Arsenal to face Barcelona in pre-season & 2 more under-radar stories

Arsenal promote teenage wonderkid to first team ahead of Brighton clash

Mikel Arteta has decided to call up wonderkid Lino Sousa to the first-team squad ahead of the Brighton clash, as per Arsenal Youth.

The 18-year-old could be in contention to be named on the bench for the second time in a senior game this season.

Arsenal confirm Barcelona clash in pre-season

Arsenal have announced that they will face La Liga heavyweights Barcelona in a pre-season game on July 26.

The game will take place at the SoFI Stadium in Los Angeles, which is the home of the LA Rams - also owned by Stan Kroenke.

Arsenal have sent their scouts to follow Mohamed Simakan

Arsenal have sent their scouts to follow Mohamed Simakan multiple times, he’s appreciated — as @ed_aarons reports. Nothing advanced or imminent at this stage but Simakan is one of the CBs monitored by Arsenal board.