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Barcelona has been linked with a potential move for Martin Odegaard, with reports in Spain suggesting that the Norwegian midfielder has been added to the Catalans’ transfer wishlist. Barcelona consistently seeks to acquire top talent in order to strengthen its squad, and Odegaard’s creativity, vision, and leadership qualities have evidently caught its attention. Arsenal, however, are not a selling club, a philosophy that has been evident in recent years. The last time the club sold a player in their prime for a significant fee was in 2017, highlighting the team’s commitment to retaining key stars while investing in additional high-quality signings. This approach has allowed Mikel Arteta to assemble a squad brimming with talent, with Odegaard serving as captain for good reason. His influence on and off the pitch has been integral to Arsenal’s performances, and despite injury setbacks this season, he remains a pivotal figure whenever fit. Odegaard’s Role at Arsenal Odegaard’s presence in...

  Head coach Mikel Arteta handed Arsenal wonderkid, Max Dowman, his Champions League debut during the second half of Tuesday's win against Slavia Prague Max Dowman has shared his reaction after he made his Champions League debut on Tuesday. The 15-year-old sensation came off the bench during Arsenal's 3-0 win at Slavia Prague. With the Gunners cruising to a tenth win in a row, Mikel Arteta decided to hand Dowman a first appearance in Europe's top-tier club competition. The 2009-born starlet came on for Leandro Trossard in the 72nd minute. In the process, Dowman became the youngest player in Champions League history, aged 15 years and 308 days, eclipsing former Borussia Dortmund forward Youssoufa Moukoko's previous record. Posting on Instagram after making his Champions League bow, Dowman said: "UCL debut [star emoji]." Leaving a message in the comment section, Declan Rice put another star emoji, Jurrien Timber posted a red love heart emoji and a crossed finger...

 Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk pointed to Arsenal's defensive record as a benchmark for success after their win over Real Madrid in the Champions League. Both the Gunners and the Merseyside outfit were in Champions League action on Tuesday night, with Arsenal claiming a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague in Prague thanks to a Mikel Merino brace and a Bukayo Saka penalty. Over at Anfield, Liverpool secured all three points with a 1-0 victory over Real thanks to a second-half goal from Alexis Mac Allister. The win also marked a second consecutive clean sheet for Liverpool, while Arsenal have now kept eight in a row thanks to their victory in the Czech Republic. Arsenal still have a seven-point lead over Liverpool in the Premier League table, as well as a six-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City. Speaking after Liverpool's win over Real Madrid, Van Dijk confessed he's looking at Arsenal's defensive record as their own aspiration, making clear how the Liverpool dr...

Mikel Arteta has expressed his pride in the formidable partnership between Gabriel and William Saliba, acknowledging that their defensive strength has been central to Arsenal’s recent success. Their consistency and composure at the back have made the Gunners one of the toughest teams to face in both the Premier League and European competitions. The defensive solidity of Arsenal has been instrumental in their impressive run this season, allowing them to remain competitive across all fronts. The duo of Gabriel and Saliba has established a commanding presence that provides the team with confidence and stability, enabling their attacking players to perform with greater freedom. Arsenal’s Depth in Defence While Gabriel and Saliba continue to form the cornerstone of Arsenal’s back line, recent performances have highlighted the growing depth within the squad. In their League Cup clash against Brighton, Mikel Arteta opted to field two of his alternative central defenders, Piero Hincapie and Cr...

Sir Sadiq Khan spoke about Arsenal's plans for the Emirates Stadium while announcing his Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is partnering with 17 London clubs to tackle violence and exploitation Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has warned Arsenal they will face many "obstacles" on their path to extending the Emirates Stadium. At the start of the month, it was claimed the club are exploring plans to extend the home of the Gunners to a capacity of over 70,000 people. Currently, 60,700 people pack into the stadium, which was officially opened in July 2006. With the fans and the club working together to improve the atmosphere in north London, the news would have been welcomed by supporters. It also stated the club may look to spend time at Wembley Stadium while the extension is constructed, in a similar arrangement to Tottenham Hotspur when their new ground was constructed. Khan - who was at Wembley Stadium to announce his Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is partnering with the communi...

  According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo ‘wants’ Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr to sign a FC Barcelona ‘key’ star and they are ‘negotiating his arrival’. Ronaldo was one of the first big-name footballers to leave Europe and sign for a club in the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Nassr securing his services at the start of 2023 following his exit from Manchester United. The 40-year-old has 99 goals and 21 assists in his 112 appearances for Al-Nassr in all competitions, but he was heavily linked with a potential exit from the Middle East outfit earlier this year.  This came as Al-Nassr failed to win the Saudi Pro League in 2024/25, didn’t win the AFC Champions League and was in the final year of his contract. Ronaldo was linked with clubs across the world ahead of this summer’s Club World Cup, but he eventually decided to commit himself to Al-Nassr and signed a new two-year contract until 2027. It has been suggested that Al-Nassr tempted Ronaldo to sign a new contract by allowing him ...