As teams swing into full gear for the 2025/2026 season, we begin to see tour friendlies being played in different part of the world. Softfootball have been following the pre-season matches of other clubs and now, it is time for the Arsenal’s.
The Gunners are to begin their preseason tour in Singapore and have unveiled a list of players to play in this tour. The North Londoners who have signed 4 new players this transfer window on their X handle announced the players for the tour.
Our 30-player travelling squad for Singapore and Hong Kong ✈️ pic.twitter.com/4PbBpu50Yt
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 19, 2025
New signings Kepa, Zubimendi and Norgaard are all included in the squad as they hope to blend in immediately into the Arteta Arsenal playing system.
The latest addition of the Gunners, Noni Madueke will miss this tour as he is on extended holiday after playing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with his former team, Chelsea.
The regular stars of Mikel’s team including David Raya, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, William Saliba, Gabriel are all in the squad as well.
For some freshness, 8 academy players are joining Arsenal on their Asia tour. The players include youngsters like Max Dowman, who has been dubbed to be the next big thing for the Gunners and Marli Salmon. Both players are 15 years old.
Max and Marli had been catching the eyes of fans recently with their very impressive performances for the Arsenal U18. Louie Copley and Ismeal Kabia are also in the squad for the tour as well as two goalkeepers in Tommy Setford and Alexei Rojas.
The Gunners are still active in the transfer market as they are still in search of a striker. Viktor Gyokeres has been the closet striker to join them but it does seem his transfer has stalled as Sporting CP and Arsenal are yet to reach agreement on payment policies.
Softfootball also understands the Gunners are reportedly keen to add Rodrygo to their team from Real Madrid. It is left to see who the Gunners will add next to their squad ahead of next season but they will first have to ensure an injury free Asia tour in the coming days.
