Arsenal get Gyokeres boost; Madueke bid; Chelsea surprise; Kudus medical; Man Utd latest - Huge deals close to completion as summer window kicks into gear

Arsenal remain confident that William Saliba will sign a new contract with the club as talks over a renewal continue, football.london understands. The club have been in talks with the Frenchman and his representatives since early May and there is hope than an agreement can be found to extend beyond his current deal,

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Luka Modric has told Real Madrid and Brazil forward Rodrygo what he should do about his future, as Arsenal prepare a big offer.

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has insisted that Rodrygo 's absence against Paris Saint-Germain was not related to his future amid links to Arsenal. Los Blancos suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat against PSG in the semi-final of the Club World Cup on Wednesday, with the victors exploiting a number of defensive vulnerabilities.

UEFA has confirmed a significant rule change to its Champions League knockout format, following criticism over last season’s scheduling that saw Arsenal denied home second legs despite finishing well above Real Madrid and PSG in the league phase.

Heinze joins Albert Stuivenberg, set-piece coach Nico Jover, and goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana in Arteta's coaching team.

Arsenal and Manchester City are both chasing Real Madrid No.11 Rodrygo Goes this summer. The Brazil international has been named on the bench by Xabi Alonso in four consecutive FIFA Club World Cup outings this summer, and is believed to be keen on a more prominent role.