Image source, Getty ImagesThe football never stops.
Euro 2024 has barely finished but Premier League clubs have already started turning their attention to pre-season friendlies.
The games are spread across the globe, from Tokyo and New York to Sligo and Crawley.
So who will your team face? And when and where are the matches?
Arsenal have rejected an offer for 23-year-old England midfielder Emile Smith Rowe from Fulham, who are are weighing up whether to make an improved bid. (Standard), external
The Gunners are planning to make a move for Real Sociedad and Spain international Mikel Merino, who had a spell at Newcastle United before returning to Spain. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal left-back Nuno Tavares will spend next season on loan with Italian club Lazio.
The 24-year-old has been with Arsenal since 2021, making 28 appearances for the Gunners.
He spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest, playing 12 times.
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has joined Spanish club Sevilla on a season-long loan.
The 24-year-old, who has played 39 times for the Gunners since joining in 2021, spent last season on loan at Luton Town.
Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal are close to signing England youth goalkeeper Tommy Setford.
Setford has come through the Ajax youth system along with his older brother Charlie.
However, the Dutch giants are willing to sell Tommy, and a fee in the region of €1m (£840,000) has been agreed for the 18-year-old, who was born in the Netherlands.
A medical is planned and providing all goes as expected, Setford will join a goalkeeping group that is expected to see the exit of England's Aaron Ramsdale before the transfer window closes at the end of next month.
Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign 18-year-old England youth international goalkeeper Tommy Setford from Ajax. (Athletic - subscription required), external
The Gunners are favourites to beat Aston Villa in the race to sign 28-year-old Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino this summer. (Mundo Deportivo, via Goal), external
Jakub Kiwior will be allowed to leave Arsenal this summer and the 24-year-old Poland defender is attracting interest from a number of Serie A clubs. (Football Insider), external
Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal for 22-year-old Italy and Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori. (Football Insider), external
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Jess Anderson
BBC Sport journalist
BBC Sport has looked at five key battles that could decide who lifts the Euro 2024 trophy when England face Spain on Sunday.
Marc Cucurella v Bukayo Saka
For both Cucurella and Saka, Euro 2024 has been a tale of redemption.
Only six months ago, Chelsea left-back Cucurella was being booed off by his own fans, having struggled to impress following a £63m move from Brighton in 2022.
But the 25-year-old was at the heart of Chelsea's unexpected late surge for a European place and has continued that form at Euro 2024.
He has started five of Spain's six matches, having earned only four caps prior to the tournament, and has struck up a brilliant partnership with Williams down Spain's left-hand side.
For Saka - after the heartbreak of missing a penalty in the final of Euro 2020 and the horrific racial abuse he received in the aftermath - Euro 2024 has highlighted his resilience.
The 22-year-old has been a consistent threat, earning his reward with a fine goal against Switzerland in the quarter-final before dispatching his penalty in the shootout - his story coming full circle.
Image source, Getty ImagesDeclan Rice says he and Kobbie Mainoo have formed a "nice partnership" in the centre of England's midfield and has praised the 19-year-old's "leadership" as Gareth Southgate's side prepare for Sunday's Euro 2024 final against Spain.
Arsenal's Rice and Manchester United's Mainoo have started alongside each other in the Three Lions' knockout games against Slovakia, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
"You can just see. You speak to him and just feel his calm presence that he has and what I like about him is that he is not scared to say it how it is," said Rice.
"There was something towards the end [against the Netherlands] when he gave me a pass between the lines and I got sold short for it.
"We had to sprint back and we had bit at each other - but that is good because you need that relationship. At 19, I can't imagine many saying that to older players and that's what I love about him.
"That is what the lads love about him as well. He gets that respect, he has that leadership and the way he takes the ball and is comfortable.
"The conversations we've been having daily with each other and on the training pitch have brought us together and we have become a nice partnership."
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal's Declan Rice says England have the opportunity to "write our own history" when they face Spain in the final of Euro 2024 on Sunday.
Three years on from penalty heartbreak at Wembley against Italy, Rice and his team-mates have reached a second successive European Championship final and a first major tournament final on foreign soil for the Three Lions.
Asked if there was a sense of unfinished business from Euro 2020, the 25-year-old said: "Yes, definitely. Seeing Italy lift that trophy will haunt me forever.
"We are now presented with another opportunity where we can write our own history. We are up against another top side who we have to massively respect.
"But we also have to enjoy these moments because in 15 or 20 years when I look back, these are the nights I'll remember.
"We feel together and strong. The improvement from the last Euros on the back five is that we're keeping the ball much better."
Rice was robbed of possession for Xavi Simmons' opening goal in the semi-final win over the Netherlands on Wednesday, but recovered well to help Gareth Southgate's side turn the game around and win 2-1 thanks to a last-minute Ollie Watkins strike.
"I made the mistake for the goal but thought straight away about my own body language and being positive, thinking about the clock, that there is a long way to go and time for me to have an impact on the match," he added.
"It's poised to be a great final and another great night. We're back to back so hopefully now we can do it - not only for each other but also for the manager. I think he deserves it."
Did you know?
Rice has had more touches (300) and completed more passes [236] while under high pressure than any other player at Euro 2024.
He has also made seven line-breaking passes that have led to a shot within 10 seconds (see Opta graphic below), which is more than any other England player.
Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesSevilla are now confident they have secured Albert Sambi Lokonga on an initial loan deal from Arsenal with an option to buy.
The 24-year-old midfielder, who spent last season on loan at Luton Town, is expected to complete a medical with the Spanish club this weekend.
Another player who looks to be on his way out of Emirates Stadium is Nuno Tavares, with the 24-year-old left-back expected to join Italian side Lazio.
Arsenal have submitted an opening bid for Ajax's 18-year-old English goalkeeper Tommy Setford. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Arsenal have accepted a loan offer from Lazio for their 24-year-old Portuguese full-back Nuno Tavares with an obligation to buy included for between £6m and £7m. (Mirror), external
Marseille are interested in 25-year-old Arsenal and England striker Eddie Nketiah. (Footmercato - in French), external
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Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesWolverhampton Wanderers have rejected a £50,000 bid from Arsenal for goalkeeper Daniel Bentley.
The Gunners are looking for a back-up for David Raya, with doubts surrounding Aaron Ramsdale's future.
But their offer falls well short of Wolves' valuation, especially as Gary O'Neil's side would need to source a replacement.
Wolves start their Premier League campaign on 17 August at Arsenal and would only have Tom King, who joined from Northampton last year, as senior support for number one Jose Sa.
Ramsdale's position at Arsenal is uncertain after he lost his place to Raya last season. He made just six Premier League appearances, and 11 in all competitions, having joined from Sheffield United in 2021.
Bentley, who joined Wolves from Bristol City in January 2023, made just five Premier League appearances last season.
The 30-year-old is in Spain on Wolves' pre-season training camp before they fly to the USA for games against West Ham United, Crystal Palace and RB Leipzig.
The Gunners also face Bournemouth, Manchester United and Liverpool in the States.
Manchester United are set to approach Fenerbahce over a deal for 24-year-old Turkey full-back - and Arsenal target - Ferdi Kadioglu. (Mirror), external
Meanwhile, the Gunners are keen on 22-year-old Ajax and Netherlands forward Brian Brobbey. (Football Insider), external
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Katie Stafford
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesIf Arsenal are to challenge for the 2024-25 Premier League title they - in the eyes of many - need to sign a number nine.
While the Gunners back line was outstanding last season, a striker is hotly debated as being the missing piece in Mikel Arteta's jigsaw.
There have been multiple names bounded around over the last few months, but arguably no more so than Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres.
And it comes as no surprise when the Sweden international netted 43 goals in all competitions in his debut season at Sporting.
Gyokeres poses a serious counter-attacking threat and the tricks and body feints he uses to go past defenders help him to draw fouls in dangerous positions.
At 6ft 2in he has a physical presence that also makes him a menace from set pieces, but most importantly his finishing is clinical.
His goal efforts, paired with his 10 league assists, helped Sporting to be crowned Primeira Liga champions for the first time since 2020-21 and earned a spot in the Champions League.
So would Ruben Amorim be open to losing such an important player?
Understandably, no, but ultimately, it will come down to price.
Gyokeres signed from Coventry City for an undisclosed eight-figure fee - believed to be in the region of 20m euros (£16.9m) - on a five-year deal, so he has a hefty buy-out clause.
The Transfermarkt website currently values him at £55m but Arsenal would have to meet the £86m release clause if he was to make the switch to North London.
It could be considered a gamble when Gyokeres has no Premier League experience, but Sporting took one when they paid a club record fee last season for a Championship forward. The risk paid off.
So will Arsenal roll the dice or look elsewhere for a cheaper alternative?
Image source, Getty Images"We were so close but we're going to come back even stronger".
Those are the thoughts of Martin Odegaard as he reflects on Arsenal coming within two points of winning the league last season.
Speaking to Arsenal's official website, external the Norwegian said: "It was a good season. We made history and we have to be proud of that, but it wasn't enough to win it and that's what we wanted to do, so we all felt a bit disappointed with being so close.
"We didn't have the consistency to win it and we have to earn it and we know we can improve, get better and that's what we're working on. We were so close but we're going to come back even stronger now I'm sure."
Odegaard's Norway were not able to qualify for this summer's European Championships after finishing third in their group behind Spain and Scotland.
"I'd prefer to be there but that's the situation," he added.
"Rest is always good with the amount of intense games we play and how tough it is to play football at the biggest stage. It's really demanding so it's a good thing to get some rest, but I would prefer to be there and play."
The Gunners begin their season at home to Wolves and Odegaard said: "It's always important to get a good start and feeling straight away. The work we put in now is going to help us a lot to come back fit and sharp and be ready. You have to push and prepare in the best possible way.
"Staff, players, supporters and everyone are pushing in the same direction. In the end I'm sure it's going to be rewarded with a trophy."
Arsenal and Manchester United are ready to compete for the signing of England defender Marc Guehi, with the 23-year-old set to reject Crystal Palace's new contract offer. (Sun), external
The Gunners are hoping to complete the signing of Riccardo Calafiori this week after holding further talks with Bologna over the 22-year-old Italy defender. (Guardian), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesFormer England defender Conor Coady says "it was magical" to see Bukayo Saka convert his penalty in the quarter-final shootout against Switzerland after Euro 2020.
Coady was part of the Three Lions squad that lost in the final to Italy when Saka missed was one of the platers to miss his penalty.
"We all know that Bukayo Saka is a special player," Coady told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily at the Euros podcast. "To have him playing for our country is fantastic, but you have to be a special human being and strong personally to get through what he did after Euro 2020.
"What he received [racist abuse] was embarrassing and horrendous, so to see him step up and put away a penalty like that was magical.
"He has not just stepped up for England because he steps up for Arsenal every week. If they have a penalty then he takes the ball, puts it down and hits the back of the net.
"He has learned to take them better and you have to be a special human being to do that."
Image source, Getty ImagesHave England and Bukayo Saka turned a corner from the Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy?
It seemed that way when Saka fired into the side-netting in the quarter-final shootout against Switzerland, having already scored the brilliant equaliser to drag England to this point.
"The smile on his face after he converted that was special," said former Lioness Izzy Christiansen on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily at the Euros Podcast. "You cannot help but be reminded of Euro 2020, but that smile to me hinted redemption for him on a personal level.
"It felt like the world had been lifted and he and England have turned a corner.
"It was an amazing moment and just when his country needed him too."
The Arsenal winger was also named man of the match for his performance.
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Arsenal are set to make a move for Wolves' 30-year-old goalkeeper Dan Bentley. (Express & Star), external
