Dan Critchlow Archives: 04/2022

Derby County’s relegation to League One is now official, leaving a couple of former Arsenal academy players with a decision to make.

Another Dutch reporter has weighed in to confirm Arsenal’s interest in PSV’s Cody Gakpo, as the summer window edges closer.

Fulham are looking to bring Folarin Balogun in on loan next season, when they hope to be playing Premier League football.

Arsenal are keen on signing 23-year-old Edon Zhegrova from Lille, according to reports, despite the winger only moving to France in January.

Atletico Madrid are one of the clubs to enquire over a summer move for William Saliba, according to a report from France.

Folarin Balogun has found himself on the bench more often than not for the last fortnight of action, despite Middlesbrough’s terrible attacking form.

Arsenal 15-year-old Ethan Nwaneri made three appearances at the Montaigu Tournament this week, as the England u16s finished third at the event.

Arsenal are close to confirming plans for pre-season including trips to the USA and Europe, and another edition of the Emirates Cup, according to a report.

William Saliba says there’s a chance he could sign for Marseille on a permanent basis in the summer but he doesn’t know what will happen yet.

Jordi Osei-Tutu made a surprising immediate return to the pitch over the weekend, shaking off an injury scare that had left him on crutches.

Alexandre Lacazette has admitted he’s in talks with other clubs over his future and hoping to return to playing in Europe next season.

Arsenal are set to include Albanian youth defender Maldini Kacurri in their scholarship intake for next season, signing him after his spell at Fulham.

Arsenal are still hopeful of tying academy top scorer Khayon Edwards down to a new contract, according to a report.

Arsenal and Manchester United are pursuing a move for Youri Tielemans, who is reportedly set to cost just £25m this summer.

Real Betis have already made it clear to Hector Bellerin that they want him to remain with the club beyond the end of his current loan deal.

Mikel Arteta says there was nothing personal in his decision to substitute Nuno Tavares on Monday, and hints the player could return to the side immediately.

Kieran Tierney had been carrying his season-ending knee problem for a while before the international break, according to a report.

Bernd Leno says his priority is to play games at Arsenal, but his agency are keeping an eye out in case the club decide to move him on this summer.

Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio has received an offer from Arsenal for a summer transfer, according to his entourage.

Bukayo Saka has been nominated for the PFA Fans’ Player of the Month award for March, following his nomination for the Premier League award.