ARSENAL went on their pre-season tour of the United States without much first-team talent.
The Gunners face Bournemouth, Manchester United and Liverpool across the pond.
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Many youngsters will have the opportunity to impress with 11 stars who are not in the starting group.
Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz will join the squad on July 25th, after extra rest due to competitions in the Copa América and Euro 2024.
Kieran Tierney (hamstring) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) are absent due to injuries and will work on rehabilitation in London.
English quartet Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka and David Raya are skipping the entire tour after reaching the Euro final.
Spanish goalkeepers David Raya and William Saliba, who shone in France’s run to the semi-finals, will also join their teammates when they return from the USA.
Captain Martin Odegaard is involved, with Ben White, Gabriel Jesus and Jurrien Timber joining him on the trip.
White has already impressed fans who noticed the huge weights he lifted in the gym.
Euro 2024 stars Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko made the trip.
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Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah, Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson were photographed with the team before the flight.
Karl Hein is the most experienced goalkeeper. He is joined by newcomers Tommy Setford and Lucas Nygaard, as well as youngster Alexei Rojas.
Arsenal’s first game will be against Bournemouth at LA Galaxy’s Dignity Health Sports Park in the early hours of Thursday UK time.
They then face United at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The clash with Liverpool is on August 1st, in Philadelphia.
On their return, the Gunners face Bayer Leverkusen, on August 7th, and Lyon, four days later.
Arsenal pre-season squad and notable absences
Goalkeepers: Karl Hein, Tommy Setford, Lucas Nygaard, Alexei Rojas.
Defenders: Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber, Josh Nichols, Jakub Kiwior, Ayden Heaven, Omar Rekik.
Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Jorginho, Michal Rosiak, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira, Ethan Nwaneri, SalahEddine Oulad M’Hand, Jimi Gower.
Advanced: Leandro Trossard, Reiss Nelson, Charles Sagoe Jr, Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah.
Absent players: Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka, David Raya, William Saliba, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, David Raya.
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SunSport can exclusively reveal that Arsenal have made a new bid for Wolves goalkeeper Dan Bentley – and hope to complete the deal.
The Gunners are now talking about a move worth up to £300,000 for the former Brentford and Bristol City player.
Wolves want £1 million but the clubs are now closer to reaching an agreement.
There are expected to be more ins and outs for the Emirates club, with Smith Rowe and Nketiah linked with exits.
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Arsenal pre-season games
July 25th – Bournemouth (Los Angeles)
July 28 – Manchester United (Los Angeles)
August 1st – Liverpool (Philadelphia)
August 7 – Bayer Leverkusen (Emirates Stadium)
August 11 – Lyon (Emirates Stadium)
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