Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal have not swooped for Eberechi Eze because Kai Havertz has suffered a knee injury. Havertz has been dealing with a knee issue since last Sunday’s game at Old Trafford, which Arsenal won 1-0.

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Shamrock Rovers wonderkid Victor Ozhianvuna in what will be a record-breaking transfer for Irish football, Sporting News understands. The 16-year-old midfielder, who has already featured in the League of Ireland's Premier Division, will officially join the Gunners when he turns 18 in January 2027.

Myles Lewis-Skelly might switch position at Arsenal if they are able to sign Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen.