Mikel Arteta has moved to calm speculation over his future, insisting he wants to stay and will sign a new contract "in an organic way" despite entering the final year of his current deal, which expires in 2027. Speaking ahead of Sunday's Community Shield against Manchester City, he said supporters "don't have to worry" and that he and the club hierarchy remain fully aligned. Enzo Maresca, meanwhile, has said closing the seven-point gap to Arsenal is part of his mission at City.
Squad news dominates the build-up too: Arteta gave a fitness update on Rice, Saka, Saliba and Timber and confirmed a "triple boost" for Cardiff, while admitting Ethan Nwaneri's future is uncertain, saying "certain players have to move." The New York Times reports Gabriel Martinelli has no interest in a Galatasaray move despite the Turkish club's €45m offer. In the market, Arsenal have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over Jarell Quansah, who could cost upwards of €50m, while interest in Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa persists. The Standard also reports Barcelona have added a Viktor Gyokeres replacement to their shortlist, seen as a boost for Arsenal's pursuit of Julian Alvarez, though nothing is confirmed.
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