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Arsenal withdraw from pre-season tour to USA because of Covid-19 outbreak

Arsenal have cancelled their pre-season tour to the United States following a minor Covid-19 outbreak within the squad, The Athletic reports.

The Gunners were due to jet off to America this week for the off-season Florida Cup as part of their pre-season, where they were expected to compete against Inter Milan, Everton and Millonarios.

Arsenal’s Florida Cup journey was due to begin against the Nerazzurri on Sunday, July 25 and then proceed with another meeting with the winner of Everton or Millonarios three days later.