Dan Critchlow Archives: 11/2022

Arsenal negotiations for Facundo Torres have advanced in recent days, but they’ll now go on hold until after the World Cup.

Omar Rekik returned from injury to make the Sparta Rotterdam bench on Friday, just in time for Tunisia to name their World Cup squad.

Arsenal are in talks with Barcelona for their final friendly of the World Cup break, with a game at the Emirates Stadium on the table.

Potential Arsenal target Facundo Torres may see his stock rise in the coming months, after receiving a call-up for the World Cup.

One of just five u21 teams remaining in the competition, Arsenal have learned their draw for the EFL Trophy Round of 32.

Mikel Arteta believes the referees have a duty to deal with fouls on Bukayo Saka, but the winger’s teammates can also help him out.

Though they missed out on the World Cup squad, Fabio Vieira and Nuno Tavares are set to be involved with Portugal at u21 level next week.

Arsenal are only likely to be missing Emile Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu through injury when they face Wolves on Saturday.

Aaron Ramsdale has revealed that the Arsenal squad found out Ben White had received a call-up before Bukayo Saka or Ramsdale himself.

Gabriel Martinelli has admitted he was understandably emotional after learning he’ll be going to the World Cup with Brazil.

Despite the good news about the Arsenal England call-ups for the World Cup, the rest of the squad announcements on Thursday weren’t so positive.

Gareth Southgate has shared his disappointment at losing Emile Smith Rowe to injury, admitting they were looking at him for the World Cup.

Youri Tielemans won’t sign a new contract with Leicester City, and he’s decided to leave on a free transfer, according to a report.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored another typical penalty for Southampton on Wednesday, helping them win their League Cup shootout.

Mikel Arteta says the Arsenal squad have helped to support Gabriel Magalhaes after he missed out on the Brazil squad for the World Cup.

Ben White, Bukayo Saka, and Aaron Ramsdale have all been called up to the England squad for the World Cup later this month.

Matt Turner was called up to the United States Men’s National Team for the World Cup on Wednesday, but Auston Trusty missed out.

Further details have emerged on Arsenal’s plans for the World Cup break, with a trip to Dubai and three friendlies planned.

Arsenal were one of the clubs to send scouts to watch Ajax face PSV on Sunday, reportedly with a focus on Cody Gakpo.

Brazilian pundit and former player Neto believes there was a conspiracy to get Gabriel Martinelli called up for the World Cup.