Dan Critchlow Archives: 06/2025

David Ornstein has suggested Arsenal’s summer striker shortlist is down to three names, but there’s no conclusion to the saga just yet.

Arsenal have returned to the race to sign Jorrel Hato from Ajax, joining Chelsea in the running, according to a report.

Santi Cazorla scored a vital free-kick with his supposed ‘weak’ foot on Wednesday night, sending boyhood club Real Oviedo through to the La Liga promotion play-off final.

In spite of suggestions that Arsenal are prioritising Benjamin Sesko, the Gunners have held a new meeting with Viktor Gyokeres’ agent, with the player furious at Sporting CP.

Manchester United are pushing for Viktor Gyokeres as Arsenal fade from the race, but Sporting CP are publicly claiming the striker will cost more than reported.

AC Milan have added Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko to their summer shortlist, as they prepare for a possible departure at left-back.

Fabio Vieira has been named in FC Porto’s squad for the Club World Cup, with reports revealing that it was always the plan for him to feature in the tournament during his loan spell.

Oleksandr Zinchenko scored with his first touch to give Ukraine the win over New Zealand on Tuesday night, his second goal in two games over the break.

Kieran Tierney has admitted it “feels amazing” to be back at Celtic, with the club officially announcing his transfer from Arsenal on Tuesday.

Gabriel Martinelli made a start as Brazil qualified for the World Cup on Tuesday night, but the Arsenal winger was denied an assist by a bizarre Matheus Cunha header.

Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane is set to join Galatasaray, after interest from Arsenal progressed slowly as the Gunners considered their options.

Leroy Sane has let his contract ultimatum from Bayern Munich expire, raising hopes of a move, but he’ll keep playing for the team in the meantime.

The Premier League have confirmed five youth players in contract negotiations with Arsenal, releasing their ‘retained lists’ on Monday.

Mikel Arteta is convinced Rodrygo could be a key player at Arsenal, but the winger is delaying potential transfer talks for now, according to a report.

Lyon have agreed a fee to sign former Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner from Nottingham Forest, hoping for more consistent minutes in France.

Gabriel Martinelli is set to start for Brazil against Paraguay on Tuesday night, his first start under new head coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Benjamin Sesko won’t play for Slovenia on Tuesday due to injury, as Al-Hilal join frontrunners Arsenal in the race for his transfer from RB Leipzig.

Arsenal’s focus on RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko means their pursuit of Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres is at a standstill, according to a report.

Myles Lewis-Skelly is expected to start for England against Senegal on Tuesday, and he could be a long-term pick for Thomas Tuchel if he remains at left-back.

Arsenal remain the frontrunners for the signing of Benjamin Sesko, with RB Leipzig holding out for more than €80m and no breakthrough in talks yet.