Dan Critchlow Archives: 06/2025

Fabio Vieira provided an assist and conceded a penalty in his final appearance on loan with FC Porto, with the team crashing out of the Club World Cup at the group stage.

Former Arsenal forward Rui Fonte has confirmed his retirement from football, over 16 years after leaving the Gunners.

Reports of Arsenal’s pre-season plans have changed slightly, with the Gunners set for a trip to Spain after players initially return to training at London Colney.

Arsenal’s only participant in the Club World Cup is on the verge of group-stage elimination, with Fabio Vieira and FC Porto needing everything to go their way on Monday night.

PSG have closed the door to the summer departure of French winger Bradley Barcola, despite approaches from Arsenal and others.

Mikel Arteta is hoping to have Viktor Gyokeres in his squad by the time Arsenal head to Asia for their pre-season tour, according to a report from Portugal.

Aaron Ramsdale has a relegation release clause in his Southampton contract, effectively capping the amount Arsenal can receive from his sell-on clause.

Arsenal and Real Sociedad have now completed all the paperwork for Martin Zubimendi’s transfer, with contracts signed after a visit to London on Friday.

Bayern Munich are discussing the potential summer transfer of Gabriel Martinelli, adding him to their shortlist of left-wing options, according to reports.

Arsenal hopes of signing Rodrygo this summer appeared to receive a boost on Sunday night, as the Real Madrid winger was unused in their Club World Cup win over Pachuca.

Johan Bakayoko has been offered to Fenerbahce, but the PSV winger continues to have Premier League suitors following previous links to Arsenal.

Sturm Graz are looking to repeat the trick of turning an Arsenal academy forward into a first-team star, reportedly pursuing Nathan Butler-Oyedeji.

Arsenal’s pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is likely to fail, according to a report, as the player wants assurances over playing time.

Myles Lewis-Skelly is set to extend his contract with Arsenal, and his mum has responded to reports of interest from Real Madrid.

Arsenal’s move for Benjamin Sesko is stalling over personal terms rather than the transfer fee, according to a report, and the Gunners could still turn to Viktor Gyokeres.

Ethan Nwaneri made a substitute appearance for the England u21s as they eliminated Spain to reach the semi-finals of the European Championships on Saturday.

Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla helped Real Oviedo to achieve their goal of promotion to La Liga on Saturday, scoring in their pivotal win over CD Mirandes.

Gabriel Jesus and Jurrien Timber are stepping up their injury comebacks, as they each work to recover from surgeries earlier this year.

Arsenal and AC Milan are the two most advanced clubs for the potential signing of Emanuele Rao from SPAL, according to reports in Italy.

Arsenal’s pre-season plans are taking shape, with three fixtures confirmed and an Emirates Cup game against Athletic Club now in the works.