Arsenal may be running out of time to try and land one of their transfer targets for the summer window, as reports claim that their rivals are progressing in talks for the star.

Mikel Arteta is hopeful that the Premier League title win of last campaign isn’t a one-off, with plans to bolster the squad even further in the market to keep winning the top prizes.

Forwards may be a priority for Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta, as he ponders the players who could make a difference, but there is work to be done in the backline as well.

Several targets at both left-back and right-back have emerged, but one of them may be slipping out of the champions’ grasp.

Nathaniel Brown Transfer Latest

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Nathaniel Brown this summer, as the Eintracht Frankfurt left-back continues to catch the eye of some big teams.

The Germany international, who has been described as “very fast”, could offer some extra maneuverability in the backline, freeing up the likes of Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori to be rotated or to move elsewhere in the defence.

However, if Arsenal are keen on a move, then they may be running out of time to get a deal done, as Bayern Munich appear to be closing in on a switch.

Florian Plettenberg reports that Bayern have held “positive” negotiations with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal to sign Brown, with the parties optimistic that a deal will get done.

Should an agreement be reached soon, then plans are already being put in place for a possible medical in North America, as the defender is at the World Cup with Germany.

The direction of travel certainly suggests that Brown is getting closer to joining Bayern Munich, meaning that Arsenal will need to get their skates on to complete a deal.

That said, the priority for the summer may not be at left-back, but on the other flank instead.

Arsenal’s Full-Back Concerns

While links with a left-back like Brown suggests it is an area of concern for Arsenal, perhaps the more urgent issue should come at right-back instead.

The Gunners have struggled to deal with injuries on the flanks, with Ben White and Jurrien Timber suffering from plenty of problems in the past year or two.

That has required some shuffling around from Arteta, who has often used Cristhian Mosquera out of position at right-back, while he has also experimented with Declan Rice in that position.

It certainly suggests more depth is needed at right-back, particularly for a durable star who can deal with the wear and tear of a demanding season.

However, that may well depend on an exit in that position, which would more likely be White than Timber.

It remains to be seen whether such a move is possible, but it would be no surprise to see some deals being made for a full-back on either side this summer.

We are six races into the 2026 Formula 1 season and the Drivers’ Championship is already starting to take shape, with Mercedes‘ Kimi Antonelli running away with it as things stand after winning five consecutive races.

The young Italian was expected to be the second driver in Toto Wolff’s side, playing co-pilot to the more experienced George Russell, and after the Brit won the opening race Down Under in Australia, that looked like it was going to be the way things panned out.

However, since that Grand Prix, Antonelli has had the upper hand over his teammate, winning in five consecutive races, with his most recent victory coming around the streets of the iconic Monaco.

Elsewhere, the Ferrari duo of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are trying to keep the Mercedes boys on their toes, picking up solid results every race week, it seems, while the big boys of McLaren and Red Bull seemingly fall further and further behind with each passing week.

Towards the bottom of the table, it’s been a nightmare six races for the likes of Aston Martin, Cadillac, and Audi, with the three constructors picking up a measly three points between them.

Despite having some heavily experienced names in their cars, the likes of Fernando Alonso, Valtteri Bottas, Nico Hulkenberg, Sergio Perez, and Lance Stroll, they simply don’t have the vehicles to match their drivers.

With six races now in the record books, teams are already starting to think about the future and think about whether they have the right drivers in their cockpit, and according to recent reports, one team principal is seriously questioning one of his drivers already.

Questions Arise Over Driver’s Future

The team principal in question is none other than the aforementioned Toto Wolff, and yes, he’s seriously having questions about the future of George Russell.

The Brit currently has 88 points to his name after six races, but that is a far cry from his teammate’s tally of 156, and that has led to question marks over his future with the team.

According to journalist Bianca Garloff, who was reflecting on Wolff’s mindset and Russell’s future during a post-Monaco Grand Prix episode of the F1 Insider podcast, she believes the principal is starting to have questions over his driver pairing.

She said: “Anyone who racks up five wins in a row, whether in a dominant car or not, is simply something special, and George Russell sees that too. He’ll also feel the pressure Mercedes is putting on him.

It has already been reported recently that Russell’s contract with Mercedes could soon be ‘void’ due to performance-related clauses in his deal, but what’s potentially more damaging and concerning is the fact that there are also claims suggesting he’s already ‘thrown in the towel‘ and accepted defeat to his lesser-experienced teammate.

Considering a certain Max Verstappen could be available at the end of the current season, Russell is going to have to step things up over the coming months if he wants to remain at Mercedes.

Predicting the weather is all but an impossible task. Sure, we can look at forecasts and look at reports, but no one truly knows what’s going to happen at any given time on any given day.

When you’re hosting an outdoor event, this becomes a problem. Whether it be a family BBQ in your own back garden, or it be a UFC event with millions set to watch around the world.

That’s exactly what Dana White is set to do this weekend as UFC Freedom 250 takes centre stage on the South Lawn of the White House, to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday and also President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.

However, with the Octagon set to be outside, this means the weather is VERY important, and it’s something White has addressed in the past, admitting that should it be storms, it could derail the entire show.

What Dana White Has Said About Weather Issues

Putting on an event outside is difficult for a number of reasons. It takes a mad amount of planning, and even then, things could so easily go wrong.

White has already spoken out about the issues they’ve faced from a logistical standpoint, from insects to lightning, and it’s the latter that has him the most concerned.

He said: “The three big problems, as far as I am seeing right now, are rain, lightning, and a tonne of bugs.

Despite the possible issue with bugs, White was adamant that the only thing stopping the show from going ahead would be lightning, as he stated: “We’ve gone over this, you know. If it rains, we’re going. If it snows, we’re going. The only thing that will stop us is lightning.”

So, what’s the weather saying for this weekend?

Well, earlier this week it was reported that there was a 65% chance of rain on the day, but more concerningly, a 39% chance of thunderstorms.

Current Weather Forecast For UFC Freedom 250

As we know with the weather, however, things can change by the hour, so what’s the latest?

Well, according to the Weather Channel, there is a 37% chance of rain in the evening of the 14th of June, with a 30% chance of rain during the day. Temperatures are set to sit between 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 93 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the entire day.

During the night of the 14th of June, the Weather Channel stated: “A few showers early with mostly cloudy conditions late. Low near 70F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.”

In terms of the day, they said: “A mix of clouds and sun with the chance of an isolated thunderstorm in the afternoon. Hot. High 93F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.”

So, as things stand, everything should go ahead as planned, but as we’ve already stated, weather can change in an instant.