Monthly Archives: July 2017

Santi Cazorla

No timeframe on Santi Cazorla’s return

Arsenal have refused to put a time frame on Santi Cazorla's return amid concerns he could never play for the club again.

Does Calum Chambers have a future at Arsenal?

Last season, Calum Chambers would have been excused for believing his Arsenal career was shot. Read this podcast instead At the age of 22, players should...

Barcelona waiting for Bellerin to hand in transfer request to Arsenal

Barcelona are hoping that Hector Bellerin asks Arsenal to let him leave so they can do negotiate a deal.

Klopp believes Liverpool ‘don’t need’ Lacazette

Liverpool reportedly held back on the signing of Alexandre Lacazette because Jurgen Klopp is currently satisfied with the quality of the Reds' strike force.

Leanne Crichton says Scotland will miss injured trio at the Euros

Scotland women's midfielder Leanne Crichton has bemoaned the loss of three key players, including Arsenal's Kim Little, ahead of the UEFA Women's European Championships.

Alexandre Lacazette round-up: What you may have missed today

With Alexandre Lacazette's move from Lyon to Arsenal on the verge of completion, here is a round-up of today's Lacazette stories you may have missed.

Arsenal blow as Mbappe and his father meet with PSG

Kylian Mbappe and his father/agent, have reportedly met with Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal “fail” with £86m bid for Sporting’s Carvalho and Martins

Arsenal have reportedly had an £86m bid rejected for Sporting Lisbon duo William Carvalho and Gelson Martins.

Nwakali ‘excited’ as agent confirms he’ll train with Arsenal first team in pre-season

Kelechi Nwakali's advisor, Allwell Nwakali, has confirmed that the midfielder will be training with Arsenal's first team in pre-season this summer.

RB Leipzig “bored” of Keita and Forsberg speculation

RB Leipzig chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff has said he is "bored" of speculation about the futures of Naby Keita and Emil Forsberg.

Barcelona’s summer ‘in the hands’ of Bellerin

Barcelona are reportedly powerless over signing Hector Bellerin unless the right-back forces a move away from Arsenal this summer.

Newcastle sign Lejeune

wcastle have unsurprisingly completed the signing of Florian Lejeune from Eibar for a reported £8.7m following his medical.

Alex Scott signs new deal with Arsenal Ladies

Alex Scott has signed a new contract with Arsenal Ladies, although the length of the new deal hasn't been disclosed.

West Ham leading the chase for Azmoun

FC Rostov striker Sardar Azmoun has been linked with a move away from Russia, with West Ham reportedly in the driving seat ahead of Arsenal to procure his signature.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 102: Waiting with baited breath

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon podcast, Matthew is joined by Sylvain to discuss staff additions, the Lacazette likelihood, whether Willock is just the start of home grown-departures and the impact of Mesut Ozil's love life.

Arsenal’s Americans

On 4th July, we take a look back at all the Americans who have signed for Arsenal over the years...all four of them!

Dembele to leave Celtic after Champions League qualification, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham interested

Celtic's Moussa Dembele is set to leave the Scottish champions once they've completed their Champions League qualification games this summer.

Arsenal told to pay over £30m for midfield enforcer

Sporting are reportedly demanding at least £30m for defensive midfielder, William Carvalho.
Olivier Giroud

West Ham retain interest in Giroud despite trying to sign Javier Hernandez

West Ham are still interested in signing Arsenal's Olivier Giroud despite chasing Bayer Leverkusen striker Javier Hernandez.

Arsenal fans underwhelmed by imminent £35m signing

With Riyad Mahrez reportedly set to sign for Arsenal for around £35m this week, Gooners have been voicing their opinions on their potential summer addition... and they seem pretty underwhelmed.
Arsenal should be favourites says Jens Lehmann

Detailing Jens Lehmann’s role as a first-team coach at Arsenal

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann will return to the club a new first-team coach, but what will his role entail?

Ex-Arsenal defender O’Connor offered to Newcastle

Former Arsenal defender Stefan O'Connor has been offered to Newcastle United ahead of the upcoming season.
Lacazette (C) celebrates his strike against Nancy last Wednesday

Reports from France: “Lacazette has landed”

Alexandre Lacazette is believed to have arrived at London Colney to finalise his deal to Arsenal, medical permitting, according to reports from France.

Everton made Lacazette approach before Arsenal moved in

Everton apparently made an approach for Alexandre Lacazette before Arsenal moved in to a secure a deal.

Image claiming “photographers waiting for Lacazette” turned out to be fake news

A report alleged that a number of photographers appeared at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground in anticipation for Alexandre Lacazette, but it appears to be fake news.

Fans demand Arsenal announce Lacazette signing immediately

Arsenal fans are getting a little impatient when it comes to the club announcing the signing of Lyon striker, Alexandre Lacazette.

Arsenal, Man Utd and Dortmund contacted Lacazette’s agent after Atletico move fell through

Arsenal reacted quickest in comparison to their rivals for Alexandre Lacazette, once it became clear his proposed move to La Liga giants Atletico Madrid fell through.

Alexis Sanchez could be staying at Arsenal after all

Alexis Sanchez could be staying at Arsenal despite Manchester City's desperate attempts to sign him.

Wenger met Lacazette in Paris to convince him to join Arsenal

On the verge of completing a club-record deal to join Arsenal, Alexandre Lacazette's proposed switch wouldn't be possible without Arsene Wenger.

Lacazette “has arrived at Arsenal’s training ground”

According to latest reports, Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette has arrived at Arsenal’s training ground to complete his £52m deal.

Giroud wants to stay at Arsenal despite Everton interest

Olivier Giroud has said he wants to stay at Arsenal amid speculation that he could leave, with interest rife for his signature.
Mesut Ozil, Shkodran Mustafi and Laurent Koscielny

Arsenal return to pre-season training without 20 first-team players for the first session

Arsenal returned for pre-season training missing twenty first-team players for their first session on Monday.

Lacazette expected to sign Arsenal contract today

L’Equipe expect Alexandre Lacazette to sign his Arsenal contract today (Tuesday).

Lacazette to Arsenal will boost Atleti’s hopes of signing Costa

Sky journalist Kaveh Solhekol believes Arsenal’s signing of Alexandre Lacazette will result in Atletico Madrid turning their attentions to Chelsea striker Diego Costa.

Dasilva benched as England start Euros with a win

Arsenal’s Josh Dasilva was an unused substitute as England u19s got their Euros underway with a 2-0 win over Bulgaria.

Arsenal set to miss out with Inter close to signing Dalbert

Inter are reportedly leading the chase for Nice defender Dalbert Henrique, having edged themselves in front of Arsenal and convincing the player to choose the San Siro over the Emirates.

Santi Cazorla suffers another setback

Santi Cazorla has suffered yet another setback with his Achilles problem that will now rule him out until April, meaning he could well have played his last game for Arsenal.
Szczesny (pictured) in action against Inter

Szczesny says goodbye to Roma

Polish international Wojciech Szczesny announced his departure from AS Roma after a two-year loan spell and wished the club well in an emotional message to the supporters.

Juventus prepare second rubbish Szczęsny bid

Juventus are set to make an improved bid for Wojciech Szczęsny, according to La Gazzetta Dello Sport

Schalke respond to Goretzka speculation

Bundesliga club Schalke are refusing to sell Arsenal target Leon Goretzka this summer, according to a report in Metro.