#arsenal #arsenalfc #arsenalnews Arsenal’s 2025/26 pre-season preparations are in full swing in Spain—but midfield anchor Declan Rice is notably absent, training individually at Merstham FC in Surrey under a tailored plan. The England international is expected to rejoin the squad ahead of crucial friendlies against AC Milan, Newcastle, and Tottenham, as Mikel Arteta gears up for a title-chasing campaign. Bukayo Saka, fully recovered from injury, is back in top form and working closely with new assistant coach Gabriel Heinze in La Manga. With Arsenal also pushing to sign Noni Madueke as a backup for Saka and closing in on prolific striker Viktor Gyökeres, the Gunners are building a squad primed for silverware—starting with a blockbuster Premier League opener against Manchester United.