Author: Soccerhuz
Arsenal are just one week away from the start of the new campaign, when they will meet Manchester United at Old Trafford to kick off their latest quest for the Premier League title. As per Caught Offside, Arsenal have joined the swollen pack that are pursuing Brighton & Hove Albion this summer, with Manchester United leading the race following direct talks with the player’s entourage. Baleba, 21, is valued at £104m by the Seagulls, who don’t want to sell, and is considered one of English football’s most exciting up-and-coming talents. A dynamic, box-to-box player, Baleba is earning renown for his…
It’s safe to say that Arsenal’s pre-season of 2025 hasn’t been the best. Attacking fluency has been lacking and the same old patterns in the final third have been evident. As Myles Lewis-Skelly acknowledged on Saturday, the Gunners needed to make a “statement” ahead of the Premier League’s return next weekend and did just that in their final pre-season game. At last, Mikel Arteta’s men looked fluent, they looked in the groove and they looked like title challengers again. During a 3-0 win over Athletic Club, Bukayo Saka bagged his second of pre-season but the biggest noise was reserved for…
Ademola Lookman has been linked with a return to the Premier League in recent weeks, and Arsenal are one of the clubs keen on him. According to a report via Fichajes, the player is likely to cost around £45 million this summer. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal are prepared to pay up. Tottenham have been linked with Lookman as well. Arsenal need Ademola Lookman They could use a dynamic attacker like him who is capable of slating anywhere across the front three. Lookman will add goals, creativity, and unpredictability to the Arsenal attack. The 27-year-old Nigerian International…
Arsenal have made a major alteration to the players’ tunnel at the Emirates Stadium, reportedly in an attempt to intimidate opposition players. Observant Arsenal fans may have noticed an alteration to the players’ tunnel at the Emirates Stadium for the last couple of friendly matches, with the usual pull-out cover no longer in use. Arsenal Fixture News report that Mikel Arteta apparently asked for the cover to be removed, as it muffled the roar of the crowd and made the walk-out less intimidating for opposition players. The new setup isn’t just a temporary adjustment for the friendlies, with Arsenal Fixture…
Arsenal fans have all been making the same point about Viktor Gyokeres after he scored his first goal for the club in Saturday’s friendly win over Athletic Bilbao. The Gunners wrapped up their pre-season programme in emphatic fashion as they ran out 3-0 winners over the Basque side before triumphing in the ensuing shootout. Viktor Gyokeres opened his account for Arsenal in front of the delighted home fans, heading home in the 34th minute from Martin Zubimendi’s cross. Bukayo Saka then added a second just two minutes later, being set up by Gabriel Martinelli to slot home after Unai Simon…
Viktor Gyokeres is looking to follow in the footsteps of Thierry Henry at Arsenal, leading the line at the Emirates as the new number 14. Gyokeres off the mark for Arsenal, scoring his first goal in red during their 3-0 pre-season win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. It’s likely to be the first of many. The prolific Swede has been brought in by Mikel Arteta to deliver goals, with Kai Havertz failing to provide the cutting edge in front of goal. The 27-year-old will wear the number made iconic by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, and he will look to emulate…
Mikel Arteta has suggested that Arsenal’s summer transfer business is far from over following the team’s 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao. Speaking after the match, Arteta said: “Let’s see what happens in terms of where the squad is in a few weeks. We are actively looking at options as well as a few players having to leave.” The Gunners have already been one of the most active Premier League sides in the transfer market this summer. Key arrivals include Viktor Gyökeres, Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard, Cristhian Mosquera and Kepa Arrizabalaga — a mix of big-money signings and shrewd…
Arsenal ‘interest’ in Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso has been confirmed with the Gunners making ‘contact’ for the Italian, according to reports. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been particularly heavily linked with a move for Cambiaso and there was a report ahead of the summer window that claimed the Catalan would pursue the Juventus star at ‘at all costs’ this summer. A move to the Etihad Stadium was apparently close in the January transfer window for €60m but the deal eventually fell through despite being at an advanced stage, and the Citizens have now signed Rayan Ait-Nouri. Arsenal have also…
Mikel Arteta issued a fierce warning to Arsenal’s Premier League rivals following the 3-0 win over Athletic Club. Arsenal made sure to finish their pre-season endeavours with a win as they put in an assertive display to beat Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. First-half goals from Viktor Gyökeres and Bukayo Saka put them in a commanding position, before Kai Havertz added a third in the second half. The Gunners played the ball with zip and purpose, resulting in a performance and result that will take them into the season full of belief and confidence. Arguably the biggest talking point from the…
Ademola Lookman has reportedly rejected the idea of joining Arsenal, as he is waiting for another move by Inter Milan. This according to today’s print edition of the Corriere di Bergamo, via FCInterNews. They report that the Nerazzurri could soon raise their offer for Lookman to €50 million. One thing that looks extremely clear is that Ademola Lookman wants to leave Atalanta this summer. The 27-year-old made a public transfer request. He accused La Dea of breaking a “promise” to sell him this summer. Furthermore, Lookman has no-showed training for the past few days. It is also no secret that…