Speaking after the win over Bournemouth, van Dijk admits signing another defender would "accelerate" their immediate improvement but until the club go back into the market the hard work has to continue within the squad.

Ahead of its publication on August 14, The Athleti c is able to share extracts from the new chapter in which Zinchenko addresses his absence from the first team last season, the ongoing conflict in his native Ukraine, and Arsenal’s failure to lift silverware in 2024-25.

Crystal Palace could be without Eberechi Eze for their Premier League opener against Chelsea due to transfer speculation, according to reports.

Transfer news LIVE!Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the clubs aiming to sign new players and make a strong start to the new Premier League season. The Gunners still have their sights on Eberechi Eze but are facing competition from bitter rivals Tottenham.

Liverpool's opening Premier League game against Bournemouth was halted after Antoine Semenyo reported abuse from the crowd, and the incident at Anfield is under investigation