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Arsenal prepares for season opener against Coventry amid transfer rumors

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:24 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Arsenal prepares for season opener against Coventry amid transfer rumors

Summary

Arsenal faces Coventry in their first match of the Premier League season this weekend. The club is reportedly exploring transfer options for a new winger, with Juventus' Kenan Yildizm attracting interest from manager Mikel Arteta. There is speculation that Gabriel Martinelli could be included in a deal to secure Yildizm. Live coverage of the match and further updates on transfers are expected as excitement builds for the new season.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal plays Coventry in their Premier League opener this weekend.
•Arsenal is interested in Juventus' Kenan Yildizm as a winger option.
•Gabriel Martinelli could be part of a deal for Yildizm.
•Live updates and further transfer news are anticipated.

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8:24 AMThe Guardian Sport — Premier League returns with Arsenal v Coventry; transfer news and more: football – live

What they're saying

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⚽ All the latest football news, comment and previews ⚽ This weekend’s fixtures | Read Football Daily | Mail Tom Why not start the day right with some transfer tittle-tattle? There’s some tasty morsels in today’s Rumour Mill, including this little treat: After Vinícius Júnior signed a shiny new deal at Real Madrid, Arsenal are having to look elsewhere for a new winger. Turkey’s Kenan Yildizm who plies his trade with Juventus, is of interest to Mikel Arteta and the Gunners hierarchy. One potential way of getting the deal done is to send Gabriel Martinelli in the opposite direction. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Tom Bassam

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