Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2018

Joel Campbell might finally be leaving Arsenal on a permanent deal, rather than another loan, with two clubs reportedly interested in the Costa Rica international.

Vlad Dragomir has posted a major hint about his future on Instagram, as speculation continues over whether he’ll sign a new deal to stay with Arsenal.

Arsenal could have a bit of a boost on some of their rivals at the start of the 2018/19 season, with many players from other big-six clubs still on international duty.

Arsenal are one of two clubs interested in FC Porto defender Hector Herrera, according to reports in Portugal, but face strong competition from Olympique Lyonnais.

Atletico Madrid have entered the race to sign Caglar Soyuncu, hoping to steal him away from heavily-linked Arsenal, according to reports in Italy.

Real Sociedad are hoping to lure Nacho Monreal away from Arsenal and back to Spain, according to further reports in the last 24 hours.

Arsenal have announced Bernd Leno will wear number 19 for the club in 2018/19, after a bit of a wait for his new number.

Tottenham Hotspur are moving to sign reported Arsenal target Steven N’Zonzi to replace Mousa Dembele, who is seemingly on the way out this summer.

Ex-Galatasaray footballer Erdal Kesser has spoken out against comments from Germany business manager Oliver Bierhoff on Mesut Özil, branding them ‘pathetic’.

Sevilla are looking to sign Taulant Xhaka from FC Basel, in preparation for the possibility that they lose Steven N’Zonzi to Arsenal, according to reports.

Details are starting to emerge about the specifics of Lucas Torreira’s deal with Arsenal, which is due to be confirmed this week.

Arsenal have reached an agreement with FC Lorient to sign 19-year-old Matteo Guendouzi, according to reports emerging on Sunday morning.

Bologna, Cagliari, Trabzonspor and AS Monaco have all taken an interest in signing Vlad Dragomir, according to reports in Romania.

Kelechi Nwakali’s brother and agent, Allwell, has confirmed to the media that the Arsenal midfielder is set for a medical with FC Porto, ahead of his loan move.

Stephan Lichtsteiner has spoken out to defend club and international teammate Granit Xhaka, after some criticism of the 25-year-old at the World Cup.

Arsenal are reportedly in talks to sign Steven N’Zonzi from Sevilla, despite David Ornstein’s claim that the club’s first-team business will conclude with Lucas Torreira’s signature.

Real Sociedad’s €40m sale of Alvaro Odriozola to Real Madrid could provide them with the funds to make a serious move for Nacho Monreal, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal may consider selling Aaron Ramsey to sign Barcelona’s Andre Gomes, according to a particularly unwelcome report going around.

Kelechi Nwakali has denied reports that he’s joining Dutch first division side NAC Breda, with his future seemingly still up in the air, despite earlier claims that a move to FC Porto was a done deal.

Ever Banega is reportedly turning down the chance to move to Arsenal this summer, preferring to remain with his current club, Sevilla, in Spain.