Dan Critchlow Archives: 06/2018

Arsenal have announced the nine players they’re releasing ahead of the 2018/19 season, with more potentially to come in the following weeks.

Yacine Adli has spoken out against reports of a ‘change of heart’ on his Arsenal move, taking to Instagram to refute media claims.

Mexican club Tigres want to sign David Ospina, as their current first-choice goalkeeper edges closer to an exit, according to reports in Argentina.

Juventus have offered Jack Wilshere a four-year contract to leave Arsenal and join them in Serie A, according to reports in Italy.

18-year-old Uruguayan centre-back Sebastian Caceres says links to Arsenal are flattering for him, and it’s his dream to play in the Premier League.

Bernd Leno wants to move to Napoli, to join up with Carlo Ancelotti, and isn’t interested in a move to Arsenal, according to reports in Italy.

Lucas Torreira is slowly edging closer to an Arsenal move, according to various reports on the situation in the last 24 hours.

Arsenal are in the race for Brazilian wonderkid Rodrygo, according to Kike Marin, with Santos asking for around €50m (£43.9m) for the player.

Arsenal have made contact with Juventus over centre-back duo Medhi Benatia and Daniele Rugani, according to reports in Italy.

Arsenal have hired Marcel Lucassen as the club’s new Director of Football Development, with the 48-year-old starting the job on 1st August.

Arsenal are keeping an eye on RB Leipzig full-back Lukas Klostermann, according to reports in the German media.

Arsenal and Liverpool have offers on the table for 29-year-old Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, who could be allowed to leave for less than his €60m release clause.

It’s looking more and more likely that Aaron Ramsey will agree a contract extension to stay at Arsenal, with the club offering a ‘significant pay-rise’ on his current deal, according to reports.

Arsenal are planning a move for Mainz defender Jean-Philippe Gbamin, but they’ll have to pay €30m to sign him, according to reports in France.

Arsenal are in advanced talks for SC Freiburg defender Caglar Soyuncu, with only the fee left to be agreed before a transfer can take place, according to his agent.

Arsenal have a preliminary agreement with Sampdoria to sign Lucas Torreira, as they’re willing to pay his €25m release clause, but agent fees complicate matters, according to reports.

Robert Pires admits he’s interested in joining Unai Emery’s staff at Arsenal, and says he could be a bridge between the new backroom team and the players already at the club.

Arsenal have held talks with the agent of 22-year-old winger Cristian Pavon, according to reports in Argentina, but they face competition from London rival Chelsea.

Bernd Leno is Arsenal’s priority summer target to fill the goalkeeping position, according to journalist Kike Marin.

Morgan Sanson’s agent told the French media that following reports of three London clubs following his client, he can confirm Arsenal and Tottenham are interested, but not Chelsea.