Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2026

Kyran Thompson has turned down Tottenham Hotspur and a new Arsenal contract to sign for Newcastle United instead, according to a report.

Arsenal completed the free transfer addition of Illan Meslier last week, but not for quite as long as most new signings in his age bracket.

Leandro Trossard is close to agreeing personal terms with Besiktas, with the final paperwork for his transfer being prepared ahead of a possible announcement this week.

Bruno Guimaraes’ representatives believe they had an informal deal with Newcastle United to listen to bids of around £50m, prompting Arsenal’s pursuit of the midfielder.

Former Spain star Iker Casillas has compared Mikel Merino to David Villa, following the Arsenal midfielder’s latest winning goal at the World Cup.

Official pictures and a release date for Arsenal’s 2026/27 away kit have leaked online, with the shirt set to be made available to supporters this month.

Thomas Tuchel has explained why Declan Rice was substituted during England’s World Cup quarter-final win over Norway on Saturday night.

Arsenal’s Christian Norgaard is in talks with Al Jazira Club over a possible summer transfer, according to a report.

Martin Odegaard and Norway were eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday, but not before the midfielder set a new Arsenal record.

Mikel Arteta’s son spent time training with the Arsenal u21s this week, after signing scholarship terms with the club.

Over half of Arsenal’s World Cup internationals have made it to the semi-final stage of the competition, meaning they’ll remain at the tournament until the final weekend.

Arsenal are interested in Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, but the player may not be available this summer, according to a report from Belgium.

Martin Odegaard has heaped praise on Declan Rice ahead of England’s World Cup quarter-final match against Norway on Saturday evening.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Elijah Upson has chosen to join Arsenal, following in the footsteps of his father, according to a report.

Arsenal are ready to finalise the transfer of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, with only Leandro Trossard’s potential move to Besiktas seemingly holding things up.

Bruno Guimaraes has agreed personal terms with Arsenal and informed Newcastle United he wants to leave, but there’s still no contact between the clubs.

Jeremy Monga has completed his transfer to Manchester City, with Arsenal withdrawing from the race over Leicester City’s valuation of the young winger.

Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard all look set to be available for the World Cup quarter-final between England and Norway on Saturday night, despite some recent concerns over the trio.

Former Arsenal midfielder Ismael Bennacer is set to terminate his AC Milan contract by mutual consent, as Qatari side Al-Shamal Sports Club push to sign him.

Manchester City have succeeded in their push to lure Mishel Nduka away from Arsenal, according to a report.