Dan Critchlow Archives: 05/2019

Charlie Gilmour has confirmed his departure from Arsenal after 14 years with the club, as the 20-year-old is set to become a free agent this summer.

Santi Cazorla was in attendance to watch Arsenal’s 4-2 victory over Valencia on Thursday, and he sent good wishes to the club ahead of the Europa League final.

Arsenal and Manchester United have both submitted proposals for Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente, according to reports in Spain.

Chelsea centre-back David Luiz believes he’s going to remain with the club next season, confirming that ‘in five days’ everyone will know his future.

Back in 2017, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all made big money signings in the centre-forward position, sparking debates over who had got the better deal.

AC Milan are interested in signing Shkodran Mustafi this summer, after a recommendation from Ivan Gazidis, with a deal expected to cost them around €20m.

After a nervy first 15 minutes, Arsenal ended up coming through their Europa League semi-final second leg comfortably, winning 4-2 in Valencia and 7-3 on aggregate to progress to the final.

Arsenal are running out of homegrown players given the imminent departures of Aaron Ramsey and Danny Welbeck, which may mean they go into next season with a reduced squad.

17-year-old Arsenal academy goalkeeper Karl Hein has signed his first professional contract with the club, after completing his move from Estonian side FC Nomme United last summer.

Eddie Nketiah has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award, as he continues to prove he’s too good for u23 football.

Arsenal are already preparing to put five players up for sale this summer, as they try to free up room on the wage bill to reinvest in upgrades.

Bukayo Saka has had an incredible season with the Arsenal academy, and he only seems to be getting better as he goes on.

Arsenal are considering moves for Paris Saint-Germain’s Christopher Nkunku or Charlton Athletic’s Joe Aribo this summer, as they look to fill the gap in their midfield.

Arsenal face Valencia in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday, with a 3-1 lead and all their Champions League qualification hopes riding on winning the competition.

Arsenal are on a shortlist of clubs in touch with Adrien Rabiot’s entourage over a summer transfer, according to reports in France.

Matteo Guendouzi is the second-most valuable u20 player in Europe’s top five leagues, according to analysis by the CIES Football Observatory.

Arsenal have approached Robert Pires to offer him an official role at the club next season, according to reports in France.

Arsenal u18s fell to a disappointing final defeat to Derby on Tuesday, after a fantastic season overall, but Bukayo Saka still made his mark on the game in style.

Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah both joined up with the first-team squad travelling to Valencia on Wednesday, as they continue to work their way into Unai Emery’s plans.

Arsenal will let Stephan Lichtsteiner leave for free this summer, after deciding against activating the option to extend his contract for another season.