ARSENAL continued their excellent pre-season form with an astounding 4-0 win over London rivals Chelsea in Orlando.
Goals from Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Albert Sambi Lokonga was enough to humiliate Thomas Tuchel's Blues.
However, Mikel Arteta confirmed that summer signing Jesus picked up a slight knock and was dragged off early as a result.
Meanwhile, director Edu has promised Arsenal fans that the club are not done and more arrivals are expected in the transfer window.
And Leicester ace Youri Tielemans is claimed to be top of Edu's shopping list.
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- Jon Boon
Ramsdale tips Gunners for trophies
Aaron Ramsdale believes Arsenal can become serial winners now they are buying players who can put their medals on the table.
The England stopper said: “The club have been wanting hungry young players who are willing to develop and learn.
“But this year they are bringing in players who fit into that plan but who have also won titles. And that’s invaluable.
“When you have a young team you need a few players who know how to win through the whole season.
“Those we’re bringing in are from the same mould as last year, so there is a clear plan in place — that’s very exciting.”
- Jon Boon
Arsenal need to sell before Tielemans
According to reports, Arsenal need to shift some of their deadwood before they can bid for Youri Tielemans.
The Gunners have been linked with a move for the Leicester City midfielder.
However, with a bloated squad – and players including Hector Bellerin, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Lucas Torreira, Pablo Mari and more still to shift, they will need to raise some funds before making more purchases.
Goal say the North London side are yet to make a bid for the Belgium star and only will once they've sold a few players.
- Jon Boon
Cost a Paqueta
Arsenal have found out how much it will cost to sign target Lucas Paqueta from Lyon,
The Gunners have been chasing the Brazilian midfielder – with the French club's president Jean-Michel Aulas revealing they had received some proposals for him.
Now, reliable reporter Fabrizio Romano has revealed in an interview with GiveMeSport what the Ligue 1 giants want for their talisman.
"So, at the moment, there is still no bid from Arsenal for Paqueta," Romano said.
“What I’m told is that Lyon want around €65 million with some add-ons included. So, the fixed fee could be lower, but they want to arrive at this potential package for Paqueta.”
- Jon Boon
Zinchenko shirt number revealed
Oleksandr Zinchenko shirt number at Arsenal was leaked on the club website before its official announcement.
The versatile Ukrainian joined the Gunners yesterday in a £32million deal from Manchester City.
Arsenal did not immediately confirm Zinchenko's squad number but his favoured No11 and No17 are both taken.
Gabriel Martinelli has recently been unveiled as No11 after switching from No35, while No17 is currently occupied by Cedric Soares.
And it's Martinelli's old No35 that Zinchenko has gone with.
A blunder on the club's official shop website – Arsenal Direct – showed Zinchenko as the club No35.
- Jon Boon
Arteta's 'impressed' by the Kroenkes
Mikel Arteta has revealed he has been 'impressed' by the shared vision the KSE group has for Arsenal.
"I've been really impressed," Arteta said of the Kroenkes.
"They were here for two days, we had a lot time to sit down in a really relaxed way: talk about football, the sport in general.
"The vision they have, the commitment and level of understanding of the sport in general is fascinating. I can tell you: I have never seen ownership at that level so committed, close and engaged to bring this club where we want."
KSE were under pressure from supporters, who perceived them as disinterested. But Arteta believes that perception has now changed.
Arteta said: "I think before, we could have a perception of what they were.
"I think it's completely changed, I think that's been shown with facts and acts. Their presence here as well. Something is to be here and something is to be here the way they were. I guarantee you: they are fully committed, engaged and really looking forward to taking this club to the top."
- Jon Boon
Giroud's new look
Ex-Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud had fans swooning over him after revealing his audacious new look.
The striker, 35, has dyed his hair bleach blond ahead of the upcoming season.
Credit: Getty He posed for the camera while in AC Milan training on Friday – and his new barnet has created quite a stir on social media.
Many have praised Giroud's beauty, suggesting the new look has only elevated his appearance.
One Twitter user remarked: "This bloke could die his hair green and he’d still nick your missus."
- Jon Boon
Edu's not done yet
Arsenal director Edu has been talking about transfers – alluding that the Gunners' business isn't done just yet.
He revealed: "I’m pleased, but to say how close is difficult because there’s still a lot to do, we are in the middle of the transfer window and things can happen.
"What we have to be is really focused and be prepared for every single situation, opportunities maybe can happen, clubs can sometimes come to us to see if there is a possibility to get players on loan or buy players.
"We just have to be prepared and I think we are very much prepared for almost everything."
- Jon Boon
More transfers to come
Mikell Arteta has revealed that there will be more potential incomings at Arsenal.
The Gunners confirmed Oleksandr Zinchenko in a £32million deal, and have spent over £100million in this window.
And, if the Spaniard is to be believed, they aren't done there.
"We are completing what we planned, there is still a few things we would like to do – in and out," he explained.
"That will be determined on the possibility of the market, we still have players who are in contention to stay or go and when we have news we will communicate it."
- Justin Lawrence
Arsenal urged to sign Lazio ace
Arsenal have been urged to sign Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, by Fabrizio Romano.
He said: "Let me say, my personal opinion, I hope Arsenal will be on it, or any other English club. Because he’s a fantastic player, really underrated in Serie A.
“He’s always making the difference. And so I’m sure that he will be absolutely ready to do great things in the Champions League and in the Premier League, too.”
- Justin Lawrence
Balogun sized up by French side
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is reportedly being eyed up by French side Reims.
Now he has returned to Arsenal, but with the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira coming into the squad, opportunities in the attacking third appear few and far between.
And according to L'Equipe, he is now being lined up as a replacement for Hugo Ekitike at Reims.
Ekitike joined the French champions earlier this summer for £30million after netting 11 times in 26 games last season.
Now Reims have made a shortlist of strikers who could fill his shoes – with Balogun thought to be one of them.
- Justin Lawrence
Arteta gets top four warning
Mikel Arteta will lose his job if he Arsenal don't make the Champions League, according to Tony Cascarino.
He told talkSPORT: "If Arsenal don’t make it, Arteta will lose his job.
“I think he’s done everything he can to make his team as competitive as possible, but you now have to make the top four.
“Unless they only narrowly miss out… but it would have to be the smallest margins or a dramatic end [to save him].
“Performances week-in, week-out will also count, because that will affect the feeling at the club.
“I went to a couple of games at the Emirates at the end of the season, and it was rocking. People called it a library, but it was rocking at the end of the season.
“But if they don’t make the top four Arteta will be gone – that’s what happens.”
- Justin Lawrence
Aubameyang wants Lewandowksi partnership
Ex-Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has expressed his desire to work alongside Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona.
He said via the Metro: "I was really excited because I know him well we played together at Dortmund and had some nice times over there.
“I was just happy and when this was official we are reunited and we had some fun words about the past, but I am really happy because this is how Barcelona will compete, with great strikers and that’s what this club is all about.”
- Justin Lawrence
'Zinky Winky' belts out classic
Oleksandr Zinchenko serenaded his new Arsenal team-mates by belting out disco classic 'It's Friday then' for his initiation song.
And Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale posted footage of Zinchenko's initiation song to his Instagram account.
The squad clapped and laughed along as Zinchenko sang away while standing on a chair at the team's Orlando hotel.
New boy Zinchenko has also immediately earned himself a Teletubbies-themed nickname from his team-mates in what has been a brutal welcome.
Ramsdale captioned his video of Zinchenko signing "Zinky winky" in reference to Teletubbies character Tinky Winky.
- Justin Lawrence
Arteta shares transfer plans
Mikel Arteta has revealed he plans to make more signings this summer but won't reveal how many.
He said: "There is still a few things that we would like to do in and out and that will be determined by the possibilities that are on the market.
"We still have some players that are in contention to stay or go and the moment we have news we will communicate that."
"We do have a number. We cannot share it."
- Justin Lawrence
Zinchenko reveals Arsenal inspirations
Oleksandr Zinchenko has revealed that he was inspired by Arsenal legends Thierry Henry and Cesc Fabregas as a youth.
He told Arsenal's website: "I would like to say this is a boyhood dream come true, because I was a massive fan when I was a kid.
"[When] Thierry Henry and Cesc Fabregas [were] playing here, I was just enjoying watching those games, that Arsenal."
- Justin Lawrence
Tavares linked with Brighton
Brighton have joined the race to sign Nuno Tavares, according to reports.
But the Seagulls face strong competition for the Arsenal left-back.
Reporter Fabrizio Romano tweeted about the interest from the south coast.
It is understood Graham Potter's side have reached out to the Gunners asking for the potential conditions for a deal.
Marseille were looking on course to complete a deal for the 22-year-old, who joined Arsenal on a four-year deal in 2021 for £7million from Benfica.
However, talks are over meaning that potential deal has collapsed.
- Justin Lawrence
Saka offered new contract
Arsenal have reportedly offered Bukayo Saka a £150,000-a-week contract that would see him more than DOUBLE his money.
The Gunners are desperate to fend off interest from Manchester City and are keen to secure their talent on a long-term deal.
Saka, 20, has rapidly grown into one of Arsenal's best players and his consistently high-level performances have not gone unnoticed.
The Mail report the club are now prepared to make him one of the best paid players in a signal of how important he is.
The England international only has two years left on his deal and his wages of £70,000-a-week is dwarfed by several players across the league.
If he were to double his money, it would see him among the club's highest-paid players.
- Justin Lawrence
Lacazette gets stung by bees
Former Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette has been ruled out of action after getting stung by bees.
The Lyon forward was in the forest near the Ligue 1 side's Sint-Michielsgestel hotel in the Netherlands as they complete their pre-season tour.
And the 31-year-old was the recipient of seven bee stings that have forced him to sit on the sidelines whilst he recovers.
But it's not clear if the amount of stings is the issue, or if he's suffered an allergic reaction, according to Daily Cannon.
- Justin Lawrence
Zinchenko makes De Bruyne joke
New Arsenal signing Oleksandr Zinchenko has shut down claims he looks like Kevin De Bruyne by playfully declaring he's the most handsome one out of the pair.
He said: "I'm much, much, much more handsome than him.
"We're not talking about football skills but come on, you cannot compare.
"He knows, he knows."
- Justin Lawrence
Tielemans makes Arsenal move priority
Arsenal target Youri Tielemans is desperate to join the Gunners, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Romano said: "It is his priority. I would say it’s a clear choice because the player would love to move, he would love to join Arsenal, but it’s up to Arsenal to submit a proposal and go strong for him.
"He’s waiting for Arsenal since April, since May. This is when the contact started – it was the end of April, beginning of May.
"They are still there, they are discussing but still no official bid, just approaches and contacts. It’s up to them now to decide if they want to go for Tielemans as a priority after signing Zinchenko, or if they want to go for different positions.
"Because the player is out of contract next summer, Arsenal know it’s a big opportunity on the market having a player like Tielemans available like this."
- Justin Lawrence
Zinchencko shirt number leaked
Arsenal new boy Oleksandr Zinchenko's shirt number has been leaked.
The left-back will don the No.35 shirt after completing his transfer from Man City to Arsenal.
His shirt number was revealed in a mishap by Arsenal Direct.
Former occupiers of the shirt include want-away Gunner Luca Torreira and Gabriel Martinelli, who's been handed the No11 top for next season.
- Justin Lawrence
Odegaard keen to be captain
Martin Odegaard has expressed his feelings on the Arsenal captaincy role.
He said: "It’s not something I think about. I think about the future, and to make that as good as possible, so we’ll see what happens. I always enjoy responsibility.
"I’m captain for my country (Norway) and it’s a nice experience, so I enjoy that.
"I don’t know anything about the situation here, I think that question is for Mikel (Arteta) and the club, but if he asked me of course I would be happy to do it."
- Justin Lawrence
Odegaard on new team-mates
Martin Odegaard can't wait to play alongside Arsenal's new signings.
He told The Athletic: "I think the new signings have been really good. All of them came in and have been really good — working hard, good personalities.
"So I think all of them bring something good to the team.
“Fabio is still injured, and we’ve seen Matt [Turner] play and Gabi, so I think they’re all going to be good for us and especially me playing close to Gabriel up front will be really fun.”
- Alex Cole
Odegaard's silky turn sends fans wild
Martin Odegaard displayed a mind-blowing move at training last week that Arsenal fans just can't stop talking about.
Spirits were high in the Gunners' camp mid-way through their tour of the US.
And a video has done the rounds on social media of the Norwegian international producing the turn of the century.
Reuell Walters was bamboozled as Odegaard, 23, executed the silkiest of skills.
With the ball on his left foot, the play maker turned 180 degrees with a flashy flick of his right toe to nudge the ball and create space between him and the defender.
The control and the body contortion required for the turn was made to look effortless by Odegaard.
- Alex Cole
More on bellerin to Betis
Iglesias previously proposed the idea of crowdfunding a move for Bellerin on Twitter, but the Spanish side could instead sell Alex Moreno to fund the transfer.
Bellerin has been patient for a move and is still working hard in training despite reportedly having no intention to stay at Arsenal.
The defender has also attracted the attention of Jose Mourinho at Roma and is also believed to have held talks with Atletico Madrid about a transfer, which means his time could soon be up in north London.
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