Dan Critchlow Archives: 02/2025

Arsenal youth midfielder Bless Akolbire has seemingly completed a transfer to Leicester City, with the Premier League confirming the switch before either club did so.

Fabio Vieira was at the centre of the drama in Porto’s derby draw with Sporting CP on Friday night, involved in the equalising goal and a red-card decision.

Gabriel Martinelli is set to miss more than a month of action with a hamstring injury, with his participation in Arsenal’s last-16 Champions League tie in doubt.

Gabriel Magalhaes has been named Arsenal’s Player of the Month for January, with the defender continuing to impress the fans.

In spite of reports of January interest, Arsenal never received any kind of formal offer for Oleksandr Zinchenko’s services in the winter window.

William Saliba is Real Madrid’s priority defensive signing for the upcoming transfer windows, but Arsenal are unlikely to open the door for a sale.

Semi-automated offside technology appears to be back on the agenda for this season’s Premier League campaign, despite previous fears it may be delayed until 2025/26.

Arsenal’s squad have travelled to Dubai, with only two senior players appearing to miss the trip, and nine youth players getting a call-up.

Arsenal held new talks for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia in the January transfer window, intending to make another move for the player this summer.

Former Gunner Willian is set to return to the Premier League with another one of his old clubs in Fulham, according to a report.

Arsenal fielded interest in Oleksandr Zinchenko in the January transfer window, but a move for the left-back ultimately didn’t materialise.

Arsenal held initial conversations about a potential move for Tottenham Hotspur signing Mathys Tel, but decided against going ahead with a deal.

Myles Lewis-Skelly is on Thomas Tuchel’s radar for a potential senior call-up, according to reports, with the new England boss naming his first squad in March.

Arsenal could have done a deal for Ollie Watkins in the January transfer window, with Aston Villa even seemingly open to the move, according to a report.

Eddie Howe has admitted Joelinton is a doubt to face Arsenal on Wednesday with a knee injury, but he played down fears of a serious problem for the midfielder.

Arsenal expressed an interest in a loan move for Alvaro Morata in the January transfer window, but Galatasaray ultimately won the race for the striker.

Matheus Cunha has ended speculation around a winter transfer by putting pen to paper on his new contract, with Arsenal ultimately opting not to pursue a deal this month.

Former Gunner Rob Holding is set to join Sheffield United on loan from Crystal Palace, after being frozen out of the Palace squad for almost the entirety of this season.

Rotherham United are interested in signing Nathan Butler-Oyedeji on loan, with Arsenal also reportedly willing to let the forward leave permanently this month.

Arsenal academy winger Ismeal Kabia is set to remain at the club for the rest of the season, despite interest from various clubs in a loan move.