Dan Critchlow Archives: 08/2025

FC Porto are closing in on a deal to sign Jakub Kiwior, with Arsenal’s recent progress on Piero Hincapie seemingly allowing the move to go ahead.

Arsenal are now closing in on a deal to sign Piero Hincapie, with Bayer Leverkusen accepting the proposal of a loan with an obligation to buy.

Former Arsenal academy forward Sam Greenwood has left Leeds United to join Polish side Pogon Szczecin on a permanent deal, the clubs have confirmed.

Max Dowman looks set for an international promotion to the England u19s, though a final decision hasn’t been made ahead of Friday’s call-ups.

Crystal Palace are close to agreeing a compensation package with Arsenal to sign academy graduate Dan Casey, according to a report.

AC Milan aren’t completely out of the race for Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior just yet, with the club making new contact over a potential deal despite FC Porto’s pursuit.

Arsenal have been keeping an eye on teenage Real Sociedad centre-back Jon Martin in recent months, according to a report.

Crystal Palace are in talks over signing Reiss Nelson from Arsenal for £15m, according to a report, with Fulham failing to agree a deal for the winger.

Jakub Kiwior’s planned transfer to FC Porto is being held up as Arsenal try to secure his replacement, according to reports.

Arsenal are now in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of Piero Hincapie, having agreed personal terms with the centre-back.

Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly set to be Arsenal’s first-choice penalty taker this season, with Mikel Arteta admitting the striker is their best option from the spot.

Former Gunner Miguel Azeez has signed for Morecambe FC, and he praised the Arsenal academy in his first interview with his new club.

Arsenal academy graduate Michal Rosiak is no longer set to join Widzewie Łódź, but the player’s future is expected to become clear this week with Śląsk Wrocław interested.

Rodrygo told his agents to explore a new destination for him this summer, but his camp insist he wants to stay and interested clubs have always been left with that impression.

There was some debate about a couple of refereeing decisions in Arsenal’s win over Leeds United, but both have subsequently been deemed correct by ex-refs and pundits.

Gabriel Jesus is training with the ball again at Arsenal’s training ground as he works to make his full comeback from an ACL injury.

FC Porto are optimistic they can agree a deal to sign Jakub Kiwior from Arsenal this week, with the Gunners seemingly lining up a move for Piero Hincapie for that scenario.

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign central defender Piero Hincapie this summer, though the potential signing will depend on outgoings.

Bukayo Saka will miss a few weeks of action with a hamstring injury and Martin Odegaard is only a doubt to face Liverpool at Anfield, according to a report.

Former Gunner Granit Xhaka has explained why he decided to leave Bayer Leverkusen to return to the Premier League with Sunderland this summer.