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Arsenal pre-season fixtures and results

25 July:Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth (5-4 pens), Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles

28 July:Arsenal v Manchester United, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (01:00)

1 August:Arsenal v Liverpool, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (00:30)

7 August:Arsenal v Bayer Leverkusen, Emirates Stadium (18:00)

11 August:Arsenal v Lyon, Emirates Stadium (14:00)

Today, 12:23By Kostas Lianos

Reiss Nelson exit

Leicester have opened talks with Arsenal over a loan deal for Reiss Nelson.

And the Championship winners will also include an obligation to buy Nelson.

If the Gunners can agree financial terms, it would reunite the 24-year-old with the Foxes' new boss Steve Cooper.

Cooper managed the winger for England’s Under-16s and Under-17s.

REISS LIGHTNING Reiss Nelson set for Premier League switch as Arsenal hold talks over exit

Today, 11:58By Kostas Lianos

Arsenal vs Man Utd preview

Arsenal and Manchester United will go head-to-head in a blockbuster pre-season clash in the US.

The friendly will take place on Saturday at the SoFi Stadium in California.

Kick-off will be at 1am Sunday morning in the UK, which means 5pm local time.

Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Pellistri and Luke Shaw are still on leave after their international exploits.

Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz have linked up with Mikel Arteta's squad, while Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka, David Raya and William Saliba will not feature.

Arsenal vs Man Utd Date and kick off time as Prem titans clash in pre-season friendly

Today, 11:29By Kostas Lianos

Sanogo ‘almost quit’

Ex-Arsenal flop Yaya Sanogo revealed he almost quit football after a medical misdiagnosis threatened to wreck his career.

All the details of the contract were tied up. It was during the Covid time, after I’d had three seasons with Toulouse.

I went to Middlesbrough for my medical, and they claimed to have seen a problem with my shoulder that needed an operation and three months of rehab.

So bang went my contract. It was a serious matter, and tough for me. I went to see a shoulder specialist back in France. They told me I had no problems, and said the club had got it wrong.

It halted my progress, as other clubs thought that I was injured, and the media wrote that I had failed my medical.

So the clubs that had shown interest in me believed these reports, and it brought my career to a complete halt. I was 27 at the time. I thought of quitting. I sometimes thought my career was dead.

Yaya Sanogo

Today, 11:03By Kostas Lianos

Smith Rowe denied farewell

Arsenal ace Emile Smith Rowe was denied a farewell as he was left on the bench for the pre-season draw with Bournemouth.

This comes as Fulham have agreed a club record £37million deal to bring Smith Rowe to Craven Cottage.

Mikel Arteta all-but confirmed the playmaker's departure when asked why he was benched as he said: "There are things happening in the background at the moment.

"We decided the best thing to do was to keep him away from the game today.”

DUCKS IN A ROWE Smith Rowe denied Arsenal farewell as he closes in on £37m Fulham transfer

Today, 10:26By Kostas Lianos

Arsenal 'don't need' Calafiori

Louis Saha told Paddy Powerthat Arsenal don't need Riccardo Calafiori.

Riccardo Calafiori played well at the Euros, but Italy didn’t have a great tournament.

With William Saliba and Gabriel [Magalhaes], I don’t see the need for Riccardo Calafiori.

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Today, 09:52By Kostas Lianos

White's Bournemouth mind games

Arsenal ace Ben White angered Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto with more “s***house” corner tactics during their pre-season friendly.

Video footage captured the moment the Cherries attempted to defend a free-kick, with White causing havoc in the box.

The versatile defender stood right behind Neto, who complained to the ref about his proximity.

Bournemouth ace Milos Kerkez then attempted to put himself between the right-back and the Brazilian.

And a hilarious chase then ensued as the England international and Kerkez ran in speedy circles around Neto as the ball was delivered.

White managed to shake off the Hungary international before wrapping his arms around the keeper while he was attempting to jump.

This angered the goalie, who immediately charged towards the Arsenal ace before shoving him.

BENJY JUMP Watch Ben White anger Bournemouth keeper with corner tactics in pre-season draw

Today, 09:28By Kostas Lianos

Smith Rowe nearing Fulham move

Arsenal ace Emile Smith Rowe is close to finalising a move to Fulham.

According to transfer insider David Ornstein, the Cottagers are close to completing a record £35million deal with the Gunners.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has backed those reports claiming transfer talks are advancing.

The England international is looking for more first-team football after struggling to break into Mikel Arteta's starting line-up.

Today, 08:59By Kostas Lianos

Riccardo Calafiori medical

Riccardo Calafioriis tipped to have a medical with Arsenal today after a deal with Bologna.

Calafiori is then expected to promptly join the Gunners on their pre-season tour of the USA

According to Sky Sports, the centre-back is on the brink of sealing his £42million move to the Emirates.

This comes after the Italy international agreed personal terms with the North Londoners.

Today, 08:30By Kostas Lianos

Fabian Ruiz 'talks'

Arsenal have opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain for Fabian Ruiz during the summer transfer window.

According to transfer insider Duncan Castles, the Gunners have made a move for Ruiz but a bid will depend on Mikel Arteta moving another midfielder first.

Arsenal have initiated discussions with Paris Saint-Germain for Spain international midfielder Fabian Ruiz.

The discussions are dependent, I’m told, on Arsenal moving a player out from midfield.

It’s likely that if they are to come to a agreement with PSG on a transfer fee that it will be structured in the same way as the deal they used to bring David Raya from Brentford last summer, in the sense of it being a loan with an obligation to buy a year later.

Duncan CastlesThe Transfers Podcast

Today, 06:00By Ian Tuckey

Riccardo 'having Gunners' medical today'

Riccardo Calafioriis tipped to have a medical today and promptly join Arsenal on their pre-season tour of the USA

Sky Sports reckon the Bologna defender, 22, is on the brink of sealing his £42million move.

The Italian impressed at Euro 2024, with Emirates boss Mikel Arteta reportedly a big admirer of his ability to play at left-back as well as in central defence.

Today, 04:30By Ian Tuckey

Marseille ‘weigh up increased bid for Eddie'

Marseille are reportedly far away from Arsenal’s valuation of Eddie Nketiah.

The Gunners’ striker has also been linked to Leicester and West Ham, with other Prem clubs said to be keen too.

But it’s reckoned Arsenal are keen to get close to £30million for the one-cap Englishman, 25.

A part-exchange deal with Crystal Palace’s £60m-rated Marc Guehi has also been mooted.

Sky Sports believe Marseille are now pondering whether to make an increased bid for the Emirates academy product.

Today, 03:00By Ian Tuckey

Free agent Sergio on Arsenal radar

Barcelona legend Sergio Roberto is rated a surprise Arsenal target.

Spanish outletSportclaim the Gunners have made an approach for the midfielder, 32, who is now a free agent.

An agreement to extend the one-club icon's Barca career fell through due to their financial problems.

That means the 11-cap Spaniard is now available for nothing.

Today, 02:00By Ian Tuckey

Arsenal favourites to sign Gyokeres

Sporting Lisbon are braced for huge bids over Viktor Gyokeres.

And Arsenal are rated as the bookies' favourites to land Sporting Lisbon's Sweden striker.

The Portuguese giants want Gyokeres' £86million release clause.

But it's thought the Gunners are considering a bid closer to £55m-£60m for the 26-year-old.

Chelsea are also regarded as still keen on Gyokeres, who hit 43 goals last season.

The Gunners range from 2-1 to 3-1 in bookmakers' odd to sign him.

Chelsea PSG, and Atletico Madrid next in the running.

Liverpool and Tottenham are also generally at 10-1 or under.

Today, 01:00By Ian Tuckey

Thiago blow puts Toney exit at risk

EXCLUSIVE:BRENTFORD have been left sweating over Igor Thiago’s knee injury which could complicate plans to sell Ivan Toney,writes TOM BARCLAY.

Striker Thiago, 23, joined for £30million this month from Club Brugge with a view to beingToney’sreplacement.

But the record signing hurt his meniscus during theBees’5-2 win over Wimbledon on Saturday, despite scoring twice.

Brazilian Thiago will have further scans next week to determine the extent of the damage.

Meniscus injuries can vary in severity with relatively minor ones leaving a player sidelined for four to eight weeks.

But a bad tear can be four to six months.

Should scans reveal it to be the worst-case scenario, that could have an impact on Toney.

TheThree Lionsforward, 28, has less than a year left on his Bees contract and would like to leave to play at a higher-profile club.

Brentford were looking to cash in during this window rather than lose him for nothing in June.

25th Jul 2024, 23:00By Ian Tuckey

Marseille 'struggling to match Nketiah valuation'

Marseille are reportedly far away from Arsenal's valuation of Eddie Nketiah.

The Gunners' striker has also been linked to Leicester and West Ham, with other Prem clubs said to be keen too.

But it's reckoned Arsenal are keen to get close to £30million for the one-cap Englishman, 25.

A part-exchange deal with Crystal Palace's £60m-rated Marc Guehi has also been mooted.

Sky Sports believe Marseille are now pondering whether to make an increased bid for the Emirates academy product.

25th Jul 2024, 22:52By Ian Tuckey

Calafiori tipped for Arsenal medical tomorrow

Riccardo Calafioricould have a medical tomorrow and join Arsenal for their pre-season tour.

Sky Sports reckon the Bologna defender, 22, is on the brink of sealing his £42million move.

The Italian impressed at Euro 2024, with Emirates boss Mikel Arteta reportedly a big admirer of his ability to play at left-back as well as in central defence.

25th Jul 2024, 22:38By Ian Tuckey

'Arsenal target Yilmaz learning English'

Galatasaray's Baris Alper Yilmazis reportedly learningEnglish - after being linked to Arsenal and Tottenham.

Liverpool and West Ham are also said to have shown interest in the £24-million rated winger.

Yilmaz, 24, shone as Turkey reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.

Now Ilkhaber Gazetesiclaim he is studying English following transfer talk.

Yilmaz is under contract with his Turkish giants until 2027.

25th Jul 2024, 21:42By Ian Tuckey

Kiwior gearing up for Emirates

Jakub Kiwior is said to be readying himself for a possible Arsenal exit.

The biggest reason is reckoned to be Riccardo Calafiori's imminent £42million arrival from Bologna.

Both players are mainly central defenders who can also play left-back.

And Kiwior, 24, has already struggled to win a regular place since arriving at the Emirates from Spezia in January 2023.

Polish outlet Meczyki believe their compatriot is open to leaving.

Inter Milan have been regarded as frontrunners.

But now it's claimed the Serie A champs might not be considering a bid.

25th Jul 2024, 20:34By Ian Tuckey

'Crazy to sign Watkins but perfect for Arsenal!'

Arsenal have been told Ollie Watkins would be a perfect recruit - thanks to Martin Odegaard.

Ex-Gunners defender William Gallas believes the Aston Villa striker would thrive at the Emirates because of Odegaard's passing and playmaking.

Gallas told Gambling Zone: "If you bring in a player who is 28 years old, people will tell you he's too old. It’s crazy but its true!

"I really like the Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins – I think he would be a great signing for Arsenal and I’ve been told that he supported the club as a boy.

"I like him because I like his movement. Arsenal need a player like him, someone that can create space for his teammates. I'm sure he could form a great partnership with Martin Odegaard, because that boy can move very well. He makes runs at the right time.

He would definitely score 20 goals playing in this Arsenal team. He got 19 in the Premier League last season playing for Villa. He would score goals for fun if he played with top quality players!"

25th Jul 2024, 19:55By Ian Tuckey

Gunners in shock link to Roberto

Barcelona legend Sergio Roberto is rated a surprise Arsenal target.

Spanish outletSport claim the Gunners have made an approach for the midfielder, 32, who is now a free agent.

An agreement to extend the one-club icon's Barca career fell through due to their financial problems.

That means the 11-cap Spaniard is now available for nothing.

25th Jul 2024, 18:13By Ian Tuckey

Cloe's encounter of the best kind

Arsenal forward Cloe Lacasse hit Canada's equaliser in their 2-1 Olympics win over New Zealand women.

The ex-Toronto Lady Lynx, IBV and Benfica star, 31, joined the WSL giants in June 2023.

And her strike today follows two especially memorable goals for the Gunners last season - both against Manchester United.

She broke her Arsenal duck last October - with a stoppage-time equaliser in a 2-2 draw.

And in front of the WSL's first-ever sell-out crowd she scored in a 3-1 victory at the Emirates.

25th Jul 2024, 17:46By Ian Tuckey

Gunners linked with Spain sensation

Arsenal are tipped to launch an incredible bid to land Spain's Mr Consistency at Euro 2024.

The Transfers Podcast even claims the Gunners are already in talks with PSG over signing the midfielder.

Ruiz was the brilliant rock upon which Spain built their Euros success.

It's claimed Arsenal fancy a loan including a buy option for next summer.

But the podcast reckons the Gunners would have to offload another midfielder first.

The ex-Betis star, 28, has struggled at club level since joining PSG from Napoli two years ago.

Ruiz is under contract until 2027.

25th Jul 2024, 16:57By Ian Tuckey

Arsenal striker nets at Olympics

Canada striker Cloe Lacasse, who joined Arsenal women 13 months ago from Benfica, has scored at the Olympics.

Lacasse bagged an equaliser four minutes into first-half stoppage time against New Zealand.

It's the interval now at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.

25th Jul 2024, 16:49By Ian Tuckey

Gunners eyeing Eze bid'

Arsenal and Manchester City are gearing up to be the main rivals for Eberechi Eze’s signature.

Crystal Palace’s attacking midfielder impressed in cameos for England at Euro 2024.

And it’s reckoned the Gunners are now showing interest in the 26-year-old.

Liverpool have also been mentioned as new boss Arne Slot looks for marquee recruits.

But Pep Guardiola’s City are thought to be considering a bid for the seven-cap star – rated at £60million-plus – as they face the possibility of losing Kevin de Bruyne to Saudi Arabian mega-spenders.