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Arsenal hero William Gallas insists Mikel Arteta's team can't be compared to the Invincibles even if they win the Champions League.

Gallas told聽:

No, no, no, you can't compare the Invincibles to this Arsenal side. What the Invincibles did is incredible, even if this team wins the Champions League, you still cannot compare.

The 2003/04 squad, nobody beat them in the Premier League, I don't think people realise how difficult that is.

When you're playing every three days, and still not losing, you have to be such a strong team. The Invincibles deserve more respect.

If this Arsenal team win the Champions League, they will be one of the top sides in their history, but not on the same level of the Invincibles.

William Gallas

Bukayo Saka not elite

Arsenal hero William Gallas claims Bukayo Saka is not on the same level as Real Madrid superstars Vinicius Junior or Kylian Mbappe.

Gallas told :

Bukayo Saka had a great performance after his long injury, but I don't think he's on the same level of Vinicius Junior or Kylian Mbappe yet.

He does have the potential to do it. English people get too excited about their players, but sometimes you need to calm down, don't put too much pressure on the players like Saka.

He has to be a champion and win trophies to be on the same level as Vinicius Jr and Mbappe, who have won the Champions League and World Cup.

When Vinicius Junior is in his best form, he's unstoppable. You can't compare him to Bukayo Saka.

Everyone looks into statistics, why don't we compare their trophies? Vinicius probably deserved the Ballon d'Or at his best, where was ranked 21st, come on.

I need to see Saka performing the way he is for a whole season, keeping that same level and he definitely has the potential to do it.

William Gallas

Arsenal injury latest

Arsenal are set for a massive Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Gunners have dealt with immense injury issues throughout the season.

However, manager Mikel Arteta has been handed a major injury boost.

Ben White and Thomas Partey both trained ahead of the big match in Madrid and will be available after posing as doubts.

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Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas gave his seal of approval amid his former club's bid to sign Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres.

Yeah, he could be an option, 100 per cent.

But at least a top team like Arsenal are competing for the top level that Mikel [Arteta] wants.

As he鈥檚 said now, it鈥檚 not about being here [at a certain level], it鈥檚 about winning, I think, for the next step

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Fabregas transfer advice

Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas echoed his former club's need for a "top striker".

First of all, he [sporting director Andrea Berta] is a man with tonnes of experience having done what he鈥檚 done at Atletico Madrid, building for many years.

I鈥檓 not inside to know their thoughts but, definitely, I would say a striker, a top, top striker, that can bang in 40 to 50 goals like all the top teams.

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Kylian Mbappe situation

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe will be available against Arsenal on Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg at Santiago Bernabeu.

That is despite being shown a straight red card against Alaves for a dangerous challenge.

However, Mbappe was sent off in LaLiga, which has no effect on European competitions.

La Liga rules state that a two-match suspension is the result of straight red cards, but聽the France captain may just miss this weekend's clash with Athletic Bilbao.

According to, that is because the star forward made an attempt for the ball and that was included in the referee's report,

As such, the France international can also play in the upcoming Copa del Rey final with Barcelona on April 26.

Nico Williams latest

Arsenal target Nico Williams will not consider his future before May 21 as he is fully focused on Athletic Bilbao and hopes to play in the Europa League final that day at San Mames.

The appreciation from Arsenal is there. Last summer Arsenal, Barcelona and also Chelsea 鈥?these three clubs tried to sign Nico Williams but the player decided to stay at Athletic Club.

One of the reasons why he decided to stay is obviously he loves the club, he loves the city, his family is there, so the relationship between Nico and Athletic Bilbao is excellent. But also they have the Europa League final in Bilbao.

Athletic [could] play the Europa League final at the San Mames Stadium and they hope to be there [on May 21]. So basically what they feel at Athletic Club is the player will not entertain any negotiations now. So forget about Nico Williams committing to any move now.

Nico is going to be fully focused on Athletic, fully focused on LaLiga, Europa League, everything with Athletic Club, and then closer to the end of the season he will make a decision for his future.

His agents are obviously working for his future. They had contacts with Arsenal, they know about Chelsea鈥檚 interest. Let鈥檚 see what Barcelona decide to do but for Barcelona everything will be lower because of Financial Fair Play.

Arsenal will sign a striker but will also sign a winger. Nico Williams is considered the perfect player by Mikel Arteta.

And also Chelsea appreciate the player so there鈥檚 going to be several clubs in the race, Arsenal will be there for sure, but not only them.

But to get the green light from the player鈥?I don鈥檛 think this [before the Europa League final] will be the right moment where we will say, 鈥極kay, Nico Williams has decided he will go there'.
It will take time and they [the suitors] will need to respect the timing of the player.

Fabrizio Romano

Chelsea join Gyokeres transfer war

Chelsea look set to join Arsenal in the transfer race for Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres ahead of the summer market.

According to聽, the Blues have had new direct talks with Gyokeres' camp to confirm their interest.

And the West Londoners are considering a bid anywhere between 拢60million and 拢64.3m for the striker.

Arsenal are prioritising a centre-forward ahead of the summer transfer window.

And Chelsea also want to bring in someone to offer competition for Nicolas Jackson.

Martin Zubimendi transfer boost

Arsenal have received a massive transfer boost in their bid to sign Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.

Real Madrid, who have shown a strong interest in Zubimendi, are looking elsewhere for midfield reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window.

According to聽, Los Blancos prefer Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister.

Of course, it will be very hard to convince the Reds to sell Mac Allister after a stunning season...

Kevin Campbell latest

Arsenal legend Kevin Campbell聽lost more than 10st in four months after suffering multiple organ failure before his death, an inquest heard.

Campbell聽passed away in hospital last June aged just 54 - sparking an outpouring of grief from his ex-teammates.

An inquest into聽the former striker's聽death heard聽he was "desperately unwell" when he was admitted to hospital months before his death and had lost more than half of his body weight.

The Everton great passed away on June 15 where it was then discovered he had a rare infection in his heart called endocarditis.

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Arsenal legend Kevin Campbell 'lost 10st in 4mths' as tragic final days revealed

Show me the money

Chelsea remain top of the agent payments charts this season.

Manchester City鈥檚 拢60.6million bill last term was reduced to 拢52.1m,聽

Liverpool on the other hand dropped 拢10.6m to 拢20.9m with small falls at聽Manchester United,聽Arsenal and聽Tottenham.

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Arsenal fans loved the moment Manchester United legend Gary Neville was brutally shut down over his criticism of the Gunners on TV.

The North Londoners slipped further behind聽Liverpool聽in the Premier League title race as they were held to a聽1-1 draw by Brentford on Saturday at the Emirates.

It looks likely that聽Arsenal聽will finish in second place for the third consecutive season.

Neville criticised them for going backwards this term despite putting one foot in the Champions League semi-finals with a stunning 3-0 win over holders Real Madrid in the first leg of the quarter-final.

However, former Middlesbrough, Oxford United and Sheffield Wednesday ace Robbie Mustoe struck back.

I still think they are going to be the second-placed team again for the third season on the trot. I think the injuries to key players at different parts of the season have to be considered.

I know, in terms of recruitment, it's accepted that the front line is the last bit and the most important bit to strengthen. I find it harder to criticise the team and the way they have played based on the disappointment.

Liverpool are the only team [that] have had very few injuries. Injuries make a difference. When you've got a few injuries, it's hard to keep up the pace. They do need another striker, but I wouldn't agree that they've regressed.

Robbie Mustoe

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Arsenal fans LOVE moment Gary Neville is brutally shut down on live TV

Hugo Ekitike price revealed

The Gunners are chasing a new striker in this summer window.

Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike is on the radar of the north London side, with the German's setting their price for Ekitike.

The German side are looking for a fee of around 拢86million for the services of the French striker this summer.

Ekitike has 14 goals and fife assists in the Bundesliga this season.

Gunners and Chelsea set to battle for Barcelona defender

According to Fichajes, Jules Kounde is set to be the target of a battle between Arsenal and Chelsea this summer.

Barcelona have set a price tag of 拢65million, with Arsenal willing to pay, while Chelsea monitor the situation.

The French defender is under contract at Barcelona until June 2027, but would offload him for the right price this summer.

Kounde has played 49 times in all competitions this season, scoring three and assisting eight.

Barcelona and Arsenal could yet meet in the Champions League final this season.

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Arsenal spent a pretty penny on agent fees between February 2024 and February 2025.

Villa close on Gunners target

Aston Villa are hoping to complete a deal for Sverre Nypan.

The Rosenborg starlet, 18, has attracted interest from the likes of Arsenal and Girona.

But according to The Athletic, Villa chiefs are "optimistic" that they can get a deal over the line for the Norwegian wonderkid.

Kingsley Coman latest

Arsenal are in contact with Kingsley Coman's team of representatives, according to reports.

The Bayern Munich star is expected to leave the German giants this summer.

Mikel Arteta's side are reportedly keen, and could pay 拢30-35m for the Frenchman's services.

In addition to Arsenal, Coman is also receiving plenty of interest from several Saudi clubs.

Real Madrid drama

Jude Bellingham allegedly had to be separated from Antonio Rudiger in a training ground bust-up ahead of Real Madrid鈥檚 Champions League showdown with Arsenal.

Reports in Spain claim the pair were pulled apart on Friday during a heated session at their base outside the capital.

聽claims that former聽Chelsea聽star Rudiger clattered聽Bellingham聽with a rough challenge during a training game.

This prompted聽Real鈥檚聽English midfielder to bite back with a cutting insult.

And it sparked a clash between the pair as teammates intervened to split them up.

However, Bellingham and Rudiger are said to have quickly resolved the matter.