Crippy Cooke Archives: 07/2017

Arsenal have signed Emile Smith Rowe to his first professional contract, having graduated from the Hale End academy.

Arsenal’s pursuit for Thomas Lemar and Alexis’ sickness dominated news, coupled with a potential £126m loss for the Gunners. Arsenal also picked up a piece of silverware.

Arsenal aren’t prepared to give up on their pursuit for Thomas Lemar and latest reports reveal the Gunners could make an improved fourth bid after Monaco rejected their third offer.

Shkodran Mustafi made his return for Arsenal after being afforded an extended holiday due to him playing in the Confederations Cup, but where is Alexis?

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is reportedly “desperate” to join West Ham United ahead of the new season, according to a former employee of the club.

Arsenal are reportedly holding off making a bid for Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri until their Champions League qualifying campaign has come to a close.

Former Arsenal striker-turned-pundit Alan Smith has urged his old club to sign Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez this summer.

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez appears to be sick, just days before he’s due to return to the first-team.

Arsenal have been tracking Udinese’s 21-year-old midfielder in the last 12 months, and the left-foot star recently admitted he used to support the Gunners.

Arsenal’s Lucas Perez is a target for former club Deportivo, but the Spaniards can’t afford to meet his asking price.

Arsenal reportedly made a bid to sign Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale ahead of the new season, but the Welshman is believed to have rejected their advances.

AS Monaco have revealed they are undergoing contract talks with striker Kylian Mbappe, contrary to reports they had agreed a deal with Real Madrid.

Arsenal announced winger Nathan Tormey has signed his first professional contract at the club, having successfully progressed from the academy.

Arsenal are believed to be competing with Manchester United and Juventus for Real Madrid’s unhappy forward who could leave as a result of a lack of playing time.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is believed to have decided his next move, with his exit from the Emirates looking inevitable this summer.

Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez is reportedly set to snub any interest from Arsenal and AS Roma to pursue a move to Barcelona this summer.

Arsenal are close to completing a deal to sign AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar this summer, for a fee reportedly around £45m.

Bordeaux have cancelled a deal for Arsenal’s Wellington Silva, with the Brazilian forward having failed a medical.

Arsene Wenger believes Paris Saint-Germain’s £196m deal to sign Barcelona forward Neymar came after their failure to bring Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez to the Parc des Princes.

Everton could turn their attentions to Leicester City striker Islam Slimani if they cannot tempt Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud to Goodison Park this summer.