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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

England international Joe Cole is set to turn down a lucrative deal with Arsenal to join Manchester United, according to reports in the UK press.

Outgoing Barcelona president Joan Laporta is confident Arsenal will eventually "give in" and allow midfielder Cesc Fabregas to move back to Camp Nou.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed he is still in the hunt for Lorient centre back Laurent Koscielny.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will be looking to sure up his defence with a new signing before the start of the season.

Former Arsenal hero Robert Pires says he has been made offers by both Birmingham and Leicester and that he would consider a return to England this summer.

Sol Campbell has told Soccernet he is choosing between a one-year contract extension at Arsenal and a two-year deal at Celtic.

Arsene Wenger is adamant he has not discussed Barcelona's interest in Cesc Fabregas with the player himself.

Arsenal have confirmed making an enquiry for Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, while chairman Peter Hill-Wood has told William Gallas his wage demands are excessive as his contract impasse continues.

Arsene Wenger has made clear he has no intention of selling Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona as the departure of the captain would undermine all he has tried to achieve at Arsenal.

Fulham have announced the signing of Swiss defender Philippe Senderos on a three-year deal from Arsenal. Senderos, 25, was one of Arsenal's longest serving players having joined the club from Servette in June 2003.

Gerard Pique understands why Arsenal are so determined to cling on to Cesc Fabregas but would be delighted to be reunited with his international team-mate at Barcelona next season.

Russian forward Andrei Arshavin has admitted he is a Barcelona fan but has sought to deny suggestions that he is unhappy at Arsenal.

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has told Cesc Fabregas he would love to see him back at the Nou Camp and has no doubt the Arsenal man would be a star with the Catalan giants.

Soccernet understands that Arsenal and Manchester will miss out on capturing Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole on a free transfer, while Manchester City and Tottenham remain firmly in the hunt for his signature.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has described €35 million as a "fair market price" for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas and claims negotiations are continuing with the Premier League club.

Soccernet understands that no decision will be made on Joe Cole's future until the end of the World Cup finals, despite reports that he has already agreed a move to Arsenal.

Bordeaux chairman Jean-Louis Triaud has rejected claims Arsenal have shown interest in playmaker Yoann Gourcuff.

Arsenal have rejected Barcelona's offer for midfielder Cesc Fabregas and insist they have no plans to sell their captain.

Andrei Arshavin admits he was left frustrated by Arsenal's inability to sustain a challenge for any major silverware last season, with the midfielder labelling the Gunners' trophyless campaign "pitiful".