Dan Critchlow Archives: 05/2025

Xabi Alonso wanted to sign Martin Zubimendi for Real Madrid and even presented the idea to their board, but they decided against it.

Arsenal’s point against Liverpool on Sunday didn’t quite qualify them for the Champions League, but the weekend’s results did get the Gunners a little closer.

Real Madrid have considered a move for Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, according to a report, though they view it as a difficult one to pull off.

Arsenal youth duo Jack Porter and Max Dowman have both been called up by England for the u17 European Championships this month.

Arsenal have placed their first official bid of the summer transfer window, but Chelsea have already rejected their offer for youth goalkeeper Freddy Bernal.

Declan Rice is believed to have suffered a hamstring strain, explaining his absence for Arsenal against Liverpool on Sunday.

Max Dowman scored another impressive brace for the Arsenal u18s on Sunday as they defeated u18 Premier League South champions Aston Villa away from home.

Sporting CP are searching for a new striker as they prepare for Viktor Gyokeres’ departure, with the centre-forward one of two realistic targets for Arsenal this summer.

Nico Williams is Arsenal’s priority signing on the wings this summer, but the Gunners have other options and have added Rafael Leao to that list.

Real Madrid are now pushing for the signing of Dean Huijsen, which could have a couple of knock-on effects for Arsenal this summer.

Arsenal-linked Jamie Bynoe-Gittens could cost significantly less this summer if Borussia Dortmund miss out on Champions League football, which currently looks likely.

Arsenal have opened new contract talks with Leandro Trossard for a long-term deal, according to multiple reports.

Max Dowman is set to join the Arsenal first team on their pre-season tour of Asia this summer, and he was involved in senior training again this week.

Reports from Spain have confirmed that Martin Zubimendi will join Arsenal this summer, and the Gunners might end up paying more than his release clause.

Jimi Gower and Tommy Setford have travelled with the Arsenal squad to their game against Liverpool on Sunday, with Jorginho seemingly set to continue to miss out through injury.

Arsenal could look to sell five of their fringe first-team players this summer, according to a report.

Arsene Wenger has once again proposed a change to the offside rule to allow attackers to be onside if any part of their body is in line with the last outfield defender.

Arsenal are planning to give Liverpool a guard of honour at Anfield this weekend, despite the Premier League rules not actually requiring the gesture.

Arsenal-linked Benjamin Sesko has suggested his future remains open, with little clarity over whether he’s set for a move to north London at this stage.

Xabi Alonso wants Martin Zubimendi at Real Madrid, but both Arsenal and Real Sociedad believe he’s ending up in north London this summer, according to a report.