Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2023

The United Kingdom and Ireland are set to win their bid to host Euro 2028 by default, with Turkey withdrawing from the race.

AC Milan are now closing in on a deal for Yunus Musah, with an agreement now imminent for his transfer from Valencia.

Arsene Wenger’s statue is now in place outside the Emirates Stadium, with the ex-Arsenal manager set to return to the ground next week.

Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal’s current squad is unsustainable, and they’re ready for movement in the market over the coming month or so.

Brighton and Hove Albion have now turned down four different bids for Moises Caicedo from Chelsea, with Brighton demanding Chelsea match Declan Rice’s fee.

Arsenal are no longer active in the race for Romeo Lavia, with Liverpool and Chelsea fighting it out for the Southampton man’s signature.

Ajax report that Mohammed Kudus’ absence from training is due to a minor injury, amid links with a potential transfer to Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta has defended Kai Havertz from the suggestion that he’s less physical, and pointed out it’s too early to draw conclusions on Arsenal’s new midfield.

Declan Rice is targeting Premier League and Champions League success with Arsenal this season, insisting the Gunners aren’t just there to participate.

Mikel Arteta insists Kieran Tierney is in Arsenal’s plans, praising the left-back’s performances in pre-season.

Takehiro Tomiyasu admits last season was difficult for him, but he’s now feeling good and ready to play wherever the manager wants him.

Arsenal are certainly interested in Gremio midfielder Bitello, but there are conflicting reports over whether the Gunners have made an €8m bid.

Liverpool have made a formal £37m move for Arsenal-linked Romeo Lavia, but Southampton have already turned the offer down.

Catalin Cirjan provided an assist in his second appearance for FC Rapid on Sunday, helping his loan team to their first win of the season.

Birmingham City are confident of signing Arsenal’s Omar Rekik on loan, despite sources in the local media previously denying their interest.

The Premier League have confirmed the reformatting of the PL2, with fixtures soon to be announced and Arsenal set to be a Pot 1 team.

Teams in Germany and Spain have expressed an interest in Charlie Patino, with conflicting reports on how close he is to a transfer.

Kieran Tierney’s situation remains one to watch as the transfer window progresses, despite things going quiet in recent weeks.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s father says his son’s move to Olympique de Marseille is a “big relief” after a “nightmare year”.

Folarin Balogun and Oleksandr Zinchenko spent time training away from the main Arsenal squad on Monday, according to reports.