Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2022

Arsenal and Fulham have reportedly reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Bernd Leno, with only details to finalise.

Chelsea have joined the list of clubs interested in William Saliba, according to a report, but Arsenal are keen to keep the defender.

Reports that Arsenal are concerned about Youri Tielemans’ physicality have been denied, with a deal still possible this summer.

Arsenal are now close to completing the loan of Nuno Tavares to Atalanta, seemingly without an option to buy in the contract.

Arsenal are set to release their new third kit this week ahead of its first outing at the Emirates Cup on Saturday, according to a report.

With Fulham and Arsenal starting to edge towards an agreement for the transfer of Bernd Leno, Leicester City are considering joining the race.

Arsenal trio Takehiro Tomiyasu, Emile Smith Rowe, and Kieran Tierney have all been spotted in training this week.

Arsenal are reportedly hopeful of tying Bukayo Saka down to a contract extension this summer, with negotiations underway.

Takehiro Tomiyasu is close to a return from injury and could return to full training next week, but Kieran Tierney’s situation is less clear.

The Arsenal u21s will take part in the Premier League International Cup again this year, with the competition returning in a new format.

Arsenal included sell-on clauses in the sales of Matteo Guendouzi to Marseille and Omari Hutchinson to Chelsea, according to a report.

Olympique Marseille president Pablo Longoria had dinner with William Saliba’s agent Djibril Niang in London on Monday, according to a report.

Arsenal are set to face Brentford in a midweek friendly behind closed doors at London Colney, ahead of their weekend match at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal are rekindling their interest in Cody Gakpo, but they’d have to wait until after the Champions League qualifiers to sign him.

Lyon chiefs aren’t ruling out that Lucas Paqueta could leave this summer, with Edu Gaspar a fan of the player, but there’s no formal approach from Arsenal.

Arsenal and Fulham appear to be reaching a compromise on a fee for Bernd Leno, according to a report.

Lucas Torreira has been pictured in Italy as he chases a transfer, with multiple European clubs interested in his signature.

Edu Gaspar claims contract talks with Bukayo Saka are going well and the player is happy and comfortable with Arsenal right now.

Fenerbahce are also interested in Pablo Mari this summer, joining Hellas Verona in the race for the Arsenal centre-back.

Arsenal rejected an offer of just £7m plus add-ons from Fulham for Bernd Leno this summer, but both clubs are motivated to do a deal.