Arsene Wenger has admitted that Arsenal need to sign at least one more centre back before the close of the summer transfer window.

Barcelona defender Carles Puyol feels Arsenal may be making a mistake by keeping Cesc Fabregas for another season as he "doesn't want to be there".

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has underlined his respect for Barcelona as they continue the pursuit for his signature - but suggested he remains committed to Arsenal.

The agent of Stuttgart defender Serdar Tasci says his client has "huge respect" for Arsenal after being linked with a summer move to Emirates Stadium.

Manager Arsene Wenger seeks to definitively reinforce Arsenal's stance that captain Cesc Fabregas will not be leaving the club this summer.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms striker Nicklas Bendtner will miss the start of the season because of a persistent groin injury.

Arsene Wenger has once again reinforced Arsenal's position that Cesc Fabregas is not for sale at any price, having turned down an approach from Barcelona.

Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell on a one-year contract.

Arsenal continued their pre-season preparations by recording another comfortable victory as they beat SC Neusiedl 4-0 in Austria.

Barcelona have reiterated that Arsenal have no intention whatsoever of discussing a transfer for Cesc Fabregas, despite reports in Catalunya on Tuesday that suggested a deal has been struck.

Cagliari's Federico Marchetti is the latest goalkeeper to be linked with Arsenal, with the Italian club's president claiming the Gunners have already been in contact.

CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev has revealed he is eager to move to the Premier League, with Russia team-mate Andrei Arshavin trying to persuade him to move to Emirates Stadium.

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta does not believe the Spanish champions will be able to sign Cesc Fabregas this summer and will instead have to wait 12 months to get their man - and it's all because of the Arsenal fans.

England Under-21 international Jack Wilshere is "hungry'' for another taste of first-team football with Arsenal.

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry scores against old foes Tottenham but finishes on the losing side on his debut for New York Red Bulls.

Thierry Henry scored on debut for New York Red Bulls but Tottenham came from behind to secure a 2-1 win after the former Arsenal man was substituted in the friendly at Red Bull Arena on Thursday night.

Thierry Henry scored on debut for New York Red Bulls but Tottenham came from behind to secure a 2-1 win after the former Arsenal man was substituted in the friendly at Red Bull Arena.

Arsene Wenger has told Jack Wilshere he can be part of Arsenal's first-team plans if he impresses in pre-season.

Liverpool made a low-key start to life under Roy Hodgson, with new signing Joe Cole looking on from the sidelines as his team-mates drew 0-0 in the friendly with Grasshoppers in Zurich.

Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin signs a new long-term deal with the club and will now spend the upcoming season on loan at French club Lorient.

Arsenal agree to sell striker Eduardo da Silva to Ukrainian outfit Shaktar Donetsk for a reported fee of £6m.

Shakhtar Donetsk have announced the signing of Croatian striker Eduardo from Arsenal.

Croatia striker Eduardo has left English club Arsenal to join Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk, while Liverpool, Inter and AC Milan also entered the transfer market on Wednesday.

West Ham have upped their bid for Loic Remy, dubbed the new Thierry Henry, to £13 million and made their payment structure more attractive - but they now face competition from Arsenal.

Xavi has claimed Arsenal are "delaying the inevitable" by trying to block Barcelona's attempts to sign Cesc Fabregas and that the transfer target told Barcelona's Spanish stars during the World Cup he wanted to join them at club level.

Arsenal and Birmingham City have followed the lead of Tottenham Hotspur and announced that the infamous vuvuzelas will not be welcome in their stadia.

Croatia boss Slaven Bilic has confirmed Arsenal striker Eduardo is set to join Shakhtar Donetsk.

Barcelona sporting vice-president Josep Maria Bartolomeu has said they are now looking to rebuild their relationship with Arsenal before making a fresh offer for Cesc Fabregas.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola says he still wants to sign Cesc Fabregas but admits there is no chance of doing a deal if Arsenal will not negotiate.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola will not give up on signing Francesc Fabregas from Arsenal despite Arsene Wenger insisting all the talk over the proposed transfer must stop.

Thierry Henry has revealed he wants to return to Arsenal after finishing his playing career.

Arsene Wenger insists Cesc Fabregas loves Arsenal and speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona "has to stop".

Mick McCarthy has denied receiving a bid from Arsenal for Kevin Doyle and says the striker will be staying at Wolverhampton Wanderers, barring a huge offer.

Sandro Rosell believes it is far from certain that Cesc Fabregas will arrive at Camp Nou this summer as Arsenal feel "hurt" by the conduct of Barcelona, who are adamant they will not pay more than the market price for the midfielder.

Sandro Rosell believes it is far from certain that Cesc Fabregas will arrive at Camp Nou this summer as Arsenal feel "hurt" by the conduct of Barcelona, who are adamant they will not pay more than the market price for the midfielder. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

Udinese defender Cristian Zapata could be open to joining Arsenal this summer, according to his agent.

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas plays down being pictured in a Barcelona shirt during Spain's World Cup-winning celebrations.

Arsene Wenger has dismissed reports striker Eduardo is set to leave Arsenal this summer. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

Andres Iniesta says Cesc Fabregas will give Barcelona a "huge jump up in quality" if he does leave Arsenal to join the reigning Spanish champions this summer.

Arsenal fans were subjected to an unwelcome sight during Spain's World Cup celebrations as Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique ambushed Cesc Fabregas, pulling a Barcelona shirt over the head of the Gunners captain.

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal have no interest in signing Bordeaux midfielder Yoann Gourcuff.

Cesc Fabregas has hailed Arsenal as a "world-class club" and suggested he is ready to stay next season.

Veteran defender Sol Campbell holds talks with Sunderland on Thursday over a possible deal with the Premier League side, BBC Sport understands.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that the arrival of centre-back Laurent Koscielny at Emirates Stadium does not represent the end of his summer recruitment drive.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has a problem with handling high-pressure games and delivered an ominous warning by revealing he will make an announcement on his stoppers after the World Cup.

Arsenal bolster their defence by signing centre-back Laurent Koscielny from Lorient for an undisclosed fee.

Arsenal have formally announced the signing of defender Laurent Koscielny who joins the Gunners from Lorient in a deal worth a reported £10 million.

Arsenal are set to confirm the signing of defender Laurent Koscielny from Lorient.

Arsenal youngster Luke Freeman is ready to continue his football education at Yeovil Town.

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has admitted that the proposed transfer of Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas from Arsenal is now in doubt.

Striker Nicklas Bendtner could miss the start of the new Premier League season because of a groin injury.

Former Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida has revealed he was unhappy in north London and did not think twice about signing for Atletico Madrid earlier this summer.

An embarrassing climbdown? A victory for common sense? Or a calendar mix-up now resolved? Whatever. The news that England will be sending a strong squad to the Under-19 European Championship in France is undeniably a good thing. It is also an indication that maybe, just maybe, we might have learned something from events in South Africa. Confirmation of this encouraging...

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has his heart set on playing at Barcelona next season, according to his Spain team-mate Gerard Pique.

New Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has suggested they are ready to walk away from the deal to sign Cesc Fabregas if Arsenal do not lower their demands.

Cesc Fabregas suggests he could stay at Arsenal, despite continued interest from Spanish champions Barcelona.

Barcelona transfer target Cesc Fabregas has hinted he may yet stay at Arsenal next season, admitting "everything is possible" and reiterating his love for the London club.

Yeovil Town sign Arsenal youngster and former loanee Luke Ayling, subject to a medical.

Germany's two-goal hero Thomas Mueller believes the "alpha-male" culture in the England team will hinder their chances of becoming successful.

Former England central defender Sol Campbell says he will choose between Arsenal and Celtic after his honeymoon.