Dan Critchlow Archives: 01/2020

David Ornstein confirmed reports of William Saliba undergoing testing with Arsenal this week, before discussing the chances of an early return from loan.

FC Barcelona are targeting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for a January transfer to replace the injured Luis Suarez, according to reports in France.

Napoli are reopening talks with Dries Mertens over a contract extension, according to reports, despite links to Arsenal this month.

David Ornstein clarified this week that Arsenal are in talks with Layvin Kurzawa directly over a potential transfer, not with Paris Saint-Germain.

Olympique Lyonnais made a €22m offer for Arsenal-linked midfielder Bruno Guimaraes this week, according to reports in France.

Frank Lampard says Reece James is in contention to face Arsenal after scans on a knee injury didn’t reveal any serious damage.

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo says they’ve had no contact with Arsenal over the potential transfer of Layvin Kurzawa.

For the next few games, Bukayo Saka will start at left-back for Arsenal, but today we’re looking at whether he should stay there for the long-term.

Arsenal face Chelsea on Tuesday, looking for revenge after their late home defeat to the same opposition last month.

Sead Kolasinac and Reiss Nelson will miss Arsenal’s next three games with their respective injury problems, creating issues for the team on the left.

Mikel Arteta suggested changing circumstances will affect Arsenal’s plans for the January transfer window, given mounting injuries and suspensions.

Reiss Nelson picked up a hamstring injury in training, and the first signs don’t look good, according to Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta.

William Saliba visited Arsenal for testing by club doctors this week, which is why he didn’t feature in Saint-Etienne’s squad at the weekend.

Emile Smith Rowe should have had an assist after an eye-catching second-half performance on his debut for Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

Tyreece John-Jules scored one and made one goalline clearance for Lincoln City as they won 1-0 against Blackpool on Saturday.

Thomas Tuchel says Paris Saint-Germain still need Layvin Kurzawa in their team, amid rumours of a possible departure to Arsenal.

Folarin Balogun scored his first Arsenal u23 goal after injury on Friday, and it was quite the finish to get his scoring run going again.

Layvin Kurzawa will join Arsenal on a five-year deal, but not until the summer, according to the latest reports from France.

Arsenal u23s topped their Premier League International Cup group with a comfortable win over Leicester City on Friday night.

Alfie Matthews scored for the Arsenal u18s on Saturday, after media links with a January move to Newcastle United this week.