Dan Critchlow Archives: 09/2020

After the opening couple of weeks of fixtures across Europe’s top-five leagues, two Arsenal signings made WhoScored’s top-10 debutant list.

Any Arsenal pursuit of Thomas Partey is likely to depend on the structure of a potential deal for Houssem Aouar, according to a report.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas says Arsenal are still too far from meeting their valuation for Houssem Aouar, after the Gunners’ first formal bid this week.

Jurgen Klopp says Mikel Arteta is proving a top manager in his limited spell as Arsenal boss so far, transforming the mood around the club.

Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Nicolas Pepe and his development on Friday, insisting he’s a player for the long term at Arsenal.

With further delays to fan returns to football stadiums, let’s take a look at how much money Arsenal are likely to lose in the meantime.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas specifically brought up Arsenal when answering a question about whether Houssem Aouar could stay.

Laurent Koscielny gave Arsenal fans an apology for the way he left the club this week, over a year after he joined Bordeaux in controversial fashion.

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is one of the player’s Arsenal are looking at as a midfield signing this window, according to a report.

Sheffield United remain in talks with Arsenal over academy striker Folarin Balogun, holding positive discussions with the fellow Premier League club.

Sokratis has an agreement with Arsenal to cancel his contract and move to Napoli, but if the Serie A side don’t act soon he’ll go elsewhere.

Houssem Aouar sees Arsenal as a good option this summer and would like a Premier League move, as the Gunners contact his representatives.

Lucas Torreira agreed personal terms with Atletico Madrid this week, but the Spanish side don’t have an agreement with Arsenal yet.

Bukayo Saka won Man of the Match in the League Cup win over Leicester City on Wednesday night, giving Mikel Arteta a decision to make for Liverpool.

There’s strong interest in Shkodran Mustafi from Italy, including from Lazio, but a potential move is unlikely before the final days of the transfer window.

Mohamed Elneny is still deciding on his future with Arsenal, and his agent is in Turkey fielding multiple offers for a return to the Süper Lig.

Reiss Nelson is available to leave Arsenal on a loan basis before the end of the current window, according to David Ornstein.

Arsenal face Leicester City in the League Cup on Wednesday night, knowing a trip to Lincoln or Liverpool awaits the victor in the next round.

Mikel Arteta thinks David Luiz is the perfect person to have around for the likes of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes as they adapt.

There are still no concrete bids from Arsenal for Houssem Aouar, with suggestions the club are playing the waiting game to bring down the price.