Giroud: I chose Chelsea because of Conte
Olivier Giroud says Antonio Conte was the driving force behind his decision to sign for Chelsea, and he’s ready to start a new chapter in his career after leaving Arsenal.
Dan Critchlow Archives: 02/2018
£9.4m: Arsenal’s net spend in January lower than Huddersfield & Brighton
Arsenal spent a club record fee on the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the January transfer window, but still managed a net spend of £9.4m – less than Brighton and Huddersfield.
L’Equipe ‘laugh’ at Giroud Chelsea move, don’t understand Arsenal’s strategy
L’Equipe say they find Arsenal’s transfer strategy bizarre, after Olivier Giroud joined Chelsea on deadline day.
Ian Wright believes there’s a ‘war’ going on at Arsenal
Ian Wright thinks the Arsenal players aren’t listening to Arsene Wenger anymore, and there’s a battle going on in the background between the manager and others behind the scenes.
Debuchy: It’s a relief to join Saint Etienne
Mathieu Debuchy says he only wants to remember the good times at Arsenal, after leaving the Gunners for Saint Etienne on deadline day, but says he’s relieved to get his move.
Jeff: Wenger asked me to go to Angers
Jeff Reine-Adelaide made a loan move to Ligue 1 side Angers on deadline day. After completing the transfer, he talked about the goals Arsene Wenger set for him and what he expects from the loan.
Ornstein believes ‘certain members’ of Arsenal hierarchy want Wenger to leave
On deadline day, David Ornstein talked about a possible power shift in control of Arsenal’s transfer activity, as more Arsene Wenger ‘allies’ are replaced behind the scenes.