Dan Critchlow Archives: 06/2023

Ainsley Maitland-Niles was invited to say his farewells at Arsenal towards the end of the season, as official confirmation of his departure edges closer.

Nuno Tavares’ future at Arsenal is currently uncertain, but links to Galatasaray have been played down as the Super Lig club pursue other targets.

Arsenal had a scout watching Elye Wahi during Montpellier’s final game of the season, and they remain an option for the striker this summer.

Martin Odegaard thanked the Arsenal supporters on Friday after winning the club’s Player of the Season award for 2022/23.

Paris Saint-Germain are considering a move for Gabriel Magalhaes, but the defender wants to stay at Arsenal this summer.

Arsenal academy centre-back Zach Awe is set to leave the club this summer when his contract expires, drawing interest from the Championship.

Tim Akinola won’t be joining Chesterfield FC on a permanent deal, but Arsenal have decided he will be making another summer transfer.

Reports of Bayern Munich interest in Granit Xhaka have been played down, but a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen is currently on hold.

Arsenal expect to reach an agreement with William Saliba over a new contract worth up to £200,000 a week, according to a report.

Bayern Munich have seemingly given up on signing Declan Rice amid the competition from Arsenal, and West Ham are already looking at replacements.

Arsenal remain interested in Moises Caicedo this summer, and they’re planning a renewed offer for the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder.

Arsenal are asking for more than £30m for the signing of Kieran Tierney, with Newcastle United leading the race ahead of Aston Villa.

West Ham owner David Sullivan has admitted they’ve promised Declan Rice he can leave, with frontrunners Arsenal preparing a club-record bid.

Talks over a new contract for Reiss Nelson are in the final stages, and an agreement is reportedly now imminent.

Arthur Okonkwo might end up staying at Arsenal to act as their third-choice goalkeeper despite recent exit reports, but Karl Hein is looking to go on loan.

William Saliba is willing to extend his contract and wants to stay at Arsenal, with contract talks reportedly progressing positively.

Charlie Patino is likely to leave Arsenal this summer, but his new contract may well contain a buy-back clause.

Napoli look set to replace RB Leipzig in the race to sign Folarin Balogun this summer, viewing him as a potential replacement for Victor Osimhen.

Ilkay Gundogan hasn’t agreed a deal with Manchester City or anyone else yet, as he remains focused on the Champions League final.

Chelsea look to be taking the lead in the race to sign Moises Caicedo, after failing to secure a move for Manuel Ugarte of Sporting CP.