Dan Critchlow Archives: 02/2021

Granit Xhaka insists he always planned to join Arsenal for the long-term, and he’s happy with how things are going for him at the moment.

Club Brugge defender Odilon Kossounou would cost Arsenal closer to €20m than £8.5m, according to reports in the local media.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is hoping to bounce back from a couple of poor performances by repeating history against Benfica.

Mikel Arteta answered more questions on young Arsenal star Bukayo Saka this week, as the teenager continues to impress.

Rob Holding is unavailable for Arsenal’s trip to face Benfica in Athens, but he’ll return in time for Leicester City at the weekend.

Thomas Partey will have one final test to determine whether or not he’s available to play for Arsenal in their second leg against Benfica.

Arsenal are reportedly in talks over a new contract with Miguel Azeez, but the claims contradict previous reports on the player.

Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for Reiss Nelson this summer, after his struggles to break into the first team under Mikel Arteta.

Former Arsenal academy winger Nathan Tella made his first Premier League start for Southampton against Leeds United on Tuesday.

Mikel Arteta thinks Calum Chambers is now ready to step in and help the team, after a lengthy period making the squad but not featuring on the pitch.

Former Gunner Will Lankshear has signed scholarship terms with Sheffield United, whilst Josh Robinson has earned a scholarship with Arsenal.

Tariq Lamptey and Max Aarons are among the right-backs Arsenal are considering as potential Hector Bellerin replacements this summer.

After links to Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry, AFC Bournemouth have given their head coach job to Jonathan Woodgate.

Arsenal loanee Daniel Ballard made The Football League Paper’s League One Team of the Week for the last round of matches with Blackpool.

Matteo Guendouzi still needs to work and learn to get through his current rebellious phase, according to Hertha BSC’s head coach.

Arsenal paid Flamengo a lot less for Pablo Mari than initial reports suggested, according to the Brazilian clubs vice president of finance.

Hector Bellerin is ready to leave Arsenal this summer, with a number of clubs from around Europe interested in signing the right-back.

Pep Guardiola singled out Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard for praise after Manchester City’s victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Omari Hutchinson added two more goals to his tally for the Arsenal u18s at the weekend, continuing his strong recent form.

Nicolas Pepe says the current Arsenal team need to address their concentration problems if they’re going to succeed, following defeat to Manchester City.