ARSENAL NEWS

Martin Odegaard - Picks up knock ahead of friendly Odegaard sustained a knock in warmups ahead of Thursday's friendly versus FC Nurnberg.

Impact Given it's a preseason friendly, the decision to remove Odegaard from the starting XI could simply be precautionary. Still, fantasy players will no doubt want to monitor the situation considering the midfielder started all 37 of his appearances for the club last season and figures to remain a mainstay in the starting XI. In his stead Thursday, recent return Fabio Vieira started instead.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nurnberg vs Arsenal lineups, starting 11 for preseason friendly Arsenal start their 2023/24 preseason campaign against Nurnberg on July 13 with some star names set to feature for the Gunners.

JULY 13, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Albert Sambi Lokonga - Dealing with injury Lokonga didn't travel with Arsenal for pre-season training due to a muscular injury, per Nathan Ridley of The Mirror.

Impact Lokonga has been linked with a move away from Arsenal after spending half the 2022-23 season on loan at Crystal Palace. There, the midfielder started six of nine matches, registering two shots (one on target) 13 tackles and nine clearances. Assuming Lokonga is looking for first-team action, he may have to shift away from the Premier League to get it.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Saliba - Starting versus Nurnberg Saliba (back) will feature in the starting XI for Thursday's friendly against Nurnberg.

Impact Saliba finished the previous campaign on the sidelines due to his back issue, missing the final 11 matches of the season. When fully fit, the central defender was a lock for the starting XI, featuring in all 27 Premier League outings for the club. In those contests, Saliba recorded two goals on six shots (three on target), one assist and 82 clearances.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Vieira - On bench for friendly Vieira (undisclosed) will be in the squad for Thursday's friendly against FC Nurnberg.

Impact Vieira -- who was unavailable for the U-21 Euros -- looks to be fit enough to make the squad for Thursday's contest. The midfielder started just three of his 22 Premier League appearances last season but did start all eight Europa League contests. As such, Vieira figures to remain primarily a reserve option in PL action, limiting him to mid-range fantasy value at best.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal fans: Discuss the FC Nurnberg friendly with Art de Roche As Mikel Arteta’s side returns for their first pre-season outing, pose your questions now and our Arsenal writer Art de Roche will join in a...

JULY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Folarin Balogun - Stars with 21 goals for Reims Balogun scored 21 goals on 128 shots (58 on target) and tallied two assists on 36 chances created in 37 appearances (34 starts) for Reims in season 2022/23.

Impact Balogun was an absolute monster up front for Reims even chasing the Golden Boot in France almost to the end. The youngster made all the headlights and returns to Arsenal with a ton of confidence though it's still unclear if he'll battle for time with the Gunners or will be sent out on a another loan.

JULY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Turner honors late teen fan in USMNT's Gold Cup win vs. Canada

USMNT's Matt Turner paid tribute to a fan who recently passed away from cancer during the team's Gold Cup win against Canada.

JULY 11, 2023

USMNT's Matt Turner pays tribute to Mass. teenager who died of cancer after helping Americans clinch Gold Cup win - The Boston Globe Turner connected with the late Malia Jusczyk, who was from Plainville, when he was with the Revolution.

JULY 10, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Transfer window updates The latest summer transfer window news on Arsenal, PSG and more

JULY 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Matt Turner saves the day in shootout as US men advance to Gold Cup semifinals - The Boston Globe The US men, who had not won a shootout since 2005, beat Canada after a 2-2 draw, with all four goals being scored after the 88th minute.

JULY 10, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

William Saliba: Arsenal defender signs new four-year contract with Premier League club William Saliba, who was signed by the Gunners from French club Saint-Etienne in 2019 for a fee in the region of £27m, has become one of Arse...

JULY 7, 2023 • SKY.COM

Arsenal's Gary O'Driscoll to join Man United Arsenal’s head of medical services Gary O’Driscoll is moving to Manchester United. The highly-regarded doctor joined Arsenal in 2009 and has...

JULY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

William Saliba - Extends contract with Arsenal Saliba has signed a four-year contract extension with Arsenal, the club announced Friday.

Impact Saliba got off to a slow start with Arsenal as he went on three different loan stints from the club since joining in Summer 2019 before his breakout campaign in England in 2022/23, where he kept 11 clean sheets and scored two goals in 27 Premier League starts before suffering a season-ending back injury in March. The 22-year-old has already proven to be irreplaceable in central defense for the Gunners and is now signed on through 2026/27.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bayer Leverkusen signs Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Arsenal

Bayer Leverkusen has brought Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka back to the Bundesliga from English Premier League side Arsenal

JULY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arsenal coach Steve Round leaves club Arsenal former first-team assistant coach Steve Round has left the club by mutual agreement. Round joined Mikel Arteta’s coaching staff when...

JULY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reiss Nelson - Extends contract with Arsenal Nelson has signed a four-year contract extension with Arsenal, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Nelson had a solid campaign as an impact substitute for the Gunners last season with three goals and two assists across 17 appearances (four starts) in the EPL and Europa League. The 23-year-old has now signed on to remain at the club through the 2026/27 campaign, though he is currently the third-choice striker behind Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup-winner Cesc Fabregas announces retirement from soccer at 36

Former Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas announced his retirement from soccer on Saturday at the age of 36.

JULY 2, 2023

Nuno Tavares - Returns to Arsenal Tavares will return to Arsenal after completing his loan with Marseille, Ligue1.com reports.

Impact Tavares had a brilliant year for the Olympians mounting six goals and six clean sheets in 31 league appearances (23 starts) while adding huge peripheral numbers on both sides of the ball as well. The wing-back would love to have another crack at the starting job at Arsenal of course and with the Gunners gearing up for a heavy-duty campaign the opportunities could be there.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal to face Linkoping in WCL opener Arsenal will begin their Women’s Champions League campaign with a qualifier against Swedish side Linkoping. Jonas Eidevall’s side, beaten se...

JUNE 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kai Havertz transferred from Chelsea to Arsenal for $82 million fee

Kai Havertz has completed a move across London by joining Arsenal from Chelsea in a deal reportedly worth $82 million.

JUNE 28, 2023

Germany forward Kai Havertz completes move across London to join Arsenal

Kai Havertz has completed a move across London by joining Arsenal from Chelsea in a deal reportedly worth 65 million pounds ($82 million)

JUNE 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kai Havertz - Completes Arsenal move Havertz has signed a long-term contract with Arsenal after transferring from Chelsea, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Havertz's time with Chelsea was a mixed bag as he tallied 32 goals and 15 assists in 139 appearances in all competitions for the club, including the winner over Manchester City in the 2021 Champions League Final, but he never hit the heights that his potential suggested when he joined from Bayer Leverkusen back in Summer 2020. The versatile 24-year-old is now moving across London to join last season's EPL runners-up Arsenal, where he is rumored to be replacing Granit Xhaka in a sort of "free No. 8" role alongside Martin Odegaard. If such a withdrawn role in midfield doesn't end up suiting Havertz, he will still be able to provide excellent cover for Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard all across the attacking line.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

49ers star Christian McCaffrey performs on stage at Zach Bryan concert

Eagles fan Zach Bryan brought 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey on stage to rock out with him during a recent concert.

JUNE 27, 2023

Arsenal not winning title 'still hurts me deeply' - Arteta Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal’s failure to get over the line in the Premier League title race still “hurts deeply”. Arsenal were to...

JUNE 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM