Arsenal are in the race to sign Southampton's £60m-rated centre-back Virgil van Dijk after he handed in a formal transfer request.

Arsenal have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Riyad Mahrez after Roma pulled out of the race to sign the £50m-rated Leicester City attacker.

Arsene Wenger blocked any move by the club to try and sign £18m Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina this summer.

FA Cup holders Arsenal kick-off the new season when we take on Premier League champions Chelsea in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday afternoon.

Arsenal are still locked in talks with Monaco over a potential £50m deal to sign winger Thomas Lemar this summer.

The Premier League have confirmed that Mike Dean will be in charge of Arsenal's season opener against Leicester City on Friday night.

Arsenal have made their move to try and sign Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lucas Moura with the French giants ready to sell for £27m.

Attacker Max Meyer has refused to rule out leaving Schalke amid reports that Arsenal are among the clubs vying for his signature this summer.

Manchester City wonderkid Jadon Sancho has skipped training and travelled back to London as he tries to force through a move to either Arsenal or Spurs

Arsene Wenger has given a team news update on Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Aaron Ramsey ahead of Arsenal's Community Shield clash with Chelsea