Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2022

Arsenal are one of the clubs involved in the race to sign Carney Chukwuemeka of Aston Villa, with Steven Gerrard leaving him out of their pre-season tour.

Lucas Torreira’s agent Pablo Bentancur says they have an initial agreement with Valencia, but they still need to discuss it with Arsenal.

Arsenal and Lyon have opened talks over the potential transfer of Lucas Paqueta, with the Gunners expected to submit a bid.

Raphinha is in Barcelona today to complete his medical and join the club on a permanent deal, ending the race for his signature.

Folarin Balogun, Bernd Leno, and Thomas Partey were reportedly all set to miss out on Arsenal’s tour of the United States but they’ve all travelled.

Mesut Özil is set to swap Fenerbahce for Super Lig rivals Istanbul Basaksehir FK, with an official announcement already imminent.

Marseille sporting director Pablo Longoria has been in London in recent days to try and secure a loan move for Arsenal’s Nuno Tavares.

Fulham are growing confident over the transfer of Arsenal’s Bernd Leno, but they’re currently unwilling to meet the Gunners’ demands.

Chelsea are interested in former Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry, but the player doesn’t want to join another London club given his Gunners links.

Arsenal have promoted Mehmet Ali to head coach of the u21s, as well as handing him a position as professional development phase lead.

William Saliba’s agent was at London Colney on Monday, amid rumours the defender might be signing a new deal.

Arsenal have informed Lucas Paqueta’s representatives that they intend to bid for him this summer, according to a report.

Reiss Nelson is likely to get a chance to impress with Arsenal this season, after previous rumours suggested he’d leave the club this summer.

Marseille are prioritising the loan transfer of Nuno Tavares from Arsenal this summer, according to reports in France.

Arsenal have Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters on their shortlist of possible targets if they opt to make a right-back signing.

Lucas Paqueta’s camp are currently denying negotiations with Arsenal, but they aren’t denying the interest and he wants a Premier League move.

Ajax are now reportedly demanding €60m to sell Arsenal target Lisandro Martinez, though the player is pushing them to negotiate.

FC Barcelona are finally set to reach a formal agreement with Leeds United to sign Raphinha, according to reports.

Takehiro Tomiyasu has returned to London as Arsenal prepare to welcome back their remaining internationals this week.

Arsenal haven’t bid for Edon Zhegrova and they aren’t in negotiations for N’Golo Kante, according to Fabrizio Romano.