Dan Critchlow Archives: 08/2024

Alexis Sanchez has returned to former club Udinese, signing a two-year deal with the Serie A side following his departure from Inter Milan.

Eddie Nketiah is among Bournemouth’s options for a Dominic Solanke replacement, with Marseille now definitely out of the race for the striker.

Olympique de Marseille are closing in on a deal for Elye Wahi from RC Lens, seemingly bringing their pursuit of Eddie Nketiah to an end.

Real Sociedad want to keep at least one of Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi, but they may have no choice but to lose both, according to a report.

Riccardo Calafiori made his first appearance in an Arsenal shirt on Sunday, and he and Mikel Arteta were pleased with the fan response to his debut.

St. Johnstone’s Callan Hamill has turned down Celtic and Rangers and is expected to join Arsenal once he turns 16 next year.

Bukayo Saka has been nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year for 2023/24, having already won the award in the 2022/23 campaign.

Marseille still don’t want to pay the asking price for Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah, despite the Gunners suggesting a compromise this week.

Arsenal completed pre-season with an Emirates Cup fixture against Lyon on Sunday, but a planned penalty shootout was called off after the game.

Sheffield United are making a move to sign former Arsenal player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Premier League Ipswich Town are also in the mix.

Brooke Norton-Cuffy is set to join Genoa in a permanent transfer, with details of the deal emerging including add-ons and a sell-on clause.

Callan Hamill is back playing for St. Johnstone’s u18 team after a trial with the Arsenal academy, with a decision on his future not yet confirmed.

Arsenal talks to sign Mikel Merino are actively ongoing and at a very advanced stage, according to a report.

Jurrien Timber looks set to remain absent for Arsenal’s friendly against Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday, but Riccardo Calafiori could be available for the first time.

Tottenham Hotspur’s latest summer signing Dominic Solanke used to follow Arsenal as a child, according to a 2024 interview with the player.

Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly look set to remain around the first-team setup this season, with all signs pointing that way this week.

Ben White’s agent Alexander Levack says it’s a case of ‘wait and see’ for a possible return to the England squad for the Arsenal defender.

Summer goalkeeper signing Tommy Setford appears set for a first-team role with Arsenal this season, based on a dressing-room hint.

Hubert Graczyk could be set to join Manchester United this summer following his departure from Arsenal at the end of his contract.

Mason Cotcher is set to join Aston Villa from Sunderland, having held a trial with Arsenal during the 2023/24 campaign.