Thomas Vermaelen is set to miss the pre-season tour of Asia due to a back injury but Jack Wilshere is training well should be in contention against Villa.

An interesting development on the Luis Suarez front after the Liverpool striker welcomed interest from Arsenal and all-but confirmed he wants out of Anfield.

After weeks of waiting Arsenal FC finally officially revealed the new 2013/14 away kit at the Emirates Stadium today. Here are some images from the event.

Frankfurt have confirmed they are in negotiations with Arsenal over the signing of Nicklas Bendtner and a decision over the transfer will be made by Thursday.

Colombian midfielder Sebastian Perez Cordona is to have a one week trial with Arsenal in August with the view to making the move permanent if things work out.

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke handed in a transfer request on Monday night. Should Arsenal end their pursuit of Higuain and go after Benteke instead?

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has dismissed speculation claiming Gonzalo Higuain is set to join Arsenal and insists the club have not bid for him.

Barcelona have shortlisted Arsenal's Jack Wilshere as a potential replacement for Thiago Alcantara, who's expected to complete his move to Man Utd this week.

Arsenal target Gonzalo Higuain's is due to hold talks with Real Madrid this week and manager Carlo Ancelotti is still open to the striker staying at the club.

So it appears we know the reason why Gonzalo Higuain is not yet an Arsenal player: La Liga giants Real Madrid have moved the goal posts at the last minute.