Dan Critchlow Archives: 06/2020

Arsenal have confirmation on their first five fixtures of the Premier League and FA Cup restart, after a few minor changes to yesterday’s reports.

Frank Lampard held an interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but Chelsea’s imminent signing of Timo Werner seemingly puts an end to a potential move.

Arsenal will still look to sign Thomas Partey even if they don’t qualify for the Champions League, but they may have to convince Atletico Madrid with a swap deal.

Thomas Partey will make his future clear in the coming days amid links to Arsenal, according to reports in his home country of Ghana.

Mesut Özil wasn’t ‘dumped’ by Adidas over public image concerns, though they are parting ways this summer, according to his agent Dr. Erkut Sogut.

Arsenal youth forward Alfie Matthews is hinting at a transfer away from the club on his Instagram story, posting about a ‘big move’.

David Ornstein thinks Arsenal are in good shape and making strong and enthusiastic progress towards the return of Premier League football.

Arsenal are hoping to play two behind-closed-door friendlies in the next two weeks, with West Ham United one of the likely opponents.

Pep Guardiola made personal contact with Ismael Bennacer to try and convince him to join Manchester City, according to reports in France.

Mikel Arteta plans to ‘take matters into his own hands’ to convince Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign a new deal at Arsenal, according to a report.

Besiktas are at a ‘deadlock’ in talks with Mohamed Elneny over his pay dispute, which is likely to lead to a return from loan to Arsenal.

Arsenal will face Manchester City in the second match of the Premier League restart on June 17th, according to a report.

Premier League clubs can take part in friendly matches over the next fortnight, as long as they fulfil a number of conditions.

Adidas don’t plan to extend their sponsorship deal with Mesut Özil this summer, reportedly citing his public image and their current financial issues.

Arsenal didn’t make a bid for Ryan Fraser last summer and he isn’t high on their list of transfer options this time around either, according to a report.

Speaking to Spanish radio this week, Dani Ceballos gave his strongest hint yet that he plans to return to Real Madrid next season.

Tottenham Hotspur youth goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi admits Bukayo Saka was his most challenging youth opponent, as much as that pains him.

Lucas Torreira rejoined first-team group training on Monday, as he continues his return from an ankle injury in early March.

Various sources are reporting completely different situations when it comes to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang contract extension talks with Arsenal.

Arsenal and Kia Joorabchian are speaking out to deny reports that their deal for David Luiz included a £6m fee to intermediaries.