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Arsenal lock Upson, Hincapie, Meslier as title chase continues

7/12/2026

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Arsenal made Piero Hincapie’s loan permanent and signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer.
Arsenal paid £35 million for 18-year-old centre-half Elijah Upson from Tottenham, ending his links with top clubs.
Manager Mikel Arteta said he will add players to retain the Premier League crown after a 20-year title drought.
Arsenal’s interest in Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior has faded as he meets his club officials in late July.

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Arsenal made Piero Hincapie’s loan permanent and signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer.
Arsenal paid £35 million for 18-year-old centre-half Elijah Upson from Tottenham, ending his links with top clubs.
Manager Mikel Arteta said he will add players to retain the Premier League crown after a 20-year title drought.
Arsenal’s interest in Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior has faded as he meets his club officials in late July.