Crippy Cooke Archives: 06/2017

European football expert Julien Laurens believes the futures of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil has to be resolved before Arsenal sign any more new players are let others leave.

Arsenal unveiled their PUMA strip for the 2017/18 campaign, featuring Alexis Sanchez, Petr Cech, Per Mertesacker, Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud in the promotional picture, among others.

Hector Bellerin played the full 90 minutes for Spain U21s as La Roja beat Portugal to all but book their place in the semi-finals of the U21 European Championships.

West Ham midfielder Havard Nordtveit has joined Hoffenheim for an undisclosed fee, ending any chance of an Arsenal return this summer.

Arsenal and Costa Rica winger Joel Campbell was in a playful mood after a series of medical tests were conducted on him and seven other players ahead of the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup in July.

Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to join Manchester United’s Chris Smalling, after losing out on Harry Maguire who signed for Leicester City this summer.

The restructuring of Arsenal’s backroom staff continues with the appointment of Team Sky chief Huss Fahmy to handle contract negotiations within the squad.

Former Arsenal striker and football pundit John Hartson believes the Gunners should copy Manchester United’s transfer policy of big-name signings to challenge for the Premier League title.

Chile manager Juan Antonio Pizzi says Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez isn’t thinking about his future at the club and is focused on helping his side in the Confederations Cup.

OGC Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri has snubbed interest from Arsenal to agreed a deal to join AS Roma this summer.

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez inspired Chile to victory over Cameroon in their opening Confederations Cup group game, coming off the bench at 0-0 and leading a second-half revival at the Otkrytiye Arena.

Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a bid for highly-rated Genk midfielder Sander Berge and could make an official approach for the teenager after having scouted him for months.

Darren Burgess, former Head of Fitness at Liverpool, has been appointed as Arsenal’s Performance Director and will provide a variety of tasks alongside Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal’s official kit launch for the 2017/18 is expected to be on Wednesday, and latest leaked pictures show Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil in the strip, suggesting the pair could be retained this summer.

There had been more news of potential outgoings than incomings for Arsenal on the weekend, which won’t be good news for supporters.

Arsenal have reportedly had a bid rejected for Juventus forward Juan Cuadrado, with the Old Lady holding out for nearly twice the price of their initial offer.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery admitted the prospect of signing Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe is “attractive”, hinting that the club could make an approach this summer.

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris says he’s spoken to Monaco’s Thomas Lemar about the possibility of him joining this summer, amid rumours also linking him to Arsenal.

Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal says club and country teammate Hector Bellerin will stay at the club, despite rumours suggesting Barcelona are close to completing a deal to sign him.

Former Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel was rumoured to be on his way to Southampton interested. But latest reports reveal he’s turned them down and wants a club more similar to Arsenal.