Arsenal are now ‘the leading candidate’ to sign De Jong with Fichajes adding that ‘the London club plans to take advantage of the contract indecision to negotiate in January. Furthermore, Arteta sees the Dutchman as a player who would elevate the team’s performance in the fight for the Premier League and Champions League titles.’

Frida Maanum, Stina Blackstenius, Caitlin Foord and Alessia Russo (2) on target for Gunners Hammers were gifted opener by Daphne van Domselaar error Bunny Shaw and Yui Hasegawa score after break as Man City beat Brighton Fran Kirby had given visitors lead Click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say Gary Rose and Ciara Fleming So,

The England striker has seen off competition to become a crucial player since joining from Manchester United in 2023

According to reports, there is a ‘primary’ reason behind Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta’s decision to favour Riccardo Calafiori over Myles-Lewis Skelly. England international Lewis-Skelly was one of the breakout stars in the Premier League last season as he capitalised on Calafiori’s injury woes to cement himself as a first-team regular.

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Despite this, Eberechi Eze has been able to start training immediately – after preparing for the 2025/26 campaign properly with Crystal Palace – and TBR Football understand Arsenal are delighted by what they are seeing. Graeme Bailey can now confirm to TBR Football that the 27-year-old has made a superb first impression at Arsenal.

Hincapie, signed by Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen on loan ahead of a a £45 million deal next summer, has quickly become a mainstay in Ecuador’s back line alongside Willian Pach

Gabriel Martinelli believes he’s a better player now than he was during his initial call-ups by Brazil, with Carlo Ancelotti handing him his first consecutive international starts since 2023.Photo