Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2026

The Arsenal u21s have returned to London Colney for pre-season, with David Horseman seemingly in charge of the team on an interim basis.

Arsenal are on the hunt for a full-back this summer, but one option is now off the table, with Nathaniel Brown joining Bayern Munich.

Bayer Leverkusen fitness coach Jose Jimenez has left Bayer Leverkusen to join Arsenal, according to a report.

Arsenal lead the Premier League clubs for the most goal involvements at the World Cup so far, and with 10 players in the quarter-finals, their tally could increase further.

Arsenal youngster Kyran Thompson’s future is the subject of some confusion, with reports he’s signed for Tottenham Hotspur but images showing him in Newcastle.

Illan Meslier has completed his medical and signed his contract ahead of the confirmation of his free transfer move to Arsenal, according to reports.

Everton are still considering a move for Arsenal’s Ben White, but they’re also looking at Tottenham Hotspur’s Djed Spence, according to a report.

Arsenal are set to sign Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds United, according to a report.

Arsenal loanee Charles Sagoe Jr. returned to competitive action with Kalmar FF on Sunday by providing a brace of assists against Orgryte.

Aston Villa need to sell this summer, and Morgan Rogers remains Arsenal’s top target, but the situation is reportedly static at the moment.

The fate of all of Arsenal’s World Cup last-16 players is now known, and 10 of them are set to miss the start of pre-season this summer.

Mikel Merino scored a vital late winner for Spain against Portugal on Monday, but he’s admitted that earlier this year he wasn’t even expecting to make the World Cup squad.

Folarin Balogun made the pre-game headlines, but Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard provided another vital contribution as Belgium smashed the USA to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday.

With Norway continuing to progress at the World Cup, Arsenal fans have received some good news that Martin Odegaard is not in talks to join Galatasaray.

Manchester City’s successful bid for Jeremy Monga was more than twice the price Arsenal had offered to pay, according to reports.

Leandro Trossard won’t make a decision on his future until after the World Cup, despite reports of a club-to-club transfer agreement between Arsenal and Besiktas.

Newcastle United have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane, according to a report from Germany.

UEFA have joined those speaking out against FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban, calling the decision “incomprehensible and unjustifiable”.

Declan Rice picked up his second yellow card of the World Cup during England’s win over Mexico, so does that mean he now faces a suspension?

Martin Odegaard clashed with Neymar during Norway’s World Cup win over Brazil on Sunday, but the pair appeared to make up afterwards.