Dan Critchlow Archives: 02/2023

Whilst Stade de Reims have given up on signing Folarin Balogun permanently, they’re hoping to loan him for another season.

FC Barcelona winger Raphinha admitted he loves Arsenal, when asked for his favourite teams to watch outside of La Liga.

Mohamed Elneny has signed a contract extension with Arsenal, activating the one-year option in his previous deal as expected.

A number of Arsenal’s key players weren’t in training on Monday, but this was largely just due to a recovery day.

Wigan boss Shaun Maloney has called on Miguel Azeez to fight for his place and given an injury update on fellow Arsenal loanee Omar Rekik.

Arsenal continue to scout Ivan Fresneda, but they aren’t pursuing a move for Denzel Dumfries, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Arsenal youth centre-forward Chido Obi has been called up by the England u16s, having previously played youth internationals for Denmark.

Oleksandr Zinchenko thinks the referees need to do more to protect Bukayo Saka being targeted by opponents.

Five Arsenal players made the BBC and WhoScored Teams of the Week for the Gunners’ comeback win over Aston Villa on Saturday.

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares scored what turned out to be the winning goal for Marseille against Toulouse on Sunday night.

Newcastle United are closely monitoring Kieran Tierney for a potential £30m summer move, according to a report.

Arsenal youth goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo made his first senior start whilst completing his one-match loan to Hitchin Town on Saturday.

The Arsenal u18s pulled off an impressive win over Chelsea on Saturday, as they prepare for a trip to the Emirates Stadium next week.

Albert Sambi Lokonga and Ainsley Maitland-Niles impressed after earning starts for Crystal Palace and Southampton on Saturday.

Folarin Balogun had the chance to add to his Ligue 1 goal tally on Saturday after winning a penalty, but his spot-kick was saved by Kasper Schmeichel.

Fan footage shows that many Arsenal players were already celebrating Gabriel Martinelli’s goal against Aston Villa before he’d even scored it.

Arsenal are very interested in signing Jesper Lindstrom from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer, according to reports in Germany.

The Arsenal u21s drew with West Ham United on Friday night, with Salah-Eddine Oulad M’hand making his first start back with the side.

Arsenal’s fine for surrounding a match official during their match against Oxford United has been upheld and increased after their appeal.

Arsenal youth goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo has finalised a one-match loan to Hitchin Town FC, putting him in line for his senior debut on Saturday.