Arsenal have lost their star attacker Bukayo Saka due to injury, and Mikel Arteta has provided the latest update.

Bayern Munich have identified Kai Havertz as the star signing needed to boost their European competitiveness next season. The Bavarian club’s sporting management are looking to capitalize on the attacker’s situation in London, where fierce competition has limited his playing time under Arteta.

However, Arsenal lost attacking talisman Saka and Mikel Merino ahead of a 4-0 demolition of Leeds in the Premier League on Saturday that emphatically halted their recent title stumble, before captain Odegaard also then joined their list of absentees.

Katie McCabe is likely to leave Arsenal in the summer upon the expiry of her contract, and Beth Mead's future is also undecided, sources have told ESPN.

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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals why Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard miss Chelsea showdown - Gunners without attacking talisman and influential captain for Carabao Cup semi-final decider

A dramatic extra-time goal by substitute Caitlin Foord saw Arsenal pip Corinthians to the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup™ following a pulsating contest at Arsenal Stadium. Earlier in the day, Gotham FC secured third place with a 4-0 victory against ASFAR at the same venue.

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Could Arsenal improve their midfield by signing Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich? Transfer Talk has the latest.

It was perhaps a quieter transfer deadline day than many expected in the WSL, but several clubs still completed late deals.Arsenal strengthened their squad in a bid to win more silverware after being