Arsenal are looking into a surprise late transfer window raid, according to David Ornstein, after seeing versatile star Mikel Merino ruled out for a lengthy period of time after sustaining a broken bone in his foot – and one Gunners expert has suggested a shock return could be on the cards.

Real Madrid are poised to lose at least one defender in the summer, but there could be a number of others that move on from the Bernabeu. David Alaba is certain to leave when his contract is up,

Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Ajax, with the Dutch giants reportedly exploring a move for the Dane midway through his first season at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal are exploring the possibility of launching a summer move for Atletico Madrid forward Julián Álvarez, sources have told ESPN.

Ona Batlle is now primed for a return to the Women’s Super League, three years on from her Manchester United departure.Back in the summer of 2023, the highly-rated full-back pulled the curtains on

Arsenal’s big summer buys were meant to fuel a title push. Instead, misfiring stars and costly errors are threatening to derail the Gunners’ season

ARSENAL are plotting a shock summer swoop for Atletico Madrid hitman Julian Alvarez. The Gunners considered a move for the World Cup winner, 25, last summer before opting for Viktor Gyokeres. But

Arsenal’s squad, rich with talent but still relatively young in certain areas, has shown signs of fragility when games tighten and stakes rise. The summer signings, brought in as reinforcements, haven’t meaningfully shifted the balance in crunch situations.

Premier League cult hero and former striker Jermain Defoe has offered an explanation for the struggles of Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres this season.

Illustration: Eamonn Dalton / The Athletic; Photos: Crystal Pix/MB Media; Simpson/Sportsphoto/Allstar; Eddie Keogh; Getty Images Welcome to The Athletic’s 2026 Transfer DealSheet — covering the January and summer windows. Our team of dedicated writers ...