Dan Critchlow Archives: 06/2022

Arsenal’s first senior players are returning to pre-season training today, but some others won’t be back for another fortnight.

Leeds United are pursuing various forward targets as they seemingly look to replace Arsenal-linked Raphinha.

Ajax have set their price for Lisandro Martinez, who is open to joining Arsenal this summer after their first bid was rejected.

William Saliba’s contract talks are going positively, and the player will stay with Arsenal this season, according to a report.

Daniel Ballard’s transfer to Burnley has fallen through in the final stages, despite the player even travelling for a medical.

Arsenal’s second bid for Leeds United winger Raphinha will be in the region of £50m, according to a report.

Mika Biereth scored a brace on his first friendly outing for loan club RKC Waalwijk this weekend, wearing the club’s number nine shirt.

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has returned to full fitness and he’s ready for pre-season, according to reports.

Albert Sambi Lokonga isn’t planning to leave Arsenal this summer, regardless of any offers they might receive.

Marseille are planning a €25-30m move to sign William Saliba this summer, though Arsenal remain uninterested in a sale.

Arsenal and Leeds United are getting closer to an agreement for Raphinha, with the Gunners reportedly in pole position for the signing.

Former Arsenal academy graduate Malcolm Ebiowei is set to join Crystal Palace after turning down Manchester United, according to reports.

Arsenal have agreed a £45m fee to sign Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City after a breakthrough in talks on Friday.

Arsenal remain the most probable destination for Lisandro Martinez this summer, with the club making fresh contact with the player’s agent.

Marseille are still looking to sign William Saliba on a permanent deal from Arsenal, but the Gunners aren’t interested right now.

David Ornstein reports that Gabriel Jesus’ most likely destination is Arsenal, but denies an agreement with Manchester City over the transfer.

Atletico Madrid are in the race for Hector Bellerin’s signature alongside Real Betis, according to a report from Spain.

Jordi Osei-Tutu has sent a message to Arsenal and the fans following his free transfer to VfL Bochum this week.

Burnley are closing in on the permanent signing of Arsenal’s Daniel Ballard, with a couple of clauses in his contract relating to future sales.

Pablo Mari could be set to follow Udinese boss Gabriele Cioffi to Hellas Verona, according to reports in Italy.