, calling him "our R9 lite." Meanwhile, Dan Burn credited the Arsenal lads, Saka and Declan Rice, for England's set-piece delivery, and Graham Potter's praise of Viktor Gyökeres's off-the-ball work had fans buzzing. Read the full Gyökeres thread.
