Dan Critchlow Archives: 03/2021

Arsenal have welcomed back another injured loanee in Joseph Olowu, who has returned to London for treatment on a calf injury.

Arsenal and Chelsea are both in the race to sign Achraf Hakimi this summer, trying to take advantage of Inter Milan’s financial situation.

The agent of Dominik Szoboszlai claimed Arsenal’s interest in his client was real amid reports of a €25m release clause in the player’s contract.

The Arsenal u18s drew 0-0 with Aston Villa on Tuesday, with Charles Sagoe Jr making his debut at this level as a substitute.

Emmanuel Adebayor says he advised ‘great player’ Thomas Partey to join Arsenal over clubs like Manchester United or Chelsea.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Emile Smith Rowe is now returning to full training, as they prepare to make a decision on his participation on Thursday.

Mikel Arteta says David Luiz and Arsenal will make a joint decision over a potential contract extension at the end of the season.

Gareth Bale says Tottenham Hotspur will take confidence into the North London derby after their most recent win over Crystal Palace.

Nicolas Pepe has won the Arsenal fan Goal of the Month award for his strike against Wolves, as his stock continues to rise with the supporters.

David Luiz and William Saliba are the top-two outfield players in Europe’s top leagues for minutes played without being dribbled past.

Arsenal loan defender Konstantinos Mavropanos has received a nomination for Bundesliga Rookie of the Month in February.

With Egypt’s AFCON qualifier win against Togo during the last international break, the fourth by an Arsenal’s player’s country that week, there could be trouble up ahead.

Arsenal-linked Brighton right-back Tariq Lamptey is out for the remainder of the season after surgery at the weekend on his hamstring injury.

Alexandre Lacazette’s contract negotiations aren’t going smoothly, as he considers an exit for a club that would give him more of a key role.

Joan Laporta has been elected as Barcelona president for a second time, which could increase the likelihood of an exit for Hector Bellerin.

Bukayo Saka has the highest ‘capital experience’ of any player in his age group, according to a report from the CIES Football Observatory.

Jordi Osei-Tutu has entered the final stages of his recovery from a hamstring injury, returning to Cardiff as he prepares to rejoin training.

Arsenal youth midfielder Jordan McEneff has extended his contract with the club, despite his current absence from the team through injury.

Eberechi Eze admits he cried with his mum after Arsenal released him as a youngster but he’s grateful for the journey it set him on.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles edged the Hale End derby against Joe Willock on Sunday, but neither will be too pleased with a draw for their loan clubs.