Saliba fine for World Cup
Take a breath. William Saliba is okay. France manager Didier Deschamps has calmed fears over the back issue that kept your centre-back out of the Ivory Coast friendly: "William is fine and will be managed. If he had needed to play tomorrow, he would have played." (4) He will join up with the France squad for the World Cup without any lingering concern.
Arteta wants to upgrade, Jesus available
Mikel Arteta wants players of a "higher level" and that means the door is open for departures. Newcastle are in firm talks for one Arsenal player at a reported £30m (1), while the club is also ready to listen to offers for Gabriel Jesus, but only for a good fee (8). Arsenal finished top of the league with 85 points, but the Champions League final defeat in Budapest made it clear: the squad needs another step up.
McCabe explains Chelsea switch
Former Arsenal Women captain Katie McCabe has opened up on her move to Chelsea. "I need to put myself first," she said, confirming what many fans feared, a direct rival has landed one of your own. (3) The Irish international leaves a leadership void in the Arsenal Women dressing room.
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Nwaneri training, others delayed
Ethan Nwaneri is the only Arsenal player training with England so far ahead of the World Cup. The rest of your Gunners called up by the Three Lions are joining the squad later. (6)
Leao hijack offered
Arsenal have been offered the chance to hijack Manchester United's move for Rafael Leao. The Milan winger had a deal approved for Old Trafford, but your club has now been presented with the same opportunity. (7) It signals Arsenal are being kept in the loop for major attacking talent this summer.
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The subreddit is buzzing over news that Arsenal are closing in on Leicester's 15-year-old talent Jeremy Monga, with some already linking the move to a potential Ethan Nwaneri exit. Separately, the FA confirmed the 2026 Community Shield against Manchester City in Cardiff on Sunday 16 August, a trophy to start the season. Sandro Tonali's name is also doing the rounds after Fabrizio Romano reported both Arsenal and City are keen. Read the Monga thread
