Arsenal Football Club has reached a pivotal agreement with Real Sociedad for the transfer of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino. Merino, a pivotal player for Real Sociedad, is set to join Arsenal, enhancing their midfield under Mikel Arteta's management. The financial terms remain undisclosed, but this signing reflects Arsenal's ambition to compete at top levels.

Arsenal clinches their eighth Emirates Cup title with a 2-0 win against Lyon. Goals from William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães secured the victory. The match was held in front of 60,000 fans at Emirates Stadium, highlighting Arsenal's dominance throughout the game. New signing Riccardo Calafiori made his debut, and the team now looks ahead to their Premier League opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers.