Dan Critchlow Archives: 05/2021

Contrary to certain rumours in the last day or so, William Saliba won’t be leaving Arsenal and isn’t for sale this summer.

AS Roma are confident of signing Granit Xhaka this summer, with developments in the saga expected sooner rather than later.

Mat Ryan is hoping a return to Arsenal will be an option for him this summer, having completed his loan spell with the Gunners from parent club Brighton.

Former Sheffield Wednesday and Manchester United man Tony Strudwick is joining Arsenal as the academy’s new head of sports science and medicine.

Arsenal are appointing Southend United goalkeeping coach Terry Mason as their new head of academy goalkeeping, according to reports.

Willian is ‘100%’ to leave Arsenal this summer, even if no other English clubs come in for him, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Arsenal goalkeeping prospect Hubert Graczyk is swapping England for Poland, joining up with the Poland u19s for a training camp at the end of this month.

Schalke are holding crucial talks over the future of Sead Kolasinac this week, with Arsenal willing to let the defender leave.

Arsenal’s Matteo Guendouzi remains on Olympique de Marseille’s transfer shortlist for the summer, according to reports in France.

Arsenal are interested in Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Edmond Tapsoba, but any deal is likely to really test the club’s finances.

Brighton reporters have shot down a rumour linking the club with a player-plus-cash swap involving Eddie Nketiah and Yves Bissouma almost as soon as it sprung up.

Arsenal have opened talks with Norwich City and Emi Buendia’s representatives over a summer transfer for the 24-year-old.

Bukayo Saka has joined three other Arsenal players in their countries’ provisional national team squads for the European Championships.

Arsenal’s Nicolas Pepe and loanee Joe Willock have both received nominations for Premier League Player of the Month for May.

Mikel Arteta has received a nomination for the Premier League’s Manager of the Month award for May, following a strong finish with Arsenal.

Arsenal wouldn’t even consider an offer of less than £20m for Joe Willock this summer, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

Willian’s primary goal for the summer is a return to Chelsea after just one year with Arsenal, according to a report.

Zech Medley became the latest Arsenal loanee to experience relegation on Monday, with Kilmarnock dropping down to the Scottish Championship.

Per Mertesacker informed Steve Bould of his sacking on Friday, amid an internal reshuffle of academy coaches at Arsenal.

Mat Ryan has sent a message to Arsenal and the fans following the conclusion of his loan spell with the club, with his future uncertain.