Dan Critchlow Archives: 05/2021

Arsenal are set to play a friendly against Napoli this summer, with the Emirates Cup also set to make a return, according to reports.

Olympiacos want to take Reiss Nelson on loan next season, with Arsenal looking to lend him out, according to reports in Greece.

Arsenal are interested in Ajax right-back Noussair Mazraoui, who is approaching the final year of his contract as we enter the summer transfer window.

Norwich City sporting director Stuart Webber has suggested Arsenal target Emi Buendia’s price tag is in the £30-40m range this summer.

Barcelona have planned talks with Emerson over his future, with Arsenal holding an interest in the €25m right-back this summer.

Arsenal may be more likely to make a move for Freddie Woodman following the result of the Championship play-off final, according to a report.

Arsenal moves for Ryan Bertrand and Josh Doig as potential backups to Kieran Tierney both appear to be unlikely at this stage.

As well as Matteo Guendouzi, Olympique de Marseille also want to convince William Saliba to join them on loan next season, according to a report.

Though Hector Bellerin’s representatives are in talks with a number of clubs over a summer transfer, he’s asked them to specifically reject English sides.

Watford are considering a move for Eddie Nketiah this summer, but Arsenal are looking for a fee of £15m or more to let him go.

Olympique de Marseille have already seen a couple of proposals turned down for Matteo Guendouzi, but talks are ongoing and the player appears keen.

Nicolas Pepe has made it into the UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season for 2020/21, after a strong individual European campaign.

Three of Arsenal’s academy players have received senior international call-ups for the upcoming round of fixtures.

Lazio have joined the race for Konstantinos Mavropanos, with VfB Stuttgart still keen to sign him on another loan with a purchase option.

Joe Willock has been named Premier League Player of the Month for May, after an outstanding finish to his loan spell with Newcastle United.

Arsenal have a one-year option to extend Calum Chambers’ contract, with the 26-year-old viewed as a positive influence at the club.

Liverpool aren’t looking at Yves Bissouma this summer, which could be a boost to Arsenal’s chances of signing the Brighton midfielder.

Hector Bellerin’s agent met with Real Betis over a potential summer transfer earlier this week, despite Betis director Martinez Feria insisting they aren’t trying to sign the player.

Photos of the new Arsenal Adidas third kit for 2021/22 have leaked, ahead of the official release later in the summer.

Talks between Arsenal and Olympique de Marseille over the transfer of Matteo Guendouzi have advanced in recent days, according to reports.