Dan Critchlow Archives: 04/2021

Konstantinos Mavropanos isn’t set to stay at Arsenal this summer, either leaving on another loan spell or in a permanent move away.

David Luiz has returned to training ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Villarreal on Thursday, hoping to prove his fitness ahead of the first leg.

Arsenal will continue to cover more than 90% of Mesut Özil’s wages until this summer, even after his transfer to Fenerbahce.

Arsenal are interested in Borussia Monchengladbach forward Alassane Plea amid doubts about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, according to reports.

Paris Saint-Germain want to bring in a new right-back this summer, with the French media naming Hector Bellerin among their possible targets.

Arsenal have finally confirmed a new contract for Folarin Balogun, posting the news on the social media pages on Monday.

Arsenal are following Santos centre-back Kaiky, according to reports in Brazil, a highly-rated prospect and youth international.

Thierry Henry is one of the Premier League’s two inaugural inductees to their new Hall of Fame, along with Alan Shearer.

Amani Richards scored his first Arsenal goal as the u18s earned a point away to Leicester City despite heavy changes to the side.

Arsenal are getting their plans for pre-season in place, with the Emirates Cup the latest reported addition to the summer schedule.

Arsenal u23 players Jordan McEneff and Zak Swanson have both returned to light training as they work their way back from injury.

Matteo Guendouzi’s loan spell with Hertha BSC has been on hold for the last couple of weeks after the whole squad was forced into quarantine.

Granit Xhaka has announced the birth of his second child.

Yves Bissouma may cost more than £40m this summer, with Brighton & Hove Albion keen to maximise their cash intake for his departure.

Joe Willock scored yet another goal for Newcastle United on Saturday, this time a late equaliser against Liverpool at Anfield.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez thinks his former teammate Thomas Partey has been unlucky this season and could become one of the world’s best.

Alex Iwobi says he was the only England youth at Arsenal not to get a professional deal on his 17th birthday after his call-up.

Harry Clarke says his loan spell with Oldham Athletic has been amazing for him, and even better than he expected it to be at the outset.

Carlo Ancelotti has admitted Everton were a bit lucky in their game against Arsenal on Friday, and the performance was more like a draw.

Folarin Balogun was with the Arsenal squad as the extra man against Everton once again, as he continues to push for first-team involvement.