Raya makes it three in a row, your season ratings are in
David Raya has claimed his third consecutive Premier League Golden Glove, and he took a moment to thank the fans directly. "Ending the season with my third consecutive Premier League Golden Glove makes it even more special. Thank you to all my teammates and the goalkeeping staff for being part of this achievement. See you next season, Gunners," Raya said (5). Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes were among the teammates who publicly congratulated him after the announcement.
The season-end defensive ratings are out, and Raya unsurprisingly tops the list behind a backline anchored by Gabriel and William Saliba. Cristhian Mosquera, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie, Ben White, and Kepa all featured across the campaign, and opinions are split on who delivered when it mattered most (1).
Arsenal's €60m Bouaddi bid rejected
Lille have turned down a €60m offer from Arsenal for teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The Ligue 1 club values the youngster at €70m and are holding firm for now (8).
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Gibbs-White on the radar, but PSG are lurking
Morgan Gibbs-White has landed on Arsenal's shortlist as an alternative to Morgan Rogers in the attacking midfield role (2) (3). The Nottingham Forest star fits the profile Arteta wants, but PSG are now circling too, and the French champions could complicate any deal (10).
Leao drops a Premier League hint
Rafael Leao has opened the door to an AC Milan exit with a clear message: he wants the Premier League. "I need a new challenge. I already won two trophies in Italy and have been there for a while. If a Premier League opportunity were to come along, I would be very happy," Leao said (11). With Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard both linked with moves away, Arsenal could have a path to the Portuguese winger.
Mbemba pursuit heats up
Arsenal are in talks with PSG over 18-year-old defender Emmanuel Mbemba, a player already being called the "next Saliba" (4) (7). He would likely need a loan move first to secure work permit points, but the club are pushing to get this one done (12).
Kroupi race opens up
PSG appear to be stepping back from the chase for Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, which gives Arsenal a clearer run at the 19-year-old. Still, nothing is done yet (9).
Jesus price tag puts Everton off
Everton are keen on Gabriel Jesus but have been spooked by Arsenal's £20m asking price. AC Milan, Juventus, and Palmeiras are also monitoring the situation (5).
Calafiori attracting Madrid, Hincapie deal close
Riccardo Calafiori's performances have caught the attention of Real Madrid, while a permanent deal for Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen is expected to be finalised. Arsenal are also being linked with Eintracht Frankfurt's Nathaniel Brown (4).
Loan round-up: 13 players assessed
A full breakdown of how Arsenal's 13 loanees performed this season is now available, covering everything from breakout campaigns to quiet disappointments (6).
Fan-reaktioner
Saliba's post-season comments about set-piece success have the fanbase buzzing, his unapologetic "we're going to keep going it" line is exactly the energy supporters love. Havertz is also trending after scoring inside two minutes for Germany against the USA, then adding an assist in a 2–1 win. And Ethan Nwaneri's odd season continues: he sat on the bench as England faced New Zealand, leaving fans scratching their heads about his international trajectory.
