Dan Critchlow

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Arsenal fan since a young age, now a season ticket holder who enjoys writing, tweeting and making videos about the Gunners.
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC: Declan Rice, Captain of West Ham United lifts the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy after the team's victory over ACF Fiorentina on June 07, 2023. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

West Ham owner admits Declan Rice promise with Arsenal poised

West Ham owner David Sullivan has admitted they've promised Declan Rice he can leave, with frontrunners Arsenal preparing a club-record bid.
Arsenal's English midfielder Reiss Nelson (C) celebrates after scoring his team third goal of the team during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 4, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal 23yo contract extension agreement now imminent

Talks over a new contract for Reiss Nelson are in the final stages, and an agreement is reportedly now imminent.
Arthur Okonkwo playing for Sturm Graz (Photo via Okonkwo on Instagram)

Arsenal have summer decision to make on 2 young talents

Arthur Okonkwo might end up staying at Arsenal to act as their third-choice goalkeeper despite recent exit reports, but Karl Hein is looking to go on loan.
Auston Trusty with the Birmingham City Player of the Season award (Photo via Birmingham City on Twitter)

Arsenal make transfer decision on Player of the Season loanee

Auston Trusty is set to leave Arsenal on a permanent deal this summer, according to reports, following a successful loan to Birmingham City.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Declan Rice of West Ham United is challenged by Martin Oedegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal to make strong 1st bid – Player to decide

Arsenal are confident their impending opening bid for Declan Rice is a strong one, and they believe the transfer will ultimately come down to the player's decision.
LISBON, PORTUGAL: William Saliba of Arsenal FC thanks the supporters in the stands after the UEFA Europa League round of 16 first leg match between Sporting CP and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 9, 2023. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

Positive update on William Saliba contract talks with Arsenal

William Saliba is willing to extend his contract and wants to stay at Arsenal, with contract talks reportedly progressing positively.
Charlie Patino with Blackpool (Photo via Blackpool on Twitter)

Arsenal youngster to be sold with buy back clause

Charlie Patino is likely to leave Arsenal this summer, but his new contract may well contain a buy-back clause.
Arsenal news and gossip - Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates his second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Xhaka move on hold after twist in Bayern Munich reports

Reports of Bayern Munich interest in Granit Xhaka have been played down, but a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen is currently on hold.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND: Hwang Hee-Chan of Wolverhampton Wanderers reacts following their side's defeat after the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers at American Express Community Stadium on April 29, 2023. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Premier League forward names Arsenal fans as the loudest

Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan told the media he thinks Arsenal had the noisiest fans in the Premier League this season.
Folarin Balogun Arsenal exit -Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Stade de Reims at the Louis II Stadium (Stade Louis II) in the Principality of Monaco on March 12, 2023. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Napoli eye £30m Arsenal signing to replace Osimhen

Napoli look set to replace RB Leipzig in the race to sign Folarin Balogun this summer, viewing him as a potential replacement for Victor Osimhen.
Arsenal transfers - TOPSHOT - Manchester City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan (R) celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal with Manchester City's English midfielder Jack Grealish during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg football match between Manchester City and RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on March 14, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Gundogan agent denies new contract agreement with Manchester City

Ilkay Gundogan hasn't agreed a deal with Manchester City or anyone else yet, as he remains focused on the Champions League final.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal celebrates after Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal scores the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on March 12, 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Another Arsenal star targeted by PSG

Paris Saint-Germain are considering a move for Gabriel Magalhaes, but the defender wants to stay at Arsenal this summer.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at American Express Community Stadium on March 15, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Failed deal turns Chelsea towards Arsenal-linked star

Chelsea look to be taking the lead in the race to sign Moises Caicedo, after failing to secure a move for Manuel Ugarte of Sporting CP.
Crystal Palace's Ivorian striker Wilfried Zaha celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and West Ham United at Selhurst Park in south London on April 29, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid make enquiry for reported Arsenal target

Atletico Madrid have made an enquiry for Wilfried Zaha, as free-transfer links to Arsenal appear to fade.
Declan Rice Arsenal transfers - ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS - MAY 18: Declan Rice of West Ham United celebrates victory after the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final second leg match between AZ Alkmaar and West Ham United at AFAS Stadion on May 18, 2023 in Alkmaar, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Declan Rice Bayern Munich deal denied but Manchester City join the race

The race to sign Declan Rice has taken a few twists, with reports of a Bayern Munich deal denied but Manchester City set to join the race.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Tyreece John-Jules of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Qarabag FK at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Talks as Arsenal 22yo admits he could leave

Tyreece John-Jules has confirmed he wants to settle down at a club, with talks to be held with Arsenal this summer as his contract begins to run down.
Arsenal news and gossip - AUSTIN, TEXAS: Grand Marshal Brendan Hunt speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 26, 2023. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

How Ted Lasso coach became an Arsenal fan

Ted Lasso actor Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard in the show, has explained how he ended up becoming an Arsenal fan.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 02: Matheus França of Flamengo celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a match between Flamengo and Corinthians as part of Brasileirao 2022 at Maracana Stadium on November 2, 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)

£15m Arsenal bid for 19yo rejected

Arsenal have seen an initial offer of £15m plus add-ons for Flamengo's Matheus Franca turned down, according to a report.

Arsenal fan favourite to be replaced

Rob Holding could be set to leave Arsenal this summer, with the club looking to strengthen in his position, according to a report.
VIGO, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Gabri Veiga of RC Celta celebrates after scores his sides third goal during the LaLiga Santander match between RC Celta and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Balaidos on February 26, 2023 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Arsenal told of €40m release clause for 21yo

Arsenal would have to pay Gabri Veiga's €40m release clause to sign him from Celta Vigo this summer, according to a report.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Zach Awe of Arsenal U21 looks to head the ball away from a grounded Jack Connor of Northampton Town during the Papa John's Trophy match between Northampton Town and Arsenal U21 at Sixfields on October 18, 2022. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Arsenal will allow defender to leave on a free transfer

Arsenal academy centre-back Zach Awe is set to leave the club this summer when his contract expires, drawing interest from the Championship.
Zinchenko injury update - LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gives instructions to Oleksandr Zinchenko during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players make statistical Team of the Season

Two Arsenal players feature in Opta's statistical Premier League Team of the Season for 2022/23.
Venezuela's Tachira Azmahar Ariano (L) and Brazil's Santos Marcos Leonardo (R) vie for the ball during their Copa Sudamericana football tournament round-of-sixteen second-leg match, at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium in Santos, Brazil, on July 6, 2022. (Photo by PAULO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images)

Is Santos' Marcos Leonardo Arsenal-bound after stunning u20 World Cup?

Arsenal are interested in Marcos Leonardo amid his impressive performances at the u20 World Cup, with Santos expecting bids imminently.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Wilfried Gnonto of Leeds United celebrates after Raphael Varane of Manchester United (not pictured) concedes an own goal, the second goal for Leeds United, during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford on February 08, 2023. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arsenal to capitalise on Leeds' relegation with Gnonto swoop

Arsenal are among the clubs tracking Wilfried Gnonto's situation following Leeds United's relegation, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Jorginho of Arsenal runs with the ball while under pressure from Neal Maupay of Everton during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2023. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Jorginho's agent hints at Arsenal contract extension

Jorginho's agent has confirmed the midfielder has an option to extend in his Arsenal contract, following his move from Chelsea in January.
Arsenal transfers - Montpellier's French forward Elye Wahi celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Montpellier Herault SC at The Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France on May 7, 2023. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal to make €30-35m bid for 20yo striker

Arsenal are set to make their first bid for Montpellier striker Elye Wahi, according to a report from France.
Arsenal transfers - LONDON, ENGLAND: Mason Mount of Chelsea applauds the fans after their side's defeat in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on April 18, 2023. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal target agrees personal terms with Manchester United

Mason Mount has agreed personal terms with Manchester United, following previous links to Arsenal for the Chelsea midfielder.
Arsenal news and gossip - Brazil's midfielder Marlon Gomes (L) and Brazil's forward Marquinhos gesture at the end of the Argentina 2023 U-20 World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Nigeria at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina, on May 27, 2023. (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)

2 through, 1 out: Latest on Arsenal players at the u20 World Cup

One Arsenal player was eliminated but two progressed as matches from the u20 World Cup Round of 16 took place on Wednesday.
MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 25: Marco Asensio of Real Madrid reacts during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 25, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Aston Villa bid for Real Madrid 27yo after Arsenal interest reports

Aston Villa have submitted a bid for Marco Asensio, with Arsenal reportedly among the teams interested in the Real Madrid winger.
Lucas Torreira in tears after Galatasaray win the title (Photo via Torreira on Instagram)

In tears: Ex-Arsenal star dedicates title win to his late mother

Lucas Torreira was left in tears as he reflected on Galatasaray's title win this week, and his late mother "taking care of me from above".
Arsenal gossip - MUNICH, GERMANY: Joao Cancelo of FC Bayern Munich reacts during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and RB Leipzig at Allianz Arena on May 20, 2023. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Could Barcelona’s financial crisis gift Cancelo to Arsenal?

Barcelona couldn't afford to loan Joao Cancelo in January, and they're still only offering a loan deal for the Manchester City defender this summer.
Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun (L) celebrates his goal with his teammate Reims' Zimbabwean midfielder Marshall Munetsi during the French L1 football match between RC Lens and Stade de Reims at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, northern France on May 12, 2023. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

RB Leipzig chances of Folarin Balogun deal fading

Despite being one of the clubs heavily linked with a move for Folarin Balogun, RB Leipzig are reportedly unlikely to secure a deal as it stands.
VALLADOLID, SPAIN - MARCH 17: Nico Williams of Athletic Club and Ivan Fresneda of Real Valladolid CF battle for the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Valladolid CF and Athletic Club at Estadio Municipal Jose Zorrilla on March 17, 2023 in Valladolid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Arsenal make lucrative offer to La Liga 18yo

Borussia Dortmund hope to sign Real Valladolid defender Ivan Fresneda this summer, but he has a lucrative offer from Arsenal.
DEBRECEN, HUNGARY: Myles Lewis-Skelly of England and Marko Zebic of Croatia during the UEFA European Under-17 Championship 2022/23 Group D match between Croatia and England at Balmazújváros Városi Stadion on May 18, 2023. (Photo by Istvan Derencsenyi/UEFA)

Lewis-Skelly assist helps earn England place at u17 World Cup

Myles Lewis-Skelly provided a vital assist as the England u17s secured their spot at the u17 World Cup on Tuesday.
Arsenal news and gossip - Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Xhaka’s Bayer Leverkusen exit could now be on hold

Arsenal don't want to sanction the departure of Granit Xhaka until they've secured a replacement, according to a report from Germany.
Arsenal transfers - LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND: Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers in action during the Premier League match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park on March 13, 2022. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Wolves set to sell £45m-rated Arsenal target this summer

Arsenal are one of the clubs with an admiration for Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves, who is likely to be sold to raise funds for their summer business.
Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun (C) shoots and scores his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Stade de Reims at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 29, 2023. (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

5 clubs set to pursue Folarin Balogun transfer this summer

Five top European clubs are expected to pursue a deal to sign Folarin Balogun this summer, according to a report.
Arsenal gossip - COLOGNE, GERMANY: Joao Cancelo of FC Bayern Munich poses for a photo with the Bundesliga Meisterschale trophy after the team's victory in the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Köln and FC Bayern München at RheinEnergieStadion on May 27, 2023. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola won’t block Cancelo move to Arsenal

Pep Guardiola won't block Joao Cancelo's path if Arsenal make a move for him this summer, according to a report.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Matheus França of Flamengo celebrates after scoring the sixth goal of his team during a Copa Libertadores round of sixteen second leg match between Flamengo and Deportes Tolima at Maracana Stadium on July 06, 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Arsenal bid denied but Gunners monitoring €25-30m teenager

Reports of an Arsenal bid for Matheus Franca have been denied, but the Gunners are monitoring the player, available for €25-30m.
Declan Rice Arsenal transfers - LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Declan Rice of West Ham United celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leeds United at London Stadium on May 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Rice speaks on transfer speculation as West Ham look at replacements

Declan Rice insists he's focusing on West Ham until after the Europa Conference League final, while his club look at summer replacements for him.