Arsenal are on the verge of securing the long-term future of Declan Rice with a lucrative new contract offer that reflects his status as a cornerstone of the project. The England international is expected to see his salary surge to match the club's highest earners following years of commanding performances at the heart of the team in North London.

Viktor Gyökeres, Guimaraes and Jurriën Timber were all being readied by Arteta on the touchline with Arsenal in desperate need of a creative spark before Calafiori handed the Spaniard a lifeline. White headed Madueke's curling cross back across the box and left-back Calafiori was on hand to prod the ball past Trafford from close range.

Arsenal was a game second place to Manchester in the English Premier League standings with its 28-5-5 overall record and 89 points. The club also tied Manchester City with the top goal differential (+62) in the league and allowed the fewest goals (29).

Arsenal have approached the Club Tijuana hierarchy to open talks over the potential transfer of Gilberto Mora in 2027, according to a report.Photo by Luke Hales/Getty ImagesMexican outlet El Porvenir

Attempt saved. Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Dani van den Heuvel (Club Brugge). Assisted by Martín Zubimendi. Attempt missed. Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal) left footed shot from the ...

Last season's beaten semifinalists bring the curtain up on the Champions League league phase on Tuesday afternoon as Arsenal face off against Athletic Club in Bilbao. A summer of ambitious spending on top of the squad he already has means Mikel Arteta ...

Kevin Schade is attracting interest from several top Premier League clubs, with Arsenal among those looking to strengthen their attack. The German has been one of the most impressive forwards in the Premier League since joining Brentford,

Arsenal are expected to remain active in the centre-forward market, and the established names regularly associated with the club continue to circulate. What stands out here, however, is the indication that the club are not limiting themselves to headline options.