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Today, 01:00By Ciaran Wiseman

Rice hails Mainoo partnership

Declan Rice has hailed his midfield partnership with Kobbie Mainoo at Euro 2024.

The pair have started in midfield together in each of England’s knockout stage matches.

Rice explained: “You can just see. You speak to him and just feel his calm presence that he has and what I like about him is that he is not scared to say it how it is.

“There was something towards the end [against the Netherlands] when he gave me a pass between the lines and I got sold short for it.

“We had to sprint back and we had bit at each other – but that is good because you need that relationship. At 19, I can’t imagine many saying that to older players and that’s what I love about him.

“That is what the lads love about him as well. He gets that respect, he has that leadership and the way he takes the ball and is comfortable.

“The conversations we’ve been having daily with each other and on the training pitch have brought us together and we have become a nice partnership.”

12th Jul 2024, 22:00By Ciaran Wiseman

Arsenal to reject opening Nketiah bid

Arsenal are set to reject Marseille’s opening £20million bid for Eddie Nketiah according to TEAMtalk.

The outlet report that the Gunners value Nketiah at £40m.

12th Jul 2024, 21:15By Ciaran Wiseman

Gunners Doue blow

Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Desire Doue from Rennes.

The French wonderkid has already been the subject of a bid from Bayern Munich, which has been rejected.

According to L'Equipe, the Blues are also keen on the 19-year-old, with Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham still in the race.

12th Jul 2024, 20:30By Ciaran Wiseman

Arsenal legend at SW19

Former Arsenal captain Tony Adam was amongst the spectators at Wimbledon on Friday.

The ex-defender was pictured in a bold pink suit at the All England Club for day 12 of the tournament.

Adams spent his entire career with the Gunners, winning 12 major trophies including four league titles.

He also won 66 caps for England before retiring from professional football in 2002.

12th Jul 2024, 19:45By Ciaran Wiseman

Arsenal Uefa ranking blow

Arsenal have been ranked below West Ham in the latest Uefa club coefficient rankings.

The Gunners are placed 19th, three spots below their London rivals.

However, they are ranked above Tottenham, who are not in the top 20.

Manchester City top the list ahead of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

12th Jul 2024, 19:00By Ciaran Wiseman

Gunners want keeper

Arsenal are looking to sign England under-20 goalkeeper Tommy Setford.

The Gunners have submitted an opening offer to Ajax for the 18-year-old, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Setford's deal expires in 2025, with Ajax keen to keep hold of him, although the report adds that talks are ongoing.

The teenager has been at Ajax for 11 years, with his brother Charlie also at the club.

12th Jul 2024, 18:18By Ciaran Wiseman

Rice hails Mainoo partnership

Declan Rice has hailed his midfield partnership with Kobbie Mainoo at Euro 2024.

The pair have started in midfield together in each of England's knockout stage matches.

Rice explained: "You can just see. You speak to him and just feel his calm presence that he has and what I like about him is that he is not scared to say it how it is.

"There was something towards the end [against the Netherlands] when he gave me a pass between the lines and I got sold short for it.

"We had to sprint back and we had bit at each other - but that is good because you need that relationship. At 19, I can't imagine many saying that to older players and that's what I love about him.

"That is what the lads love about him as well. He gets that respect, he has that leadership and the way he takes the ball and is comfortable.

"The conversations we've been having daily with each other and on the training pitch have brought us together and we have become a nice partnership."

12th Jul 2024, 17:32By Cosmo Teare

Rice on Yamal

Declan Rice was full of praise for Lamine Yamal's Euros performance.

He said: “I was trying to get a scholarship when I was 16 & you’ve got Lamine Yamal putting one in the top bins! At 16, what he is doing is another level, there is no way I was ready at 16.”

The two will face off in the Euros final on Sunday.

12th Jul 2024, 16:57By Cosmo Teare

Gunners to submit an increased bid for Bentley

Arsenal are to submit an improved bid for Dan Bentley.

That's after Wolves turned down their opening offer.

He would join Arsenal as their new third choice goalkeeper.

12th Jul 2024, 16:24By Cosmo Teare

Walters joins Luton

Arsenal academy product Reuell Walters has joined Luton Town on a permanent transfer.

The defender left Arsenal on a free transfer this summer after his contract expired.

12th Jul 2024, 15:46By Cosmo Teare

Arsenal to reject opening Nketiah bid

Arsenal are set to reject Marseille's opening £20million bid for Eddie Nketiah according to TEAMtalk.

The outlet report that the Gunners value Nketiah at £40m.

12th Jul 2024, 15:11By Cosmo Teare

Arsenal bid for young Ajax keeper

Arsenal have submitted an opening proposal to Ajax for an 18-year-old goalkeeper.

The club are looking to bring through young talent as successors to David Raya.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Tommy Setford is keen on a move and negotiations are ongoing.

12th Jul 2024, 14:41By Cosmo Teare

Odegaard on why he joined Arsenal

Martin Odegaard has said that Mikel Arteta was key to his decision to join Arsenal in 2023.

Speaking at the club's Dubai training camp he said: “I spoke to Mikel Arteta on a Zoom call & he told me all about the project.

"At the time, they were way down like 15th in the table, but that meeting, honestly, I challenge anyone to come away from a meeting with Arteta & not believe everything he tells you.”

12th Jul 2024, 14:10By Cosmo Teare

Tavares to join Lazio

Nuno Tavares will join Lazio according to Fabrizio Romano.

The club have an agreement with Arsenal to sign the player on loan.

That loan deal also includes a £7million option to buy at the end of the season plus a sell-on clause.

12th Jul 2024, 13:40By Cosmo Teare

Rice on Prince's advice

Declan advice says the advice of Prince William has been ringing in his ears after he visited St George's Park ahead of the Euros.

Rice said: “When Prince William came into St George’s Park, he said it would be a rollercoaster & that this tournament is brutal. That’s what it’s been from the first minute.

“It started with Jude’s overhead kick [vs. Slovakia] & then the penalties [vs. Switzerland] & Holland was a completely different challenge. Now we’re in another final.

“We are so together. What a night [reaching the final on Wednesday]. It was so emotional & meant everything. I’ve been in this position before & it feels just as good.”

12th Jul 2024, 13:07By Cosmo Teare

Rice swears to try his first pint

Declan Rice has sworn he will try his first pint of beer if England win the Euros.

The Arsenal midfielder said: "I remember saying that [before Euro 2020 final]. Since then, I’ve had a beer, but I had it with a bit of lemonade!

"If we win, I’ll have a proper beer. I’ll probably have to hold my nose, as I hate the smell!”

12th Jul 2024, 12:33By Cosmo Teare

Arsenal want Wolves keeper

Arsenal are interested in Wolves keeper Dan Bentley according to The Athletic.

Bentley would play back up to David Raya and other keeper target Joan Garcia.

Both moves hinge on Aaron Ramsdale leaving the club.

12th Jul 2024, 12:03By Cosmo Teare

Ramsdale replacement identified

Arsenal would like to sell Aaron Ramsdale this summer according to the Athletic.

They have identified Espanyol keeper Joan Garcia as his replacement if he does leave.

They believe they could acquire the keeper for £10,-£15m.

12th Jul 2024, 11:53By Cosmo Teare

Ramsdale hard to shift

Arsenal are struggling to sell Aaron Ramsdale, according to The Athletic.

The Gunners paid £30million for the keepr in 2021 and want to recoup a large chunk of that fee.

He is also paid well at Arsenal, limiting the amount of clubs that could possibly sign the Gunner.

Arsenal are unwilling to countenance a loan at this stage.

12th Jul 2024, 11:20By Cosmo Teare

Keeper to go out on loan

Arsenal keeper Karl Hein has been persuaded to sign a new contract at Arsenal this summer.

But one of the stipulations of the extension is that he will be sent on a 'good' loan this summer according to The Athletic.

12th Jul 2024, 10:43By Cosmo Teare

Nevin not upset about missing out on Calafiori

Former Chelsea winger and pundit Pat Nevin told Genting Casinos he is not too upset on the Blues missing out to Arsenal on Riccardo Calafiori.

He told Genting Casinos: "It’s difficult to judge Riccardo Calafiroi because the Italian team hasn't been brilliant generally.

"He's a good player but he’s not Antonio Rudiger, who has still not been replaced to the standard Chelsea need.

"But I think the centre of defence is not where they needed to be concerned about. They're not too bad in that area and have young defenders that we need to see how they progress.

"You don't find out how good a defender is until he's 24 to 25 to 26. He might have done a job for Chelsea, but some of the defenders that can are actually already there."

12th Jul 2024, 10:13By Cosmo Teare

Lokonga arrives in Seville

Arsenal star Albert Sambi-Lokonga has arrived in Seville ahead of joining Sevilla on loan.

The player was pictured arriving in Seville airport, according to Spanish outfit Relovo.

His loan includes a £10million option to buy.

12th Jul 2024, 09:35By Dylan Terry

Arsenal face £84million Gyokeres price

Arsenal will have to pay Sporting Lisbon £84million if they wish to sign Viktor Gyokeres.

Sporting want the full release clause for the Sweden striker - who was at Coventry until last summer.

Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have all been mentioned in connection with the striker.

Gyokeres, 26, finished with 43 goals and 15 assists in all competitions last season.

12th Jul 2024, 09:00By Dylan Terry

Cardiff closing in on ex-Arsenal man Chambers

Cardiff City are set to seal a move for Aston Villa defender Calum Chambers.

The 29-year-old formerArsenalstar has one year remaining on his contract.

And he has now been booked in for a medical with the Bluebirds.

Chambers joined Villa from Arsenal in January 2022 and made 13 appearances under Steven Gerrard.

But he was a fringe player under Unai Emery - who also tried selling him in the January window.

He made just five appearances last season.

12th Jul 2024, 08:30By Dylan Terry

Arsenal transfer targets

Mikel Arteta is looking to improve his squad over the summer in a bid to finally overhaul Manchester City next season.

But who are the Gunners interested in? Check out SunSport's video below as we analyse their main targets.