Dan Critchlow Archives: 09/2025

Albert Sambi Lokonga has sent a farewell message to Arsenal following his friendly debut for new club Hamburg.

Arsenal loanee Jakub Kiwior played his first competitive minutes of the season for Poland on Thursday night, but Jurrien Timber was rested by the opposition.

Arsenal’s CONMEBOL internationals were in action overnight on Thursday, with Gabriel Magalhaes and Piero Hincapie helping their teams to keep clean sheets.

Martin Odegaard played 45 minutes for Norway on Thursday, but there’s no concern about his injury situation despite his half-time substitution.

Leandro Trossard played for Belgium on Thursday amid reports that Besiktas have submitted a bid to sign him on a permanent basis.

Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino were both involved in the goals as Spain eased past Bulgaria with a 3-0 win on Thursday.

Arsenal youth centre-back Maldini Kacurri made his debut for the Albania senior national team on Friday, helping the side to a win and a clean sheet.

Alessia Russo has extended her contract with Arsenal, with the club announcing a new long-term deal for the forward on Friday morning.

Arsenal’s Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace has been moved to Sunday, October 26th, with a couple of knock-on effects on other competitions.

Arsenal youngster Josiah King made his debut for the England u17s on Wednesday, but the game was marred by reports of racism.

Riccardo Calafiori has been nominated for the Premier League’s Player of the Month award for August, after a strong start to the new campaign.

Though still officially a trialist, former Arsenal academy goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo appears to be set to join West Bromwich Albion.

Arsenal winger Vivienne Lia has joined Nottingham Forest on loan for the 2025/26 campaign, with the move now confirmed ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline.

Beth Mead is set to remain with Arsenal despite a significant offer from the London City Lionesses, according to a report.

Arsenal midfielder Lia Wälti has confirmed her departure from the club, joining Juventus on transfer deadline day.

Arsenal loanee Oleksandr Zinchenko and former academy winger Omari Hutchinson have both been left out of Nottingham Forest’s Europa League squad.

Ismeal Kabia has made an encouraging start to his Shrewsbury Town loan by featuring twice in their starting lineup, but the team clearly still need to improve.

Former Arsenal academy defender Mark McGuinness signed for Sheffield United this week, with the Blades in desperate need of reinforcements.

Arsenal were willing to sell Gabriel Martinelli in the summer transfer window, but the outside interest in him was at least £20m below their valuation of the winger.

Max Dowman has been included in Arsenal’s Champions League squad for the 2025/26 campaign, making him eligible to play in the competition’s League Phase.