The Gunners youngster chasing glory with Englandpublished at 14:35 1 July
14:35 1 July
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England take on Israel in the final of the European Under-19 Championship at 19:00 BST on Friday.
The Three Lions are hoping to win the tournament for the second time in five years, after a team including the likes of Aaron Ramdsale and Reece James became champions in 2017.
So, who is the Arsenal youngster aiming for glory?
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
A player in the squad who has experienced first-team football. The 18-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Lincoln in League One, was involved in all of the group matches, started in the semi-final and offers an attacking outlet on the right-hand side.
Can Jesus score the goals Arsenal need?published at 09:58 1 July
09:58 1 July
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There are question marks over whether Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus can step up and be the 20-goal-a-season striker Arsenal need to fire them up the Premier League table.
That's the view of former Tottenham and Republic of Ireland defender Stephen Kelly, who likened the Brazil forward to a man who has just left Emirates Stadium.
"If you look at the numbers, Jesus is actually very similar to Alexandre Lacazette," Kelly told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "And he's been playing in one of the most creative teams in the world.
"Can he go to Arsenal and score 20 goals this season? They have desperate need for someone, but I don't think those goals are guaranteed."
Telegraph journalist Luke Edwards was more bullish on Jesus' potential move.
"It's a really interesting one," he said. "A chance for him to prove that he can be that player.
"He's a proven goalscorer in the Premier League and now, for the first time, he gets the chance to be the main man as he's always played second fiddle.
Transfer news: Gunners have second Martinez bid rejectedpublished at 08:13 1 July
08:13 1 July
Arsenal have had a second bid of £38m for Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez rejected by Ajax, who want £43m. Meanwhile, Manchester United are expected to push to sign the 24-year-old this weekend. (Mail), external
Should Patino be given a chance in Arsenal's first team?published at 17:00 30 June
17:00 30 June
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After a debut goal for Arsenal in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals against Sunderland last season, we asked you whether 18-year-old Charlie Patino now deserves a chance in the first team more regularly.
Here are some of your thoughts:
Andrew: I'd love to see Charlie Patino start to make his mark in the Europa League group stages and the Carabao Cup. This was how Saka, Emile Smith-Rowe, Nketiah and others forced their way into the senior team and the Premier League. He's the real deal.
Ashley: Personally yes I would like to see more of Charlie Patino in 2022-2023 but for his own improvement he would be better off going on loan to a Championship club.
Jonah: I think that Patino is exactly what Arsenal need. He is young with such great potential and he is a very talented player. He has been at the club since he was a kid and the fans clearly love him and want him to see playing time. Only a few seasons ago Saka was in a similar position to Patino and look at him now. Patino is definitely one to watch.
Ross: A good technical player, no doubt, but needs to get much stronger to be a success in that attacking midfield area. Probably best put out on loan to let him gather more experience (time on pitch with Arsenal will he very limited) and grow a year or so.
Transfer news: Gunners have made a third bid for Martinezpublished at 07:51 30 June
07:51 30 June
Arsenalhave made a third offer to Ajax for defender Lisandro Martinez, who is valued at £43m by the Eredivisie champions. (Sun), external
Meanwhile, the Gunners, Chelsea and Tottenham will hold talks with Torino over defender Gleison Bremer, with the Serie A side wanting £43m for the Brazilian. (90min), external
The club have held talks with former midfielder Jack Wilshere, as the Gunners look to fill their under-23 and under-18 head coach positions. (Standard), external
'It's time for Jesus to be the main man'published at 08:46 29 June
08:46 29 June
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Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell says it is time for Gabriel Jesus to "be the main man" and believes he will be a great addition to Mikel Arteta's Gunners squad.
The 25-year-old Brazil forward is having a medical before a £45m move from Manchester City.
Campbell told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily: "I'm very excited. I think Gabriel Jesus is a world-class player, although he wasn’t utilised as much as he possibly could have been.
"A good gauge is whenever the big games came around, he played, he started - and, most of the time, he either assisted or scored.
"Arteta has worked with him. He knows what type of player he is. Haaland will be the main man at City, so it’s time for Jesus to be the main man somewhere else.
"There were quite a few Champions League clubs interested in him, but the connection that Mikel Arteta has with him has won the day and he’s coming to Arsenal, which is great."
Transfer news: Chelsea close to deal for Gunners target Raphinhapublished at 07:53 29 June
07:53 29 June
Arsenal could miss out on Brazil forward Raphinha, with Chelsea close to agreeing a £55m deal with Leeds United for the 25-year-old. (Guardian), external
The Arsenal youngster hoping for a big Premier League seasonpublished at 15:06 28 June
15:06 28 June
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The much-hyped Charlie Patino, who cost Arsenal £10,000 from Luton when he was 11, will be hoping for a big season.
The 18-year-old scored only 10 minutes into his debut last season - a 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Sunderland - and also started their FA Cup defeat by Nottingham Forest.
Fans chanted his name as he came on after 80 minutes in that Sunderland game, with boss Mikel Arteta saying: "I see that [building hype]. I saw it around the club."
An injury held up his breakthrough somewhat, but he was on the bench for the final four Premier League games of the season.
Patino, who says he grew up loving former Gunners midfielder Santi Cazorla, is an England Under-19 international, although he is also eligible for Spain.
'It’s good to see Arsenal doing their business early'published at 09:38 28 June
09:38 28 June
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Arsenal are showing a statement of intent by getting their summer transfers done early, according to Harry Symeou from the Chronicles of a Gooner podcast.
Mikel Arteta has already added Marquinhos, Fabio Vieira and Matt Turner to his squad.
The Gunners are close to completing a deal for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus and Symeou told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily: "It looks like we may well get an announcement later on this week which is really encouraging.
"It’s good to see Arsenal for once going out and doing their business as early as possible. In recent seasons we have been hindered by the fact we have had to move players on first.
"Arsenal did that in January this time and a lot of people were critical of them for that and how short it left them, but ultimately it has paved the way for what looks like is going to be a really productive summer.
"Jesus is going to be a great fit. We need a centre forward. I think when you look at where Arsenal are today and where they want to get to, this was as good an option as what was available. You have to give them immense praise for getting it over the line."
On whether Jesus can be the missing link in the Gunners' attack, he said: "You’d like to think so.
"If you take it back to Lacazette, I think he got four goals in the Premier League last season which just isn’t good enough if you’ve got Champions League aspirations.
"This sounds crazy but Gabriel Jesus isn’t coming to Arsenal to score 25 goals in the Premier League. That’s not what Arsenal are looking for. They are looking for someone to get into double figures but to continue bringing the best out of the attack as a unit. The Sakas, the Smith Rowes, the Martinellis, the Odegaards who all seem to create this really effective ecosystem with Lacazette up top for large parts of last season.
"Had Lacazette got 10 or 15 goals, Arsenal would have been a completely different ball game. He’s coming in because of all the other factors as much as he is coming in to add to the goal tally."
Transfer news: Gunners have placed £35m bid for Martinezpublished at 08:00 28 June
08:00 28 June
Arsenal have submitted a £35m offer for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez and appear to be leading Manchester United in the race for the 24-year-old. (Mirror), external
'This is one of the best days of my life'published at 17:47 27 June
17:47 27 June
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United States goalkeeper Matt Turner says that completing a move to Arsenal offered "one of the best days of my life."
"Watching Arsenal as a kid, I fell in love with the way the team plays and the values of this club," said Turner, who has joined from New England Revolution.
"I was able to realise a dream and this is one of the best days of my life."
Turner, 28, was working with the Arsenal staff late last season before completing the move and forged a relationship with goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana.
"We've had pretty close contact," added Turner.
"Especially once I was back playing games, looking at some things, some clips
and just talking about games, and looking at training clips, and those kinds of
things.
"So the back and forth was really, really nice, so again that's another
way of just feeling like I was part of the club, even though I wasn't here in
north London."
'When you see it you think of Arsenal' - your favourite Gunners kitspublished at 15:56 27 June
15:56 27 June
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To celebrate the Premier League's 30th anniversary, we asked you for your favourite Arsenal kit from this era.
Here are some of your standout shirts:
Rob: The 2007-08 hooped shirt is an absolute classic.
Dominic: It has to be the strip from the final season at Highbury - cranberry, I believe. A classy and stylish way to mark the end of an era. You wouldn’t expect anything else of Arsenal.
Johnny: Best kit has to be the original banana kit... Wright banging in goals in that is iconic.
Lucy: The bruised banana away kit from 1993. Even now, almost 30 years later, when you see it you think of Arsenal - and we also won the FA Cup and League Cup double that year, so good memories.
Transfer news: Arsenal may consider Tavares loanpublished at 07:58 24 June
07:58 24 June
Marseille want to sign Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares, 22, on loan and Arsenal will consider the move if they can recruit in that position. (The Athletic), external
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