Dan Critchlow Archives: 05/2023

Mason Mount is leaning towards joining Manchester United if he leaves Chelsea, and Arsenal are reportedly aware of that preference.

The official announcement of Granit Xhaka’s transfer to Bayer Leverkusen is expected within the next few days, according to a report.

Aaron Ramsdale and Bukayo Saka have been called up to the England squad, whilst Emile Smith Rowe is involved with the u21s.

Arsenal are pushing hard to sign Declan Rice this summer, but they have three other options on the table should that move fall through.

After reports of Arsenal offering Reiss Nelson a long-term deal, new claims have emerged that the Gunners are now proposing a very short-term contract.

Chuba Akpom’s future is up in the air following Middlesbrough’s failure to secure Premier League promotion, with the club demanding £15m for a sale.

James Maddison is another midfielder on Arsenal’s radar this summer, but Emile Smith Rowe may leave the club, according to a report.

Manchester City may struggle to convince Ilkay Gundogan to extend his contract with the club as they’re only offering him a one-year deal.

Arsenal stars Gio Queiroz and Beth Mead accidentally leaked the new home kit for 2023/24 this week, ahead of its official unveiling.

Arsenal will look to offload Albert Sambi Lokonga this summer, with Sevilla joining Burnley in the race for the signing.

Arsenal’s latest contract offer to Reiss Nelson was a four-year deal with an option for a fifth, but he may already have rejected it.

Gareth Southgate has reached out to Ben White over a future return to the England squad, trying to establish if he’s open to a recall.

Arsenal are set to release their new home kit for the 2023/24 season this week, and they intend to wear the shirt in their matches this weekend.

Arsenal-linked Ajax star Mohammed Kudus has turned down a contract extension with his current club and made them aware of his desire for a summer transfer.

AC Milan are set to make contact with Folarin Balogun’s camp over a potential summer transfer, according to reports from Italy.

Arsenal could benefit from a work permit rule change currently being pushed by the FA and pending approval ahead of the summer window.

Arsenal have a concrete interest in Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan, with Mikel Arteta driving a move, according to a report.

Arsenal haven’t given up hope of convincing Ethan Nwaneri to sign a new deal with the club, holding fresh talks over a potential extension.

Arsenal loan goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson set up a goal for the second time this season on Saturday, as well as keeping a clean sheet.

David Ornstein believes it could be a big summer of investment for Arsenal, but one position they seem unlikely to address is centre-forward.