Time to start building to add that next big prize.

Initial Transfer Rumors seem to really be focused on improving that left side. Its not gonna be cheap and there really aren't that many top quality options.

Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa: Apparently his agent is talking to multiple clubs.
Eli Junior Kroupi, Bournemouth: The man who scored to win us the title. Apparently only wants PSG
Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid: Would be a great signing, but he really only wants to go to Barcelona
Bradley Barcola, PSG: Possible that he is looking for more playing time.
Jeremy Monga, Leicester City: 16 year old that several teams are trying to get. More of a future signing

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Bradley Barcola, PSG: Possible that he is looking for more playing time.

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Goncalo Ramos and Kang-in Lee are expected to leave due to playing time (per Romano and others.)

That might make it easier for Barcola to stay, but is PSG running into an issue with how they so aggressively split playing time?

Let's run it back.

The signing of Jeremy Monga seems to be almost done. The kid certainly has some quick feet, but needs to start developing a finishing product before he can move to the next level.

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Squad Audit

Goalkeepers: 3
David Raya: He's not going anywhere
Kepa: I imagine he will be moved on. I think he actually has a 5m release clause if someone wants. Isn't a bad #2, but everyone will remember the cup final
Tommy Setford: If Kepa goes, do you promote him to #2 or buy someone else. Probably could use a full season on loan for experience.

Defenders: 8
Jurrien Timber: Not moving. Best 1v1 defender we have. Does have injury issues
Ben White: Hero of the Parade. Probably the most likely to move, but is currently injured. He though near the end of the season he started looking like his old self, but also massive injury issues.
William Saliba: Not going anywhere. Best CB partnership in the world.
Gabriel Magalhaes: Not going anywhere. Best CB partnership in the world.
Cristhian Mosquera: Versatile at CB/RB. I thought he had a great year. Still young for a defender.
Ricardo Calafiori: Kinda crazy to think the LB unlocks our offense, but he is that good. Does have some durability concerns. Don't want to sell him, but if Real Madrid come in with a massive offer you have to think about it.
Piero Hincapie: Pure defender. Obviously not going anywhere since we don't officially sign him until July 1 I believe. Can play both CB/LB
Marli Salmon: Young up and coming defender that I'm just including here.

I moved MLS into the midfield. We have the best defense in the world and I wouldn't really change it. Replace FB if we sell one of them. Rumors I've seen are Nathaniel Brown (German LB/Frankfurt) and Tino Livramento with Newcastle (plays both RB/LB).

Midfielders: 7
Declan Rice: Lynchpin. Arguably a top 3 midfielder in the world right now.
Martin Zubimendi: A tale of 2 seasons. Was fantastic in the fall, but ran out of gas around Feb/Mar and looked a shell of what he was. Looked really low on confidence and won't get any rest with the World Cup. Hope he can regain that spark with Spain. He isn't unsellable if someone comes in for him.
Christian Norgaard: Nice guy, but it was immediately apparent that Arteta doesn't trust him. Fully expect him to move on.
Mikel Merino: I don't think he's going anywhere. Sorely missed for the last 3rd of the season and can fill multiple roles.
Myles Lewis-Skelly: Looked so much better in midfield to end the season. Probably saved his spot at Arsenal with those performances among rumors that he could move on. Can be an emergency LB if needed.
Martin Odegaard: The Captain. My favorite player in the squad. And sadly a spot in the team that massively needs to improve. We need a #10 who is scoring goals and Martin isn't. Injuries have played a massive role in it, but its been 2 years of poor output now. I see 2 options. Move him on (although I'm not sure how much we could truly get for him) or move him officially into the #8 role and bring in a true #10. I will be crushed if he leaves
Eberechi Eze: Great story and kinda the only "moments" player we have that can make something out of nothing, but it is very inconsistent. Tends to only score bangers though.

We really need another creative player with better passing. We've got to get better in this department to control the tougher matches. Sandro Tonali from Newcastle is the only rumor I've seen so far.

Forwards: 9
Bukayo Saka: Starboy. Hale End. Down year for him and he isn't going to get any rest this summer. Hope he stays fit and can get back to his best next year.
Noni Madueke: Needs better end product, but I respect the guy for always being willing to take on his man.
Ethan Nwaneri: Took a big step back this year. Loan was awful, but part of that was Marsielle firing the coach we wanted him to work with immediately after he got there. I want him to have one more year, but the club will probably look to move him.
Max Dowman: Wonderkid and will hopefully continue to develop and see more game time.
Kai Havertz: I think Arteta still views Kai as the first choice striker. Another guy with injury issues, but does come up with clutch goals.
Viktor Gyokeres: I think he was vastly improved by the end of the year, but his first touch and technique are just not really at the level. Team just doesn't really play to his strengths. Still 21 goals is solid output in year 1 and hope it can continue to improve.
Gabriel Jesus: Almost definitely moving on. I appreciate all he did to help Arsenal turn the corner a few years ago. Everton seems to be interested.
Leandro Trossard: As with most of the attack, inconsistent but scored some huge goals. Still one of the best finishers on the team. Obviously LW has been the big area of improvement for several years. Won't shock me if we move on from both of ours. If we do sell one, keep one, I imagine we would keep Trossard.
Gabriel Martinelli: Another child of the project. Great guy, but its probably time to move on. The goal output just isn't there. Great on the counter and has outstanding work ethic. But if we have to make room for upgrades he's the obvious choice.

The attack should be the main focus this summer and the initial rumors all point that way. Kroupi, Rogers, Alvarez, Monga, Barcola. The crazy thing is that there really aren't that many great options that guarantee success and they will all be crazy expensive. Its gonna be risky wherever they go.

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I think you cover it pretty well.

Regarding Odegaard, I really think he needs like a full month off from the game. Which means Norway either needs to crash out in the group stage or we maybe start the season without him in the matchday squad. The new World Cup format is going to make it hard for teams to crash and burn, though.


We obviously need a left winger who is true difference maker but I don't know how to handle the two we have. I would be afraid to let them both go without bringing in two...and that seems difficult. Trossard is probably better week-to-week given how we play in the Premier League but he'll be 32 in December. If we want to play a little more high risk, than Martinelli starts to look like a better fit.

My Playstation solution would be to send Martinelli on loan for a year and then re-visit them both in a year.

I think that we have to sell Martinelli if the only other option is loan him.

I think we probably need the Martinelli money if we and both Rogers and Kroupi

I really wish we could loan Nwaneri to an English club like Brentford or Palace with an option to bring him back midseason jf needed. I think he would've had minutes the 2nd half of the season with Merino injured. I'm just not ready to give up on him yet. He feels like another possible Gnabry situation.

Still wishing we could sign Ollie Watkins from Villa. But with them in Champions League next season, I don't see how we get transfer any of their big names out, Rogers included. Maybe they transfer one(Rogers?) away to finance 2-3 depth pieces, though.

I'd try and grab Barcola for sure. kid can play and needs a chace to show it. If Martinelli goes, Barcola is a very good replacement.

I'd like to see another defender come in. I know Arteta enjoys the versatility of Mosquera, Caliaferi, and Hincapie, but it sure would be nice to have a true outside back ready to go in reserve. And we saw we weren't ready for both Gabriel and Saliba being out at the same time back in Feb/March.

Anyone find any good wall decor for the Premier League championship? Trying to add something to the media room but most I'm finding is just AI art

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Anyone find any good wall decor for the Premier League championship? Trying to add something to the media room but most I'm finding is just AI art

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Matthew Wood is a graphic designer who always partners with Charles Watts. He's got some other stuff on his website if it's your vibe. https://www.matthewjiwood.com/arsenal-poster

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Anyone find any good wall decor for the Premier League championship? Trying to add something to the media room but most I'm finding is just AI art

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I got great wall art but it was a custom made framed photo frommy trip to the fulham game.

Orny says .... "Arsenal will doneye catching business this summer"..... "Low volume but high quality"

Just announced that Timber is going to miss the World Cup because of the groin. Really sucks and probably shows justification in why he didn't start the CL. Probably was nowhere close to ready, but we took the risk because Mosquera was starting to falter and on a yellow.

Really sucks for JT. Dude is a beast, but has now missed the last 2 major tourneys because of injury.

Bummer for him. But hope that means he comes back full strength for us.

I just got his Netherlands jersey delivered. Oh well.

I think that PL title cost me at least $400 in merch....and I'm prob not done.

I've always been a sucker for kits, esp vintage. all worth it though!

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EXCL Arsenal sack experienced head of medical Dr Zafar Iqbal. Decision comes as surprise to training ground staff. Full story: https://t.co/Ai07HY2AQp

— Sam Wallace (@SamWallaceTel) June 8, 2026

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This is my shocked face but not really.

To be fair Arteta had to rotate better.

Something has to change. I agree that Arteta has to trust his bench more but Havertz went down immediately and Califiori can't stay healthy with the few minutes he's gotten.

Maybe one for next summer. Yildiz looks like the real deal.

In their search for a new left winger, Arsenal made an enquiry about Juventus’ 21-year-old Turkish international Kenan Yildiz.

They were informed in no uncertain terms that Yildiz was not for sale, and are consequently pursuing other options.

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Atletico officially reject a 150m offer from Real Madrid for Alvarez

We truly were limping into the finish line. Let's hope Tuchel manages his minutes well.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed Bukayo Saka is unable to train on consecutive days and is yet to fully recover from the Achilles injury he sustained in March after “playing through the pain” at Arsenal.

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I honestly question if this was a real offer. Think he had a handshake deal with Atletico. He makes a 150m offer so he can say he didn't lie when he said he was gonna make a run for a 150m player. Atletico rejects the deal trying to retain Alvarez or atleast drive the price up so that he likely leaves La Liga if he is sold.

Rumors out of Turkey of a 20m bid by Besiktas for Trossard. 20m would be a solid return for a 31yo that we paid 30m for and only has 1yr left on his deal. Would prefer to see him in a non-English top 5 league but I don't hate it.

i would hate it for leo...oof

dude has been so underappreciated. he can be a hot head at times too, but the dude has serious juice when he gets the ball in space

He's 31 and showed signs of tailing off at the end of the season. Needs a lessor league to extend his career. If it was me I would be pushing for Italy but I would also be looking for the best payday I could as it is likely his last contract.

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He's 31 and showed signs of tailing off at the end of the season. Needs a lessor league to extend his career. If it was me I would be pushing for Italy but I would also be looking for the best payday I could as it is likely his last contract.

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I don't disagree. He'd be perfect for Serie A or Bundesliga. Turkish league...barf. I wouldn't want to see him in Ligue 1 either.

Oh dear, Noni

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