Dan Critchlow Archives: 01/2025

Arsenal academy defender Josh Nichols has been on the fringes of the senior squad this season, but he’s now confirmed he’s dealing with a long-term injury.

Arsenal were in a strong position to sign Vitor Reis from Palmeiras, but other transfer priorities have allowed Manchester City to close in on a deal for the teenager.

Kieran Tierney is in talks with Celtic over a summer transfer, but the defender could still leave Arsenal in the January window.

Arsenal are looking into a mid-season trip to Dubai in February, though such a break would depend on the Gunners remaining in the Champions League’s top eight.

Arsenal could consider a January move for Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres or Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, according to reports from France.

Arsenal may be willing to pay more than Martin Zubimendi’s release clause to secure the signing of the midfielder this summer, according to a report.

Tottenham Hotspur have picked up another injury ahead of the north London derby, though they’re set to welcome Richarlison back into the fold.

Arsenal want a new striker and are looking at Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic, according to a report from Italy.

Flamengo have opened negotiations to sign Jorginho from Arsenal, but they don’t want to pay a transfer fee for the midfielder.

Arsenal are now actively looking for signings to improve the current squad, though an overseas loan looks more likely than a permanent move for a long-term target.

Aston Villa are on the verge of completing the signing of former Gunner Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund, with Villa travelling to Arsenal this weekend.

In the wake of the bad news about Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Arteta has provided some positive updates on Arsenal’s other injured players ahead of Wednesday’s north London derby.

Reiss Nelson is set for a return from injury this month, with Marco Silva providing another positive update on the Arsenal loan winger this week.

Arsenal’s loanees had a pretty good weekend, with Karl Hein keeping a clean sheet, Albert Sambi Lokonga providing an assist, and Fabio Vieira impressing from the bench.

Arsenal have a growing interest in Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres on top of their interest in Benjamin Sesko, but a summer move is still preferable to the club.

Mikel Arteta has admitted it’s not in his hands to sign a forward in the January transfer window, despite Arsenal’s obvious need for attacking additions.

Martin Odegaard has admitted his penalty attempt against Manchester United was “not good enough”, but Mikel Arteta has praised the midfielder for stepping up again in the shootout.

Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte could be banned retrospectively for his headbutt on Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, with referee Andy Madley seemingly missing the incident.

The Arsenal academy have had another game postponed, with the Premier League 2 fixture against Norwich City now set to be played in March.

Mikel Arteta fears that Gabriel Jesus has suffered a serious knee injury, following his early substitution during Sunday’s FA Cup match against Manchester United.