Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2023

Reports of Arsenal interest in Jeremie Frimpong have been played down, with talks at an early stage and Bayer Leverkusen setting a high asking price.

Emile Smith Rowe played 66 minutes as the England u21s won the European Championship final against Spain on Saturday afternoon.

Jimi Gower has become the latest academy player to put pen to paper on a new contract with Arsenal, the club have confirmed.

Thomas Partey’s camp have informed suitors in Saudi Arabia that he’s currently not interested in such a move, but initial dialogue has taken place with Juventus.

Arsenal drew their opening pre-season friendly against Watford on Saturday, with the game taking place behind closed doors at London Colney.

Arsenal will unveil a statue of Arsene Wenger outside the Emirates Stadium next month, according to reports on social media.

Albert Sambi Lokonga has suggested he’ll try to leave Arsenal for regular minutes this summer, though he doesn’t know where yet.

Arsenal are unlikely to stop after completing deals for Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Jurrien Timber, according to a report.

After previous links to Arsenal, young Fenerbahce star Arda Guler is joining Real Madrid this summer.

Josh Robinson has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal, preparing to step up to the u21s next season.

Returning to the England u21 team for the European Championship semi-final against Israel, Emile Smith Rowe provided an assist in a comfortable victory.

William Saliba has finally signed his contract extension with Arsenal, with a deal reportedly lasting up to five years.

Arsenal defender Rob Holding is expected to leave the club this summer, whether that’s permanently or on a loan deal.

Declan Rice is set to have his medical with Arsenal on Friday, after West Ham United reached a full agreement for his transfer.

Arsenal youngster Elian Quesada-Thorn has signed his first professional contract with the Gunners, the club have confirmed.

There are reportedly several Premier League clubs with an interest in signing Folarin Balogun this summer, including Brighton and Crystal Palace.

Thomas Partey is set to hold talks over his future this week, with Arsenal reportedly open to selling him for a fee of over £30m.

Declan Rice has now been given permission to undergo a medical with Arsenal, with the tests planned for this week ahead of the official signing announcement.

Arsenal are ready to make a move for Romeo Lavia once they complete the signing of Declan Rice, according to a report.

Arsenal have reached a full agreement with Ajax over the signing of Jurrien Timber, with the deal now just pending a medical and personal terms.