Dan Critchlow

Santi Cazorla says Arsenal 'especially' keep in contact with him over the futures of Pau Torres and Samuel Chukwueze at Villarreal.

The latest team news and injury update from Arsenal is a mix of good news and bad news, with some players returning and a few more still out.

Ben Sheaf is proving he doesn't deserve some of the recent criticism he's facing, coming back into the team to perform well against Bolton.

Young defender Joseph Olowu signed for Cork City on loan from Arsenal on Thursday, agreeing on a deal lasting until June.

Alfie Matthews scored a lovely curling effort for a 10-man Arsenal u18 side in a draw with Norwich City on Wednesday.

The Selection Coordinator for the Brazilian National Team, Juninho Paulista, was in London to visit Gabriel Martinelli this week.

Arsenal want to sign Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig this summer, with the player refusing to sign a contract extension with his current club.

Arsenal are trying to tie Bukayo Saka down to a long-term contract, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich after the 18-year-old.

David Luiz says Flamengo boss Jorge Jesus told him positive things about new Arsenal signing Pablo Mari, who joined from the Brazilian club in January.

Arsenal are very close to an agreement with Pape Gueye of AC Le Havre over a potential deal around €6m, according to one report in France.

Dani Ceballos believes his recent injury, the worst of his career so far, came from playing too many matches under Unai Emery.

Omari Hutchinson provided four assists in three appearances for the England u17s in his first link-up with his country over the last week.

New signing Pablo Mari can be a big success with Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, according to Brazil legend Rivaldo.

Dejan Iliev and his new boss Ivaylo Petev had a nightmare debut on Saturday, as Jagiellonia Białystok lost 0-3 to relegation-threatened Wisła Kraków.

Mikel Arteta is a little more optimistic about the chances of Pablo Mari facing Newcastle than Cedric Soares, but he's urging patience with the new signings.

Stephy Mavididi is hitting form in France with Dijon, scoring six goals and providing two assists in eight games since the turn of the year.

Juventus are already planning to sell Aaron Ramsey, despite signing him just last summer, according to reports in Italy.

Arsenal are one of the clubs with an interest in 21-year-old AC Le Havre midfielder Pape Gueye, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal loanee Konstantinos Mavropanos is in good form at the moment, helping FC Nürnberg keep a second clean sheet in consecutive wins.

Shad Forsythe believes there are advantages to having a shoulder injury versus a lower-limb injury, and Kieran Tierney can take advantage to return in very good condition.

Gabriel Martinelli says he didn't think twice about joining Arsenal, as he believes they're one of the biggest clubs in Europe.

It's over a month since Eddie Nketiah left Leeds United to rejoin Arsenal, but Marcelo Bielsa is still ranting about it in his press conferences.

Cedric Soares is back in light training after his injury, a knee ligament problem he picked up in his final weeks with Southampton.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored on his return from injury on Friday night, despite AS Roma slipping to defeat against Bologna.

The Arsenal hierarchy are keen to welcome Arsene Wenger back to the Emirates Stadium, according to reports.

Arsenal are monitoring developments with Adam Lallana ahead of a likely exit this summer on a free transfer, according to reports.

Arsenal youngsters Omari Hutchinson and James Sweet are with the England u17s in preparation for the UEFA u17 Euro elite round qualifiers next month.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Bernd Leno and Gabriel Martinelli all received nominations for the London Football Awards on Thursday.

Speaking after the Arsenal u18s won 4-3 against Brighton & Hove Albion to reach the FA Youth Cup quarter-final, Sam Greenwood had the chance to claim a hat-trick.

Arsenal made it into the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals with a rollercoaster win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday night.

Arsenal are planning to make signings in three positions this summer, and their work is already underway, according to reports.

In their Shareholders' Meeting today, Premier League clubs voted to move the transfer deadline day back to the end of August or start of September.

Arsenal are restructuring their youth scouting department after sacking Steve Morrow and a number of other scouts in November.

William Saliba gave an improved individual performance against Marseille on Wednesday night, but it wasn't enough to avoid a second consecutive defeat.

Arsenal technical director Edu spoke to Lille about signing Gabriel Magalhaes in January, and the club plan to go back in the summer, according to reports.

Arsenal admire Brentford winger Said Benrahma and have him on their shortlist ahead of the summer, according to reports in the English media.

Bernd Leno thinks Arsenal just need to start taking their chances, arguing the defensive improvement is clear to see under Mikel Arteta.

Gabriel Martinelli won Arsenal's Player of the Month award for January, with 49% of the fan vote.

Doncaster Rovers took two players on loan on transfer deadline day, creating an interesting problem for the club currently looking after Arsenal's Ben Sheaf.

Former Gunner Gervinho is training alone after trying to force a move from Parma to Qatari club Al-Sadd at the end of the January transfer window.