Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo is ready to join Arsenal in the January transfer window after Real Madrid sold him in 2022.

Martin Odegaard looked back at a loan spell that saw the start of a relationship with a new summer signing for Arsenal. As the club captain rekindles friendships from the Basque Country, he feels that similar stories should "make it easier" for the team to mesh and make the most of their extra depth.

Captain Martin Odegaard will miss Arsenal’s opening Champions League game against Athletic Bilbao after joining the team’s growing injury list.

Adams, Arsenal’s legendary former captain, took it upon himself to criticise Mikel Arteta for sticking with Ødegaard as skipper given his recent form. The Arsenal boss responded swiftly and decisively, revealing that the squad had unanimously voted Ødegaard as their leader for the 2025–26 season.

Saliba comes in for Cristhian Mosquera to partner Gabriel Magalhaes at centre-back, while the only other change made to Arteta’s starting lineup following the 2-0 Champions League win at Athletic Bilbao is that Leandro Trossard has replaced Eberechi Eze, after contributing with a goal and an assist from the bench in Spain.

Saka, Odegaard and White have missed Arsenals most recent outings due to injury; Saliba was among the substitutes for Arsenals win at Athletic Club but could be set for a return vs Manchester City; Arsenal host City on Sunday,

The exit of Arsenal’s captain adds to a growing list of concerns for Arteta. Already without Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka—three attacking players who would expect to see plenty of minutes as starters—the Spaniard was unable to call upon William Saliba for the visit of Forest.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is battling to recover in time for this weekend's clash with Manchester City after sustaining another shoulder injury.