Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2023

Birmingham City sources are denying reports of interest in Arsenal’s Omar Rekik, with the Gunners setting their asking price for a sale.

There’s mixed news on the injury front for Arsenal, with a few players returning to training this week but others still absent.

Cedric Soares isn’t close to a transfer and wants to stay at Arsenal, but he was left out of the pre-season tour as a technical decision by Mikel Arteta.

Former Arsenal winger Willian has performed a U-turn on his departure from Fulham, and he’s now set to sign back on with the club.

A Saudi Arabian club have an agreement with Thomas Partey on personal terms, according to a report from the country’s local media.

Arsenal are set to reject an opening offer from Besiktas for the transfer of Rob Holding, according to a report.

West Ham United and Declan Rice said their goodbyes on social media ahead of his transfer to Arsenal with the midfielder explaining why he was leaving.

Hector Bellerin is set to return to Real Betis on a free transfer, after spending time with Barcelona and Sporting CP over the last couple of seasons.

Arsenal had to fight off plenty of competition for Declan Rice’s signature this summer, with many top clubs showing an interest in him.

Arsenal’s injury list has grown to eight, with the Gunners picking up a couple of new problems in the friendly against FC Nurnberg on Thursday.

Young Arsenal defender Omar Rekik is closing in on a loan move to Birmingham City, according to a report.

Inter Milan are set to make enquiries over the conditions of a deal for Folarin Balogun, with various factors contributing to the likelihood of a move.

Arsenal checked in with Moises Caicedo’s camp while negotiations with West Ham United for Declan Rice were stalling, according to a report.

Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey completed his transfer to Cardiff City on Saturday, after leaving Ligue 1 side OGC Nice.

Arsenal have named their squad for the pre-season trip to the USA, including a few changes from the visit to Germany earlier this week.

PSV’s Xavi Simons is set to complete a transfer back to Paris Saint-Germain, after links to Arsenal earlier in the summer.

Aaron Ramsey has completed a medical with Cardiff City ahead of a return to the Championship club, pending confirmation of his release by OGC Nice.

Former Arsenal, Chelsea, and Fulham winger Willian has held a medical ahead of a summer move to Nottingham Forest.

Kai Havertz admits he enjoyed watching Arsenal last season, and he’s hoping to achieve a lot with the club after his unofficial debut on Thursday.

Arsenal loanee Catalin Cirjan impressed on his competitive debut for FC Rapid Bucuresti on Friday, only denied a goal by the finest of margins.