Dan Critchlow Archives: 02/2020

Mikel Arteta thinks Mesut Özil needs more than just five weeks to rediscover his best form at Arsenal, but he has to consistently do the ‘non-negotiables’.

Tyreece John-Jules is on the sidelines for the second time in his brief spell with Lincoln City so far, this time with a toe injury.

DR Congo recently made contact with former Gunner Stephy Mavididi to try and convince him to play for them at senior international level, according to reports.

FC Barcelona are looking at Lucas Perez as a possible emergency signing to replace Luis Suarez this month, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday, after a two-week break from competitive action.

Even though he couldn’t help them avoid a late defeat, Arsenal loanee Joseph Olowu earned praise for his Cork City debut on Friday.

Konstantinos Mavropanos made a goalline clearance for FC Nürnberg on Friday, as his positive individual form continues.

Serie A club Napoli wanted to sign Lucas Torreira recently, and the player was open to a move, but Mikel Arteta is changing his mind.

William Saliba believes he’s still getting back to full fitness, and he’s focusing fully on Saint-Etienne until the end of the season.

Santi Cazorla says Arsenal ‘especially’ keep in contact with him over the futures of Pau Torres and Samuel Chukwueze at Villarreal.

The latest team news and injury update from Arsenal is a mix of good news and bad news, with some players returning and a few more still out.

Ben Sheaf is proving he doesn’t deserve some of the recent criticism he’s facing, coming back into the team to perform well against Bolton.

Young defender Joseph Olowu signed for Cork City on loan from Arsenal on Thursday, agreeing on a deal lasting until June.

Alfie Matthews scored a lovely curling effort for a 10-man Arsenal u18 side in a draw with Norwich City on Wednesday.

The Selection Coordinator for the Brazilian National Team, Juninho Paulista, was in London to visit Gabriel Martinelli this week.

Arsenal want to sign Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig this summer, with the player refusing to sign a contract extension with his current club.

Arsenal are trying to tie Bukayo Saka down to a long-term contract, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich after the 18-year-old.

David Luiz says Flamengo boss Jorge Jesus told him positive things about new Arsenal signing Pablo Mari, who joined from the Brazilian club in January.

Arsenal are very close to an agreement with Pape Gueye of AC Le Havre over a potential deal around €6m, according to one report in France.

Dani Ceballos believes his recent injury, the worst of his career so far, came from playing too many matches under Unai Emery.