SERGE GNABRY has been linked with a shock return to the Premier League.
Elsewhere, Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit for Brentford talisman Ivan Toney according to reports.
According to The Times, the forward has switched agents in the hope of securing a move, but the Gunners would likely have to sell players in order to secure a deal for the striker
And SunSport has the latest injury updates on Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka.
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- By Kostas Lianos
Serge Gnabry return
Ex-Arsenal ace Serge Gnabry is being linked with a shock return to the Premier League amid uncertainty over his Bayern Munich future.
Gnabry, 28, left the Gunners in 2016 after five years at the Emirates, and an unsuccessful loan at West Brom, for Werder Bremen before joining Bayern Munich in 2017.
According to Nacional, United are lining up a move for the winger ahead of the January transfer window.
It comes amid the ongoing drama surrounding the out-of-favour Jadon Sancho and Antony being placed on leave.
- By Kostas Lianos
Taking the Mik
Gary Neville has slammed Mikel Arteta for hurting Arsenal on match days by being too emotional on the touchline.
I want to see a composure from this Arsenal team and that's difficult because the manager's on the sideline jumping around like you wouldn't believe.
I want to see passion, but I want to see composure and a coldness, and that feels like a contradiction. But I want to see it in the right moments at the right times. When they scored that second goal.
Bukayo Saka's penalty, which was a beautiful penalty, celebrate it, give your fans something because they want to see it means something.
But there should be two or three senior players in that group saying, 'Right, come on. Switch on now, we're ready and we're going to see this through'. Your mentality kicks in of knowing when a game's in danger.
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Set the Tone
Arsenal have identified a backup option for Brentford star Ivan Toney as they are set to be priced out by his club's demands.
The Gunners are said to be interested in signing Toney in the January transfer window once he returns from his FA ban for betting breaches.
But the North Londoners would have to fork out around £80million if they were to get the striker, who could prove to be too expensive.
According to The Times, Arsenal are considering a move for Feyenoord star Santiago Gimenez if they can’t get the England international.
- By Kostas Lianos
How medicals work
Former Arsenal physio Gary Lewin revealed how the Gunners once used information from a medical to sell a player for a huge transfer fee just 18 months before he was forced to retire through injury.
A medical is to decide is someone fit to sign or not. A medical is a risk assessment: how many games you've played in the last three years, significant injuries you've had in the last three years.
What tends to happen, some clubs use a red, green, amber system. We use a five point grade system where a grade five is a very, very high risk. We then give that back to the club. It's not a yes or no.
We signed a player for about £5million – a well-known international player. He had a cruciate injury 18 months before we signed him.
We did a full medical on him and we saw an orthopaedic surgeon and the surgeon said 'He's got early signs of degeneration of the knee that he's had surgery on, you will get three or four years out of him at this level, then that knee will start to degenerate'.
So we went back to the board, we graded that risk, spoke to the manager, and he said 'We're going to sign him, that's great information to have, I will use that in the future'.
I thought nothing of it. Two-and-a-half years later, we'd won a few trophies and he was a big part of that. We then sold him to another European club for £25m. 18 months after that he retired.
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FT: Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal defeated Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium to punch their ticket to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
The Gunners broke the deadlock after just eight minutes with Reiss Nelson.
Nelson hit the back of the net after a moment of chaos in the Bees’ box after Zanka gave the ball away following a horrible error.
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Declan Rice fitness boost
Arsenal superstar Declan Rice is expected to be fit for Saturday's Premier League clash at Bournemouth
Rice, who cost the Gunners a record £105million fee during the summer transfer window, was taken off with a back problem during Sunday's 2-2 home draw with Tottenham.
But the North Londoners' medics have confirmed the midfielder is not seriously injured.
The England international missed the Carabao Cup trip to Brentford but will make a swift comeback.
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Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal lead 1-0 against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
The Gunners opened the scoring after just eight minutes with Reiss Nelson.
Nelson hit the back of the net after a moment of chaos in the Bees' box after Zanka gave the ball away in a shocking error.
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- By Kostas Lianos
Ivan Toney price tag
Arsenal will have to splash up to £80million for Brentford star Ivan Toney.
According to The Times, Toney has switched agents in the hope of securing a move but the Gunners would likely have to sell players in order to secure a deal for the striker
The England international is currently suspended after breaching betting rules.
However, the 27-year-old will return to action on January 17.
- By Kostas Lianos
Brentford vs Arsenal XI
BRENTFORD (3-4-3) : Flekken; Collins, Zanka, Pinnock,Hickey, Janelt, Norgaard, Roerslev; Onyeka, Mbuemo, Wissa.
Subs: Strakosha, Balcombe, Jensen, Ghoddos, Ajer, Lewis-Potter, Yarmoliuk, Olakigbe, Brierley.
ARSENAL (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Kiwior; Smith Rowe, Jorginho, Havertz; Nelson, Nketiah, Sagoe Jr.
Subs: Hein, Cedric, Sweet, Walters, Zinchenko, Elneny, Odegaard, Cozier-Duberry, Jesus.
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Bukayo Saka out
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka will miss tonight's Carabao Cup tie at Brentford.
Saka could also be out of Saturday's league game at Bournemouth due to a foot injury.
The 22-year-old hobbled off the pitch during Sunday's 2-2 draw with rivals Tottenham.
He was limping quite badly after the match.
We had to get him off the field, which is never a good sign.
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Toney latest
Arsenal will have to pay up to £80million for Ivan Toney if they want to make a move for the striker in January.
Toney is currently suspended after breaching betting rules but will return to action on January 17 for Arsenal's opponents tonight, Brentford.
The Times report that Toney has switched agents in the hope of securing a move but Arsenal would likely have to sell players in order to secure a deal.
- By Cosmo Teare
Aaron Ramsdale between the sticks
Aaron Ramsdale is expected to return between the posts tonight in the Carabao Cup against Brentford.
The keeper has been out of the team since he was dropped by Arteta for Arsenal's game against Everton 10 days ago.
Raya subsequently started against Lens and Tottenam – making it seem clear cut that he will be Arteta's new number one.
- By Cosmo Teare
Chelsea wanted Smith Rowe
The Telegraph report that there was firm summer interest from Chelsea in signing Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe.
According to the report, Chelsea wanted to hold talks towards the end of the transfer window but were met with a resounding no.
Smith Rowe spent much of last season injured but looks to be back to fitness.
He came on during the second half of The North London Derby and looks set to start against Brentford tonight.
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Arteta on Smith Rowe
Mikel Arteta has offered some hope to Emile Smith Rowe as he looks to fight his way back into the Arsenal team.
Speaking ahead of this evening's clash with Brentford, Arteta said: “He is incredibly popular. We all love him, it’s no different what the people feel & what we feel about him, but one thing is to be there, the other one is to start & then once you start, you are consistent to stay there & you have to stay fit as well.
“Obviously we speak with our players & we try to explain the reason why we make certain decisions, but he’s clear on what he needs to do – which is performing on the pitch & giving the best to win games for us.”
- By Cosmo Teare
Gabriel Jesus models for Granit Xhaka's fashion brand
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has modelled for former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka's fashion brand.
Xhaka, Arsenal's former captain left the club this summer to join Bayer Leverkusen in a £21.4million deal.
Not all fans on Twitter were impressed with his foray into fashion however with one fan saying: "Modelling some expensive long johns pal"
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Declan Rice injury update
The Daily Mail have provided an update on Declan Rice's back injury after he was substituted at half-time during the North London derby.
The midfielder suffered a back spasm and is a doubt for the weekend.
Arsenal will closely monitor Declan Rice’s back injury to establish whether the problem is connected to other areas of his body.
Moving forward, club medics are preparing to take closer inspection to ensure the back issue does not become a recurring problem.
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Arteta injury update
Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update ahead of tonight's game away at Brentford.
- Declan Rice is out but his injury is not thought to be serious
- Leandro Trossard remains out after missing the North London derby but looks set to be back for Bournemouth
- Saka will miss tonight's game and could also miss Bournemouth
- Martinelli will miss Brentford and could return for Bournemouth
- Thomas Partey remains out indefinitely
Declan Rice injury update
Declan Rice's back injury is not expected to keep him out for too long, according to reports.
Rice was substituted at half-time during the North London derby on Sunday after feeling discomfort in his back.
And while that pain meant that he struggled to walk by the evening, scans have shown that the injury is not thought to be too serious and he will be in contention to play against Bournemouth this weekend.
Piers Morgan urges Gunners to move for Osimhen
Piers Morgan has pleaded with Arsenal to make a move to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
The striker looks set to leave after the club's official TikTok posted two insulting videos about him yesterday.
Morgan posted: "Don’t take this terrible treatment @victorosimhen9 – come to Arsenal instead." after seeing the videos Napoli posted about the striker.
own goal Osimhen's agent threatens Napoli with legal action after 'unacceptable' video post
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Osimhen on Arsenal
Victor Osimhen looks likely to leave Napoli after the club's official TikTok posted two insulting videos about the striker yesterday.
He has removed all photos of him in a Napoli shirt from his Instagram.
And back in 2020, he revealed that he had spoken with former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger about joining the Gunners after he starred in the Under-17 World Cup.
I spoke with Arsene Wenger after the tournament (Under-17 World Cup) ended and he wanted me to come to Arsenal.
I had a lot of options. Barcelona; Inter Milan; Atletico Madrid; Juventus and the rest. Arsenal was a good option but it wasn’t the best at the time. I wanted to start playing as soon as I turned 18.
I wanted to go to a place where I had time to invest in my game and improve physically. Wolfsburg showed me that possibility.
Of course, one day I’d like to play for a big club in England… my priority is to play a lot of games. Signing for a big club and being on the bench is not exciting for me.
Albert Sambi Lokonga confirms injury
Albert Sambi Lokonga has confirmed that he will be out of action for a "couple of months" due to injury.
The midfielder is currently on loan at Luton Town.
While he did not specify on what the injury was, he had this to say: "I thought it was my time to enjoy playing this beautiful game called football and work hard helping my teammates to reach our goal as a team…
"Unfortunately, an injury came to delay everything. I’ll be focused on my recovery and support the team during that time. See you in a couples of month.
"God is good all the time 🙏🏾"
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Arsenal in Carabao cup action today
Arsenal are back in action today – this time in the Carabao Cup.
They will take on Brentford at the G Tech Community stadium tonight at 19:45.
Arsenal have a mixed record at the G Tech since Brentford's return to the Premier League.
They infamously lost there 2-0 on the opening day of the 2021-22 season but last season swept the Bees away with a comprehensive 3-0 victory.
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James Maddison criticism
Arsenal hero Kevin Campbell hit back at Tottenham star James Maddison after his comments regarding Bukayo Saka copying his celebration on Sunday's North London Derby.
Maddison said: "Me and Bukayo had a bit of banter and a bit of trash talking on international duty.
"And I got told he did the darts celebration – he must have still been doing it when I turned him for the first goal I think, so I'll have a little word with him in there!"
What’s wrong with it? And by the way, James Maddison, I did the darts celebration years ago, so I don’t want James Maddison to think he’s the first one to do a darts celebration.
What I’m saying is, why can’t Saka do it? What’s wrong with him doing it? He did the same thing [Marcus] Rashford did, didn’t he?
This is James Maddison being a bit chippy. And it’s to a mate. It’s alright, it’s no big deal. But if anyone’s got a problem with it, Saka, keep doing it
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Gabriel Martinelli injury boost
Arsenal ace Gabriel Martinelli could be back in action as early as next month.
In fact, Martinelli may return on October 8 for the crucial Premier League against Manchester City at the Emirates.
There is optimism the winger could be involved on Saturday's game at Bournemouth as well but the Gunners are not keen to rush him.
However, the Brazil international will not play in tonight's Carabao Cup clash at Brentford.
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Emile Smith Rowe future
Arsenal are not rushing into any decision regarding Emile Smith Rowe's future, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.
Interest was always there for Emile Smith Rowe this summer as he’s a talent but there was never any negotiation, despite Chelsea links.
At the moment he is not playing much but it’s too early to say what this means for his future.
For January, we have to see what they decide in December as now the message is very clear:
Arteta is happy with current squad and wants to focus on the next months with these players. No panic.
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