ARSENAL have been told they have very little chance of being able to secure the signing of Kylian Mbappe from PSG.
That's according to former Tottenham defender Alan Hutton, who says the French talisman is destined for a move to Real Madrid.
Elsewhere, West Ham have been informed that Declan Rice's move to Arsenal is set to be completed.
The Hammers have been assured the paperwork for the England star's transfer will be finalised today, according to reports.
Elsewhere, Jurrien Timber is likely going to be unveiled as an Arsenal player today.
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- By Anthony Chapman
Arsenal wait on Odegaard update
Arsenal are sweating over the fitness of Martin Odegaard.
That's after the captain suffered an injury in the build-up to yesterday's friendly against Nurnberg.
Odegaard pulled up during the warm-up, missing the 1-1 draw entirely.
And Arsenal are now waiting to see how serious the problem is as they start upping their pre-season efforts.
- By Anthony Chapman
Arsenal rejected bid for Holding
Arsenal have turned down a £2.1million bid from Besiktas for defender Rob Holding.
David Ornstein claims the centre-back is a top target for the Turkish side.
Holding's deal expires next summer, but Arsenal have the option to extend it for a further year.
And they want more money before letting the Englishman leave.
- By Kostas Lianos
Folarin Balogun sale
Arsenal may ultimately sell Folarin Balogun during the summer transfer window.
According to reporter Charles Watts, the Gunner may reluctantly offload Balogun.
The centre-forward wants consistent game time this coming season and is unlikely to get it at the Emirates.
The USA international enjoyed an incredible campaign last season at Reims.
- By Kostas Lianos
Celtic target Tierney reunion
Celtic are looking to re-sign Arsenal star Kieran Tierney during the summer transfer window.
Tierney left Celtic Park for the Gunners in 2019 and was quickly established as Mikel Arteta's starting left-back.
But a number of injuries combined with the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko saw the Scotland international drop down the pecking order.
According to The Mirror, the Scottish champions are looking to bring the 26-year-old back to Glasgow to play under returning manager Brendan Rodgers.
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FT: Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal
Arsenal drew 1-1 in their first pre-season friendly game against Nurnberg in Germany.
Bukayo Saka broke the deadlock after just seven minutes when he ran on to Ben White’s ball over the top before cutting inside and firing a low shot into the far corner.
But the Germans equalised in the 62nd minute following a freak own goal that saw back-up goalkeeper Karl Hein’s loose pass being turned into his own goal by Jorginho.
The Gunners' fans got to see summer signing Kai Havertz making his unofficial debut after half-time.
And the North Londoners' skipper Martin Odegaard was ruled out of Mikel Arteta's starting line-up after hurting his hamstring during the pre-game warm-up.
- By Kostas Lianos
Martin Odegaard new contract
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is next in line for a brand new contract at the Emirates.
According to London World's Chris Wheatley, Odegaard will be rewarded for his inspiring performances last term.
The attacking midfielder has two years left on his current contract with the Gunners.
Ben White, who also has two years left on his deal, is likely to be next in line.
- By Kostas Lianos
Kai Havertz speaks
Arsenal summer signing Kai Havertz is looking forward to getting some stability back in his career after his topsy turvy three years at Chelsea, reports SunSport's Mark Irwin.
After last season it was clear that I wanted to take the next step and this is the perfect club for me to get back to my best level.
I’ve had a lot of managers in the last few years and it’s not the best thing for a young player to always try to get used to new styles.
I played in a number of different positions at Chelsea and last season spent most of my time coming off the number nine.
But I am used to this midfield position because I played there from a young age and now I’m just getting all the movements back into my brain.
Stability is so important for a player so I am very happy to be with [Mikel] Arteta because there is so much strategy behind everything he does and that is what impressed me most when we talked about my transfer
Kai Havertz
- By Kostas Lianos
Tottenham bidding war
Arsenal and Tottenham are fighting it out for Galatasaray ace Victor Nelsson.
That is according to Fanatik, who claim the Gunners and Spurs could soon find themselves in a heated bidding war for Nelsson.
The centre-back has a €25million (£21.4m) release clause in his current contract.
The Denmark international amassed a total of 35 appearances last season.
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Karl Hein slammed
Fans insist Karl Hein "isn't going to play in an Arsenal shirt again" after the goalkeeper's role in a comedy own goal against Nurnberg.
Hein threaded a strange pass out of his area, leading to Jorginho stabbing a 30-yarder back past him to give the German outfit a 1-1 friendly draw.
Aaron Ramsey has a firm grip on the No1 spot in Mikel Arteta's squad.
Matt Turner is second choice, ahead of Runar Rúnarsson, in the pecking order.
- By Kostas Lianos
Mbappe Rumour Kyl-er
Former Tottenham star Alan Hutton insists Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has very little chance of signing Paris Saint-Germain's wantaway superstar Kylian Mbappe.
Mbappe is tailor made for Real Madrid. I just believe that if he was ever to leave PSG, then he will end up at Real Madrid.
It’s nothing against Arsenal whatsoever, but I can tell you this 100 per cent, it is well known that Madrid is the club he wants to be at.
We will wait and see, but I can’t see it being Arsenal, and that is not a downside for them, Mbappe is still 24, so if there is anyone you can imagine in a Real Madrid strip, it would be him.
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- By Kostas Lianos
Folarin Balogun sale
Arsenal could ultimately sell Folarin Balogun during the summer transfer window.
According to journalist Charles Watts, the Gunner may reluctantly offload Balogun.
The striker wants consistent game time this coming season and is unlikely to get at the Emirates.
The USA international enjoyed a smashing campaign last season at Reims.
- By Kostas Lianos
FT: Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal
Arsenal drew 1-1 in their first pre-season friendly against Nurnberg in Germany.
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring after just seven minutes when he ran on to Ben White’s ball over the top before cutting inside and firing a low shot into the far corner.
But the Germans equalised in the 62nd minute following a freak own goal that saw back-up keeper Karl Hein’s loose pass being turned into his own goal by Jorginho.
The Gunners' fans got to see summer signing Kai Havertz making his unofficial debut.
And the North Londoners' captain Martin Odegaard was ruled out of Mikel Arteta's starting line-up after hurting his hamstring during the pre-game warm-up.
Follow all the live reaction in SunSport’s live blog HERE
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Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal
Kai Havertz has been handed his unofficial Arsenal debut in his homecountry of Germany.
Havertz came on after half-time as manager Mikel Arteta made six changes.
Follow the live action in SunSport’s live blog HERE
- By Kostas Lianos
Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal
Nurnberg have equalised during Arsenal's first pre-season friendly in Germany.
The German outfit made it 1-1 with Jorginho's own goal on 62 minutes.
Reminding you that the Gunners opened the scoring with Bukayo Saka after just seven minutes.
Follow the live action in SunSport’s live blog HERE
- By Kostas Lianos
Declan Rice almost done
West Ham have been informed that Declan Rice's move to Arsenal is set to be completed.
According to Sky Sports, the Hammers have been assured the paperwork for Rice's transfer will be finalised tomorrow.
Reports suggested the East Londoners were frustrated with the saga dragging on.
But it seems like the midfielder is set to finally be announced by the Gunners.
- By Kostas Lianos
Celtic target Tierney reunion
Celtic are looking to re-sign Arsenal ace Kieran Tierney during the summer transfer window.
Tierney left the Hoops for the Gunners in 2019 and was quickly established as Mikel Arteta's starting left-back.
But a raft of injuries combined with the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko saw the Scotland international drop down the pecking order.
According to The Mirror, the Scottish champions are looking to bring the 26-year-old back to Glasgow.
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Nurnberg 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal have opened the scoring against Nurnberg in their friendly match in Germany.
And it is Bukayo Saka who scored the Gunners' first goal of their pre-season tour.
And Ben White has produced the North Londoners' first assist.
Follow the live action in SunSport’s live blog HERE
- By Kostas Lianos
Martin Odegaard injured
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has withdrawn from Mikel Arteta's starting line-up to face Nurnberg.
Odegaard picked up a knock during the North Londoners' pre-game warm-up.
The playmaker and has been replaced by Fabio Vieira in Arteta's starting XI.
Follow the live action in SunSport’s live blog HERE
- By Kostas Lianos
Nurnberg XI vs Arsenal
Here's who Nurnberg manager Cristian Fiel picked for his starting line-up against Arsenal.
Mathenia; Valentini, Lawrence, Marquez, Brown; Okunuki, Daehli, Geis, Handwerker; Hayashi, Duah.
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- By Kostas Lianos
Arsenal formation vs Nurnberg
Arsenal will play in a 4-3-3 formation against Nurnberg in Germany.
The gunners' first and only summer signing Kai Havertz is on the bench.
But Havertz could come on at some point to make his debut.
Follow the live action in SunSport’s live blog HERE
- By Kostas Lianos
Arsenal XI vs Nurnberg
Arsenal have released their starting line-up for their first pre-season friendly against Nurnberg.
The Gunners' manager Mikel Arteta has opted for Aaron Ramsdale in goal, with Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Jakub Kiwior in defence.
Thomas Partey, Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard start in midfild.
Bukayo Saka, Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah spearhead Arteta's attack.
The North Londoners' summer signing Kai Havertz starts on the bench.
Follow the live action in SunSport's live blog HERE
- By Kostas Lianos
Lampard's Rice effort
Former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard revealed he wanted to sign Arsenal-bound Declan Rice and saw him as a potential captain for 10 years at Stamford Bridge.
Lampard tried to bring Rice back to the Blues – where he played at youth level – during his first stint in charge.
When I was at Chelsea before I wanted to bring in Declan Rice.
I was like: 'This kid's gonna be the captain of Chelsea for the next ten years.' It didn't happen.
Frank Lampard
- By Kostas Lianos
Jorginho has 'no idea'
Arsenal star Jorginho has admitted he has "no idea" when Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber will join the squad.
The Gunners have agreed a £105million fee to sign West Ham captain Rice and a £38.3m deal for Ajax star Timber.
But both summer transfer targets are yet to be officially confirmed by the North Londoners.
A fan asked Jorginho on The Residency when Rice and Timber will join up with the rest of the squad.
To which the midfielder replied: "Good question. No idea."
- By Kostas Lianos
Martin Odegaard new contract
Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard is next in line for a new contract at the Emirates.
According to London World's Chris Wheatley, Odegaard will be rewarded for his brilliant performances last term.
The attacking midfielder has two years left on his current deal with the Gunners.
Ben White, who also has two years left on his contract, is likely to be next in line.
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Kai Havertz debut 'today'
Arsenal summer signing Kai Havertz could make his debut today against Nurnberg.
Havertz moved to the Gunners from Chelsea late last month from Chelsea in a deal worth £65million.
The Champions League winner is part of manager Mikel Arteta's 30-man squad that flew to Germany on Sunday before jetting off to the US.
The versatile forward could feature in tonight's pre-season friendly with the German outfit.
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