Crippy Cooke Archives: 06/2017

Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa could be on his way to Juventus, after manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the Brazilian international was a transfer target this summer.

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri revealed the club’s deal to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny hasn’t been completed yet, contrary from quotes from Gianluigi Buffon that hinted otherwise.

Bayern have completed the signing of Corentin Tolisso for £35m, after the French international turned down Arsenal and Chelsea to make the switch to the Allianz Arena from Lyon.

Ex-Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor described his 2016-move to Crystal Palace as the “worst decision of my career,” after lasting little over five months at Selhurst Park and scoring only one goal.

Former Arsenal striker and current BT Sport pundit Ian Wright wants either Robert Lewandowski, or Diego Costa should the Gunners lost Alexis Sanchez this summer.

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny admitted he has “no idea” if he will join Olympique de Marseille this summer, amid reports the Ligue 1 giants are planning an ambitious approach for the Frenchman.

Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez has revealed there hasn’t been any official approach from Arsenal this summer, despite manager Arsene Wenger showering the player in compliments and hinting at a potential deal.

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey opened the scoring for Wales in Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia with a Panenka penalty that proved to be an inadvertent tribute in the stadium it was devised.

AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar is reportedly keen to join Arsenal this summer, despite the Gunners missing out on a Champions League spot in 2016/17.

Arsenal could lose out on Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette with Manchester United set to make the French international a number one priority after giving up on Antonio Griezmann.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger spoke about his intentions in the transfer market and seemingly compared Rob Holding’s transfer fee to John Stones’ to prove spending doesn’t guarantee success. Or did he?

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed he may only bring in two players this summer, despite rumours of the Gunners planning a squad overhaul after a disappointing campaign.

Arsenal and England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is reportedly set to turn down interest from Liverpool this summer and extend his contract at the Emirates Stadium.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is the bookies’ favourite to join Arsenal this summer, and could well leave the Etihad Stadium if Pep Guardiola can’t guarantee him first-team football.

Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina is on course to make a summer switch to Fenerbahce and will sign a contract worth £2.6m-a-year in the coming days, according to reports.

Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs is reportedly the subject of interest for West Bromwich Albion this summer, with the Midlands outfit stepping up their pursuit for a left-back.

Arsenal are reportedly lining up Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe to replace Arsene Wenger at the Emirates in 2019, with the Gunners boss to eventually become Director of Football.

After being appointed manager of Barcelona, Ernesto Valverde is tasked with solving the side’s right-back crisis this summer and is considering two Spaniards from the Premier League.

Ex-Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn demands the club target the Premier League title next season to vindicate Arsene Wenger’s new contract.

Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik revealed he has insider information about Wojciech Szczesny’s potential move from Arsenal to the Stadium San Paolo this summer.