Dan Critchlow Archives: 01/2019

Arsenal lead analyst Ben Knapper has been promoted to become the club’s first Loans Manager, following the example of a number of other Premier League sides.

Denis Suarez is expected to seal his exit to Arsenal this week, joining on loan with a compulsory purchase clause in his contract for the end of the season, according to reports.

Arsenal are now the ‘only possibility’ Denis Suarez is considering this month, but a transfer is being delayed by Barcelona’s recent change in stance.

Arsenal have four players in the top 100 most valuable in Europe’s top-five leagues, according to the CIES Football Observatory, with Lucas Torreira shooting up the list since joining.

Barnet goalscorer Shaquile Coulthirst has admitted he wants to play Arsenal away in the FA Cup fourth round, with the draw set to take place on Monday evening.

Bayern Munich have given the green light to James Rodriguez’s departure, with Arsenal one of the clubs ready to welcome him, according to sensationalist claims in the Spanish media.

Joe Willock is set to go on loan this month, after his brace in the FA Cup, with Sunderland one of the clubs showing an interest.

Arsenal made light work of their third-round FA Cup trip to Blackpool, coming away 3-0 winners in a game where they could’ve scored many more.

Arsenal are challenging Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of AC Milan’s Franck Kessie, according to reports in Italy.

Arsenal can’t afford to sign Denis Suarez on a permanent deal without breaching Financial Fair Play restrictions, according to reports in Spain.

Carl Jenkinson sent an emotional message to the Arsenal supporters after Unai Emery’s team won 3-0 against Blackpool on Saturday night.

Arsenal could let Aaron Ramsey join Juventus in January if they can secure a move for centre-back Medhi Benatia in return, according to reports in Italy.

Unai Emery has confirmed that it was an injury that forced Laurent Koscielny out of Arsenal’s cup clash against Blackpool on Saturday, but he hopes it’s nothing serious.

Danny Welbeck has shared pictures of his continued rehabilitation from two ankle surgeries, showing he’s now out of his cast and on the way to recovery.

Arsenal and Schalke have reportedly made offers to Medhi Benatia’s agent in the last few weeks, but Juventus don’t want to sell in January.

Arsenal are one of four European contenders to sign Atletico Mineiro defender Emerson, according to reports in Brazil.

Tottenham Hotspur put a condition in Toby Alderweireld’s contract so that his £25m release clause wouldn’t apply to Arsenal, according to claims on social media.

Arsenal are close to making their first signing of the January transfer window, bringing in Denis Suarez from Barcelona, according to the reliable Di Marzio.

Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo thinks Alex Iwobi has improved significantly in recent months, and that will help give Nigeria a ‘big chance’ in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Mohamed Elneny ‘has to leave’ Arsenal in January to get his confidence back, at least on loan, according to his former manager Hamdi Nouh.