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Arsenal take bolstered squad for their pre-season tour of the United States… but Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya will not join the Gunners after the Euro 2024 final

Arsenal take bolstered squad for their pre-season tour of the United States… but Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya will not join the Gunners after the Euro 2024 final


Arsenal will be sending a bolstered squad for their US pre-season tour — but without their England stars.

Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya will not be on the tour, owing to an extended rest period after Sunday’s Euros final.

But all the other squad members are expected to be present, with some joining the team later in the first week in Los Angeles.

The Gunners face Bournemouth and Manchester United in Los Angeles on July 24 and 27 respectively, before taking on Liverpool in Philadelphia on July 31.

The players have been split into four groups, with the first of those including captain Martin Odegaard and six others who were not involved in a major tournament this summer.

Arsenal take bolstered squad for their pre-season tour of the United States… but Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya will not join the Gunners after the Euro 2024 final

Arsenal’s main England stars Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice will miss out on the team’s USA tour

Out-of-favour goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who didn't play at the EUROs, will also miss the trip

Out-of-favour goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who didn’t play at the EUROs, will also miss the trip

David Raya played just once at the EUROs, in Spain's 1-0 win over Albania, but will miss the tour

David Raya played just once at the EUROs, in Spain’s 1-0 win over Albania, but will miss the tour

That group was in Marbella with Mikel Arteta earlier this month for what was effectively a pre pre-season camp.

The likes of Kai Havertz and Jorginho, who featured in the Euros, will not be on the Arsenal flight to the US this Sunday but are hoped to join the team later in the week.

Highly-regarded youngsters Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly are in contention.

Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah, both whom have been linked with moves away from the club, are expected to be in the squad.

It remains to be seen whether Emile Smith Rowe makes the cut. The 23-year-old has been the subject of bids from Crystal Palace and Fulham, which Arsenal have rejected.

The attacking midfielder started just twice in the league last season and is keen for first-team minutes.

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