Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2025

Sheffield Wednesday have taken former Gunner Reece Clairmont on trial, following the 18-year-old’s release by Arsenal this summer.

Arsenal are looking at alternative targets after missing out on the signing of youth striker Will Wright, with Blackburn Rovers’ Igor Tyjon among their options.

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Ajax to sign former Arsenal target Jorrel Hato, with the player set to join on a seven-year deal.

Leandro Trossard appeared to pick up an injury during Arsenal’s pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur, managing just 17 minutes on the pitch.

Arsenal summer signing Kepa Arrizabalaga has picked up an injury, missing out on the friendly match against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.

Viktor Gyokeres’ agent has admitted he’ll never understand Sporting CP’s stance on the player’s summer transfer to Arsenal, insisting the gentlemen’s agreement to leave was genuine.

Arsenal would prefer to sell a forward before making a formal move for Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace, according to a report.

Viktor Gyokeres doesn’t feel it was a difficult decision to join Arsenal this summer, despite interest from his former manager Ruben Amorim with Manchester United.

Viktor Gyokeres is in contention to face Tottenham Hotspur in Thursday’s pre-season friendly, after breaking a club record for shirt sales since joining.

Michal Rosiak has made three appearances on a trial for Wycombe Wanderers since his summer departure from Arsenal, but he’s also drawing interest from Serie A.

Arsenal have completed the signing of MK Dons youth goalkeeper Remi Lupinski, with the 16-year-old joining on a two-year scholarship contract.

Leandro Trossard is increasingly likely to leave Arsenal this summer, with Borussia Dortmund the latest club to join the race for the winger.

In early talks over Eberechi Eze, Crystal Palace have informed Arsenal that they want a fee of up to £67.5m with £35m upfront, according to reports.

Rob Holding has reportedly signed for Colorado Rapids in the MLS on a free transfer, two years after leaving fellow Kroenke Sports & Entertainment-owned club Arsenal.

Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has returned to the Premier League, joining Sunderland on a three-year deal.

Aaron Ramsdale is set to join Newcastle United, but Arsenal are unlikely to make any money from their sell-on clause in the player’s contract just yet.

West Ham United have reportedly added Fabio Vieira to their midfield shortlist, with the club planning multiple signings in the middle this summer.

Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso have opened the door to Rodrygo’s departure, but there’s no obvious buyer for the winger at this stage.

Tottenham Hotspur will be without nine players for their match against Arsenal on Thursday, but most of their summer signings will be available.

Leandro Trossard’s new contract with Arsenal remains unsigned, with the player’s camp seemingly assessing their options in the summer market.