Saliba cleared for World Cup
William Saliba is fit for the World Cup. French media report the Arsenal defender has shaken off the back issue that flared up during the Champions League final against PSG, a huge relief for both France and Arsenal fans who feared the worst when he went down in Budapest. (3)
Valdepenas deal edging closer
Arsenal are planning to wrap up the signing of Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas soon. The deal would bring a highly-regarded young centre-back into the squad, adding depth behind the first-choice pairing as the club builds for next season's title defence. (5)
Arteta contract talks on the agenda
Talks over Mikel Arteta's new contract are set to resume. Having just delivered a Premier League title and taken Arsenal to within a penalty shootout of the Champions League, Arteta's renewal is a top priority for the club. (1)
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Leicester teen on the radar
Arsenal have made a move for Leicester City's 16-year-old prospect Jeremy Monga, but he won't come cheap. The deal could cost north of £10m as competition for the best young talent intensifies. (2)
Timber gets extended rest
Jurriën Timber has been given extra recovery days after the Champions League final and will link up with the Netherlands squad on Thursday. Ronald Koeman confirmed the decision was made in consultation with Timber and the medical staff: "We discussed it with him and the medical team." (4)
Fan reactions
The mood among the Arsenal faithful is a strange cocktail. A first Premier League title in two decades has sunk in properly now; fans are sharing birthday memories of that May 19th clincher and Gabriel's words about Arteta being a daily pillar for the squad resonate deeply. But the Champions League final sting hasn't faded, and a separate conversation about Thomas Partey's World Cup presence and an England pre-match handshake is bubbling uncomfortably in the background. Read more on r/Gunners
