Arsenal's Premier League title defence begins Friday against a newly promoted Coventry side at the Emirates, but the build-up has been dominated by fitness news rather than transfer business. Arseblog reports Bruno Guimarães is a doubt after being substituted at half-time in the Community Shield win over City, with the Brazilian possibly having to wait until next month for his home debut. Arteta gave separate updates on Rice, Saka and Guimarães via Arsenal.com without confirming further concerns.
The other running story is Myles Lewis-Skelly's future: Arteta told reporters he is "100 per cent" certain the 19-year-old will stay despite reported interest from Chelsea and Manchester United, as covered by the Guardian and New York Times. Ethan Nwaneri's situation remains murkier, with the Guardian and New York Times both suggesting his Arsenal career may be nearing an end after a difficult loan spell at Marseille. Eberechi Eze told Arseblog the squad now carry a "quiet confidence" rather than fear, while the BBC notes Arsenal's interest in Ezri Konsa persists despite already having seven senior defenders. Sky Sports reports two Premier League clubs are interested in Gabriel Jesus.
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