Dan Critchlow Archives: 09/2018

Arsenal received a number of injury boosts over the international break, the biggest of which were the updates on Sead Kolasinac and Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

Santi Cazorla has offered some words of encouragement to former Arsenal teammate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, after admitting he’s been following the Liverpool man’s progress.

Arsenal have reportedly made a bid for a European League of Legends Championship spot, which is looking to start franchising starting next year.

Sven Mislintat came close to convincing Yacine Adli to sign for Arsenal from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, despite ultimately proving unsuccessful in his pursuit.

Emile Smith Rowe caught the eye on Wednesday night, as Freddie Ljungberg’s side achieved a third straight victory, winning 3-0 against Coventry City.

Morocco manager Herve Renard reportedly flew to London this week to try and convince Matteo Guendouzi to play for their national team, rather than France.

Kelechi Nwakali made his official debut for the Nigeria senior side on Tuesday, taking part in a 2-1 win over Liberia.

RB Leipzig, Schalke, Sassuolo and Atalanta are all tracking Arsenal youngster Vontae Daley-Campbell, according to reports in the English media.

Nicklas Bendtner has released a statement of apology after his reported arrest for an incident involving ‘breaking a taxi driver’s jaw’ in Denmark.

Francis Coquelin has spoken to the media about his six months out with injury in Valencia, after suffering an Achilles tendon injury earlier this year.

Stephy Mavididi is making a good impression in Italy already, according to reports in the country, after quickly racking up the goals with his new team.

Eddie Nketiah scored yet another goal at youth level on Monday, and he wasn’t the only Arsenal youngster to impress for his country over the international break.

FC Ufa general manager Shamil Gazizov says he isn’t surprised by Arsenal’s interest in young defender Igor Diveev, but thinks it’s too early for the Russia u20 international to leave.

Bukayo Saka has signed professional terms with Arsenal, and will wear the number 87 shirt for the club with the first-team.

Stephan Lichtsteiner insists he’ll retire from football altogether as soon as he feels he can’t maintain the level of the last few years of his career.

Theo Walcott is targeting a return from injury in time to face Arsenal later this month, but he’s set to miss out on Everton’s next game against West Ham United.

Lucas Torreira is back in training with Arsenal after an injury scare on international duty, based on a photo posted by head coach Unai Emery.

Jeremie Aliadiere confirmed that he told Matteo Guendouzi Arsenal were the right club for his development, before the French youngster joined this summer.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has pulled out of Gabon’s squad to face Zambia on Tuesday, instead flying back to London on Monday night.

Krystian Bielik appears to have suffered yet another injury setback, with Charlton boss Lee Bowyer confirming the player is set for a scan, after missing their win at the weekend.