Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2022

Hector Bellerin’s representatives are in talks with Arsenal over a contract termination, with negotiations likely to drag until the end of the window.

Catalin Cirjan returned to the pitch for Arsenal in a pre-season friendly this week, marking his long-awaited comeback from injury.

Gabriel Martinelli believes summer Arsenal signing Gabriel Jesus is among the best strikers in the world, with the two forwards thriving in pre-season.

Arsenal are still undecided on whether or not to loan Folarin Balogun this summer, despite apparent interest from Ligue 1 side Reims.

Sampdoria are dreaming of bringing Lucas Torreira back to the club this summer, though it’s not expected to be a straightforward transfer.

Martin Odegaard says it’s a big achievement to take on the permanent captaincy role at Arsenal, and a proud moment for him.

Mikel Arteta is hopeful that most of Arsenal’s injured players will be available by next Friday, as the Gunners prepare for their Premier League opener.

Stade de Reims are on Folarin Balogun’s case and hopeful of striking a deal to loan him without an option to buy, according to a report.

Arsenal loanee Arthur Okonkwo was immediately involved with Crewe Alexandra to make his competitive debut just a day after joining the club.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal are still hoping to complete more transfers before the end of the window, but there are no guarantees.

Arsenal loanee Nikolaj Moller looked to be continuing his strong pre-season form by scoring again on Friday, but he picked up an injury in the process.

After significant progress in breaking into the Arsenal first team during pre-season, Reuell Walters appears to have suffered an injury.

Reiss Nelson is set to get chances to impress Mikel Arteta this season, though he’s unlikely to start matches before the Europa League group stage.

Ligue 1 club Reims are accelerating their pursuit of Folarin Balogun on loan, according to reports from France.

Nuno Tavares is arriving in Marseille this morning for a medical ahead of a season-long loan move, according to a report.

Arsenal have released their new third kit for the 2022/23 season, as well as setting their on-pitch debut date for the shirt.

Arsenal are no longer interested in Juventus’ Arthur Melo and they haven’t held any talks to sign him this summer, with Valencia a more likely destination.

Arsenal are considering terminating Hector Bellerin’s contract, with the player willing to forego his remaining salary to complete a transfer.

Nuno Tavares’ loan move to Atalanta has collapsed at the final stage, with Marseille taking over the deal and feeling optimistic.

Arsenal were offered the chance to sign Mauro Icardi this summer but decided to turn him down for Gabriel Jesus, according to a report.