Saliba out for months, no surgery
William Saliba is facing a long spell on the sidelines after a back injury picked up in France's World Cup semi-final (2) (4). He will avoid surgery, but the timeline still runs to several months (2) (4). Your first-choice centre-back, gone before the season even starts.
Alvarez deal agreed with Atletico
Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid in what is being described as a swap deal (3). The World Cup winner would be a statement signing for the forward line. Details on who goes the other way are still emerging.
Odegaard available for sale
Arsenal are willing to listen to offers for Martin Odegaard (5). The club captain. The report comes despite the collapse of a move for Morgan Rogers, and the source is not the most reliable, but the claim itself is startling (5).
Nelson heading for the exit
Valencia want Reiss Nelson (6). The winger struggled for minutes last season and a move would free up squad space and bring in a modest fee. Brentford have also been linked (6).
United beating Arsenal to two targets
Manchester United have moved ahead of Arsenal in the race for Manu Kone from AS Roma, making the first concrete step (7). Separately, United are now favourites to sign Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace, a player who reportedly dreams of Old Trafford (8). Two names slipping away.
Fan reactions
The mood is a mix of excitement and anxiety. The Alvarez news has fans buzzing, but losing 16-year-old talent Mishel Nduka to Manchester City stings. Meanwhile, Hamburg's sporting director Eric Huwer admitted the club are fighting hard for Fabio Vieira but Arsenal are not budging on their valuation. There is also chatter around new signing Christos Tzolis and what he brings to the attack. More discussion here.
