Arsenal football news update
Here's the latest Arsenal football news update:
Transfer News
- Arsenal have completed the signing of Martin Ødegaard from Real Madrid on a permanent deal, reportedly worth £30 million. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The Gunners are also close to signing Brighton defender Ben White for £50 million, with the deal expected to be announced soon. (Source: The Athletic)
- Arsenal have been linked with a move for Lille midfielder Renato Sanches, but no official bid has been made yet. (Source: ESPN)
Injury News
- Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is expected to miss the start of the new season after undergoing surgery on his ankle injury. (Source: The Guardian)
- Defender Kieran Tierney is also set to miss the start of the season after suffering a knee injury in pre-season training. (Source: Sky Sports)
- Goalkeeper Bernd Leno is back in training after recovering from a knee injury and is expected to be fit for the start of the season. (Source: Arsenal.com)
Team News
- Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal will play a 4-3-3 formation this season, with Emile Smith Rowe and Martin Ødegaard expected to play key roles in midfield. (Source: The Telegraph)
- The Gunners have also been working on their set pieces, with Arteta revealing that they have been focusing on improving their delivery and movement in the box. (Source: Arsenal.com)
- Arsenal's pre-season friendly against Hibernian has been cancelled due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Hibernian squad. (Source: BBC Sport)
Other News
- Arsenal have announced that they will be playing their home games at the Emirates Stadium without fans for the first month of the season due to COVID-19 restrictions. (Source: Arsenal.com)
- The Gunners have also launched a new kit for the 2021-22 season, with the home kit featuring a classic red design and the away kit featuring a bold blue and white design. (Source: Arsenal.com)
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