Dan Critchlow Archives: 09/2018

Mesut Özil insists he still has more to give to Arsenal, despite what the critics in the media say.

Ivan Gazidis has finally made the decision to leave Arsenal and join Serie A side AC Milan, according to a report.

Arsenal and Tottenham are ‘on red alert’ after hearing that Eric Bailly is considering leaving Manchester United in January, according to reports.

Nacho Monreal wants to keep playing until he’s in his 40s, and thinks his retirement is still far away at the moment.

Shkodran Mustafi has revealed his initial uncertainty at being coached by former Serbian defender Sinisa Mihajlovic at Sampdoria, but how it all turned out well in the end.

Arsenal and other English giants misrepresent their attendance figures to give the impression they’re a bigger club, according to a director at a Premier League side.

With the transfer window closed, Arsenal’s squad numbers are finalised for another season, from Petr Cech (1) all the way down to Tom Smith (88).

Christophe Lollichon, who coached Petr Cech when the Arsenal goalkeeper was with Chelsea, says the Gunners number one was ‘crazy’ over being benched last season.

Bacary Sagna claims he wasn’t surprised when Arsene Wenger eventually decided to end his 22-year spell at the club, since the Frenchman had clearly lost the fans.

Coventry City manager Mark Robins says he wouldn’t hesitate to sign Eddie Nketiah on loan, if he gets the opportunity in the January window.

Lucas Torreira came on to change the game yet again on Saturday, as Arsenal got another three points on the board away from home against Newcastle.

Freddie Ljungberg explained why he was so keen to enter Arsenal’s academy side into the Checkatrade Trophy this season, after their debut win over Coventry City.

Aaron Ramsey’s talks with Arsenal over a new contract with the club have been negatively affected by the media circus surrounding Ivan Gazidis, according to reports.

Lucas Torreira was better value for money than Cristiano Ronaldo, according to a study by the CIES Football Observatory.

On Friday, Arsenal announced that Bukayo Saka and Arthur Okonkwo had both signed new deals, after turning 17 this month.

With the international break finally coming to an end, Arsenal have the chance to make it three wins in a row when they face Newcastle United this weekend.

Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn thinks some of the Premier League’s top clubs will fight it out for Aaron Ramsey’s signature if the Welshman decides not to sign a contract extension with the Gunners.

Freddie Ljungberg has called Emile Smith Rowe a role model for others in the Arsenal academy, praising the midfielder’s attitude and application on the pitch.

AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni has pushed back a decision on the club’s new CEO by another few weeks, saying they’re not in a hurry.

Arsenal have made contact with Nicolas Pepe’s agent to let the player know they’re monitoring him this season, according to reports in France.