Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on the new home kit, Declan Rice and Dean Huijsen.
Arsenal host Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, with the clash at the Emirates the penultimate fixture in what has been a frustrating campaign for Mikel Arteta’s side.
The Gunners will be looking to secure their place in the top five with a victory over the Magpies, although they’ll have the opportunity to do so with a win over Southampton the following week as well.
With that said, here’s a look at the latest news ahead of another big day.
Arsenal launch home kit for the 2024/25 season
As is par for the course nowadays, Arsenal launched their new home kit for next season before the end of the current season, and will wear it for their final home game of the campaign against Newcastle on Sunday.
The new strip sees a return to the full crest that had been abandoned on the Gunners’ home shirt this term, while it includes a ‘Gothic A’ pattern across the jersey.
Myles Lewis-Skelly waxed lyrical about the new kit, while fans were unified in their love for it on social media.
The away and third kits are expected to be released later this summer.
Read more on Arsenal’s new home kit.
Declan Rice nominated for Premier League Player of the Season
The Premier League has named its candidates for the EA Sports Player of the Season, and Arsenal are represented on the shortlist.
Declan Rice is one of eight contenders for the award, alongside the likes of Alexander Isak, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.
The Arsenal midfielder has enjoyed a fine second half of the season, carrying Arteta’s outfit through some difficult periods, producing several heroic performances.
Voting for the award will close on Monday, and the winner will be announced on Sunday the 24th of May.
Read more on Rice being nominated for the award.
Real Madrid set to sign Arsenal transfer target Dean Huijsen
Arsenal will be in the market for a new defender this summer, with the likes of Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney all expected to depart the club.
The Gunners have been heavily linked with Dean Huijsen, although it looks as though they’re about to miss out on the Spaniard.
According to David Ornstein, Real Madrid have activated Huijsen’s £50 million release clause, and he’s now set to join Los Blancos.
Andrea Berta and Arteta will now need to look elsewhere for their defensive recruit.
Read more on Dean Huijsen’s move to Real Madrid.
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