Arsenal Daily Briefing

Arsenal's summer is picking up pace. Atletico Madrid are now preparing for life without Julian Álvarez — which is the biggest transfer green light the Gunners could have asked for. Morgan Rogers remains the leading winger target, but the competition is fierce. Plus, sixteen players are heading to the World Cup, William Saliba has a worrying injury update, and the new season dates are locked in.

The summer window is now fully open — and Arsenal's to-do list is already long. Arteta's contract extension is the board's top priority, Piero Hincapié's permanent deal is confirmed at €52m, and the club is chasing Julian Álvarez hard even as Barcelona push back with their own big bid. Plus: Real Madrid want Declan Rice, the outgoings list is taking shape, and Morgan Rogers is reportedly open to a move to the Emirates.

The confetti has settled and the summer begins. Arteta calls for Arsenal to be 'ambitious, fast and smart' in the transfer window; Real Madrid reportedly eye Declan Rice — but Rice fires back with 'lock in or get locked out.' Transfer targets, Arteta's contract extension, and a farewell to Katie McCabe.