Dan Critchlow Archives: 01/2026

Josiah King has become the second youth player to have their new professional contract confirmed on Tuesday, with Arsenal officially announcing the deal.

Arsenal are unlikely to sign Igor Tyjon this month, but a deal is still possible this summer when the Blackburn Rovers youth striker’s current contract expires.

Nottingham Forest have decided they no longer want Arsenal loanee Oleksandr Zinchenko, as the Gunners hold talks with Ajax over a January move.

Arsenal youngster Ife Ibrahim has signed his first professional contract with the Gunners, with the club confirming the news on Tuesday morning.

Arsenal’s pre-match shirt for the 2026/27 season has leaked online, almost five months before it’s due to be released officially.

Arsenal are among the clubs regularly scouting RB Leipzig talent Yan Diomande, but the Bundesliga side are demanding a huge fee.

Arsenal loanee Karl Hein is now on a 12-game run without any minutes for Werder Bremen, with the January transfer window just days away from closing.

Gabriel Jesus has switched agent back to former representatives Branchini Associati, as his Arsenal contract enters its final 18 months.

Arsenal have an interest in Breno Bidon of Corinthians, but the player isn’t currently at the top of the Gunners’ shortlist, according to a report.

Mikel Arteta refused to blame the Arsenal fans in the stadium following Sunday’s defeat to Manchester United, insisting his players were below their usual standards.

Martin Odegaard believes Arsenal were better than Manchester United in the first half of Sunday’s game, but he admits things fell apart after that.

Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester United on Sunday was significant for a number of reasons, including ending a 121-game run.

The FA have commissioned anthems for both the men’s and women’s FA Cup competitions, according to a report.

Harrison Dudziak’s loan spell with Braintree Town has reportedly been extended despite an untimely injury for the Arsenal youngster.

The Arsenal youth teams have had a mixed weekend, with the u21s earning a narrow 1-0 win over Burnley but the u18s losing by the same scoreline to Southampton.

Arsenal are interested in Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas, and they’ve scouted the teenager heavily in recent months.

Pep Guardiola went on a rant against Premier League referees after Manchester City’s win over Wolves, despite pundits agreeing that Saturday’s match official got his biggest call correct.

Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri made the perfect debut for Olympique de Marseille on Saturday, starting and scoring in a win over high-flying RC Lens.

Virgil van Dijk believed the match officials missed a clear block on him in the build-up to Bournemouth’s winner on Saturday, but replays show he had no right to complain.

Arsenal trained at the Emirates Stadium ahead of Sunday’s match against Manchester United, and a few youth players joined the session.