James McNicholas

3 days ago | nytimes.com | James McNicholas |David Ornstein

Former Arsenal assistant Steve Bould is set to join Queens Park Rangers in a role focused on developing young defenders. The position would mark a first in English football for Bould, 62, since he was sacked as Arsenal’s Under-23 coach in May 2021, ending a 30-year association with the club. The former centre-back has been out of management since stepping down as head coach of Lommel SK, the second tier Belgian side owned by City Football Group, in January to return to the United Kingdom.

4 days ago | nytimes.com | David Ornstein |Carl Anka |James McNicholas |James Pearce

Welcome to the fourth edition of The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet for the summer 2025 transfer window. Our team of dedicated writers, including David Ornstein, will take you inside the market to explain the deals being worked on. The mini-window ahead of the Club World Cup closed earlier this month, but the regular summer transfer window opened last week and will now run until September 1. The information found within this article has been gathered according to The Athletic’s sourcing guidelines.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | James McNicholas |David Ornstein

Martin Zubimendi is in London to meet Arsenal officials and complete the formalities of his transfer from Real Sociedad to the north London club. Arsenal have been working for a considerable time on a deal for the Spain international, who has a €60million (£51.7m; $63.4m) release clause in his contract with Sociedad.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | James McNicholas |David Ornstein

Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly is close to signing a new long-term contract with the club. The 18-year-old’s new deal will see a substantial increase to his current salary and make him one of the best-paid young players in the world, following his rise to prominence in 2024-25. Manager Mikel Arteta, who has a strong relationship with Lewis-Skelly, was crucial in the talks. The Englishman is represented by his mother Marcia Lewis, who negotiated the deal with Arsenal.

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | James McNicholas

Arsenal have made Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga their main target as they seek to recruit a backup goalkeeper this summer. With Neto returning to Bournemouth after his loan, Arsenal are light on experienced goalkeeper options. After missing out on Espanyol's Joan Garcia, who looks poised to join Barcelona, Arsenal are turning their attention towards the 30-year-old. While other options remain under consideration, Arrizabalaga is currently the preferred candidate.