Summary

  1. Pereira: 'I believe we still have a good team left'published at 13:58 British Summer Time

    Bournemouth v Wolves (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Wolverhampton Wanderers

    Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira on the club losing key players, such as Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, this summer: "I believe we will still have a good team left. We are in the process of building our way of playing, especially because we have new players for this season. We have lost some players but we still have players that have always been in the first XI.

    "We need to connect everybody. We know what we are doing and what our vision is for the future, so the players are working very hard and in a way that I like - because of that I'm positive [about this group]."

    When asked about the difficulty of managing a squad whilst the transfer window is still open, he responded: "This doesn't just happen in England, it happens everywhere. This is a time that isn't easy for managers because every time we push for the players that we need and we can also lose the players that we want."

    Wolves boss Vitor PereiraImage source, Getty Images
  2. Strand Larsen 'committed' and 'preparing to play' this weekendpublished at 13:56 British Summer Time

    Bournemouth v Wolves (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Wolverhampton Wanderers

    Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira on Jorgen Strand Larsen being linked with a move to Newcastle United: "He is a very important player for us. I haven't spoken with him about it. He is committed to the team. I watch him in training and he is committed. He likes to win and he is a fighter. He is preparing himself to play tomorrow [against Bournemouth]."

    When asked if Wolves can afford to lose another striker, he added: "The market is the market. As long as the window is open, players can come and players can leave. This is football."

  3. Postpublished at 13:55 British Summer Time

    Let's get some team news and transfer talk from Wolves before we switch our focus to Spurs...

  4. 'Berta is very professional, thorough and determined'published at 13:50 British Summer Time

    Arsenal v Leeds United (Sat, 17:30 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the difference he has noticed this summer working with Andrea Berta: "The great thing is, the common thing is that the ownership has always been the same and they have been really supportive.

    "I have worked with three great people [Raul Sanllehi, Edu and Berta], really grateful to work with all of them. He [Berta] is very professional, thorough, determined and he brings something different to the table so I really enjoy working with him."

  5. Arteta provides updates on Jesus and Timberpublished at 13:46 British Summer Time

    Arsenal v Leeds United (Sat, 17:30 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the fitness of Jurrien Timber and Gabriel Jesus: "With Jurrien, we have to manage his load because he has been out for a long time again. We have to manage his load and have decided to take his training down.

    "Gabriel is doing super well. He looks in a really good place. Obviously it is a massive injury and he needs to come back in a really strong way but he is certainly in the right place."

  6. 'Gyokeres is in a really good place'published at 13:43 British Summer Time

    Arsenal v Leeds United (Sat, 17:30 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was asked if it was always the plan to give Viktor Gyokeres 60 minutes during his first start: "It was dependent on how the game developed and every game brings different challenges and opportunities.

    "I think the game was very demanding physically, it became really open for different reasons and at that time we decided he did enough and we had Kai [Havertz] on the bench to come on and change the game."

    On whether Gyokeres is ready to go again: "He is. He is very enthusiastic. He has trained really well this week again. He has had another week under his belt and he is in a really good place."

    GyokeresImage source, Getty Images
  7. A player wanting Arsenal is 'number one' factor with transferspublished at 13:40 British Summer Time

    Arsenal v Leeds United (Sat, 17:30 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on how important it is that he gets the feeling that a player wants to be at Arsenal: "That's the number one, that they want to be with us and feel something special to come to us. Then the person, what personality we are going to bring - and then the rest comes.

    "I think we have done very well in the last few years to create this spirit in the team."

    On if it's even better if said player grew up supporting Arsenal: "The better the feeling, the stronger the feeling then the better always because it brings a different edge, will and emotion to what you do and I think that always brings something extra."

  8. Norgaard out, White a doubtpublished at 13:37 British Summer Time

    Arsenal v Leeds United (Sat, 17:30 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on other team news: "Christian Norgaard won't be in the squad. Ben [White], let's see."

  9. 'I prefer not to talk about the specifics of Havertz injury'published at 13:34 British Summer Time

    Arsenal v Leeds United (Sat, 17:30 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on Kai Havertz's injury: "We don't really know the extent of it. We need a bit more time and some more tests and after that we will have some more clarity.

    "I prefer not to talk about the specifics but he is not fit. We need to explore this situation a bit further and decide what we are going to do.

    "I don't know [how long he will be out for]. I would love to have him available for tomorrow."

  10. 'Eze not part of our group yet'published at 13:32 British Summer Time

    Arsenal v Leeds United (Sat, 17:30 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta smiles as he is asked about Eberechi Eze before saying: "Nothing to comment. I can never talk about any player that is not part of our group yet."

  11. Postpublished at 13:28 British Summer Time

    Right, we've got a rush of pressers coming up very shortly and we'll bring you the best bits as we get them.

    No deal for Eberechi Eze has been announced yet, so it will be interesting to hear Mikel Arteta has to say about that.

    And what will Thomas Franks' take be on the whole Eze situation after Spurs saw their deal for the Crystal Palace player fall through.

  12. 'Newcastle players would welcome Isak back'published at 13:23 British Summer Time

    Earlier we heard from Eddie Howe, and unsurprisingly there was one player that everyone was asking about.

    There's been a lot of uncertainty over Alexander Isak's future, but Howe says he hopes to see the Sweden striker back in a Newcastle United shirt.

    Media caption,

    Newcastle United: Players would welcome Isak back - Howe

  13. Iraola wants a centre-back and expects departurespublished at 13:18 British Summer Time

    Bournemouth v Wolves (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Bournemouth

    Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola on the prospect of signing a centre-back: "It is our main focus right now. We have to be aware of the market and try to improve in every position, but that is the focus of the club at the moment."

    On potential departures, he added: "We have a pretty big squad and there will for sure be departures before the window ends. Sometimes it is a matter of finding a good solution from them, but if they cannot find a good solution I am very ready to keep them because they are good players."

  14. Iraola hopeful for Christie's returnpublished at 13:13 British Summer Time

    Bournemouth v Wolves (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Bournemouth

    Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola on the availability of Ryan Christie for tomorrow's match against Wolves: "Ryan has been training pretty normally this week. I hope he trains without any problems today and. I he can get involved tomorrow. He comes without months of playing, but I am seen him at a good level."

  15. Postpublished at 13:10 British Summer Time

    From one Spaniard to another, here's what Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola told BBC Radio Solent before their game against Wolves...

  16. Ederson fit for Spurs gamepublished at 13:00 British Summer Time

    Manchester City v Spurs (Sat, 12:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    To finish up Pep Guardiola confirmed that goalkeeper Ederson is fit for tomorrow's game.

    Who will be starting in goal for City?

  17. Guardiola yet to decide if Trafford will startpublished at 12:56 British Summer Time

    Manchester City v Spurs (Sat, 12:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    On whether James Trafford will start: "We will decide tomorrow or tonight after dinner. I am happy with him, the new players always bring a new energy and James brings his youth and desire to play for the club he grew up at.

    "I said many times it was just his first game, we just have to be consistent and we have to better and improve."

  18. 'Rodri is the best player in the world'published at 12:55 British Summer Time

    Manchester City v Spurs (Sat, 12:30 BST

    Manchester City

    On the return of Rodri: "I just want consistency with Rodri. I don't have any doubts about his potential or his ability. Still, so far, he is the best player in the world.

    "The consistency will come with training and games, training and games, week after week and after that everything will be fine."