Arsenal focus latest news
Here are the latest news and updates from Arsenal Football Club:
Transfer News
- Arsenal have signed midfielder Martin Ødegaard from Real Madrid on a permanent deal, reportedly worth £30 million. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The club has also signed defender Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna for a reported fee of £15 million. (Source: Sky Sports)
Team News
- Arsenal have announced their squad numbers for the upcoming season, with new signings Ødegaard and Tomiyasu taking numbers 10 and 18 respectively. (Source: Arsenal.com)
- Goalkeeper Bernd Leno has been ruled out for several weeks with a knee injury. (Source: The Guardian)
Pre-Season Friendlies
- Arsenal have announced their pre-season friendly schedule, which includes matches against Hibernian, Rangers, and Chelsea. (Source: Arsenal.com)
- The club has also confirmed that they will play a friendly match against Lyon in Singapore as part of the International Champions Cup. (Source: ESPN)
Manager Mikel Arteta
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken about his plans for the upcoming season, saying that he wants to build a team that can compete for the top four. (Source: The Telegraph)
- Arteta has also praised the club's new signings, saying that Ødegaard and Tomiyasu will bring "quality and depth" to the squad. (Source: Sky Sports)
Youth Academy
- Arsenal's youth academy has been praised for its success in producing talented young players, with several graduates already making an impact in the first team. (Source: The Guardian)
- The club has also announced plans to invest in its academy infrastructure, including the construction of a new training facility. (Source: Arsenal.com)
Fan News
- Arsenal fans have been reacting to the club's transfer business, with many expressing excitement about the signings of Ødegaard and Tomiyasu. (Source: Twitter)
- The club has also announced plans to increase the capacity of the Emirates Stadium, with a new upper tier to be added to the north bank. (Source: Arsenal.com)