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Arsenal are well stocked with left backs. Riccardo Calafiori, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Piero Hincapi are all capable of playing in the position so Bartesaghi would have plenty of competition if he did make the move. However, he has been compared to Calafiori and his profile appeals greatly to the Gunners, making a transfer quite possible.
Arsenal and Adidas’ work on the No More Red campaign continues into a fifth year. While the white playing shirt has served as a powerful tool to raise awareness for the campaign, there will be different expressions and activations this season, with a strong focus on supporting local communities.
STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 5, 2026 –First-place Arsenal host fourth-place Liverpool this Thursday, Jan. 8, at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN in a matchup of last season’s top two teams, headlining midweek Premier League action across NBC Sports.
Eighteen-year-old defender Smilla Holmberg says "it's always been my dream to play for Arsenal" after signing a long-term contract.
Thiago profiles as a physical penalty-box striker, having taken just two shots from outside the area all season. His first against Everton exhibited his poaching instinct, making a clever, sharp blindside run behind Michael Keane, volleying Vitaly Janelt’s cross from close range.
The January window is open, and top clubs such as Arsenal must weigh key decisions on transfers, extensions and more.
All the latest reaction in the Premier League title race as Manchester City's draw with Chelsea gives Arsenal a six point advantage.
Arsenal have announced the signing of Sweden right back Smilla Holmberg from Hammarby IF on a long-term contract.