Arsenal's William Saliba pictured on March 16, 2023
How long does a foot injury take to heal? Recovery times explained
How long does a foot injury take to heal? Learn about recovery times, injury severity grades, and when footballers could return to action.
Jul 31, 20:21
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 29, 2025
Arsenal transfer news latest as Real Madrid 'discreetly' add star talent to list of targets for future deal
Arsenal are hoping to keep their squad intact ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season, but Real Madrid are reportedly keeping an eye on a young star.
Jul 30, 13:17
Ronald Araujo celebrates his goal for Barcelona on March 2, 2025
Barcelona consider selling a £35m defender to Liverpool amid 'fears' of Real Madrid approach
Barcelona president Joan Laporta reportedly considers the sale of Ronald Araujo to Liverpool amid a Real Madrid 'fear'.
Jul 29, 15:50
Arsenal defender William Saliba on September 22, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: William Saliba issues contract update amid Real Madrid links to Mikel Arteta's prized defender
Arsenal face the prospect of centre-back William Saliba leaving the club for free in 2027, but the defender issues an update amid rumours.
Jul 27, 23:00
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso on June 18, 2025
Real Madrid transfer news: Spanish giants eye £110m 'double swoop' for Premier League centre-backs
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a defensive overhaul in the summer transfer window, with a double move targeting France internationals Ibrahima Konate and William Saliba.
Jul 24, 06:58
Arsenal's Kai Havertz pictured on January 25, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. AC Milan: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly as Mikel Arteta makes Martin Zubimendi decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's friendly with AC Milan.
Jul 21, 14:36
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on May 25, 2025
Viktor Gyokeres: Gabriel Magalhaes talks up Arsenal target as Gunners seek transfer 'breakthrough'
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes talks up the quality of Viktor Gyokeres and comments on Saudi Arabia transfer links after signing a new long-term Gunners contract.
Jul 20, 17:20
Cristhian Mosquera in action for Valencia on May 10, 2025
Cristhian Mosquera medical 'issues' arise after Arsenal transfer announcement 'leak'
Cristhian Mosquera is supposedly yet to be announced as an Arsenal player due to 'issues' with the 21-year-old defender's medical.
Jul 19, 14:14
Charles Watts/Cristhian Mosquera composite
Cristhian Mosquera "ticks all the boxes" for Mikel Arteta as Arsenal close in on cut-price transfer
Arsenal expert Charles Watts explains why Cristhian Mosquera's move to the Emirates from Valencia "ticks all the boxes" for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.
Jul 18, 15:03
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How Arsenal could line up with Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera as triple transfer edges closer
Sports Mole takes a look at how Arsenal could line up with Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera in Mikel Arteta’s side ahead of next season.
Jul 15, 11:39
Cristhian Mosquera in action for Valencia on May 10, 2025
Cristhian Mosquera can take dream Arsenal shirt number thanks to Myles Lewis-Skelly decision
Sports Mole looks at the shirt numbers Cristhian Mosquera could take at Arsenal ahead of his £13m arrival from Valencia.
Jul 14, 15:11
Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera pictured on January 7, 2025
Cristhian Mosquera fee broken down as Arsenal reach 'verbal agreement' to sign Valencia centre-back
Arsenal reportedly reach a verbal agreement to sign Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia, whom they will land for lower than his release clause.
Jul 14, 14:39
Real Madrid's David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger on April 16, 2025
Real Madrid centre-back 'wanted by Al-Nassr' as Los Blancos 'consider selling' 32-year-old
Al-Nassr are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger during this summer's transfer window.
Jul 11, 08:14
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Arsenal's William Saliba on April 16, 2025
William Saliba transfer latest: Will centre-back pen new Arsenal deal? Do Real Madrid want to sign him?
Arsenal are allegedly confident that Real Madrid-linked William Saliba will sign a new contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Jul 10, 09:27
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 22, 2024
Arsenal bid for defender 'rejected' as Mikel Arteta at risk of missing out on summer target
Arsenal look set to be busy in the month of July in terms of transfer activity, though a report claims the club have hit a stumbling block for a defender.
Jul 8, 22:32
Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera pictured on January 7, 2025
Arsenal receive Cristhian Mosquera transfer boost as Valencia defender 'rejects' £2.6m offer
Arsenal reportedly receive a significant boost in their efforts to sign Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, who rejects a £2.6m contract offer.
Jul 3, 06:32
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka on April 20, 2025
Arsenal expiring contracts: Who is free to leave in 2026 and 2027?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's expiring contracts for this season and next.
Jul 1, 17:50
Liverpool will aim to negotiate a more favourable price for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi
Marc Guehi to Liverpool latest: Deal examined as Arne Slot looks to sign Crystal Palace defender after Jarell Quansah exit
Liverpool are reportedly attempting to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, but the defender's price could be a stumbling block.
Jun 30, 20:20
Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera pictured on May 23, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: 'Full agreement' reached with Cristhian Mosquera following £12m Valencia rejection
Arsenal reportedly reach a full agreement on personal terms with Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera as they prepare a new bid for the 21-year-old.
Jun 29, 14:10
Brentford's Christian Norgaard celebrates on March 15, 2025
Christian Norgaard's Arsenal medical 'authorised': Mikel Arteta's squad depth assessed ahead of Premier League title race
Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard is set to become an Arsenal player, and boss Mikel Arteta will hope his squad can win the Premier League title next term.
Jun 27, 23:34
Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera pictured on May 23, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Valencia 'respond' to first Cristhian Mosquera bid amid £17m hope
Arsenal reportedly fail with an opening bid for Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera but remain hopeful of striking a deal for a cut-price fee thanks to his contract situation.
Jun 27, 13:38
Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera pictured on May 23, 2025
Arsenal in 'active talks' to sign 20-year-old La Liga defender after Dean Huijsen failure
Arsenal are reportedly in 'active talks' to sign a 20-year-old La Liga defender after losing out to Real Madrid for the signature of Dean Huijsen.
Jun 26, 14:05
Charles Watts/Jorrel Hato composite
Jorrel Hato to Arsenal transfer given green light as Ajax teenager told to follow Jurrien Timber example
Arsenal expert Charles Watts is bullish about the Gunners' chances of beating Chelsea to the signature of 19-year-old Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, whom they have supposedly made contact for.
Jun 19, 08:51
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured on November 2, 2024
Arsenal secure huge contract renewal as 'announcement imminent' for 18-year-old's new deal
Arsenal reportedly agree a new contract with one of their 18-year-old Hale End proteges, leaving sporting director Andrea Berta with six situations to sort out.
Jun 18, 17:34
Harry Maguire pictured on April 9, 2022
The 10 most expensive defenders of all time: Has anyone broke into the list following the chaotic 2025 summer window?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive defenders of all time.
Jun 14, 17:23
Charles Watts/Matteo Tognozzi composite
Arsenal-bound Matteo Tognozzi has "unrivalled eye for a player" after Dean Huijsen discovery, expert claims
Arsenal expert Charles Watts explains why former Juventus scout Matteo Tognozzi will be a "really exciting appointment" for the Gunners.
Jun 13, 17:01
Wilfried Singo of Monaco on October 18, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta 'on alert' for £29.5m defender wanted by Tottenham
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly among the clubs keeping a close eye on the future of a Ligue 1 right-back, who comes with a £29.5m price tag.
Jun 7, 15:19
Joshua Kimmich of Germany celebrates on March 23, 2025
Preview:Germany vs France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash between Germany and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 6, 15:22
Charles Watts/Gabriel Magalhaes composite image
Gabriel contract: How "snowball effect" will help Arsenal, Andrea Berta tie down second key player
Arsenal expert Charles Watts explains how Gabriel Magalhaes's new contract could create a "snowball effect" for future renewals.
Jun 6, 15:21
Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates on January 12, 2025
Gabriel Magalhaes's first words on new Arsenal contract as Andrea Berta secures first of eight renewals
Arsenal confirm that Gabriel Magalhaes has signed a new long-term contract at the Emirates, keeping him on the books until the summer of 2029.
Jun 6, 09:07
Charles Watts/Myles Lewis-Skelly composite image
Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal contract prediction made as Mikel Arteta faces possible Ethan Nwaneri difficulty
Arsenal could tie Myles Lewis-Skelly down to a new contract before the start of pre-season, but Ethan Nwaneri may be a bit trickier to renew, Charles Watts feels.
Jun 4, 15:35
Paris Saint-Germain's Desire Doue on February 19, 2025
France lineup vs. Spain: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League semi-final clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Thursday's UEFA Nations League semi-final clash with Spain.
Jun 3, 22:45
Spain attacker Lamine Yamal on March 23, 2025
Preview:Spain vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League semi-final clash between Spain and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 3, 22:30
Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates with William Saliba after scoring on September 15, 2024
Arsenal centre-back 'on brink' of contract renewal as Andrea Berta secures three-year extension
Arsenal are reportedly on the brink of tying one of their key defenders down to a new long-term contract until the end of the 2029-30 season.
May 29, 22:21
Charles Watts/Mikel Arteta composite
Arsenal season review: Why Premier League title was "impossible" as Player of the Season discussed
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts reviews the Gunners' 2024-25 campaign, what lessons they will take into 2025-26 and also names his Player of the Season.
May 27, 19:25
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool before his side play RB Leipzig in the Champions League, on October 23, 2024
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk beats William Saliba to Premier League Defender of the Season
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk is named the Premier League's Defender of the Season in the 2024-25 Sports Mole Readers' Awards.
May 26, 13:02
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Premier League Team of the Season: Mohamed Salah, Bruno Fernandes, Virgil van Dijk
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Season for the 2024-25 campaign, including Mohamed Salah, Bruno Fernandes and Virgil van Dijk.
May 26, 09:07
AC Milan's Rafael Leao on August 17, 2024
Arsenal make 'direct contact' for £146.9m winger as Andrea Berta identifies two new summer targets
Arsenal reportedly add two new wingers to their transfer shortlist for the summer window, including AC Milan's Rafael Leao and a Premier League option.
May 25, 14:24
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks dejected on May 7, 2025
Team News: Southampton vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Arsenal.
May 24, 15:00
Arsenal players celebrate Gabriel Martinelli's goal on April 20, 2025
Arsenal out to equal Man United defensive record in final Premier League game against Southampton
Arsenal will have the chance to emulate Manchester United when they face Southampton on the final day of the Premier League season.
May 24, 13:50
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