Villa away on Monday
Your next match is the big one. Arsenal go to Aston Villa on Monday, Aug 31, 21:00 CEST (2). It's the top match of the Premier League's second matchday. You sit third with 3 points after the 3–0 win over Coventry City. Havertz, Jackson and Goretzka are among the names to watch (2).
Alvarez has until Sunday to decide
Atletico Madrid have given Julian Alvarez until Sunday to pick between staying and moving to Arsenal (6). That deadline is tomorrow. Atletico are also discussing Gabriel Jesus as a separate deal, with Arsenal offering him for around €18m (11). The two moves are not linked (11).
City join the Alvarez race
Manchester City are now in for Alvarez too (5). That complicates things. Arsenal, City and Barcelona are all mentioned in the race for the Atletico striker (5). Arsenal keep the door open for Alvarez even though the chances are described as slim (4).
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Endrick: Romano on the chances
Fabrizio Romano has given his verdict on whether Arsenal can sign Endrick from Real Madrid in the final days of the window (1). Arsenal are again interested in the Brazilian, who reportedly worries about his place at Real Madrid (3). No deal is close.
Martinelli sold with no replacement
One opinion piece asks whether Arsenal are gambling by selling Martinelli with no replacement lined up (7). The names linked as possible attacking options include Eze, Madueke, Tzolis, Alvarez and Nwaneri (7). Trossard is also mentioned (7).
Jesus exits depend on sales
Napoli can only sign Gabriel Jesus if they sell an attacker first (8). That leaves his route out of Arsenal tied to Napoli's outgoing business before the window closes (8).
HSV coach wants Vieira back permanently
Hamburger SV coach Merlin Polzin is publicly campaigning to keep Fabio Vieira. "I know how he feels personally, because I am in constant contact with him," Polzin said (9). HSV want a permanent deal before the window shuts (9).
A defender's move is imminent
An Arsenal defender has confirmed a move on Instagram after completing a medical (12). The transfer looks set to be completed imminently (12).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are tracking the Gabriel Jesus to Atletico Madrid reports closely, with the €18–20m fee and the point that it is separate from the Alvarez deal both circulating in the subreddit. The Alvarez situation itself dominates, with think pieces breaking down what Konsa and Bruno G bring and which attackers Arsenal still need. Kai Havertz set the tone for ambition, telling Sky Sports: "We want to win everything."
