Crippy Cooke Archives: 07/2017

Everton are reportedly lining up a bid for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, with manager Ronald Koeman preparing for the exit of Romelu Lukaku.

With Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain turned down a new deal to push a move to Liverpool, Arsenal have a big decision to make on whether they let him leave this summer or the next.

Arsenal are closer than they’ve ever been to signing Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, but it’s been a transfer saga which intensified on the weekend.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas recently took to Twitter to deny there had been a deal agreed with Arsenal for striker Alexandre Lacazette, claiming the Gunners’ bid was under the asking price.

Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez is reportedly on the brink of joining Arsenal this summer and the official announcement is expected to be made in the coming days.

Tottenham agreed a deal with Nike to be their shirt manufacturer, worth £25m-per-annum. However, Arsenal’s £30m-a-year deal with PUMA will trump their rivals’ for another two years.

Sheffield Wednesday have reportedly completed a deal to sign Arsenal defender Joshua Dawodu this summer.

Lyon striker Alexander Lacazette finally looks to be on his way to the Emirates this summer, with various reports suggesting the two parties are just days away from officially completing the deal.

Arsenal winger Chris Willock was officially unveiled as a Benfica player, signing a five-year with the Primeira Liga defending champions, ending a 14-year association with the Gunners.