Crippy Cooke Archives: 06/2017

Arsenal’s Calum Chambers believes he’ll be “on another level” when he returns for pre-season, after a season of invaluable experience at a high level.

Arsenal could be making a drastic change to their frontline ahead of next season if rumours are to be believed.

Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Olympique Lyonnais over the availability of striker Alexandre Lacazette this summer, and it’s believed a £44m bid could be enough to sign him.

Riyad Mahrez has told Leicester City of his intentions to join Arsenal this summer and is hoping the Foxes honour the agreement so he can realise his dream of working with Arsene Wenger.

Barcelona are considering a bid for Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado this summer after all but giving up on Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin.

Despite Watford withdrawing their interest in Arsenal’s Kieran Gibbs, the unwanted left-back is now reported to be a target for West Ham United and Crystal Palace.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been eyeing up a striker from Ligue 1 this summer to bolster his attacking options ahead of the new season.

Arsenal are believed to be interested in Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland as they need to replace Wojciech Szczesny and David Ospina, both of whom are expected to leave this summer.

Despite Juventus lading the chase for Wojciech Szczesny’s signature, Inter Milan are reportedly looking to sign the Arsenal goalkeeper as there’s no official deal in place for him to move to Turin.

Emil Forsberg’s agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, has claimed RB Leipzig are “destroying the dream” of the coveted winger, with rumours that Arsenal and other suitors are being discouraged to make an approach.

The draw for the UEFA Women’s U19 Championship took place at Belfast City Hall this afternoon, with host nation Northern Ireland, England and Scotland all involved.

Manchester United and Chelsea have been boosted by the news that Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski could be available if Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez moves to the Allianz Arena this summer.

Former Arsenal winger Robert Pires believes Arsenal should be ambitious enough to tie Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil down to new contracts while bringing in three more players to challenge for the title next season.

Arsenal unveiled their PUMA home kit for the 2017/18 season but also issues a club statement in the form of a poem that has since been mocked on social media.

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have received a transfer boost in their pursuit for AS Monaco’s Thomas Lemar, with the French Ligue 1 club making a new signing this summer.

A close associate of Kylian Mbappe says the coveted striker would sign for Arsenal if he had to leave Monaco tomorrow, with manager Arsene Wenger famed for his development of French players.

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly battling for the signature of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski this summer, with hints from the player’s agent that he was “disappointed” with the club and manager.

Arsenal supporters were sent into a frenzy on social media after Danny Welbeck was given Alexis Sanchez’s shirt number on the club website for fans to buy replica shirts.

European football expert Julien Laurens revealed Arsenal are planning on signing Olympique Lyonnais striker Alexandre Lacazette this summer, but have made little in the way of progress so far.

Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez reportedly wants to join Real Madrid this summer, with a view to become a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.