Monthly Archives: July 2017

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Should Arsenal sell the Ox or risk losing him for free next summer?

With Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain turned down a new deal to push a move to Liverpool, Arsenal have a big decision to make on whether they let him leave this summer or the next.

€60m: Lacazette medical ‘Tuesday or Wednesday’ as he agrees 5-year deal with Arsenal

Alexandre Lacazette will meet with the president of Lyon today (Monday) to tell the club that he has agreed a five-year deal with Arsenal according to reports in L'Equipe this morning.

Lacazette to Arsenal: What you probably missed this weekend

Arsenal are closer than they’ve ever been to signing Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, but it's been a transfer saga which intensified on the weekend.

Lacazette fee not quite agreed but deal to be done in ‘one or two...

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas recently took to Twitter to deny there had been a deal agreed with Arsenal for striker Alexandre Lacazette, claiming the Gunners’ bid was under the asking price.

Mahrez to Arsenal announcement ‘imminent’

Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez is reportedly on the brink of joining Arsenal this summer and the official announcement is expected to be made in the coming days.

Oxlade-Chamberlain rejects Arsenal contract offer

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has rejected a contract offer from Arsenal according to a report in Sunday's Times [£].

Gaëtan Laborde: 23-year-old inexperienced French player with great vision scouted

According to recent transfer news, Arsenal are looking into the possibility of signing Gaetan Laborde from Bordeaux.
Francis Coquelin and Alexis Sanchez

The army brat, the destroyer, the pornstar and the Russian doll

If Ivan Gazidis is to make good on the change he promised this summer, then Arsenal must aim to improve the weakest areas of their team – at this point in time, that would be central midfield.

Stan’s Silent business plan

Arsenal’s owners, whilst never the symbol of the everyday man, were until recently indigenous to Islington.

Jack Wilshere: A punk rocker with fragile ankles

Jack Wilshere, the hope of a nation at one point, has lost his way.
william carvalho

Carvalho could be devastating, dominating force for Arsenal

With every new transfer window a story of William Carvalho joining Arsenal unfolds so we decided to take a look at what kind of player Carvalho has become and how Arsenal might benefit from the transfer.
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5 reasons the Europa League can just what Arsenal need

After a hellish Premier League season Arsenal finished just outside the top four for the first time in some fans’ lifetime.

Arsenal agree Mahrez deal: Why he’s worth every penny

Riyad Mahrez has been constantly linked with a move away from Leicester City, and Arsenal are serious contenders to sign the Algerian winger with reports this weekend claiming that the deal is done and will be announced soon.

Karamoh scouted: Too inexperienced for Arsenal

Arsene Wenger is reportedly interested in signing Yann Karamoh from SM Caen so let's take a look at who is he and what he could bring to Arsenal.

My love letter to Arsenal Twitter

Friday, June 30th, marked eight years since I created a Twitter account.

Comparison: Sergio Aguero vs. Alexis Sanchez

A potentially sensational story has emerged as Arsenal and Manchester City are apparently ready to make one of the biggest swaps in history of football.

Thomas Lemar scouted: Pace, skill, strength and few weaknesses

The 21-year-old French winger Thomas Lemar is a key transfer target for Arsenal, so what's all the fuss about?
william carvalho

Arsenal scout Carvalho again despite watching him for 4 years

Arsenal had a scout at Portugal's recent Confederations Cup games watching William Carvalho, a player they’ve been scouting and considering buying for the past 4 years.

Arsenal consider move for Rob Green

Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up a move for Leeds goalkeeper, Rob Green, as they face the prospect of heading into the new season with hardly any keepers of their own at the club.
Celtic's highly-rated left-back Kieran Tierney has committed his future to the Bhoys amid interest from Arsenal.

United ready to challenge Arsenal for Kieran Tierney

Arsenal are reportedly set to be rivalled by Manchester United for the services of Celtic's highly-rated fullback Kieran Tierney.

M’Baye Niang scout report

M'Baye Niang is a reported transfer target for Arsenal again, and the AC Milan player would relish a permanent move back to the Premier League after his recent loan spell with Watford ended.

Willock thanks Arsenal

Chris Willock was officially unveiled as a Benfica player earlier this week and has said his goodbyes after 14 years at Arsenal.

Lemar flattered by Arsenal’s transfer interest

Despite two failed bids, Monaco's Thomas Lemar is flattered by Arsenal's interest in completing a transfer deal to sign him this summer.

Robson gets his claws out over Wenger and Alexis

Former Arsenal midfielder Stuart Robson has said that he expects Alexis Sánchez to leave this summer as Arsene Wenger doesn't like confrontation and will be sold if the Chilean doesn't pen a new deal.

Evans ‘hoping to bring something different’ to club

Arsenal Ladies' new signing, Lisa Evans, has praised the club's "mind-blowing" facilities, whilst revealing she's already enjoying life in north London.

Arsenal have received no offers for Alexis

Arsenal are yet to receiveArsenal are yet to receive any formal offers from interested suitors for talisman Alexis Sánchez, despite constant headlines in the media claiming otherwise. any formal offers from interested suitors for talisman Alexis Sánchez, despite suggestions claiming otherwise.

Agent confirms Arsenal had bargain deal for Lemar

It is being reported that Arsene Wenger has once again missed out on great pair of players - Thomas Lemar and N'Golo Kante
France's forward Olivier Giroud drinks after a training session in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on March 26, 2016 ahead of a friendly football match against Russia. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal receive £24.5m offer for Giroud

Arsenal have reportedly received a £24.5m (€28m) offer from Marseille for Olivier Giroud.

Lyon president confirms Lacazette deal and comments on Giroud swap

Lyon’s president, the ever-chatty Jean-Michel Aulas, has confirmed that they have ‘given an agreement’ to Arsenal over the transfer of Alexandre Lacazette, but that the subject of a swap deal involving Olivier Giroud was not mentioned.

Arsenal deal for Lacazette moves tantalisingly close

Alexandre Lacazette is getting closer to becoming an Arsenal player after the BBC’s David Ornstein declared that the player is set to have a medical.

Could Wenger be set to make greatest transfer in recent club history?

The mooted swap deal between Manchester City and Arsenal over Alexis Sanchez and Sergio Aguero could be one of the rare transfers that sees both clubs and players equally happy.

Dalbert to reject ‘impressive proposal’ from Arsenal for move to Inter Milan

Nice left-back, Dalbert, is reportedly ready to reject all moves by Arsenal in the hopes he can force through a move to Inter Milan.
Theo Walcott

Time up for Theo Walcott?

As an avowed Theo Walcott fangirl, it breaks my heart to be writing this column.

Arsenal open Cuadrado talks

Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with Juventus over the transfer of 29-year-old Juan Cuadrado.
Santi Cazorla

Cazorla returns to gym but still using a crutch

Santi Cazorla has been spotted working out a gym as the midfielder looks to return to the pitch but he still seems to need a crutch to move around.

Arsenal offer €17m for Napoli defensive midfielder

Arsenal have been knocked back in their attempts to sign Napoli’s Jorginho after offering £15m for midfielder only to be told that he’s not for sale.

Ampadu opts for Chelsea instead of Arsenal

Arsenal have lost out on the signing of highly-rated 16-year-old, Ethan Ampadu after Chelsea agreed a deal with the defender whose dad coaches at Arsenal.
Ismael Bennacer in his sole appearance for the Arsenal first-team

What’s next for Ismael Bennacer?

With pre-season set to begin next week, it'll be interesting to see where highly-rated midfielder Ismael Bennacer ends up once the season begins.

Lemar will not force Arsenal move

Thomas Lemar is reportedly unwilling to force a move from Monaco to Arsenal this summer.
Danielle van de Donk

Van de Donk ‘proud’ to wear the Arsenal shirt

With just over two weeks until the start of the UEFA Women's European Championships in Holland, Arsenal midfielder Danielle van De Donk has answered questions regarding both club and country.