Dan Critchlow Archives: 12/2017

Arsène Wenger thinks Jose Mourinho needs to stop complaining about needing to spend more money, as the Arsenal boss has 21 years of being financially inferior to their title rivals.

Jamie Redknapp says Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is a completely different player under Jurgen Klopp, but are his claims true that the former Gunner was standing still at Arsenal?

Olympique Lyonnais want £60m if they are to sell Nabil Fekir, but the French club don’t plan to sell their star player to Arsenal, meaning his future lies elsewhere from the Emirates in January.

Arsenal have reportedly offered £35.5m for Juventus defender Medhi Benatia, but the Italian Serie A giants aren’t interested in selling.

Barcelona are planning to move for Mesut Özil in January, as their deal to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool is on the rocks, as things stand.

Arsène Wenger says he expects Jack Wilshere to sign a new contract at Arsenal, as long as they can agree financial terms with him.

Stephy Mavididi and Marc Bola featured in a pair of disappointing draws for their Preston North End and Bristol Rovers respectively on Boxing Day.

Southampton have been pretty terrible for the last couple of months, but Mario Lemina has played well. So should Wenger reconsider buying the 24-year-old?

FA Cup hero Aaron Ramsey celebrates his 27th birthday today, and the Welshman will go down as one of Arsene Wenger’s key men after the Emiratest Stadium move in 2006.

Paul Merson has bizarrely suggested Arsenal try for a Sergio Agüero-Alexis Sanchez swap deal, despite the obvious reasons it won’t happen.

George Weah says Arsène Wenger is like a father to him, and admitted he needed the Arsenal manager’s help to have any success in Europe.

Javier Pastore has played down reports that he’s leaving Paris Saint-Germain in January. But since he’s now in the final 18 months of his contract, should Arsenal make a move?

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly told Arsenal they can sign Julian Draxler in January for £40m.

Steven N’Zonzi may end up staying at Sevilla, after the Spanish club sacked manager Eduardo Berizzo.

Arda Turan is set to join Besiktas in January, after Barcelona told him he could leave the club in the January transfer window.

Arsenal are following Bordeaux star Malcom, amid rumours of a £33m bid from Manchester United for the young Brazilian winger.

Liverpool and Arsenal are both trying to sign £42m-rated PSV Eindhoven star Hirving Lozano in January, according to reports.

Watford manager Marco Silva wants Theo Walcott in January, as the Hornets’ form continues to nosedive.

Patrick Vieira thinks Arsenal need to sort out player contracts and invest in the transfer market if they want to compete at the top again.

Alexis Sanchez hasn’t played anywhere near his best this season. Many blame the Chilean’s desire to leave as a reason for his struggles, but could Arsene Wenger be to blame?