Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2025

Liverpool have successfully regained the upper hand over Arsenal in their attempts to sign Will Wright, with the player now holding a medical with the Merseyside club.

Arsenal’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze isn’t over despite Ethan Nwaneri’s new contract, and Crystal Palace are lining up a replacement in case Eze leaves.

Viktor Gyokeres, Cristhian Mosquera, and Jurrien Timber were all involved in Arsenal’s training session on Tuesday, ahead of the final friendly of the Asia tour.

Riccardo Calafiori joined the Arsenal squad for training on Tuesday in a positive sign after his injury scare, with the team now heading to Hong Kong.

William Saliba has admitted that Viktor Gyokeres is a scary player to come up against, and he’s glad to have the striker on his team now.

Arsenal believe contract talks with William Saliba are progressing well, with the player admitting he hopes to sign an extension soon.

Viktor Gyokeres has been added to Arsenal’s squad for the pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, but Mikel Arteta has insisted they’ll be cautious with him.

Reports linking Gabriel Jesus with an initial loan move to Flamengo have been played down, with suggestions there are no talks ongoing at this stage.

Newcastle United are in talks to sign Aaron Ramsdale from Southampton, with Arsenal holding a sell-on clause, but there’s no agreement on the structure of a deal.

Sunderland have agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of Granit Xhaka, according to reports, despite Erik ten Hag’s insistence the player would stay.

Mikel Arteta has admitted he’s not sure on Riccardo Calafiori’s condition after his early substitution through injury during Sunday’s friendly against Newcastle United.

Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign long-term Arsenal target Jorrel Hato from Ajax for more than €40m, according to a report.

Flamengo want to sign Gabriel Jesus on a loan with an obligation to buy, according to reports from Brazil.

Tottenham Hotspur have missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White, with the midfielder extending his Nottingham Forest contract ahead of Thursday’s north London derby friendly match.

Mikel Arteta has explained why Arsenal didn’t include Cristhian Mosquera in Sunday’s friendly against Newcastle United, despite the new signing being in attendance.

Max Dowman caught the eye once again as Arsenal came out 3-2 winners in their friendly match against Newcastle United on Sunday.

Arsenal remain in contact with Eberechi Eze’s camp over a potential summer move, amid mixed reports over whether the club have started initial talks with Crystal Palace.

Benjamin Sesko’s camp lowered their demands after realising Arsenal were moving for Viktor Gyokeres, but it was too late to make a deal possible.

David Raya has praised 15-year-old duo Marli Salmon and Max Dowman, after the pair made their pre-season debuts for the Arsenal first team this week.

Viktor Gyokeres has flown out to Singapore and will be in attendance for Arsenal’s game against Newcastle United on Sunday, the club have confirmed.