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It's the start of pre-season training for Arsenal's senior players today, although not every member of the first-team squad is expected to be involved.

Due to the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, UEFA Nations League and friendly matches that took place shortly after the 2021/22 season ended only reaching their conclusion a fortnight ago, it means there will be a lack of senior members present for the Gunners at London Colney this week.

Therefore the likes of Aaron Ramsdale, William Saliba, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Granit Xhaka, Gabriel Martinelli, Nuno Tavares and Emile Smith Rowe aren't expected to be present for the first day of pre-season training as they've all been given extra time off following their international commitments.

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New signings Marquinhos and Fabio Vieira are unlikely to be present either as despite being unveiled as Arsenal players their respective moves from Sao Paulo and Porto won't officially be completed until July 1 as that's when the international transfer window opens.

The same applies to Matt Turner - whose initial £4.5m transfer which could rise to £7.5m - from Major League Soccer (MLS) side New England Revolution was finally confirmed on Monday morning as the club announced the plan is for him to join up with his new teammates next month.

Although if the Gunners were to complete the signings of Gabriel Jesus and Raphinha before Friday the Brazilian pair can immediately take part in