ARSENAL have reportedly opened talks with Ben White over a new contract at the Emirates.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are eyeing a shock deal for Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips, according to reports.
The 27-year-old only joined City from Leeds in 2022, but his game-time has been limited at the Etihad.
Elsewhere, Bukayo Saka has been involved in training on Monday despite limping off against Bournemouth on the weekend.
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Arsenal vs RC Lens team news
Lens are set to be without the likes of Wuilker Fairnez, Jimmy Cabot, David Costa and Massadio Haidara.
But Arteta is hoping winger Gabriel Martinelli could return to the Gunners squad on Tuesday after missing the last four games due to injury.
Bukayo Saka limped off in Arsenal's 4-0 win away at Bournemouth on the weekend.
Arteta has eased fears over the extent of the damage and revealed he has travelled, but the England star may not be risked for the trip to France with the Gunners playing title rivals Manchester City on Sunday.
Thomas Partey has returned to training this week and could feature against Lens.
- By Emillia Hawkins
Ex-Arsenal star now one of 'best keepers' in Europe
Juventus boss Max Allegri has hailed former Arsenal star Wojciech Szczesny as one of the “best goalkeepers in Europe.”
The 33-year-old stopper, who had an on-pitch heart scare this year, swapped London for Turin in 2017 after an 11-year stint.
And Allegri reckons there are no question marks over his class, labelling him one of world football’s top stoppers.
He said: “I’ve no doubts, Szczesny is one of the best goalkeepers in Europe. He’s among the very best.”
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Arsenal boss on Partey return
Thomas Partey is set to return to contention against Lens tonight.
On the Ghanaian, who has missed Arsenal's last six games, Mikel Arteta said: "Thomas has progressed really well in the last two weeks and he’s managed to train in the last two or three days with the team.
“That’s great news because he’s a big player for us and we know what he brings to the team.
“He might have some exposure against Lens depending how the game goes.
“He knows exactly what we need and with the injuries we had to other players in midfield and at the back he gives us options and complements us really well.”
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Gunners star on travel delay
Arsenal stars were left stranded at Luton Airport for more than four hours last night due to the storms that hit the south of England.
On the travel chaos, William Saliba said: "I don’t know what’s happening. Maybe because it’s raining in England or France so we cannot fly and we are still in London.
“First of all we have to get to Lens but I’m confident the delay won’t affect us and we will give our best in the game.
“We know it won’t be an easy game. Lens are a really good team who finished second in the French League last season.
“They didn’t start this season well but they have improved in their last few games so we have to be fully focused."
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Arsenal in European travel chaos
Arsenal's Champions League preparations were thrown into chaos when they were left stranded at Luton Airport tonight.
Mikel Arteta and his 23-man squad were stuck in the departure lounge for more than four hours due to their private plane being grounded by the storms which battered the south of England.
They were due to arrive in Lille at 5pm UK time ahead of a 40 minute drive to Lens but Arteta’s scheduled press conference was cancelled because he was running so late.
But the club will not face any punishment from Uefa because the delay was not their fault.
- By Cosmo Teare
Neto a January target for Arsenal
Wolves winger Pedro Neto is a January target for Arsenal, according to reports.
The Daily Mirror report that not only is Neto a self-confessed Arsenal fan but he has been a long-term target of the club dating back to the Arsene Wenger days.
The club also tried to sign him in 2022 but the move was deemed out of financial reach.
Neto has started the season in scintillating form with one goal and four assists in his opening seven Premier League games.
- By Cosmo Teare
Arsenal Saka boost
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka trained as normal ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League match with Lens.
The winger has been a consistent doubt after carrying an Achilles injury this season.
Arteta said ahead of the game: “He’s fine. He’s much better. It was a big knock but he has recovered well & trained with us today.”
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Thomas Partey returns
Arsenal have been offered a boost as Thomas Partey returned to training yesterday.
Manager Mikel Arteta said he may be involved in today's clash against Lens.
Arteta said: "He’s progressed really well in the last two weeks & he managed to train in the last two or three days with the team & that’s great news for us.
"He might have some exposure tomorrow depending how the game goes."
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Ben White to be offered new contract
Arsenal have opened talks with Ben White over a new contract, report The Daily Mail.
That's despite the defender having three years remaining on his contract.
The Gunners are prepared to offer the defender considerably more than his current £120,000-a-week deal.
- By Cosmo Teare
Arsenal will wear third kit against Lens
Arsenal will wear their new third kit against Lens for the first time this season.
Lens play in yellow and red, meaning Arsenal's home and away shirt were unavailable.
The third kit has proved popular with fans, and this will be their first chance to see it in action.
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Arteta on Bukayo Saka's fitness
Mikel Arteta has given a fitness update on Bukayo Saka.
The winger was a fitness doubt for Saturday's clash with Bournemouth but managed to not only start but grab a goal as well.
Arteta said: "“He’s fine. He’s much better. It was a big knock but he has recovered well & trained with us today.”
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Mikel Arteta on Thomas Partey's return
Thomas Partey returned to training today after a month out with a groin injury.
The Ghanaian midfielder missed a total of six games during his absence.
But Arteta has said he is in contention to make his return against Lens, saying: "He’s progressed really well in the last two weeks & he managed to train in the last two or three days with the team & that’s great news for us.
"He might have some exposure tomorrow depending how the game goes."
- By Cosmo Teare
Press conference delayed
Mikel Arteta's pre-match press conference for Lens has been delayed.
Arsenal are stranded at Luton airport with no flights currently taking off.
They were set to take off at 4:15pm UK team but a storm has left all flights grounded.
As of right now, the squad are still stuck in the airport.
- By Cosmo Teare
Arsenal flight delayed
Arsenal's flight to Lens has been delayed and has STILL not taken off from Luton airport.
A storm over London and the south east has caused the flight to be grounded.
The Gunners were due to take off at 4:15pm UK time but have been waiting in the airport terminal for nearly four hours due to stormy conditions near Luton Airport.
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Saka trains ahead of Lens clash
Bukayo Saka has trained ahead of Arsenal's trip to Lens.
The winger has been carrying a long-term achilles injury but has remained available for selection.
He was a doubt for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth but both started and scored.
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Neto interest long-running
Arsenal's interest in signing Pedro Neto is long-term dating back to the days of Arsene Wenger tenure.
But the club also enquired about his services this summer.
The Daily Mirror report that The Gunners are planning a bid in January as they look to provide cover on both wings.
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Neto a January target for Arsenal
Wolves winger Pedro Neto is a January target for Arsenal, according to reports.
The Daily Mirror report that not only is Neto a self-confessed Arsenal fan but he has been a long-term target of the club dating back to the Arsene Wenger days.
The club also tried to sign him in 2022 but the move was deemed out of financial reach.
Neto has started the season in scintillating form with one goal and four assists in his opening seven Premier League games.
- By Cosmo Teare
Toney a January target
Ivan Toney is a "firm" target for Arsenal in the January window, according to reports.
The Daily Mirror claim that Toney heads up the list of Arsenal's striker targets as they look to reinforce the position.
The striker, who is currently banned for breaching FA betting rules, would cost up to £80million.
- By Cosmo Teare
Tierney injury
Arsenal loanee Kieran Tierney is facing three months on the sidelines after suffering a recurrence in his hamstring injury.
The left-back picked up the injury during Real Sociedad's 3-0 victory over rivals Bilbao on Saturday.
Surgery is understood to be a possibility for the defender.
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Partey back in training
Thomas Partey returned to Arsenal training today ahead of tomorrow's clash away at Lens.
Partey has missed the last six games as he recovered from a groin injury he suffered from training.
He was welcomed back to the team by running through his fellow players while they slapped his head.
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Arsenal in record-breaking WSL match
A new record attendance for the WSL was set yesterday.
54,115 fans poured through the turnstiles of the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal fell to a shock 1-0 defeat to Liverpool.
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- By Emillia Hawkins
Neville predicts Arsenal to win Premier League
Gary Neville has predicted Arsenal will win the Premier League following Manchester City's shock 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Saturday.
Neville said on his podcast: “I’ve got Arsenal to win the league this year.
“That post-treble feeling, what it would have taken out of those City players and staff would have been enormous.
“They could easily win the league this season and obviously it is just one game, but little results like that give the other teams encouragement.
“We know City have lost games in the past and gone on long winning runs so we can’t write them off but it will give a lot of encouragement to Arsenal.”
- By Emillia Hawkins
Arteta oversees training
Mikel Arteta was at the forefront of training this morning as Arsenal prepared for their second Champions League group stage match.
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Tierney out for up to three months
Kieran Tierney, who is currently on loan at Real Sociedad from Arsenal, is facing up to three months on the sidelines, according to TeamTalk.
The full-back suffered a hamstring injury during a match against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
He may be forced to have surgery.
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Martinelli NOT in training
Gabriel Martinelli did not take part in Arsenal training this morning ahead of the club's Champions League group stage match against RC Lens.
The Brazilian winger suffered a hamstring injury during Arsenal's match against Everton last month and has not trained since.
But he could return in time for the Gunners' clash with Man City on Sunday.
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