Despite agreeing the basic framework of a move for Gyökeres weeks ago, Arsenal and Sporting found themselves butting heads over the nature of the add-ons proposed by the Gunners, which invited pressure of a potential hijack from long-term admirers Manchester United.

The Club World Cup is over, and transfer season is fully taking center stage. Many of the world's biggest teams are still expected to make moves before the domestic season begins in August, and there's been no shortage of news on the transfer front.

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith says he hopes the impending signing of Viktor Gyokeres will elevate Arsenal to the next level.The Gunners have finished runners-up in the Premier League for the last

Supporters will be intrigued to see their newbies in action on Wednesday, as they take on Milan in their opening pre-season outing of 2025. Here’s the starting lineup Arteta could pick in Singapore.

Arsenal were too predictable at times last season. This summer's recruitment should give Arteta more flexibility and unpredictability

Arsenal begin their 2025-26 preseason in search of a trophy-winning formula, with Mikel Arteta aiming to go one better after three consecutive Premier League campaigns where the club finished second in the table. They take on AC Milan in the Singapore Festival of Football, and face Newcastle United later in the week too.

Talented teenager Louis Zecevic-John has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal after speculation surrounding his future.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal face Italian giants AC Milan in Singapore on Wednesday, as the Gunners kick off their tour of Asia with plenty of new faces and expectations are sky-high ahead of the new season.