Dan Critchlow Archives: 08/2025

AC Milan on the lookout for a centre-back as Malick Thiaw nears a €40m move to Newcastle United, with Jakub Kiwior among the options on their shortlist.

The Arsenal u21s secured an away win over Monaco to end their pre-season preparations, with a former Rangers trialist getting on the scoresheet.

Arsenal have made a major alteration to the players’ tunnel at the Emirates Stadium, reportedly in an attempt to intimidate opposition players.

Mikel Arteta has given an update on Leandro Trossard, one of just two Arsenal players remaining absent with an injury ahead of the Premier League opener.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal are still actively looking at options for further potential incomings in the final weeks of the transfer window, adding that outgoings are needed too.

The u17 Premier League Cup draw for the 2025/26 group stages has been confirmed, with Arsenal due to face three very local clubs.

Former Arsenal FA Youth Cup winner Kyle Bartley has announced his retirement from professional football after struggling with a knee injury.

Levante are keen to sign Karl Hein on loan for the 2025/26 campaign, but the Gunners are prioritising a permanent move for the goalkeeper at this stage.

Arsenal youth forward Andre Harriman-Annous has signed his first professional contract with the club, after joining Mikel Arteta’s squad on their pre-season tour.

Newcastle United have informed Alexander Isak he won’t be sold this summer and a potential move to Liverpool will be blocked, according to a report.

Leandro Trossard’s contract talks have stalled and there’s an increasing sense he could leave Arsenal this summer, according to a report.

Arsenal have set their minimum price to consider Jakub Kiwior’s sale this summer, with the defender currently likely to remain in north London.

Kai Havertz and Riccardo Calafiori have returned to training with Arsenal ahead of the Gunners’ final pre-season friendly against Athletic Club.

Arsenal defender Will Sweet has been handed a two-match ban and a £500 fine by the FA following a misconduct charge.

Former Arsenal academy talent Malcolm Ebiowei has left Crystal Palace in a permanent transfer to League One side Blackpool FC.

Botafogo are signing Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto in a free transfer, following the Brazilian’s loan to Arsenal in 2024/25.

Released Arsenal midfielder Jimi Gower has officially signed for Moreirense in Portugal, having impressed on a trial basis with the club.

Rangers have joined Sevilla in the race for Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein, according to a report.

Arsenal have begun to thin down their squad after the pre-season tour of Asia, but 15-year-old duo Max Dowman and Marli Salmon remain involved in training.

Arsenal and VfB Stuttgart are seemingly around €10m apart in their valuations of Fabio Vieira, as the clubs negotiate a possible permanent transfer.