Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2022

Arsenal have an agreement in place to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City for £30m, with personal terms not expected to be a problem.

Martin Odegaard looks set to take over the permanent captaincy position from Alexandre Lacazette, after wearing the armband against Everton.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed a number of injury problems in the current squad, explaining quite a few of Sunday’s absences.

Arsenal are increasing their efforts to tie Bukayo Saka down to a contract extension and they have no intention of selling him this summer as Mikel Arteta says it’s ‘a matter of time’.

Fabio Vieira claims he’s set to return to training in a few days, as he approaches his comeback from an injury he sustained before signing for Arsenal.

Arsenal are planning a move for Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer Leverkusen this summer, according to a report.

Reports continue to link Gabriel Magalhaes with interest from Juventus, but Arsenal’s stance on the matter hasn’t changed.

William Saliba has confirmed he held talks with Edu on Monday and the player is happy back at Arsenal, though his situation isn’t finalised yet.

Arsenal and Manchester City have reportedly reached a verbal agreement on a fee of around £30m for Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Arsenal have Anderlecht’s Sergio Gomez on their transfer shortlist, likely as an alternative to the proposed deal for Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Though Auston Trusty completed a loan move to Birmingham City on Friday, the Arsenal defender almost joined Cardiff City first.

Serge Gnabry has agreed a new long-term contract with Bayern Munich, set to be signed in the coming days and extend his spell beyond 2023.

Arsenal’s move for Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko appears to be rapidly progressing, with talks advanced and the player expected to move.

Birmingham City have completed the loan signing of Arsenal’s Auston Trusty for the coming season, the club has confirmed.

Real Sociedad have joined the race to sign Nuno Tavares alongside Marseille, with Arsenal interest in Oleksandr Zinchenko making an exit more likely.

Lyon will seriously consider offers of £55m for Lucas Paqueta this summer, accepting that the player wants to leave in the current window.

Bayern Munich are now confident they’ll extend Serge Gnabry’s contract beyond 2023, with only a few details remaining.

Lisandro Martinez is closing in on a move to Manchester United, with reports that he’s now chosen to join them from Ajax.

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City, with the clubs in talks but no agreement yet.

Auston Trusty is reportedly closing in on a loan move to Birmingham City, with social media activity fueling the rumours.