Arsenal news as Mikel Arteta confirms his stance on selling a striker and Martin Odegaard is given a reality check

Berta and Arsenal have been effective at securing extensions for key players, and sources expect that trend to continue as we move into 2026. Next summer, Declan Rice will be two years away from expiry, which is typically when clubs look to re-sign a player.

Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has suggested the club may have to dip into the transfer market in January to ease their injury crisis. Despite heavy investment in the summer to increase the size of the squad, the Gunners are almost down to the bare bones in the defensive department.

Al Hilal made a blockbuster world record €350 million offer for Kylian Mbappé, but it was immediately turned down by Real Madrid. (Source: Fichajes) Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, a long-term target of Premier League champions Liverpool, has his eyes firmly set on a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Arsenal are reportedly scouting a 24-year-old Bundesliga goalkeeper as they look to find long-term competition for David Raya.

Arsenal can make Rodrygo the second most expensive signing in their history with a deal very much ON, while the full truths in claims the Gunners are moving for Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz have emerged, along with an update on Arsenal’s January plans their fanbase will love.

Arsenal news round-up as Mikel Arteta is asked about selling a striker and Martin Odegaard is given a reality check

Arsenal and Chelsea are both dealt a transfer blow as a rumoured talent from Ligue 1 signs a new long-term contract with his current club.

Arsenal and two other Premier League giants have been given major hope of signing Antonio Semenyo from Bournemouth. Semenyo has developed into one of the most exciting players in the Premier League since his £10m move from Bristol City in 2023.

Aligning with that strategy, Arsenal are in the process of tying up a deal for 16-year-old Ecuadorian twins Edwin and Holger Quintero. The midfield pair will join from the Ecuador Serie A team Independiente del Valle when they turn 18 in August 2027.

Arne Slot has provided a fresh update on Mo Salah's future at Liverpool, who risk missing out on Marc Guehi to Bayern Munich, while Arsenal are scouting a goalkeeper