Dan Critchlow Archives: 08/2025

Three injured players and Fabio Vieira all returned to training with Arsenal on Tuesday ahead of the midweek friendly match against Villarreal.

New reports have confirmed that Rodrygo has indicated he wants to stay at Real Madrid this summer, despite the club’s willingness to move him on.

Arsenal’s interest in Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet pre-dates the signing of Cristhian Mosquera, but it’s set to persist even if they can’t sign him this summer.

Arsenal have made their expected return to talks to sign Igor Tyjon from Blackburn Rovers, but the Championship club have rejected a second bid from the Gunners.

Andre Onana is still hoping to be fit to face Arsenal in Manchester United’s first game of the new Premier League campaign, as he works to recover from injury.

Jack Wilshere is on the verge of a return to Arsenal, with the Gunners keen to install him as their u21 manager, according to a report.

Arsenal turned down an offer for Jakub Kiwior from FC Porto of a loan with a €27m obligation to buy, with the Gunners not pushing to move the player on.

VfB Stuttgart are in ongoing talks with Arsenal over a move for Fabio Vieira on a permanent transfer, according to reports.

Ipswich Town have successfully hijacked Birmingham City’s move for Chuba Akpom, with the ex-Arsenal striker now set to join the former club on loan.

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Will Wright, after beating Arsenal to the acquisition of the Salford City striker.

The Colorado Rapids have confirmed the signing of Rob Holding on a free transfer, with the player having terminated his contract with Crystal Palace.

Jakub Kiwior’s future remains open with multiple clubs keen on signing him and one bid already rejected, according to a report.

Jorrel Hato has officially joined Chelsea from Ajax and signed a long-term deal with the club, following previous links to Arsenal.

Former Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney made his second official debut for Celtic over the weekend, but fans were left concerned after he was withdrawn early.

Jeremy Jacquet turned down an approach from Arsenal at the start of the transfer window, according to a report from France.

Former Gunner Chuba Akpom is set to hold a medical with Birmingham City today, but Ipswich Town are making a very late move to hijack the transfer.

Arsenal summer signing Noni Madueke has already returned to training, and he’ll link up with the rest of Mikel Arteta’s squad this week.

Jimi Gower is expected to sign for Moreirense following his departure from Arsenal, having scored in pre-season during his trial spell with the club.

Fulham have reportedly opened talks with Oleksandr Zinchenko’s camp over a potential summer transfer, with the Gunners willing to accept around £15m for the player.

Erling Haaland has revived the debate around his ‘stay humble’ comment to Mikel Arteta, but only to admit that Arsenal’s response was “fair enough”.