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Arsenal or ready to reignite their interest in the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo at the end of the season.The Gunners tried to sign the 21-year-old midfielder during the January transfer window but the Seagulls refused to sell him back then.It is no secret that Arsenal need to add more quality in the middle of the park and Caicedo could be the ideal long-term acquisition for them.

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are keen on improving their midfield options at the end of the season, and they have identified the 19-year-old as a potential target.Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on the Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo as well.

Feb 17, 2023



James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC



Mikel Arteta has called on the Premier League to scrap the scheduling that sees teams play on Wednesday and in the early fixture on Saturday.The early Saturday kick-off time -- created for television broadcasters -- has long been a source of frustration for managers with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp one of the most outspoken critics of having to play at that time after a Wednesday night match.

Pundit Danny Murphy has claimed that he believes Declan Rice will sign for Arsenal.Rice sparked speculation during the World Cup after admitting his desire to play in the Champions League.A number of clubs are interested in the England midfielder but according to the latest report from The Times, Arsenal have made Declan Rice their top target.

Arsenal are reportedly alongside Barcelona as potential transfer suitors for Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan as he nears the end of his contract at the Etihad Stadium.The Germany international has been in outstanding form for Man City again this season, but it's not yet clear what the future holds for him, with Arsenal possibly set to raid their title rivals again.

Arsenal had reportedly planned to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo in the January transfer window before then adding Declan Rice from West Ham this summer as well.That's according to a report from Goal, who suggest that could still be the plan for the Gunners, as they still like Caicedo, though it's less clear now that they ended up bringing in Jorginho late on in the winter window.

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has gone out on a limb and said that he can't see his old club paying the big money to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice.The Gunners have been strongly linked with Rice for some time now, with The Athletic among the outlets claiming that the north London giants are keen on the England international.

Mar 4, 2023



James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC



Mikel Arteta hailed Reiss Nelson's 97th-minute winner against Bournemouth as the "loudest and most emotional moment" at Emirates Stadium in his time as manager which should give Arsenal more belief they can win the Premier League title.

There can't have been a much better time for Ben White to score his first goal for Arsenal.With the Gunners having trailed for much of their game against second-bottom Bournemouth, White's vicious strike to draw the hosts level after being 2-0 down saw the roof come off at the Emirates Stadium.Manchester City had won against Newcastle earlier in the day, putting pressure on the table toppers, and going behind to a Philip Billing strike after just nine seconds clearly wasn't in the script.

Here's how Mikel Arteta's side rated at Emirates Stadium... Aaron Ramsdale 5 No chance with Rashford's strike, then made smart low stop to keep out the same player early in second half.Really poor as he spilled for Martinez's leveller.Ben White 5 Booked for foul on Rashford early on and looked edgy thereafter.

Arsenal are reportedly lining up a summer move for the AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer.The 25-year-old was a youth player for the North London giants and he left the club in 2017.It remains to be seen whether the Gunners can bring him back to the club this summer.Arsenal are keen on bringing in a quality central midfielder and Bennacer has popped up on their transfer wish list.

Arsenal are looking to improve their midfield options this summer and they have identified former Academy graduate Yunus Musah as a potential target.The 20-year-old American international has been an important player for the Spanish club Valencia and his performances have caught the attention of the big clubs.

After a run of four games without a win left them scrambling in the Premier League title race, Arsenal would love the morale boost that would come from piling on Chelsea's misery on Tuesday.The Gunners haven't been themselves recently but they have the perfect chance to respond here and remind Manchester City that the title race is not over just yet.

(Image credit: Getty Images) Arsenal have moved eight points clear of champions Manchester City at the top of the Premier League following a rampant 2-0 win at Tottenham in the north London derby on Sunday.City were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United in their own derby at Old Trafford on Saturday and that gave the Gunners the chance to extend their lead on Sunday.

Key figures at Arsenal reportedly seem increasingly of the feeling that the loan signing of Joao Felix could be a good move in this January's transfer window.The Portugal international has been offered to the Gunners by his agent Jorge Mendes, while Manchester United and Chelsea have also been approached about doing a deal for him.

Arsenal are reportedly ahead of rivals Chelsea and Manchester City in the race for the potential 100million transfer of West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice.Both Chelsea and City are said to be keen on signing Rice as well, but a report from Football Insider suggests Arsenal are in the strongest position for the 100million-rated England international at the moment.

Arsenal fans will be concerned by news that Thomas Partey was not quite fit enough to start for Ghana in their last international match.Ghana manager Chris Hughton has spoken out on Partey's fitness, with the 29-year-old Gunners ace not quite in the right condition to start in the qualifying match against Angola.

Mikel Arteta made arguably his finest signing for Arsenal back in January 2021 as the club announced they had signed Real Madrid player Martin Odegaard on loan for the rest of the season.After a solid loan spell, the North London side made the deal permanent that summer and he hasn't looked back since, becoming an integral part of the Arsenal midfield as they chase their first Premier League title in 19 years.

World Cup star Adrien Rabiot has now said he wants to move to the Premier League, after claims Arsenal could sign him.Arsenal will seemingly be on the lookout for midfield reinforcements in January after missing out on Douglas Luiz over the summer.Mikel Arteta has been left slightly short in terms of midfield depth, with just Mohamed Elneny and Albert Sambi Lokonga as back-up options to Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.

Arsenal maintained momentum in the Premier League title race as they secured a 1-0 win against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.The challenge for Mikel Arteta's side was clear from the outset as the Foxes were happy to concede possession and sit back.The Gunners had the ball in the net courtesy of Leandro Trossard's whipped effort into the top corner in the 29th minute, only for VAR's intervention to call the referee's attention to Ben White's foul on goalkeeper Danny Ward.

On one level it was same old Arsenal; on another it was something palpably different.Last year was less than 15 hours old when they lost in added time to a snaffled Rodri finish at the Emirates, meaning a first-half lead had been completely overhauled and Manchester City looked bound for the title.They felt the big decisions, such as Gabriel Magalhaes's red card and VAR calls in either penalty area, had gone against them but anyone looking merely at the bare facts would have assumed the wearyingly familiar tendency to shoot themselves in the foot told enough of a tale.

Pep Guardiola suggested the muscle problem suffered by John Stones in Manchester City's 1-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal may have been caused by him not being ready in the first minutes, while Mikel Arteta has admitted he could be without Thomas Partey after the midfielder was injured in the match.While Nathan Ake's second-half strike at the Etihad Stadium on Friday put City into Monday's fifth-round draw, Guardiola was critical of Stones, who had to be replaced, when asked if the defender suffered a hamstring problem.

Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny had offers from Italy and Spain before signing a new contract.Elneny recently signed a new contract keeping him at Arsenal until 2024.The Egyptian midfielder isn't a regular for the Gunners due to the excellent form of Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey this season, but having squad depth with the hectic schedule that comes with playing in Europe is heavily important.

Arsenal's celebrations following their 97th minute winner over Bournemouth on Saturday are being investigated by the Football Association.However, the incident was included in referee Chris Kavanagh's match report and will be reviewed further.Arsenal's win helped them maintain a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

The latest Premier League team of the week is in, and there's no surprise here as Liverpool totally dominate the line up.Four Reds stars made it in to Garth Crooks' XI on BBC Sport after they thrashed Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield yesterday, and in truth there could probably have been a few more of their players in this side.

Arsenal are interested in signing the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo before the January transfer window closes.The Gunners have already had a 60 million bid rejected for the 21-year-old midfielder and now Fabrizio Romano claims that Arsenal have come forward with an improved offer for the player.

Arsenal have rejected an offer for 23-year-old midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga from Monaco.Lokonga is finding it difficult to make it into the Arsenal team at the moment due to the excellent form of Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.The Belgian midfielder will undoubtedly be frustrated at the lack of game time, but his performances when playing haven't been good enough to shift Xhaka and Partey out of the team.

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points as they beat Tottenham 2-0 in the north London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.The league leaders burst into a commanding first half performance, profiting from a Hugo Lloris own goal before a stunning Martin Odegaard strike put daylight between the two sides.

Manchester United fell 3-2 to top of the table Arsenal at The Emirates after the Eddie Nketiah's 90th minute go-ahead goal nabbed all three points for the hosts.Marcus Rashford and Lisandro Martinez were the two goal scorers for United.Tied 2-2 in the waning minutes of the game, Arsenal were on the front foot as United attempted to close up shop and leave London with a point.

The place erupted three times in a matter of minutes at the end.First, when Eddie Nketiah turned the ball home in the 90th minute.Then again after a nervy VAR check confirmed the goal that means Arsenal stay five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.Oleksandr Zinchenko, who was excellent in the second-half, summed up the mood as he turned and screamed at the home fans.

West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has been linked with a move away from the London club in recent months.The 24-year-old reportedly wants to play for a club in the Champions League and he could leave the Hammers at the end of the season.According to journalist Pete O'Rourke, the 24-year-old England international would be interested in a move to Arsenal in the summer.

Arsenal moved eight points clear at the Premier League summit after a commanding 2-0 victory at rivals Tottenham on Sunday.Manchester City fell to a 2-1 defeat at Manchester United on Saturday and Arsenal capitalised to extend their lead with their first away win in the north London derby since 2014.

Arsenal have held internal discussions over the potential transfer of Declan Rice, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed in his exclusive CaughtOffside column today.The West Ham midfielder has been one of the top performers in the Premier League in recent years, and it seems inevitable that he'll move to a big six club before too long.

Journalist Rahman Osman has made a bold claim about Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey.Arsenal are having an unbelievable season and the performances of midfield duo Partey and Granit Xhaka are playing a pivotal role.Partey in particular has always been an excellent midfielder, but he's come on leaps and bounds this season along with the majority of his Arsenal teammates.

By Danny Ryan

Arsenal reaffirmed their status as Premier League title challengers on Boxing Day.Mikel Arteta's side picked up where they left off before the 2022 World Cup winter break by beating West Ham United 3-1 at home.Arsenal fell 1-0 behind to a Said Benrahma penalty, but produced a scintillating second half performance to claim all three points.

Arsenal are looking to sign the Palmeiras midfielder Danilo dos Santos when the transfer window opens in January.The 21-year-old has attracted the attention of top European clubs with his performances, and it remains to be seen whether the Gunners can secure his services.According to a report from Fichajes, Mikel Arteta is looking to reinforce his squad during the January transfer window and the Brazilian midfielder is one of the few targets on his wish list.

Rio Ferdinand says he is 'worried' about Arsenal's ability to maintain their strong start to the season when the Premier League resumes on Boxing Day.The Gunners comfortably saw off Wolves 2-0 in their final match before the World Cup to maintain a five-point lead at the top of the table, having lost just one of their first 14 matches and won 12 - two more than nearest rivals Manchester City.

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour has urged Mikel Arteta to sign Moroccan duo Sofyan Amrabat and Azzedine Ounahi.With the January transfer window approaching, Arsenal will be considering reinforcing their current squad in order to stay competitive with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.

Team news: Milan are without Sergiño Dest, Fodé Ballo-Touré, Theo Hernández, Rafael Leão and Olivier Giroud who are either still in the World Cup or in vacation, as well as without the injured Mike Maignan, Davide Calabria, Alessandro Florenzi and Zlatan Ibrahimović.

Arsenal players this week returned to training after nearly two weeks since their last Premier League game against Wolves, with players not participating in Qatar making their way back to London Colney.The likes of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Magalhaes and Eddie Nketiah were back in Hertfordshire as Mikel Arteta prepares for the return of the Premier League on Boxing Day, with the Gunners set play mid-season friendlies against the likes of AC Milan, Olympique Lyonnais and Juventus at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal could look to bring in three new players when the transfer window reopens in January.According to Dean Jones from Give Me Sport, Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen his squad significantly midway through the season as the Gunners prepare to sustain their title challenge.The Arsenal fans will certainly be excited with the update from Jones and they will be hoping that Arteta can bring in the necessary reinforcements and win the title this season.

Ghana will be without first-choice goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott at the World Cup after he suffered a finger injury before his final club game ahead of the tournament.The 26-year-old Charlton Athletic man was injured in the warm-up ahead of a League One match at Burton on Saturday, and has been left out of the Black Stars squad for Qatar.

Arsenal host Brighton in the Carabao Cup, with Mikel Arteta looking to win the trophy for the first time.Arteta has won the FA Cup with Arsenal both as a player and as a manager but is yet to win the Carabao Cup in either role at the club.After an excellent start to the Premier League season, Arsenal and Brighton will both be looking to secure their place in the next round and stand themselves in good stead ahead of the World Cup break.

Arsenal are close to signing Palmeiras midfielder Danilo and a deal could happen in the January transfer window.Despite an excellent start to the season, with Arsenal sitting top of the Premier League, Mikel Arteta will be hoping to strengthen his squad in order to continue competing with the likes of Manchester City.