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Saka Out for ‘Couple of Weeks’

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says it is a “concern” Bukayo Saka has suffered two hamstring injuries in eight months. The winger missed three-and-a-half months of last season following surgery on his right hamstring in December. Saka has now been sidelined for “a couple of weeks” with another problem – this time in his left leg – during his side’s win against Leeds on Saturday. Arteta confirmed the 23-year-old will not require surgery as it is “not as bad as the previous one”. “He felt something, so he will be out for a couple of weeks,” said the Gunners boss on Friday. “But it is obviously a concern, a big one, especially when we talk about a sprinter and a player that gets into that zone very often in a football match, who needs that burst, that change of rhythm of pace to be as threatening as possible.” On Thursday, the club confirmed Germany forward Kai Havertz will undergo knee surgery, but will not be out for a significant amount of time. Arteta said it was “very unfortunate” for Havertz, but surgery was “the right thing to do”. “The doctors advised and he was very convinced at the end that it was the quickest and the best way to resolve that issue,” he explained. Arsenal’s injury troubles mean they are currently without Saka, Havertz, midfielders Martin Odegaard and Christian Norgaard, defender Ben White and forward Gabriel Jesus. The Gunners, who have finished runners-up in each of the past three Premier League seasons, visit defending champions Liverpool on Sunday (4:30pm), with both sides having started the new campaign with successive wins.

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Multiple Premier League and European Clubs Show Interest in Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo

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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is attracting interest from several clubs across the Premier League and Europe, according to Sky Sports News sources. Despite the external attention, United are understood to have no intention of offloading the 20-year-old, who remains a key part of their long-term plans. Club officials are said to be happy with Mainoo’s development and performances. So far, Mainoo has not expressed a desire to leave Old Trafford. However, other sources have suggested the England international may be open to a potential move, depending on his role in the squad this season. Mainoo has been an unused substitute in both of United’s opening Premier League matches. Manager Ruben Amorim recently commented that the young midfielder is currently competing with club captain Bruno Fernandes for a place in the starting XI. The situation is expected to develop further in the coming days, with the transfer window entering its final stretch.

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Salah Wins Record Third PFA Player of The Year Award

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Mohamed Salah has become the first three-time winner of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year award with the Liverpool forward eclipsing two-time winners Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry and Gareth Bale by claiming the 2025 award. Salah, who was previously voted the Player of the Year in 2018 and 2022, emerged as the winner from a six-player shortlist including Liverpool teammate Alexis Mac Allister, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice and Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. Salah received the PFA trophy at a gala presentation in Manchester on Tuesday, with the Egypt international winning the award, as voted by his fellow players, after scoring 29 goals in Liverpool’s Premier League title winning campaign last season. The 33-year-old’s goal in Liverpool’s 4-2 win against Bournemouth in the opening game of the 2025-26 league season last Friday took him to 187 Premier League goals, moving him into joint fourth position in the all-time standings alongside former Newcastle and Manchester United forward Andy Cole. Salah had previously been one of seven players to have won the PFA Player of the Year award on two occasions. Alongside Salah, Henry (2003 & 2004), Ronaldo (2007 & 2008) and Bale (2011 & 2013) were joined by Kevin De Bruyne ( 2020 & 2021), Alan Shearer (1995 & 1997) and former Manchester United striker Mark Hughes (1989 & 1991) on the list of double winners. Liverpool also dominated the PFA Premier League Team of the Year with four players — Salah, Mac Allister, Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch earning selection. For the first time since 2017, no Manchester City player was selected for the team of the year.

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Tosin Adarabioyo Set to Return to Training This Week

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Tosin Adarabioyo is expected to return to Chelsea training this week as he looks to make the matchday squad for the trip to West Ham on Friday. The Blues drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace on opening weekend, but were without Tosin after he picked up a knock in training. Enzo Maresca’s side are already without Levi Colwill after he suffered an ACL injury in pre-season, and were not keen to take any risks with Tosin. However, The Standard reports that the issue is ‘very minor’ and that Tosin will likely return to training this week. The 27-year-old remains a doubt for Friday’s fixture, though, and Maresca may well choose to stick with the pairing of Trevor Chalobah and Josh Acheampong who kept a clean sheet against Palace. Speaking about Tosin’s injury after the draw with Palace, Maresca said: ‘He had a physical problem. We don’t know for how long [he will be out].’ Tosin was expected to play an increased role this season, after Maresca hinted that the 27-year-old was the only centre-back capable of emulating Colwill’s play style. ‘When we build, we build with Levi in the middle,’ Maresca said. ‘Last year, we played 64 games and we played 64 games with Levi and Tosin [Adarabioyo]. Now Levi is out, the only one who can do that job well is Tosin. ‘We have [Jorrel] Hato but he never played as the guy in the middle last season. It is not about central defenders. Yes he is a central defender, but what does he have to do? Can he do that? It is different.’ Elsewhere, Wesley Fofana could also be in line for his first minutes since March on Friday after the Frenchman was an unused substitute last time out. ‘Wes was on the bench but was just on the bench to be with us and the plan was for him not to get any minutes,’ Maresca added. ‘Now hopefully for the next one, we can use Wes for some minutes.’

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Viktor Gyokeres Joins Arsenal: Swedish Striker Brings Power, Goals – and Big Expectations

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Arsenal have completed the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP in a major summer move, bringing one of Europe’s most prolific goalscorers to the Emirates. The Swedish international netted an astonishing 39 goals in the Portuguese top flight last season — the highest across Europe’s top eight leagues. Gyokeres’ arrival addresses Arsenal’s long-standing need for a dominant centre-forward, as the club looks to push for Premier League and Champions League glory under Mikel Arteta. The 26-year-old’s combination of raw power, pace, and relentless running earned him praise throughout Europe. Referred to by coaches as a “physical machine” and even a “battering ram,” Gyokeres offers a very different profile from Arsenal’s current attacking options. Filling a Critical Gap Since Arteta took over, Arsenal’s spending on natural forwards has been relatively modest — just £75 million prior to this summer. With Gabriel Jesus sidelined for the rest of the year and Kai Havertz often deployed out of position, the Gunners needed a true No. 9. Gyokeres, who previously impressed during a stint at Coventry City with 40 goals in 97 matches, brings not only a goal-scoring threat but also a dynamic style. He ranked among the top three players in Portugal last season for progressive carries and scored 23 goals from fast breaks — a sharp contrast to Arsenal’s often static attacking play. “His ability to run and keep running sets him apart,” said Adi Viveash, his former coach at Coventry. “He’d do 12 to 14 hard runs a game — other strikers might only manage four.” A New Challenge However, questions remain about how Gyokeres will adapt to the tactical demands of the Premier League, particularly against teams that sit deep in low blocks. At Coventry, he struggled early on with tight spaces and needed extensive coaching to refine his game. Another potential challenge is his temperament. Described as strong-willed with a “big personality,” Gyokeres reportedly pushed to tailor training sessions to his liking and even forced his move to Arsenal by skipping pre-season training at Sporting. “He had a strong character, and we clashed sometimes,” Viveash admitted. “But he knew his worth — and he proved it.” What This Means for Arsenal The Gyokeres signing, reportedly worth over £60 million, signals Arsenal’s intent to build a more direct, physical attack line — and adds depth as they prepare for a demanding 2025/26 campaign. With Noni Madueke also targeted and Jesus injured, Arteta is clearly reshaping his frontline. Whether Gyokeres can replicate his goal-scoring feats in England’s top tier remains to be seen. But if his development trajectory continues, Arsenal may finally have found the elite striker they’ve been searching for.

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Nwaneri: Arsenal Will Keep Working Hard

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Ethan Nwaneri played his part in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over AC Milan in the Singapore National Stadium on Wednesday, and afterwards said he is excited for what is to come this season. Three of our summer signings all made their first outings for the side, while several academy players were also involved. After the game Ethan said: “I think it’s a good start from the team, we’re ready to keep pushing and training and working hard. “It was hard, it was tough, but you need to do it in pre-season to get fit, so I think it was good and I enjoyed it.” Ethan came close to opening the scoring in the first half, with a crisp drive that was well saved just as it was heading into the bottom corner. Arsenal got the winner in the second half though, by which time Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga had come on for their non-competitive debuts, after Christian Norgaard had impressed in the first-half. Ethan said the squad is are shaping up well ahead of the new campaign. “Yes, I think all the signings we’ve made have been brilliant and sharpening the team and making us even stronger. We’ve got some more back at home coming, so we’re ready for them to all come and build together.”

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Arsenal Signs Brentford midfielder Norgaard

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Arsenal has signed Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Brentford in a £15m deal. The 31-year-old has joined for an initial £10m – with a possible £5m in performance-related add-ons – on a two-year contract with the option of a third year. Norgaard joined Brentford from Fiorentina in 2019 and became a key player, captaining his side and making 196 appearances. He is Arsenal’s third signing of the summer after deals for Spaniards Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga. Norgaard said he got “almost emotional” because signing for Arsenal means he will live his “dream” of playing Champions League football. “I’ve just turned 31 and had signed a new deal with Brentford,” he said. “There’s always a little chance that a miracle could happen with Brentford, but it was probably unrealistic to play Champions League with them. “Now I get to hear the anthem and be a part of a Champions League campaign. It’s a childhood dream and something I didn’t think would be possible. So it’s something I’m really, really happy about.” Norgaard helped Brentford win promotion from the Championship in 2021, before making 122 Premier League appearances. Midfielder Zubimendi joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad last week in a deal worth almost £60m, and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga moved from Chelsea for £5m. Arsenal are also in talks to sign Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres for £70m and have made a formal approach for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke. Norgaard was linked with a reunion with former manager Thomas Frank at Tottenham this summer and his record shows why he is highly regarded by the top teams. He has just completed his sixth successive season at Brentford, including all four of their Premier League campaigns. Since his top-flight debut in 2021, Norgaard has made 201 interceptions – the most of any Premier League player during this period – and he ranks second for recoveries (844) and third for tackles won (189). He is not renowned for goalscoring, but six goals in all competitions in 2024-25 was the best return of his career. Norgaard is a traditional number six who screened for danger in front of Brentford’s defence, breaking up opposition attacks. Norgaard is a modern defensive-anchor player. He can break up play, intercept, tackle, block and win aerial duels. He can let Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice do their thing while he protects their backs. He can also recycle the ball and play forwards effectively. In a league where there are so many transitions, a player who senses danger and has a great ability to regain the ball can be a must-have in your team. His physicality, and the fact it has been tested in the Premier League, also makes him a very sensible signing. He can be a great addition to Arsenal. Norgaard will fit perfectly with Zubimendi. They can even play together if Arteta opts for two holding players and one 10, instead of one anchor and two number eights. Zubimendi is more of a passer and creator. Norgaard is more a break-up-play midfielder who can regain possession, secure possession and stop the opposition from easily breaking into the final third. Arteta is making sure he will have enough strength in the midfield area to compete in all four competitions.

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Arsenal Submits £50M Bid for Madueke

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Arsenal has submitted an initial bid for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke said to be around £50M. The England international has been a target for the North London side for the past week and now manager Mikel Arteta, alongside sporting director Andre Berta have made an official bid for the 23-year-old as reported by Fabrizio Romano. “Arsenal have submitted initial bid for Noni Madueke around £50m package, add-ons included. “Chelsea want more than £50m fixed as Elanga similar deals remain their reference. “Good relationship between clubs as talks continue, Madueke agreed terms with Arsenal.” Madueke featured in 32 of Chelsea’s 38 Premier League games and started in 27 of them, provided seven goals and three assists. Arsenal have been linked with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo and Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze but it looks like they have found their new winger in Madueke who has reportedly agreed to join the side.

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