Saliba rested, not injured
William Saliba will miss France's friendly against Ivory Coast on Thursday, but Didier Deschamps insists there is nothing to worry about. "Il va bien," the France boss said, confirming Saliba is in good shape and would have played if needed. Deschamps is simply managing his minutes, with another friendly against Northern Ireland coming up in four days. (10) (11) Saliba picked up a back issue during the Champions League final against PSG, but the latest update is reassuring for Arsenal fans who saw him struggle in Budapest.
Rogers price tag climbing fast
Arsenal will have to pay a record fee if they want Morgan Rogers this summer. The winger's stock has soared, and any deal would eclipse what the club has spent before. (1) This comes amid reports that Arsenal are prepared to break their transfer record again, having already set the benchmark with Declan Rice. The Premier League title is in the bag, and the club look ready to flex financially to stay on top. (9)
Clearout: 3-5 players up for sale
Arsenal are open to offers for three to five first-team players, with Ben White and Ethan Nwaneri among those who could leave. (4) It signals a squad refresh is coming, even after a league-winning campaign. No decisions are final yet, but the willingness to listen suggests Arteta wants to reshape the group ahead of another title push.
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Kepa available for cut-price £5m
Kepa Arrizabalaga has a £5 million release clause this summer, putting Arsenal on alert. (5) The Chelsea goalkeeper has been linked before, and at that price, he represents a low-risk option to compete for the No. 1 spot. Whether Arsenal move depends on their broader goalkeeping plan, but the clause is active.
Pundit pitch: Bernardo Silva on a free
Joe Cole has urged Arsenal to sign Bernardo Silva this summer. The Manchester City icon is set to become a free agent, and Cole believes his experience and versatility would be a perfect fit. (3) It is just a pundit's suggestion for now, but the idea of Silva in red has certainly added fuel to the transfer chatter.
Fan reactions
The transfer rumour mill is in full swing among the fanbase. Fabrizio Romano's claim that Real Madrid have made contact with Riccardo Calafiori's camp has supporters on edge, while Lille president Olivier Létang's hardball stance on Ayyoub Bouaddi has many bracing for a drawn-out saga. Others are enjoying a trip down memory lane, with George Graham's old quotes about media bias against Arsenal making the rounds. Read more
