Dan Critchlow Archives: 01/2023

Fabio Vieira is expected to start for Arsenal against Oxford United, with Emile Smith Rowe also in line to return to the squad after injury.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Emile Smith Rowe should be available to face Oxford United if all goes well on Sunday, reiterating that the 22-year-old can play up front.

Ismael Bennacer is set to sign a new contract at AC Milan to 2027, though he’ll maintain a €50m release clause in his new deal.

Arsenal have further talks scheduled for a Joao Felix loan move, with Atletico Madrid rejecting an offer from Manchester United.

Alex Kirk and Mika Biereth returned from long-term injury absences on Saturday to make their first loan appearances for months.

Arsenal are one of three clubs interested in Danilo this month, with Palmeiras preparing to sell the midfielder, according to a report.

Yves Bissouma is set to return from a minor setback when Tottenham Hotspur face Arsenal next week, amid other Spurs injury sufferers.

Arsenal continue to track 20-year-old midfielder Fares Chaibi of Toulouse, according to reports from France.

Arsenal have held further talks with Atletico Madrid to try and drive down the price of a loan fee for Joao Felix, according to a report.

With no change in Arsenal talks to secure his transfer, Mykhaylo Mudryk will now travel to Turkey for Shakhtar Donetsk’s training camp.

Arsenal recalled and re-loaned Brooke Norton-Cuffy this week, moving him from Rotherham United to Coventry City.

Emile Smith Rowe is expected to start away to Oxford United in the FA Cup on Monday, according to a report.

Brendan Rodgers says Leicester City should be brave enough to let players go if they don’t want to stay, with Youri Tielemans among that group.

Eintracht Frankfurt have offered Evan Ndicka a new contract and a pay rise, as they look to ward off reported interest from Arsenal.

Marquinhos won’t leave Arsenal on loan this month unless they sign another wide forward first, according to a report.

Arsenal remain confident Mykhaylo Mudryk wants to join them and they’re also stepping up their pursuit of Joao Felix, according to reports.

Emile Smith Rowe has confirmed he’s hoping to play against Oxford United in the FA Cup on Monday night.

Arsenal will unveil their new Emirates Stadium wrap next week, according to a report, meaning we’ve seen the last game with the exposed concrete.

Former Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos wants to leave VfB Stuttgart now or in the summer, but Atletico Madrid won’t be in for him.

David Dein wants time-keeping to be run independently of the on-field referee, after Arsenal played just 51 minutes of football against Newcastle United.