Dan Critchlow Archives: 08/2021

David Ornstein has provided an update on Tammy Abraham as the Chelsea striker prepares to make a decision in the next couple of days.

Tolaji Bola has completed a permanent transfer to Rotherham United from Arsenal on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Gabriel Martinelli has made an immediate return to Arsenal following his successful Olympic Games with Brazil, rejoining training this week.

Arsenal have made an enquiry with Lens over 21-year-old midfielder Cheick Doucoure, according to a report from France.

Arsenal are meeting with Tammy Abraham’s representatives today, as he stalls on a move to AS Roma to try and join the Gunners instead.

The first official pictures of Arsenal players in the new third kit have been posted by the club following its release.

Willian is in training, uninjured, and doesn’t appear to be close to a move, but he was excluded from Arsenal’s match at the weekend anyway.

Martin Ødegaard is still an option for Arsenal this summer, and he’s likely to be the club’s backup if they fail to sign James Maddison.

Hector Bellerín hasn’t yet received an official contract offer from Arsenal, and the player and his representatives are still reviewing their options.

Arsenal and AS Roma are the two clubs leading the race for Tammy Abraham at this stage, after Atalanta pulled out of a potential deal.

Lautaro Martinez’s agent has insisted the player is happy at Inter Milan, who want to keep him despite a bid from Tottenham Hotspur.

There are positive signs in Arsenal’s negotiations for James Maddison, though he’s likely to cost £60m and there’s no breakthrough yet.

Arsenal have one final game before the Premier League season gets underway, let’s take a look at our predicted lineup to face Spurs.

Miguel Azeez is likely to remain at Arsenal this season rather than going on loan, unless the club make another deep midfield signing.

Following Ovie Ejeheri’s contract announcement, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji was the last Arsenal u23 player with an outstanding contract offer but the club have now announced this has been signed.

Bukayo Saka is hoping to be involved in the Arsenal squad for the first game of the season against Brentford, after rejoining training this week.

Hertha BSC and Crystal Palace are interested in Reiss Nelson this summer, according to reports from Germany and England in recent days.

With Arsenal’s first-team pre-season now close to its conclusion, the academy have also been running through a schedule of fixtures.

With Bukayo Saka’s return this week, Arsenal are waiting for just two senior players to make their comebacks, and the most bemusing one is Lucas Torreira.

James Maddison is open to joining Arsenal this summer, but Leicester City could demand at least £60m for the transfer.