Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2020

Former Arsenal academy defender Fin Stevens is joining Brentford, signing his first professional contract with the promotion-chasing Championship club.

Dayot Upamecano will extend his contract with RB Leipzig and stay with the club for the coming season, according to reports in Germany.

Gabriel Magalhaes will choose his next club this week, according to quotes from LOSC Lille president Gerard Lopez in the French media.

Arsenal and Chelsea are monitoring Said Benrahma ahead of the summer transfer window, with Leicester City also viewing him as a top target.

Mikel Arteta says every player needs to earn their place in the squad for the FA Cup final through their performances in training this week.

Chelsea are now the favourites to sign Willian up to a new contract, with a deal possible before the end of the week after a breakthrough in negotiations.

Sokratis Papastathopoulos wants to fight for his place in the Arsenal side next season, rather than leaving the club this summer.

KAA Gent president Ivan De Witte says Leeds United are in the race for Arsenal-linked Jonathan David, among other clubs.

Roy Hodgson says Wilfried Zaha has made no secret of wanting to leave Crystal Palace, although it still depends on the offers they get for him.

Manchester City don’t see Dani Ceballos as a priority target this summer, despite some reports to the contrary in Spain recently.

Arsenal got a win against Watford on the final day of the season to sneak up into eighth place and build some momentum for the FA Cup final.

Mohamed Elneny scored a penalty in his final game of the season for Besiktas, his only goal of the loan spell ahead of a decision on his future this summer.

Mikel Arteta thinks Granit Xhaka was able to turn his Arsenal career around through hard work and enjoying his football again.

Folarin Balogun took to social media on Saturday to express his confusion at not making the PL2 Player of the Season nominees, despite being top scorer.

Barcelona are considering allowing Samuel Umtiti to leave the club on loan this season, with Arsenal one of the teams in for him.

Bukayo Saka says the chance to wear the number seven for Arsenal is an exciting development, rather than one that adds pressure.

Sporting CP left Joelson Fernandes out of their squad on Saturday, with Arsenal representatives planning to travel to Portugal for transfer talks early next week.

Atletico Madrid rejected a swap deal offer from Arsenal between Thomas Partey and Matteo Guendouzi plus minimal cash, but negotiations are ongoing.

Arsenal host Watford at the Emirates Stadium in the final game of the Premier League season on Sunday, without a huge amount to play for.

Arsenal are one of the clubs showing the most interest in a summer move for Philippe Coutinho, but they’ll struggle to afford his wages.