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'I'm definitely a different person' - Tierney's Celtic return completedpublished at 15:20 10 June
15:20 10 June
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Kieran Tierney's return to Celtic has been completed, with the defender signing a five-year contract after leaving Arsenal.
The Scottish champions confirmed in February that Tierney would return to the club on the expiry of his Arsenal contract, six years after departing Glasgow for north London.
Tierney made 144 appearances for Arsenal but went on loan to Real Sociedad for the 2023-24 season after falling out of favour under Mikel Arteta amid injury problems.
He failed to become a regular starter on his return and all but four of his 20 appearances last season were as a substitute.
"When you move away from home, you grow up, you learn different things," Tierney told Celtic club media.
"I was in Spain for a year, learning a different language and playing in a different league, so I'm definitely a different person."
'Indecisiveness always costs Arsenal' - fan views on transfer activity published at 08:03 10 June
08:03 10 June
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We asked for your views on today's transfer deadline and whether Arsenal need to sign players urgently or would be better off waiting.
Here are some of your comments:
Rachel: My priority would be to secure players who, above all else, truly want to come to Arsenal. I'm not interested in someone who has to be cajoled and persuaded. Better to wait for the right person than to panic buy and end up with another drain on our finances.
Dave: Indecisiveness always costs Arsenal each and every transfer window. We need the striker position sorted out rapidly. It has cost us two Premier League titles now. It's very reminiscent of the Arsene Wenger years with promises of decisiveness but delivery of nothing. Sort it out!
Martin: I'm not concerned about the first transfer window, that's mainly for the Club World Cup teams. Getting who we need in before the start of the Asian tour is very important; we don't want to leave it too close to the start of the season.
Edward: Nico Williams, but I heard he's happy with fewer trophies at Athletic Bilbao. Martin Zubimendi deal needs sorting or move on; strikers and quality backup for current players are a must. Depth cannot be an excuse anymore.
Andy: I'd like an early arrival for Zubimendi, but it isn't going to happen. It is already well known that a sale will not be authorised until July for accounting purposes.
David: As I said on the live page on Friday, part of me wants Arsenal to at least do some business, the other part is reminding me that the proper window doesn't open for a month. As long as we can get the deals sorted now, I can wait for that month.
Follow transfer deadline daypublished at 08:02 10 June
08:02 10 June
Today is the first of two transfer deadline days this summer as the window shuts for seven days before reopening on 16 June.
In a change to the summer transfer window norm, it opened early to allow clubs involved in the Fifa Club World Cup 10 days to sign players for inclusion in the competition.
Whether it turns out to be a day of transfer action or a pretty quiet one for your club, you will be able to keep across it all on BBC Sport.
Injuries helped Saka 'become a better person'published at 16:19 9 June
16:19 9 June
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Bukayo Saka hopes the injuries he suffered over 2024-25 will make him a "better player" and a "better person" as he prepares for his final game of a long season on Tuesday.
The 23-year-old missed England's game against Andorra on Saturday but is expected feature for the first time under Thomas Tuchel when they face Senegal in a friendly on Tuesday.
That was just the latest in a line of games he has been unable to play this campaign, including the longest spell of his career on the sidelines between December and April.
"It was very tough," Saka said. "I had to have an operation [and] I have never had one before, so it was quite scary initially. After it was done and successful, I dealt with it quite well.
"I was quite positive I would put all the work in that I needed to do. I spent some time at home with my family, more time than when I was playing, so that was nice to mentally refresh and be with them.
"Overall, I think it will help me come back as a better player and a better person and be able to give more.
"The hardest part [about being out] was probably watching the games or watching how they were speaking about Arsenal on the TV. I was happy when I was off the crutches and I could go to the stadium, because it was a bit frustrating."
Despite his return for the remaining weeks of the season, Arsenal were already too far off the pace in the Premier League to challenge eventual champions Liverpool and ended another season without silverware after losing to Paris St-Germain in the Champions league semi-finals.
"I think I have grown a lot [while being out injured] - I think the team has grown a lot too," Saka added.
"I am wearing an England badge now, however, when we return next season, I am sure we will be in a better place and compete again."
'Frustrating year with injuries' - Sakapublished at 14:39 9 June
14:39 9 June
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Bukayo Saka says it has been "a bit of a frustrating year" as the winger prepares to feature for England in Tuesday's friendly against Senegal.
Saka missed 19 games in all competitions with a hamstring injury between December and March and the 37 appearances he made across the campaign was the fewest he has made in his senior career.
The 23-year-old is expected to feature for the Three Lions at the City Ground after being left out of the matchday squad for Saturday's World Cup qualifying win over Andorra and told the media the injuries he had experienced had been a frustration this season.
"I love coming to England camps and playing for England," he said. "It has been a bit of frustrating year with injuries but I am here now and looking forward to tomorrow.
"After the last game of the season I had a little strain. Fair play to England - they managed me well. The manager left me out and said I will play tomorrow."
Saka was also asked about the promise of 18-year-old Arsenal teammate Myles Lewis-Skelly who has enjoyed a breakout season with the Gunners and scored on his senior England debut in March.
On whether Lewis-Skelly is ready to make the left-back slot his own for both club and country, Saka said: "I don't know. I think it is early, but I can only say positive things about Myles.
"I have seen his journey as he has come through and he's a top talent.
"He's got a good mentality as well, lots of confidence and that's why I believe he can come here and play the way he does.
"Big credit to him. I just hope he keeps progressing and keeps improving. It's exciting to see what the future holds for him."
🎧 Rise of American ownership in English footballpublished at 11:07 9 June
11:07 9 June
It is not just at the top of the Premier League where American ownership has a foothold in English football.
Twenty years on from the Glazer takeover of Manchester United, one third of the 72 EFL clubs now have either majority or minority US backers.
In a special episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, Kelly Cates is joined by a group of experts to investigate whether this trend is likely to continue.
Do you want business on deadline day?published at 08:33 9 June
08:33 9 June
On Tuesday, the first of two summer transfer windows will come to a close.
So, do you expect business to be done at Arsenal before the deadline? Do you want players to come in or exit? If so, what or who do you think is needed?
Gossip: Arsenal keen on Zubimendi and Sesko published at 07:19 9 June
07:19 9 June
Real Madrid are preparing a final attempt to sign Real Sociedad's 26-year-old Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, despite the player being on the verge of a move to Arsenal. (AS - in Spanish, external)
Meanwhile, Arsenal have not yet reached an agreement with RB Leipzig for 22-year-old Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, although the next round of negotiations has already been scheduled. (Sky Germany, external)
Finally, Myles Lewis-Skelly is poised to sign a new contract, despite attracting interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid. (Football Insider, external)
Gunners keen on Chelsea's Kepapublished at 17:19 6 June
17:19 6 June
Alex Howell BBC Sport football news reporter
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Arsenal are interested in signing goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as they look to bolster their options in the position.
Neto, who was on loan this season at the Emirates from Bournemouth, has returned to the Cherries, and the Gunners are now without an experienced back-up for David Raya.
Chelsea's Kepa spent 2024-25 on loan with Bournemouth and seems to be surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have a number of goalkeepers on their books, including Robert Sanchez, Djordje Petrovic and Filip Jorgensen - while they have also signed 19-year-old Mike Penders from Genk.
Raya is the undisputed number one at Arsenal and Kepa would have a tough task to take his compatriot's position.
Kepa made 35 appearances in all competitions last season and kept nine clean sheets.
'Arsenal is an amazing club and I'm so proud to sign a new contract'published at 09:21 6 June
09:21 6 June
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Arsenal centre-back Gabriel says he is "proud" to have signed a new long-term deal that will keep him at the club until 2029.
Gabriel has been a key player under Mikel Arteta since signing from Lille in September 2020 and he hopes the hard work of the past few seasons will result in long-awaited silverware.
"I arrived here as a young player and, after almost five years, I'm so happy and I've learned a lot," he told the club's official website.
"I'm so proud of myself. It's an amazing journey, and I'm so happy to continue it.
"I hope I win some trophies with this club, because I love this club and my family loves the club, too.
"Arsenal is an amazing club and I'm so proud to sign a new contract.
"I love this club. I love the supporters and my team-mates. I love this stadium. I'm so proud and thank you for all the support.
Gossip: Rogers and Rodrygo among players on Gunners radarpublished at 07:09 6 June
07:09 6 June
Arsenal have added Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers, 22, and Feyenoord's 24-year-old Brazilian forward Igor Paixao to their list of targets this summer. (Times - subscription required, external)
The Gunners are also interested in signing Real Madrid's 24-year-old Brazil winger Rodrygo. (Sky Sports, external)
Should Arsenal target Gyokeres or Sesko?published at 09:59 5 June
09:59 5 June
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We asked for your questions for BBC Sport pundit Nedum Onuoha on your Premier League club.
Daniel asked Nedum - with sporting director Andrea Berta reportedly wanting Viktor Gyokeres and Mikel Arteta wanting Benjamin Sesko - who is the best option for Arsenal?
For me, if all this is true, then I would lean into what Arteta wants.
Arteta is the one that has the true vision of how he wants his team to play.
From a general club standpoint, I can understand why the sporting director wanting Gyokeres. But, the traits the coach sees are more valid.
I'm not saying one player is better than the other, it's just a case of the profile Arsenal need and in this moment I would trust Arteta because he will have done his due diligence on both players and how they'll both fit into the style that he wants to play.
Maybe there's only a marginal difference between the two but sometimes it's a marginal difference between winning a league title or getting knocked out of a cup competition. I would lean towards the manager's judgment on this particular one, especially as Berta has only arrived recently.
If Arsenal are picking from these two, I think it is a big moment to back Arteta.
Gyokeres has played in England before, but not for a team that's trying to win a Premier League title. So, I'm not 100% sold on thinking he would be a guarantee or that he is closer to being a finished article than Sesko right now.
Like I say, I'm a believer in the manager. If he has a liking for Sesko, I'd back him 100% and give him what he wants if the club can afford it.
You can try and compare the leagues, compare the records and so on but, in reality, you have to see it in the Premier League. There will be a sense of anxiety but in Arteta they have a manager who is trusted by the fanbase to develop players.
Arsenal overall in the last few years have been a project so I'd expect the fans to not be too concerned by a player who maybe isn't the absolute best straight away.
Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, among others, can play in that nine position while somebody's still developing as well.
Whomever they bring in, if they're doing a good job, the fans will very quickly forget who they thought was better before either was signed.
Nedum Onuoha was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward
Gossip: Gunners face Sesko competition despite £67m bidpublished at 07:48 5 June
07:48 5 June
Arne Slot's Liverpool could compete with Arsenal to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, with the 22-year-old Slovenia striker the subject of a £67m bid from the Gunners. (TBR Football, external)
Rob: If Zubimemdi is not sure he wants to play for Arsenal, then it might be best if we miss out. We really need players to want to be part of this team, not just stepping stones to something better.
Guy: If we can't get the Zubimendi deal through quickly then we need to get Thomas Partey on a contract extension and turn our efforts to a striker.
David: Obviously, I don't know the inside details but we should walk away now. He clearly wants Real Madrid and is playing games - as Liverpool found last summer. We don't need a drawn out transfer saga and should be getting our deals done early like the other clubs are. Every day I look to see news of a signing only to be disappointed.
Nigel: To be completely honest, it's not a massive blow if he doesn't come. We have a collection of very talented midfielders and £51m is a lot of money for someone who has only played for one club in Spain, and fleetingly in Europe, with a single Champions League campaign under his belt. Bruno Guimaraes, Amadou Onana or Joshua Kimmich would be higher up my list.
Pete: If he doesn't want to join an Arsenal side with a good future ahead of them and join Real Madrid, who we smashed in the Champions League, just becase he's all sentimental about their new coach then let him go and stop him wasting our time.
But if his reported comments while on international duty are anything to go by, there is still work to be done before the 26 year-old Spain midfielder becomes a Gunner.
"Of course, there are options but it's true that it seems like it's going to be a different, long summer, and I don't know how it will end," said in an interview with National Radio of Spain, external before his country's Nations League semi-final against France.
"I'm not thinking about that right now. [That is not] my priority. I'm here with the national team, which I think is already quite demanding, and if I have to say something, then I will."
Has Xabi Alonso's arrival at Real Madrid thrown a spanner in the works?
The former Spain midfielder, who was appointed as Real's manager last month, coached Zubimendi during his time in the Real Sociedad academy.
"I have always said that he [Alonso] was my idol," Zubimendi said when asked about the prospect of joining Alonso at Real Madrid.
"It was lucky he was able to coach me in the reserve team in a very important year. The following year, I was already in the first team and, well, I don't like to talk about those hypotheses. I prefer to talk about the present."
Last summer, Zubimendi looked set to sign for Liverpool - only to then reject a move to Anfeld after Real Sociedad seemingly managed to change his mind about leaving.
So, what do you make of Zubimendi's comments? Are you not reading much into them, or is there a possibility he stays in Spain next season - and how much of a blow would that be? Are there other midfielder targets Mikel Arteta should be looking at?
Gossip: Zubimendi uncertain on Gunners movepublished at 06:45 4 June
06:45 4 June
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, has cast doubt over a move to Arsenal, with the Spain international saying he has "options" and is unsure about where he will end up. (Radio Nacional de Espana, via Metro), external
'Fans could not have higher expectations this summer'published at 12:10 3 June
12:10 3 June
Laura Kirk-Francis Fan writer
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We may be coming into summer, but Arsenal are in need of a spring clearout if they are to mount a serious title challenge next year.
I expect to see a number of players moved on, many of whom can leave the club as a fan favourite while simultaneously knowing it just didn't quite work out.
Kieran Tierney and Jorginho both received a fond farewell from fans at the Emirates back in May, but there are others who perhaps won't receive such a kind goodbye.
Having joined Arsenal in 2022 from Manchester City, Oleksandr Zinchenko remains one of the most technically gifted players to play for the Gunners. But he has since fallen out of favour with manager Mikel Arteta, making only 15 appearances this season. It is unclear where his future lies, but it does not look like there is room for him in this next phase under Arteta.
It is also highly likely that Raheem Sterling will return to Chelsea having endured a difficult time on the red side of London.
Arsenal already seem to be in the market for a striker, with fervent discussion on social media about what profile would fit best into the squad and system.
However, the addition of a centre-forward needs to be supported by more creativity in the midfield. Ethan Nwaneri looks an exciting prospect, but his minutes dried up as the season ended. And with captain Martin Odegaard struggling, the Gunners must bring in more than one player who can provide something different in attack.
Arteta has prioritised bolstering the defence over his past few transfer windows, but desperately needs to turn his attention to how his team will unlock teams who are happy to let Arsenal have the ball.
This transfer window needs to feel different, and the fans could not have higher expectations this summer.
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