Sub Chuba Akpom scored a late winner to help Arsenal to a 2-1 win over the Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan on Friday afternoon. Watch all the goals from the game.

We continue our pre-season preparations today as we take on Urawa Red Diamonds at the Saitama Stadium in Japan. Here's the starting line-up for the big game:

Reports this morning claim that former Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has informed friends he wants to quit Barcelona and move to Manchester United this summer.

Gervinho has now agreed personal terms with Roma ahead of a potential move to Italy but Arsenal have so far rejected the chance to sign striker Pablo Osvaldo.

Disappointing quotes coming from Luis Gustavo today with the midfielder claiming he wants to stay at Bayern Munich and fight for his place in the first team.

The agent of goalkeeper Julio Cesar claims that Arsenal "remain a concrete option" for the player as he looks to secure a move away from QPR this summer.

Some encouraging news coming out of Spain today with Marca claiming that Real Madrid have no intention of trying to sign Luis Suarez to replace Gonzalo Higuain.

Boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make a loss on Gervinho by selling him to Roma and use the money to reignite his interest in Swansea captain Ashley Williams.

Liverpool have granted Luis Suarez permission to talk with Arsenal but the Merseysiders are adamant the striker wont be sold unless their £50m valuation is met.

Long-term Arsenal target Gonzalo Higuain is on the verge of joining Napoli in a £32m deal after arriving in Italy to complete his move on Wednesday afternoon.