Dan Critchlow Archives: 02/2025

Arsenal youngster Jayden Adetiba has joined Ipswich Town, with the Gunners seemingly not offering a scholarship contract to the 15-year-old.

Former Gunner Rob Holding has admitted it’s good to be back, after making his first senior appearance in over a year last weekend.

Former Arsenal defender Julio Pleguezuelo helped Plymouth Argyle to eliminate Liverpool from the FA Cup on Sunday, playing over an hour of the contest.

Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has suffered another hamstring injury, with reports suggesting the player could be out for around a month.

Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson has had an injury setback, suffering a new hamstring problem just as he was preparing to return from the old one.

Arsenal did have the option to recall Fabio Vieira from his loan spell at FC Porto, but only briefly at the end of December.

Arsenal youngster Brian Okonkwo kept the first clean sheet of his loan spell at Hitchin Town on Saturday, helping his team to a win over Banbury.

Mikel Arteta is considering bringing Ben White back into the matchday squad for Arsenal’s next game against Leicester City, according to a report.

Premier League clubs are considering a couple of changes to the transfer windows, including reducing the length of the January window and closing the summer window earlier.

England boss Thomas Tuchel and his staff have been closely monitoring Myles Lewis-Skelly, and they’ve started internal discussions about a potential March call-up.

Arsenal-linked Matheus Cunha will have a £62m release clause in the summer transfer window after signing a new contract with Wolves.

Arsenal explored a move for Benjamin Sesko in the January transfer window, and the striker looks like the club’s most likely centre-forward addition this summer.

Though Bukayo Saka has joined the Arsenal squad for their trip to Dubai this month, he’s not expected back in action until March.

Former Gunner Aaron Ramsey trolled Stoke City fans on his return from injury this weekend, with Cardiff City knocking Stoke out of the FA Cup.

The Arsenal u18s won a dramatic match against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, with Andre Harriman-Annous and Dan Casey continuing to impress.

Jason Ayto is impressing at Arsenal behind the scenes despite failing to sign a forward for the club in January, suggesting he could be in line for the sporting director job on a permanent basis.

Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur signings Alvaro Morata and Mathys Tel were both open to joining Arsenal in January, but the Gunners opted against both transfers.

Arsenal are still pursuing a summer deal for Martin Zubimendi, but they may yet face competition from Real Madrid for the signing.

Arsenal hold a long-standing admiration for Nico Williams, with Barcelona unlikely to be in for him this summer and the player open to a Premier League move.

Arsenal loanee Maldini Kacurri made his debut for Bromley FC earlier this week, with manager Andy Woodman praising the defender’s first appearance.