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.
Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar (R) and Reims' French defender Axel Disasi vie for the ball during the French League Cup semi-final football match between Stade de Reims and Paris Saint-Germain at the Auguste Delaune Stadium in Reims on January 22, 2020. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal like Disasi and Kokcu but situation is complicated

Arsenal really like Axel Disasi and Orkun Kokcu, but the current financial situation will make deals for both players difficult.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Leno and Aubameyang make FIFA Team of the Seasons

EA recently announced their Team of the Seasons So Far for FIFA Ultimate Team, with Bernd Leno and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang both making the cut.
Pape Gueye of AC Le Havre (Photo via MediaReferee.com)

Agent of Pape Gueye insists he ‘never chose Watford’

Pape Gueye may not join Watford FC after all, after his agent claimed the club's official announcement this week was a mistake.
TURIN, ITALY - OCTOBER 01: Kevin Volland of Bayer Leverkusen in action during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen at Juventus Arena on October 1, 2019, in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)

Arteta ended Arsenal move for Kevin Volland in January

Arsenal were edging towards a transfer for Bayer Leverkusen forward Kevin Volland until Mikel Arteta intervened, according to reports.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's French forward Thierry Henry (L) puts the ball beyond Liverpool goalie Jerzy Dudek for his second goal of the day during their premier league clash at Highbury in London, 09 April 2004. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Henry speaks on Golden Boot rivalry with van Nistelrooy

Thierry Henry says that despite the narrative comparing him with Ruud van Nistelrooy, his focus was always more on the team than the Golden Boot.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2019, in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Aguero: The majority of players are scared to return

Sergio Aguero claims the majority of players are scared to return to the football pitches, given the present threat of coronavirus.
NAPLES, ITALY - MARCH 03: Cengiz Under of AS Roma in action during the serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma - Serie A at Stadio San Paolo on March 3, 2018 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

AS Roma could swap Cengiz Under for Mkhitaryan

AS Roma could swap Cengiz Under to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan this summer, with Arsenal throwing in some cash to sweeten the deal, according to reports in Italy.
Pablo Mari (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Mari hopes he can join permanently after fan welcome

Pablo Mari hopes he can extend his loan deal with Arsenal permanently after the fans made him feel at home in the early stages of his move.
Monaco's French forward Wissam Ben Yedder celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match Nice against Monaco on March 7, 2020 at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, southeastern France. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal show interest in Monaco forward Ben Yedder

Wissam Ben Yedder is preparing to leave AS Monaco in the upcoming window, with Arsenal among the clubs showing an interest in him.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Upamecano now set for 1-year extension with RB Leipzig

Dayot Upamecano now looks like signing a one-year extension to his contract with RB Leipzig, containing a new release clause for 2021.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal FC acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Ornstein: Aubameyang could stay without signing extension

There's still a chance Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stays at Arsenal this summer without signing a contract extension, according to David Ornstein.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Karl Hein of Arsenal during the Premier League 2 game between Arsenal FC and Derby County at Meadow Park on January 03, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Karl Hein explains why he chose Arsenal over United

Karl Hein gave a number of surprising factors in an explanation of why he chose Arsenal over Manchester United back in 2018.
Raul Sanllehi, Mikel Arteta, Edu and Vinai Venkatesham (Photo via Arsenal)

Sanllehi tells staff transfers aren’t the priority right now

Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi told club staff in a phone call that transfers aren't a priority this summer, according to a report.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Orkun Kokcu informs Feyenoord he wants to leave

Following the decision to end the Eredivisie, Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu informed his club that he won't extend his contract and wants to leave.
Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal looking to bring in 2 defenders this summer

Arsenal are looking to bring in two new defenders this summer, though it all depends on sales and the state of the market, according to David Ornstein.
ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of AS Roma in action during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on February 23, 2020, in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

AS Roma want Mkhitaryan permanently but no talks yet

AS Roma want to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan permanently, though they aren't in contact with Arsenal over a deal just yet, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Willian of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on March 03, 2020, in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal looking at free transfer deals including Willian

Chelsea winger Willian is of interest to Arsenal this summer, as the club search for free transfer and swap deals in the pandemic-affected market.

Inter Milan not in contact with Arsenal over Aubameyang

Inter Milan aren't in any form of official negotiations with Arsenal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to a report.
Pape Gueye of AC Le Havre (Photo via EstadioDeportivo.com)

Watford confirm signing of Arsenal-linked Pape Gueye

Watford FC announced the free transfer signing of Pape Gueye on Wednesday, after previous links between the player and Arsenal.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Di Marzio: Torreira doesn’t want to go back to Italy yet

Lucas Torreira doesn't want to go back to Italy just yet, and AC Milan probably wouldn't pay his current asking price, according to a report.
Emile Smith Rowe on his debut for Huddersfield Town (Photo via Instagram)

Chalobah: Smith Rowe could be a very good player

Huddersfield midfielder Trevoh Chalobah, on loan from Chelsea, thinks Emile Smith Rowe added a lot to the team after joining in January.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Marin: Arsenal won’t pay Partey release clause

Arsenal aren't going to pay the €50m release clause for Thomas Partey, but they do have two free transfer signings ready for the summer, according to a report.
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Premier League transfer window likely to open late August

The Premier League transfer window is unlikely to open until the end of August, in line with the latest plan to complete the current season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Eintracht Frankfurt at Emirates Stadium on November 28, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Aubameyang now considering renewing with Arsenal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is now considering renewing his contract with Arsenal, despite all the offers to move elsewhere this summer.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin walks past a sign with the UEFA logo after attending a press conference following a meeting of the executive committee at the UEFA headquarters, in Nyon, Switzerland on December 4, 2019. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

UEFA want decision on Premier League restart by May 25

UEFA want the Premier League and other European leagues to make a decision on their season restart by May 25th, according to their latest statement.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord runs past Steven Davis of Rangers FC during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Rangers FC and Feyenoord at Ibrox Stadium on September 19, 2019, in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Kokcu ignoring second contract offer from Feyenoord

Orkun Kokcu is ignoring a second contract extension offer from Feyenoord, amid interest from a number of clubs including Arsenal.
Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Willian waits to take a corner kick during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on March 8, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal are the current favourites to sign Willian on a free

Arsenal are the current favourites in the race to sign Willian from Chelsea on a free transfer this summer, according to reports.
Players of Arsenal celebrate following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Premier League set for June 8th return + Serie A update

The Premier League is aiming to return on June 8th, joining Serie A, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 in proposing some form of comeback plan.
Mikel Arteta speaking to the players in training (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

How Arsenal’s return to the training ground will work

The Arsenal squad returned to the training pitches on Monday, but they did so in far from a normal fashion, given the social distancing rules.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Partey camp think Atletico extension offer is ‘rubbish’

Thomas Partey and his representatives believe the contract extension offer from Atletico Madrid is 'rubbish', which is why they still haven't signed it.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's Captain Thierry Henry celebrates after scoring from a penalty shot during their Premiership match against Charlton at home to Arsenal, 02 January 2006. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA Mobile and website use of domestic English football pictures subject to description of licence with Football Association Premier League (FAPL). For licence enquiries please telephone +44 207 298 1656. For newspapers where the football content of the printed version and the electronic version are identical, no licence is needed (Photo credit should read CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

Yobo: If you weren’t ready, Henry would embarrass you

Joseph Yobo says Arsenal were one of his favourite teams, and he loved testing himself against a striker like Thierry Henry who had everything.
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 29: Thomas Lemar of Club Atletico de Madrid looks on during the Liga match between Deportivo Alaves and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 29, 2019 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Spanish media continue to try and link Arsenal to Lemar

The Spanish media are trying to push the Thomas Lemar-to-Arsenal story once again, despite the winger's struggles this season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: David Luiz of Arsenal throws the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

David Luiz keen to extend his contract with Arsenal

David Luiz is keen to extend his contract with Arsenal by another year, after helping the club in pay-cut talks, according to a report.
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Dortmund looking at Saka amid contract uncertainty

Borussia Dortmund are considering a move for Bukayo Saka amid his current contract extension uncertainty, according to reports.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Shkodran Mustafi and Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on March 01, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal returning to club training pitches on Monday

Arsenal players are returning to the club training ground for workouts from Monday, but they're not starting up group sessions just yet.
Arsenal's Mexican striker Carlos Vela (L) celebrates scoring the second goal with teammate Sanchez Watt (R) during their Carling Cup 3rd round match against West Bromwich Albion at the Emirates, London, on September 22, 2009. AFP PHOTO/GLYN KIRK

Vela: I wasn’t ready to join Arsenal – everything was too fast

Carlos Vela admits he wasn't ready to join Arsenal when he did, and it put a mental strain on him as such a young player.
Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord in action during the UEFA Europa League group G match between Feyenoord and Rangers FC at De Kuip on November 28, 2019 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Sevilla join race for Orkun Kokcu after Arsenal interest

Sevilla are the second club the Feyenoord hierarchy have confirmed as holding an interest in midfielder Orkun Kokcu, joining Arsenal in the race.
PSV's Denzel Dumfries celebrates after scoring a goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match PSV vs Willem II in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, on February 8, 2020. (Photo by Maurice van STEEN / ANP / AFP via Getty Images)

Dutch league cancelled but others prepare to return

The 2019/20 Eredivisie season is off, but the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 are preparing to return, in mixed signals for the future of the Premier League.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Aubameyang’s father gets fans excited about extension

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's father got Arsenal fans excited about a contract extension on Friday, but I'm afraid the evidence isn't particularly convincing.
Chelsea's French striker Olivier Giroud gestures during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on November 30, 2019.

Chelsea extend Giroud contract and look to sign Mertens

Chelsea are extending the contract of Olivier Giroud and trying to sign Dries Mertens, according to reports, despite insubstantial links to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.