Dan Critchlow Archives: 06/2018

Arsenal have made first contact with Borussia Dortmund over the summer transfer of Mario Gotze, according to reports.

Jack Wilshere has just two weeks left on his contract with Arsenal, and the media can’t make their mind up if Unai Emery wants him to stay or go.

Kylian Mbappe admits he strongly considered a move to Arsenal last summer, evaluating all the advantages and disadvantages before eventually deciding on Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal have poached goalkeeping coach Chris Terpcou from Newcastle United, recruiting him to work alongside Andy Woodman with the u18s and u23s.

Arsenal are favourites to sign Mario Gotze ahead of a number of their Premier League rivals, according to today’s reports.

Steve Bould and Darren Burgess were at the Adelaide Oval in Australia this week, watching Aussie Rules Football, as the Arsenal staff learn about the fitness facilities in the country.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has called on club teammate Alex Iwobi to prove him right to support Nigeria at this year’s World Cup, with a post on social media.

Hector Bellerin left Barcelona for Arsenal seven years ago now, and he’s finally explained exactly why, in an interview this week.

Granit Xhaka signed a six-year deal with Arsenal on Friday, according to reports in his home country, where they’re calling the extension ‘unprecedented’.

20-year-old right-back Chiori Johnson signed for Bolton Wanderers on Friday, leaving Arsenal on a free transfer.

Arsenal’s medical staff have reportedly arrived in Russia to complete the signing of Uruguay’s defensive midfielder, Lucas Torreira.

Mesut Özil is back in full training with Germany, just in time for his country’s opening game against Mexico on Sunday.

Arsenal scouts are set to watch Portugal face Spain in the two countries’ World Cup opener on Friday, with Gelson Martins, Goncalo Guedes and Rafael Guerreiro all potentially taking part.

As Lucas Torreira’s move to Arsenal from Sampdoria edges closer, we’re starting to get more details about what exactly the deal involves.

Aaron Ramsey is making good use of his time off away from Arsenal, with his Instagram story revealing he’s saving trapped ducklings.

Lee Herron is joining Arsenal as head of academy football operations this summer, and he gave a heartfelt goodbye to Reading after his departure was announced last week.

Arsenal saw a €20m (£17.5m) bid for David Luiz rejected in recent weeks, but are considering making another, according to reports in France.

Speaking in a Q&A with fans, Henrikh Mkhitaryan named his favourites to win the World Cup this summer, but left out two major contenders for the competition.

Jack Wilshere has hinted at the possibility of an Arsenal exit this summer in a post on Instagram, as talks over a contract extension draw nearer to their conclusion.

Bernd Leno’s release clause with Bayer Leverkusen expired two weeks ago, at the end of May, but the Bundesliga club won’t ask for more, according to reports in Germany.