This morning's Arsenal news as 'target' explains release clause problem and player returns to training

Arsenal are now on international break after a solid start to the season that has seen them pick up seven points from their first three outings. The Gunners are two points off the pace of the top two but they will still be pleased with their efforts so far.

Tottenham await in the North London derby on the other side of the break, and early preparations will already be ongoing. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Gunners.

Gyokeres on failed move

Reported Arsenal transfer target Victor Gyokeres has been addressing summer speculation and why a move did not work out. The Sporting CP striker said: “They [Sporting] wanted most of the starting players to stay and held us tight. That’s how it turned out, but I enjoy Sporting very well, so for me it was no problem to stay,” he told Aftonbladet.

“It was probably a bit too much because nothing came of it. Of course it’s a lot of money. But we’ll see what happens next window. Nothing happened and it feels like I had a pretty good season. So yes, that’s probably why there was simply no move. But that’s what Sporting thinks I’m worth, and then you have to respect that. I enjoy myself very much in Sporting and can’t complain about anything, so it’s absolutely no problem for me to stay. Of course you aim to test other leagues and a higher level, but I have no stress.”

Tierney boost

Kieran Tierney has finally returned to Arsenal training having been out since Euro 2024 with a hamstring injury. The injury likely scuppered an exit for the Scot, and it is unclear where he now stands going forward, with Mikel Arteta locking him out of his plans last season and seemingly making him available over the summer.

But for Tierney, the first step is returning to fitness and the club have now posted images of the left-back working in individual training as he looks to finally return after months on the sidelines.