Dan Critchlow Archives: 05/2020

FC Barcelona are willing to sell Samuel Umtiti for €30m, to try and complete a sale amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

Arsenal target Jonathan David thinks his best next step would be a move to the Bundesliga, as he focuses on his development.

Paris Saint-Germain remain on alert for the potential signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, planning an approach for him if negotiations for Mauro Icardi fail.

In an interview with the Spanish media this week, Dani Ceballos revealed Arsenal’s coronavirus test results and the planned Premier League return date.

Reported Arsenal target Pape Gueye is still trying to get out of his transfer to Watford, with his lawyer arguing they breached multiple transfer conventions.

Dani Ceballos is hinting at a permanent Real Madrid stay once again, suggesting they are the ideal team for him to succeed with.

Granit Xhaka admits he held talks with Hertha Berlin ahead of the January transfer window, but Mikel Arteta convinced him to stay.

Arsenal want to sign Rafa Silva from Benfica, with the player open to a transfer, but only after he wins the league with his current club.

Arsenal are considering a move for Manuel Akanji this summer, after concrete talks for the Borussia Dortmund player in the last two transfer windows.

Football agent Pini Zahavi is offering Morgan Sanson out to Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur to fulfil the player’s dream of a Premier League move, according to reports.

Arsenal are already listening to offers for Alexandre Lacazette this summer, and considering a swap deal with Atletico Madrid for Thomas Lemar.

Arsenal could exchange Henrikh Mkhitaryan for Justin Kluivert in a swap deal plus cash with AS Roma, according to reports in Italy.

Arsenal are in contact with the representatives of 20-year-old Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, according to reports in France.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan says he took no time at all to settle in with AS Roma, and he’d like the chance to stay with the Serie A club after this summer.

Arsenal expect to return to small group training on Wednesday, following coronavirus tests on 40 players and essential staff this week.

Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to sign Feyernood 19-year-old Orkun Kokcu as a future Mesut Özil replacement, according to a report.

Arsenal are keeping an eye on Borussia Mönchengladbach forward Alassane Plea, along with other Premier League clubs, according to reports in Germany.

Dries Mertens will sign a contract extension with Napoli despite links with a summer move to Arsenal, according to reports.

Torino are moving ahead of Arsenal in the race to sign Milan midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura on a free transfer, according to reports.

Arsenal are prioritising a move for young Valencia winger Ferran Torres if one of their forward options leaves this summer, according to a report.