Crippy Cooke Archives: 07/2017

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has admitted he’s not thinking about manager Arsene Wenger giving him more competition for a starting place ahead of the new season.

Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson was named Man of the Match for his performance in Thursday’s 2-0 pre-season friendly win over Sydney FC, in front of over 80,000 at the ANZ Stadium.

Arsenal supporters won’t be too pleased to hear of Alexis Sanchez’s silent response when asked if he was staying at the club this summer.

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez looks set to see out his contract for another 12 months, but latest reports reveal he could have forced a bargain departure this summer.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain didn’t look like a man keen to leave the Gunners for Liverpool this summer, as he helped Arsenal to a 2-0 win over Sydney FC at the ANZ Stadium.

Arsenal are reportedly keen to release defender Mathieu Debuchy on a free transfer this summer, with the Frenchman not being in their plans for the upcoming season.

Arsenal have revealed their brand new third-team PUMA kit for the upcoming season, featuring Alexis Sanchez modelling the dark grey/black shirt and black shorts with lighter red logos.

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott is determined to fight for his place ahead of the new season despite the Gunners being close to signing AS Monaco’s Thomas Lemar.

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has been left out of Arsene Wenger’s 25-man squad for this summer’s pre-season tour, with Juventus close to securing his signature.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann revealed he’ll use his coaching job with the Gunners as a springboard to get into management.

Arsenal forward Lucas Perez has been left out of the club’s 25-man squad for a two-week pre-season tour, igniting rumours that he’ll be leaving this summer.

Arsenal have named the 25 players travelling to Australia to start their two-week pre-season tour of Sydney, Shanghai and Beijing.

Monaco winger Thomas Lemar has reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal and will sign a contract worth £90k-per-week once the two clubs agree on an asking price.

Arsenal are determined to keep Alexis Sanchez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at the club for another season, despite Manchester City and Liverpool targeting the pair for a combined £75m.

Deportivo manager Pepe Mel has admitted defeat in his pursuit for Arsenal’s Lucas Perez, with the Gunners refusing to lower their asking price.

Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez is reportedly furious after his asking price was raised from £35m to £50m, leading to Arsenal turning their attentions elsewhere.

Rumours are circling on social media that Arsenal are in talks with a former player ahead of a potential board level appointment.

Arsenal have reportedly made an improved bid for Monaco winger Thomas Lemar after their initial offer for the French international was rejected.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is believed to have spoken to Everton manager Ronald Koeman about the possibility of him joining the Toffees this summer.

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette recently revealed midfielder Francis Coquelin helped sell the idea of this summer’s Emirates switch.