Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2025

Manchester United have held talks about the potential signing of Benjamin Sesko, but they aren’t currently pursuing a deal due to the associated costs.

Manchester United did make a recent enquiry for Viktor Gyokeres, but they haven’t made a bid and the Sporting CP striker’s focus is solely on Arsenal.

Granit Xhaka has informed Bayer Leverkusen he wants a move to Sunderland, and the former Gunners has reached an agreement with the promoted Premier League club.

Incoming Arsenal signing Cristhian Mosquera has been spotted at Heathrow Airport heading to Singapore to join the Gunners’ pre-season tour.

Released Arsenal academy player Elian Quesada-Thorn has joined Alajuelense in Costa Rica, following his departure from north London this summer.

Arsenal are in Singapore for the start of their pre-season tour of Asia, but there are still a few senior players missing from Mikel Arteta’s travelling squad.

Alexander Isak’s agent has suggested they’re close to finalising the player’s next step, though whether that’s a transfer or an extended stay at Newcastle United remains to be seen.

Arsenal defensive trio Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, and Riccardo Calafiori are all fit again as pre-season gets underway, according to Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

Sporting CP are advancing talks with Almeria for the signing of striker Luis Suarez, potentially impacting Arsenal’s move for Viktor Gyokeres.

Claims of a medical issue delaying Cristhian Mosquera’s transfer have been denied, with the media in Valencia insisting the move will still go through.

Manchester United links to Viktor Gyokeres have been rubbished, with the player not interested in the move and a feeling United are being used by the Portuguese media as a negotiation tactic.

Arsenal have now officially released their new away kit for the 2025/26 campaign, and the club have confirmed the first two games they’ll wear it.

Sverre Nypan has officially completed his move from Rosenborg to Manchester City, following links with Arsenal and Aston Villa earlier this year.

Arsenal held transfer talks for Joao Palhinha ahead of the Club World Cup but were ultimately unable to reach an agreement, according to a report from Germany.

Ayden Heaven has explained why he left Arsenal for Manchester United, playing a position he was moved into by Gunners academy manager Per Mertesacker.

Arsenal’s pursuit Benjamin Sesko ultimately broke down over RB Leipzig’s asking price, with the striker reportedly set to remain where he is.

Official pictures of Arsenal’s third kit for the 2025/26 campaign have leaked online, with the colour scheme reminiscent of a former kit from 2007-09.

Arsenal have installed electronic advertising boards above the lower tier, with one fan sharing pictures of the Emirates Stadium update.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has terminated his Al-Qadsiah contract as he edges closer to a move to Marseille, according to a report.

Arsenal have signed Noni Madueke from Chelsea, with the Gunners agreeing a £52m package to bring in the winger on a five-year deal.