Dan Critchlow Archives: 08/2024

Real Sociedad are making a desperate attempt to keep Mikel Merino, but he’s informed them he wants Arsenal and a deal is close.

Chelsea are set to complete the signing of former Arsenal transfer target Pedro Neto, a week before the Gunners host Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.

Manchester City fear that Pep Guardiola will leave the club next summer, with his contract set to expire in 2025.

Alexandre Lacazette admits his treatment by the French national team hurt him in the past, but he’s putting it all behind him now.

Arsenal have learned their draw for the EFL Trophy group stage, with the u21s set to take part in the competition again in 2024/25.

Silkeborg IF defender Oliver Sonne has revealed that he dreams of playing for Arsenal, but he doesn’t know if it will ever happen.

Aaron Ramsdale may have to settle for a bottom-half club or a team in continental Europe if he wants minutes in 2024/25, according to a report.

Arsenal’s hopes of cashing in on Reiss Nelson have taken another blow, with Leicester City reportedly feeling that he’s too expensive for them.

Arsenal are still in talks to sign Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino but they’re yet to submit a formal bid, according to a report.

Belgian clubs Standard Liege and Eupen are competing for the permanent signing of Arsenal’s Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, according to a report.

Jurrien Timber appears to be a doubt for Arsenal’s friendly against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, with no sign of the defender in training.

Speculation on Karl Hein’s future has taken a turn, with the young Arsenal goalkeeper now expected to join La Liga side Real Valladolid.

Arsenal are set to make a £21.5m offer to Internacional for 16-year-old Gabriel Carvalho, according to a report.

Alexis Sanchez is close to rejoining Udinese, effectively agreeing a deal with the club on his own, according to a report.

Arsenal could yet make four more first-team sales this summer, with transfer deadline day three-and-a-half weeks away.

Former Gunner Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could return to the Premier League this summer, with current club Besiktas open to a sale.

Athletic Club winger Nico Williams has hinted that he’s planning to stay with his current club for the new campaign, after returning from his post-Euros holidays.

Arsenal remain interested in Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino, but they’re still exploring alternative options for a midfield summer signing.

Kai Havertz believes leaving Chelsea was ultimately worth it, talking up his relationship with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal are yet to agree a deal to sign Dan Bentley, but Wolves have hinted at a potential departure with their kit release photos.