Crippy Cooke Archives: 08/2017

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has been passed fit to start against Leicester City in Friday evening’s Premier League opener, while box-to-box midfielder Aaron Ramsey is in contention.

Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has admitted the club are willing to let Arsenal-target Riyad Mahrez go for the “suitable bid” this summer.

Arsenal are reportedly battling with Liverpool and AS Roma for Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez this summer, who is keen to leave in search of regular first-team football.

Marseille manager Rudi Garcia has admitted Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has no desire to join the Ligue 1 side this summer, which hints OM could give up on their summer-long approach.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted players approached him last season to discuss his future at the club.

Chelsea have reportedly made an improved bid for Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ahead of the new season, with manager Antonio Conte said to be a big fan of the Englishman.

Arsene Wenger was reportedly 13 minutes early to his pre-match press conference and wasted no time telling the media how prepared his side are for anything Leicester City throw at them.

In his press conference previewing Friday’s Premier League opener with Leicester City, Arsene Wenger has revealed Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey and Per Mertesacker could miss out.

Arsene Wenger has revealed in his latest press conference that Alexis Sanchez will miss the start of the season after picking up an abdominal injury.…

Inter Milan defender Jeison Murillo could be on his way to Valencia and not Arsenal or Tottenham, according to latest reports.

Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan could exit the Camp Nou this summer and return to Atletico Madrid, according to latest reports in Spain, snubbing any Arsenal interest in the process.

Chelsea are reportedly considering a £25m offer for Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain this summer, with the Blues looking to bolster their options after losing Nemanja Matic.

Arsene Wenger is reportedly considering the sale of defender Gabriel to raise funds for new arrivals, as well as trimming the playing squad, with Valencia keen on the player’s signature.

Football pundit Ian Wright believes Arsenal have to keep Alexis Sanchez by any means to stand a chance of challenging for major honours this season.

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly willing to pay more than £80m to sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez this summer, despite just spending £200m to sign Neymar from Barcelona.

Arsenal have reportedly shelved their interest in Monaco’s Thomas Lemar until they can trim the playing squad, according to latest reports.

Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle United and AS Roma are monitoring Lucas Vazquez, following reports that the winger might leave Real Madrid over a lack of playing time in pre-season.

Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista could be set for a return to La Liga this summer, with Valencia manager Marcelino admitting an interest in the centre-back.

Crystal Palace could be under new ownership, according to latest reports, with a consortium led by Arsenal legend Tony Adams agreeing a deal to take over the club.

Former Arsenal striker-turned-pundit Ian Wright believes the Gunners should sign Chelsea centre-forward Diego Costa this summer.