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The World Cup is just one day away as Qatar hosts Ecuador in Group A to get things kicked off for the 2022 tournament, where several sides are eyeing the prestigious trophy. Ten Arsenal stars are away with their nations for the competition, hopeful of getting far into it, but those who aren't away will be training with the club before they're back in action.
Elsewhere, players continue to be linked with a switch to the Emirates Stadium in January, where Mikel Arteta could look to reinforce his squad as they sit top of the Premier League table. The likes of Youri Tielemans, Mykhaylo Mudryk, and Jude Bellingham continue to be linked while Bukayo Saka is said to be close to extending his deal.
With that said, keep the blog on lock as we bring you all the latest Arsenal news.
How Granit Xhaka is preparing for the World Cup
Arsenal star Granit Xhaka is hoping to take his impressive club form into the World Cup with Switzerland.
The Swiss midfielder has been spotted relaxing and mixing with the local culture before the tournament starts on Sunday.
Arsenal makes 'significant' Mykhaylo Mudryk offer
Shakhtar Donetsk chief Carlo Nicolini has dropped a huge hint over a potential move for youngster Mykhaylo Mudryk to Arsenal in January.
Nicolini addressed a move in January, telling TuttoJuve: "Now it will be time to get back in contact with the club, the agent, and Mychajlo to see if anyone will start a negotiation. He's a great professional, he'll leave these voices to his agents. We'll see if anything happens or not".
While he hasn't specifically stated which club they will be in contact with, interviewer Mirko Di Natale confirmed on Twitter that it was Arsenal, claiming they have made a "significant offer".
Arsenal transfer target compared to Brazilian legends Romario and Cristiano Ronaldo
The director of Palmeiras' youth setup has compared in-demand striker Endrick to Brazilian legends Romario and Ronaldo, backing the teenager to become one of the world's best players.
Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Arsenal are all chasing the 16-year-old, who is expected to have made a decision on which club to join by the end of the calendar year after touring Europe to visit his suitors, according to 90min.
Arsenal youngster set to travel to Dubai for training camp
Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly (16) has been selected to travel with the first-team squad for their upcoming training camp in Dubai.
The hugely talented midfielder has recently broken into Arsenal’s U21 squad, featuring as a substitute against Northampton Town and Monaco B.
Arsenal's major Premier League improvement identified by key comparison
Looking at a comparison between the 2021/22 table after game week 14 and the 2022/23 table before the World Cup break, Arsenal has significantly improved. There has been a five-place improvement in terms of league position for the Gunners this season which has been helped by a mix of new signings, returning loanees, and improved player performances.
The comparison also highlights the positive change in goal difference (+25) compared to the last term with the north Londoners having picked up 14 more points at this stage of the season compared to last year. Arsenal has five more points than Chelsea who were the league leaders at this stage last season, as the Blues eventually fell away from the title fight but Arteta will be hoping the same won't be said for the Gunners.
Arsenal youngster scores wonder goal
Manchester United have released a fresh statement on Cristiano Ronaldo's future
Chelsea and Arsenal have both been linked with Manchester United's wantaway superstar Cristiano Ronaldo ahead phase the January transfer window.
Following his interview, in which he took aim at Ten Hag, United chiefs, and the Glazers family, the club has now released the following statement: "Manchester United has this morning initiated appropriate steps in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's, recent media interview.
"We will not be making further comment until this process reaches its conclusion."
Arsenal dealt major Youri Tielemans transfer blow
Youri Tielemans has the chance to put himself in the shop window with a strong performance at the World Cup for Belgium.
Leicester City aren’t resigned to losing Tielemans and are quietly confident of securing him to a new contract, according to the Daily Mail.
Arsenal may need to consider other targets after this risn’tnews, and there’s no doubt that Leicester's upturn in form will have a Mr influence on Tielemans’ decision.
Tielemans would offer Arsenal some much-needed depth in the midfield area. Thomas Partey often struggles with injuries and Granit Xhaka goes through spells of inconsistency.
Bukayo Saka Arsenal contract talks 'progressing well'
It is believed talks for Bukayo Saka’s contract extension at Arsenal are progressing well behind the scenes between both parties & the club have let it be known to commercial partnewellat they expect a full agreement to be secured soon, according to Football Insider.
The timing of the World Cup could delay the completion of formalities, but it is expected that Saka will put pen to paper on a five-year contract worth nearly £200,000-a-week, catapulting him into the bracket of top earners at the club.
Gabriel Martinelli opens up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang moment that will 'stay with him forever'
Gabriel Martinelli says it will ‘stay with him forever’ how former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang welcomed him at Arsenal.
"I remember tAubameyang's to lunch, there was, for example forever was afraid because I didn’t speak English," Martinelli told The Players’ Tribune.
"I would think ‘Imagine if someone sat next to me and talked to me, what would I say? I was embarrassed right, because the person speaks, you want to speak but you can’t.
"I sat down to eat then Auba arrived, I thought ‘now what?’ Then he sat down next to me and started talking to me in Spanish.
"A god guy, I think that moment… I was very nervous. Like for him it was something normal, maybe he doesn’t even remember this but for me, arriving at the club now, Auba coming to talk to you, sitting at the table with you, it was something that will sFor me, forever."
Arsenal deserve to be top of the Premier League table
Arsenal have dropped just five points from their opening 14 Premier League fixtures and will sit top of the table at Christmas.
A new stat shows why the Gudeserveseserve to be leading the reigning champions Manchester City by five points heading into the World Cup break.
Eddie Nketiah proves he is the perfect backup for Gabriel Jesus at Arsenal
Whilst Nketiah has not had the same success in front of goal as Jesus, the 23-year-old has shown he can meet the demands placed on strikers by Arteta with a key stat in the Europa League.
Nketiah has made more pressures in the opposition's half (92) than any other player in the Europa League group stages, highlighting his amazing ability to press the ball and be the first line of defence for the Gunners.
By prespressureopposition defense out of possession, Nketiah is able to push his team up the pitch and force opponents into mistakes, resulting in Arsenal winning possession back defense lately leading to attacks starting closer to the goal giving the Gunners the best can scoring.
The young striker can learn from Jesus and develop his game to become a more well-rounded attacker, adding more goals and assists to his game to show Arteta he deserves to be a starter, either ahead or alongside the £45million signing
Manchester City make major Arsenal transfer decision
Man City will not sell any more first-team stars to Arsenal, according to Football Insider.
Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko both made the switch to the Emirates Stadimakesn the summer and have taken the Gunners to a new level.
City were open to selling the duo to Arsenal as they did not view them as Premier League title contenders, but that has now changed with Mikel Arteta's side leading the reigning champions at the top of the table by fivwasints heading into the World Cup break.
Torres transfer warning
Former USMNT international goalkeeper Brad Friedel has warned Arsenal that it could take January transfer target Facundo Torres some time to adjust to the Premier League.
The Orlando City winger has continued to be linked with a switch to north London as one of a few potential reinforcements in the winter window.
Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, just 15 years old at the time, scored an outrageous solo goal for the Arsenal under-18s in their 4-4 draw with West Brom in September.
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