Dan Critchlow

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Arsenal fan since a young age, now a season ticket holder who enjoys writing, tweeting and making videos about the Gunners.

Arsenal could sign Barcelona 15-year-old Navarro this week

Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Barcelona attacking midfielder Robert Navarro, and could sign the 15-year-old this week, according to reports.

Isco would prefer to join Manchester City over Arsenal

Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco would rather join Pep Guardiola at Manchester City if he leaves Spain this summer, according to reports in the country.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal with Mesut Ozil and team mates during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on January 20, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Which of the big-six clubs spend the most on wages?

After Tottenham Hotspur released their 2016/17 financial results, let's take a look at how the big-six clubs compare in terms of wages.
Jan Oblak during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Club Atletico de Madrid at Allianz Arena on December 6, 2016 in Munich, Bavaria.

Oblak’s release clause set to rise to €100m if he extends contract

Jan Oblak's release clause will go up to €100m (£87.1m) if he decides to renew his contract with Atletico Madrid, according to reports in Spain.
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 08: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match between AC Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro on March 8, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Wenger: No need to sign forwards this summer

Arsene Wenger told the media he thinks there is 'no need' for the club to sign more forward players this summer, as we edge closer to the transfer window re-opening.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 23: Laureus Ambassador Fabio Capello attend the Laureus European Summit on May 23, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Patrik Lundin/Getty Images for Laureus)

Capello confirms his retirement after links to Arsenal job

Fabio Capello has called time on his managerial career amid links to the job at Arsenal, according to quotes in the Italian media.
Arsene Wenger manager of Arsenal (right) and Ivan Gazidis, CEO of Arsenal. Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images

The 3 managers Gazidis met with in search for Wenger’s successor

Ivan Gazidis has already met with three managers in the search for Arsene Wenger's successor, according to information in a recent report.

Bad news for Arsenal as Chelsea make ‘big offer’ for key target

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Napoli’s 26-year-old defender, Kalidou Koulibaly, for some time now, with reports really ratcheting up after Mislintat’s...

Assessed: The 8 players on Sven Mislintat’s shortlist this summer

Sven Mislintat has identified eight players for Arsenal to consider signing this summer, ahead of what promises to be a busy window for the club's recruitment staff.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Perez finally scores as just six Arsenal loanees feature over the weekend

Lucas Perez and Chuba Akpom both scored this weekend, but only six of Arsenal's 15 loanees featured for their current clubs.

Arsenal scouts watch Porto as Ricardo Pereira impresses

Arsenal joined Manchester United in sending scouts to watch Porto over the weekend, according to reports from the Portuguese media.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal and United well behind other big-six clubs for length of player contracts

Arsenal and Manchester United are well behind the rest of the big-six when it comes to length of player contracts, and Arsene Wenger's side just barely make the top 50 in Europe.
Ben Sheaf

Sheaf: I want to be in the Arsenal first-team next season

Ben Sheaf admits he's enjoying his run of regular first-team football on loan at Stevenage, and says he's now aiming for the same at Arsenal next season.
Arsenal's Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey scores their third goal with this flick during the UEFA Europa League first leg quarter-final football match between Arsenal and CSKA Moscow at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 5, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / IKIMAGES / Ian KINGTON

Juventus plan £35m bid for star Arsenal midfielder this summer

Juventus will join Manchester United and Chelsea in trying to sign Aaron Ramsey from Arsenal this summer, as their pursuit of Emre Can continues to stall.
TOPSHOT - Arsenal's Costa Rican striker Joel Campbell (L) and Arsenal's French midfielder Mathieu Flamini react after a missed chance during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 24, 2016. / AFP / BEN STANSALL

Bad news: Flamini isn’t actually a billionaire

In disappointing news for everyone who was hoping Mathieu Flamini would buy Arsenal from Stan Kroenke and Alisher Usmanov someday, the former Gunner isn't actually a billionaire.

7 centre-backs Arsenal could sign this summer

Sven Mislintat wants Arsenal to sign a centre-back as one of four positions he’s looking to strengthen this summer according to reports, but who are the available options?
Yaya Sanogo with Toulouse

Sanogo finally hits his stride in Toulouse

Yaya Sanogo is finally starting to find his feet again up front after a turbulent few years, and not a moment too soon for new club Toulouse FC.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Bellerin’s transfer value increase more than any other Arsenal player’s since joining

Hector Bellerin brings Arsenal a potential transfer benefit of €65m, according to the CIES Football Observatory, but he's the only member of Arsene Wenger's squad to make their top 50.

Should Arsenal be trying to sign AS Roma shot-stopper Alisson?

Recently the media have linked Liverpool with a move for Roma goalkeeper Alisson, but with Loris Karius' rise and Petr Čech's decline, should Arsenal hijack the transfer?

Holding: Lehmann is helping me to become more aggressive and demanding

Rob Holding says Jens Lehmann has made a big difference on the training ground, helping him to tap into his aggressive side and push for first-team starts.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United looks despondent during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Sevilla FC at Old Trafford on March 13, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Brady: Sanchez may be looking around thinking he should not have gone there

Liam Brady says Alexis Sanchez isn't the easiest of characters in the dressing room, but he got away with it at Arsenal early on because of what he was doing on the pitch.
Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson and Tyreece John-Jules (Photo by David Price)

Study shows Arsenal should use their academy to win titles

The more academy products in your first-team squad, the better your chances of winning titles, according to the results of a study by the CIES Football Observatory.

Özil is PL’s 2nd best chance creator this season behind surprising player

Mesut Özil is the second best chance creator in the Premier League this season, but surprisingly it's not Kevin De Bruyne who pips him to top spot.
Jan Oblak during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Club Atletico de Madrid at Allianz Arena on December 6, 2016 in Munich, Bavaria.

Oblak denies new Atletico contract and admits he doesn’t know what’s next

Jan Oblak doesn't know what the future holds for his career, and tells the Slovenian media he has to wait and find out Atletico's plan, amid interest from Arsenal.

What happened to the Hirving Lozano rumours?

In late 2017, one of the players the media frequently linked to Arsenal was Hirving Lozano, but what happened to those rumours, and could a deal still happen this summer?

Arsenal join Chelsea and Atletico in race to sign Gulacsi

Arsenal are joining Chelsea and Atletico Madrid in the race to sign RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, according to reports.
Alisher Usmanov

Arsenal shares hit record high amid speculation about Usmanov

Arsenal shares have traded for a new record price, which seems to be in anticipation of Alisher Usmanov selling his stake in the club.

Meyer’s agent cancels meeting over new Schalke contract amid Arsenal links

Max Meyer's agent has given Arsenal's chances of signing the midfielder another boost, after cancelling a meeting with Schalke over a new contract.

Roma reject Arsenal approaches for young talent Cengiz Ünder

AS Roma have rejected approaches from Arsenal to sign Turkish youngster Cengiz Ünder, according to reports, with Arsene Wenger keen on the 20-year-old.

Arsenal scout tweets admiration of Hamburg keeper Pollersbeck’s style

Arsenal scout and goalkeeping coach tweeted his admiration for Hamburg keeper Julian Pollersbeck's style in possession, after the German club's match at the weekend.
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown.

Manchester United fans think Keown has an agenda against Mourinho

Manchester United fans think Martin Keown has an agenda against Jose Mourinho, after a number of articles about the Portuguese manager losing the dressing room.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Lucas’ agent admits Deportivo loan ‘not the best decision’ after fan jeers

Lucas Perez's agent told Spanish media his client's return to Deportivo wasn't the best decision, after the 29-year-old was jeered by his own fans at the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Arsene Wenger of Arsenal looks on as Laurent Koscielny leaves the pitch injured during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal and AC Milan at Emirates Stadium on March 15, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Koscielny ‘spared’ from facing Colombia as he recovers from injury

Laurent Koscielny won't play against Colombia on Friday night thanks a hip problem, but the France national team hope to see him return to face Russia next Tuesday, according to local media.
Stephy Mavididi celebrates

Robinson leaving Charlton is bad news for Mavididi

Karl Robinson has left Charlton Athletic by mutual consent just as Arsenal loanee Stephy Mavididi finally returns to fitness, in another stroke of bad luck for the youngster.

Evaluated: 7 goalkeepers who could replace Cech this summer

It’s starting to look more and more like Arsenal will need to find a new goalkeeper for the number one position this summer, so who are the options to replace Petr Cech?

Jankto admits he’d ‘like another experience’ after agent links him to Arsenal

Jakub Jankto says he would like a new experience, and to get to know a new country, further adding to the Arsenal speculation fueled by recent comments from his agent.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United looks dejected in defeat after the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Sevilla FC at Old Trafford on March 13, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal fans mock Alexis after he admits United transfer has been ‘very rough’

Arsenal fans haven't shown much sympathy for Alexis Sanchez after the Chilean forward revealed his transfer to Manchester United has been "very rough" so far.

Arsenal scout Benfica’s Félix along with other top European clubs

Arsenal, Manchester City and AS Monaco sent scouts to watch 18-year-old João Félix with Benfica B, according to reports in Portugal.
Olivier Giroud after signing for Chelsea in January 2018

Giroud: After Aubameyang joined I had to leave Arsenal

Olivier Giroud says he had no choice but to leave Arsenal after Arsene Wenger decided to bring in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the winter window.
Sol Cmapbell

Campbell: The Invincibles wouldn’t be afraid of the current City side

Sol Campbell thinks the 'Invicibles' wouldn't be afraid of playing against Manchester City's current side, and claims too many Premier League teams are at the moment.