Dan Critchlow Archives: 05/2025

Former Arsenal academy midfielder Vlad Dragomir has won the Cypriot First Division with Pafos FC, scoring in their title-winning game.

Flamengo remain hopeful of signing Arsenal midfielder Jorginho in time for the Club World Cup, according to a report, with discussions ongoing.

Real Madrid are in talks with William Saliba’s camp over a transfer, according to a report, but the player has no intention to force a move away from Arsenal.

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is pushing to sign Viktor Gyokeres for Arsenal, with several rounds of conversations already taking place.

Ousmane Dembele has returned to training with PSG after an injury absence at the weekend, putting him in line to face Arsenal on Wednesday.

Arsenal are in talks to sign Jamie Bynoe-Gittens from Borussia Dortmund this summer, taking the lead over Chelsea in the race for the transfer.

£1.1m 15-year-old Kyran Thompson was among the scorers as Arsenal won this season’s u16 Premier League Cup against Chelsea last week.

Real Madrid are prioritising a winger and a centre-back in addition to Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, and William Saliba is their favourite option in defence.

Arsenal loanee Marquinhos made his first start for Cruzeiro in almost three months this week, but the signs suggest the winger is still a rotation player for his current team.

Real Madrid are considering selling Rodrygo amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester City, according to a report from Spain.

Fabio Vieira entered double figures for goal contributions this weekend, providing an assist for FC Porto in a win over Moreirense.

Luis Enrique has responded to comparisons between his approach to the weekend fixtures and Mikel Arteta’s, with both teams losing their matches 2-1.

The Arsenal u21s were eliminated from the Premier League 2 play-offs in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday, going toe to toe with league winners Manchester City until the end.

Max Dowman scored one and assisted one for the Arsenal u18s on Saturday, but their title challenge came to an end following an away defeat to Fulham.

Mikel Arteta says he’s not confident that Jurrien Timber will be available to face Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, and he’s also not sure about Martin Odegaard’s fitness status.

Real Sociedad have left Martin Zubimendi out of their promotional images for this summer’s pre-season tour of Japan, amid the midfielder’s links with a move to Arsenal.

Arsenal are interested in a summer move for Nico Williams, but they could be put off by the player’s representatives demanding huge wages this summer.

Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia has admitted he was aware of the interest from Arsenal last summer, but his options are still open ahead of the 2025 window.

Manchester United are working on the final contract details to secure the signing of Matheus Cunha this summer, after previous links with a move to Arsenal.

Jorginho and Arsenal have reached an agreement to terminate his contract early so he can join Flamengo ahead of the Club World Cup, according to a report from Brazil.