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The Gunners were handily defeated by Real Betis on Wednesday, 3-1, in a preseason friendly played in Dublin.
The Mirror reports the Wednesday meeting between Real Madrid and the representatives of Vinicius Junior was positive for the club. The report claims Real has offered Vini a contract extension much closer to his original financial demands.
Ben Jacobs reports, “If Atletico Madrid make the Julian Alvarez deal conditional on Viktor Gyokeres, and the striker agrees to the move, Arsenal will not stand in his way.”
Several reports claim Arsenal has regained the club’s interest in Sporting CP right back Ivan Fresneda.
The Mail is reporting Aston Villa are preparing to hear a bid from Arsenal for defender Ezri Konsa.
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Mikel Arteta on the team’s dressing room mood following Wednesday’s defeat, “Very upset, even at halftime. They are fuming. but this is good. That’s what we need.”
Arsenal’s remaining World Cup players will be returning to camp this week following their summer breaks, including Martin Odegaard, David Raya, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka.
The Premier League will have nine new managers on the touch line at the start of the coming season. That is the most in league history.
Aug 12 – Como 1907 (A)
Aug 16 – Manchester City (Cardiff)
Aug 21 – Coventry City (H)
Aug 31 – Aston Villa (A)
Sept 6 – Chelsea (H)
William Saliba – Back
Jurrien Timber – Groin
Louie Copley – Leg
Michelle Agyemang – Knee
Katie Reid – Knee
