Dan Critchlow Archives: 06/2023

Arsenal midfielder Catalin Cirjan has joined Rapid Bucuresti on loan, with an option to buy for the Romanian first-division side.

Arsenal are preparing to make their second bid for Jurrien Timber, with Dutch reporters suggesting the Gunners are the defender’s ‘dream’ move.

Arsenal are set to return with a third bid for Declan Rice, after seeing their second offer for the West Ham United midfielder turned down.

The Champions League is set for major changes in 2024, let’s take a look at what that means for the competition and for Arsenal.

Kai Havertz is set to undergo a medical over the next few days ahead of his move to Arsenal, which should be announced early next week.

Declan Rice remains keen on Arsenal, with the expectation that they’ll eventually agree a deal with West Ham United despite rival interest bubbling to the surface.

Juventus have entered the race to sign Thomas Partey, with the player keen on the move, but Arsenal are asking for a significant fee amid concrete interest from Saudi Arabia.

Emile Smith Rowe helped to kick off the England u21s’ European Championship campaign with a win on Thursday, scoring late on against the Czech Republic.

Arsenal have now found an agreement to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea for a fee in region of £65m when their latest bid was accepted.

Kieran Tierney remains a key target for Newcastle United this summer, despite Arsenal driving a hard bargain for the left-back.

Arsenal and Ajax are expected to agree a fee for the transfer of Jurrien Timber, with the player already broadly agreeing personal terms.

With the break now over, let’s take a look at the Arsenal call-ups and results for the June internationals.

Three Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in a move for Thomas Partey, with Arsenal and the player’s camp both working on a potential exit.

Nikolaj Moller has joined FC St. Gallen on a permanent transfer, after almost three years at Arsenal including a couple of loan spells.

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick for England on Monday, but Gareth Southgate says the winger has been carrying an injury.

Folarin Balogun has publicly ruled out another loan move away from Arsenal, with talks to take place between the club and his representatives soon.

Arsenal talks to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton are ongoing with the Gunners eyeing the midfielder as a potential replacement for Thomas Partey.

Arsenal are advancing in talks to sign Romeo Lavia, with negotiations ongoing but no official bid posted at this stage.

Arsenal are expected to place a second bid for Ajax’s Jurrien Timber, after falling short with their opening offer for the defender.

Arsenal have made an improved £60m offer for Kai Havertz, with an expectation that the two clubs will agree a deal this week.