Dan Critchlow Archives: 05/2022

Arsenal have found an agreement for the summer transfer of Bologna’s Aaron Hickey, according to a report from Italy.

William Saliba has played the final game of his loan spell with Marseille, as he’ll be suspended when they take on Strasbourg.

Mikel Arteta suggested Arsenal are lacking a specified central defender in their academy options at the moment, amid the current centre-back crisis.

Arsenal loanee Pablo Mari scored his second goal in four games for Udinese on Saturday, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a defeat.

Amid links to sides all over Europe, including Arsenal, Racing Club’s Carlos Alcaraz has reportedly set his sights on a move to the Premier League.

VfB Stuttgart avoided relegation in dramatic fashion on Saturday, reportedly ensuring the permanent transfer of Konstantinos Mavropanos.

Following Thursday’s match against Spurs, Arsenal decided to pull out of an u23 friendly match planned for Friday night.

Mikel Arteta gave an update on Gabriel Magalhaes after the game against Tottenham Hotspur, but admitted they don’t know much yet.

Newcastle United are hoping Ryan Fraser, Callum Wilson, and Kieran Trippier can all overcome their injury concerns to feature against Arsenal.

Bukayo Saka has been nominated for Premier League Player of the Season, boosting his chances at winning the young player awards.

Arsenal could be set to try and sign another South American 19-year-old, with links to Racing Club’s Carlos Alcaraz this week.

Lucas Torreira has won yet another Player of the Month award with Fiorentina, his third in the first four months of 2022.

Marseille manager Jorge Sampaoli has confirmed he wants William Saliba back next season, but Arsenal are now planning for him to be part of their squad.

David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano have given the latest on Arsenal’s pursuit of Gabriel Jesus, reportedly top of their summer shortlist.

Arsenal’s attempts to sign Sao Paulo’s Marquinhos have progressed quickly, and the Gunners are now set to finalise the deal.

West Bromwich Albion youth forward Reyes Cleary has decided to leave the club amid links to Arsenal in recent months.

Raheem Sterling isn’t expected to move to Arsenal even if he leaves Manchester City, according to David Ornstein.

The hierarchy at Olympique Lyonnais have once again confirmed their intentions to sign Alexandre Lacazette as a free agent this summer.

Arsenal have agreed personal terms with 19-year-old winger Marquinhos, as they look to exploit his unusual contract situation at Sao Paulo.

Arsenal could face Sevilla in the Emirates Cup and one more team behind closed doors in their final couple of pre-season fixtures.