Dan Critchlow Archives: 09/2020

Despite deciding against a loan move for Rob Holding, Arsenal may still sell an English centre-back this summer, with plenty of interest in Calum Chambers.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will shortly be in a position to announce a new signing, widely believed to be goalkeeper Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson.

Arsenal have no new injuries ahead of the match against West Ham United, but there are a few updates from last week’s report.

AC Milan are joining the race for Lucas Torreira, making an enquiry with Arsenal and the player’s representatives over a summer transfer.

Arsenal take on West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, looking to build on their opening-day victory over Fulham.

Arsenal are working to sell Lucas Torreira in the current transfer window, but they only have loan offers from interested clubs at the moment.

Former Arsenal academy goalkeeper Joao Virginia made his debut for the Everton senior side on Wednesday, keeping a clean sheet.

Arsenal will make an initial bid of more than €40m to sign Houssem Aouar soon, with Mikel Arteta making the midfielder his priority signing.

Sheffield United have made a ridiculous £3m offer for Arsenal academy striker Folarin Balogun, far short of the Gunners’ valuation.

There are conflicting reports on the status of an Arsenal move for Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson, despite claims of a medical for the goalkeeper this week.

Houssem Aouar isn’t on his way to Juventus, according to David Ornstein, boosting Arsenal’s chances of a move for the midfielder.

Bayer Leverkusen plan to hold talks over a permanent move for Sead Kolasinac this week, with Arsenal asking for €10m, according to reports.

Houssem Aouar picked up a red card in his match against Montpellier on Tuesday, after which Lyon sporting director Juninho denied any offers for the player.

Emi Martinez officially joined Aston Villa from Arsenal in a £20m deal on Wednesday, boosting the Gunners’ summer transfer budget.

Arsenal’s business is not over yet this summer, with the club interested in both Thomas Partey and Houssem Aouar, according to a report.

Arsenal are in agreement with Torino for the €24m transfer of Lucas Torreira, after making progress in the last few hours, according to reports in Italy.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is hinting that his Arsenal contract extension is finally done, almost a month after his initial social media teaser.

Three Arsenal players made it into the BBC Premier League Team of the Week after the opening round of fixtures over the weekend.

Seven Arsenal loanees featured for their clubs over the weekend, including a couple of debuts, as the new season gets going in earnest.

Jeff Reine-Adelaide says it’s difficult to imagine his future playing at Lyon and he’s now searching for a new footballing project.