Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez
Welcome to football.london's live Arsenal transfer blog on Saturday, August 8.
Mikel Arteta is making his preparations ahead of the Gunners' title defence with the clock ticking down to the new season.
The Gunners face Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup tomorrow and Como on Wednesday before meeting Manchester City in the Community Shield. Days after that, the champions kickstart the Premier League against newly-promoted Coventry City.
Will the north London side have any new signings to parade in their opening match? Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier are already through the door and Bruno Guimaraes could finally be announced this weekend when his £75million move from Newcastle is confirmed.
Arsenal's business may not yet be over following that, though. Despite failing to convince Vinicius Junior to leave Real Madrid, the likes of Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez and Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa remain on the agenda.
Join us for all of the latest transfer news, rumours and updates below.
Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori walks to the team coach after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026 in London, England
Riccardo Calafiori for Arsenal(Image: Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Gabriel Jesus.
Gabriel Jesus is linked with a move to the Serie A(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier League)