Arsenal Afternoon Round-Up, Tuesday 13th October 2026: Club Mourns the Loss of Life President Ken Friar

Sad news this afternoon as Arsenal have confirmed the death of life president Ken Friar OBE at the age of 92 (Arsenal.com). Football.London reports that the club are planning a tribute during their Champions League match against Lille at Emirates Stadium in his memory (Football.London).

On the transfer front, Football.London reports that Julian Alvarez, who was linked with a move to Arsenal over the summer, has split from his long-time agent, with suggestions he felt "deceived and confused" in the process (Football.London). It's one to watch given the winter window is still some way off.

In youth action, Arsenal's U19s were beaten 2-3 by LOSC Lille, according to the report on Arsenal.com (Arsenal.com).

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