Dan Critchlow Archives: 01/2018

Arsenal Women had to come from behind to win a dramatic semi-final against Reading in the WSL Continental Tyres Cup on Sunday.

Thomas Lemar didn’t move to Liverpool this summer because of Arsenal’s larger financial offer, according to journalist Duncan Castles.

Malcom is with his agent to ‘finalise a transfer to Arsenal’, according to a French journalist, as his representatives hint at a move on social media.

Jack Wilshere says he dreams of being Arsenal captain one day, despite spending last season wondering whether he’d ever play for the club again.

Besiktas want to sign Olivier Giroud if they sell Negredo to China as rumoured, despite recent links between the Turkish club and Danny Welbeck.

Arsene Wenger says the club will decide Alexis Sanchez’s future in the next 48 hours, one way or another, and admits they have to replace the Chilean.

Jose Mourinho hints that Henrikh Mkhitaryan could leave Manchester United this month, for the right price, amid links to Arsenal.

Malcom provided an assist in Bordeaux’s match against Troyes on Saturday night, after his representatives visited London amid rumours of a transfer to Arsenal.

Mike Dean awards more penalties to every big-six club other than Arsenal, with the exception of Liverpool, who he hardly ever referees.

Malcom’s representatives flew in to London amid claims Arsenal want to get a deal for the Bordeaux man completed this weekend.

Rob Holding says the Arsenal players are building a really strong team spirit and they’re hoping to prove they’ve grown since last year’s 3-3 draw with Bournemouth.

Jack Wilshere says he had a good year with Bournemouth, and he left the club with some good friends and a lot of fond memories.

Besiktas sent officials to meet with Danny Welbeck’s agent, as they hope to agree a transfer with Arsenal in January.

Arsenal will wear their blue kit against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday and will hope to improve their terrible record wearing these colours this season.

Arsene Wenger says Mesut Özil wants money and trophies to stay with the Gunners, as negotiations continue over a new contract.

Adebayo Akinfenwa joked that he’s hoping Arsenal, Wycombe Wanderers and Atletico Madrid broker a deal to bring him, Antoine Griezmann and Alexandre Lacazette together.

Thierry Henry gave a pep talk to Bournemouth players ahead of Arsenal’s game against the Cherries, according to Eddie Howe.

Arsenal want to finalise a deal with Bordeaux for Malcom this weekend, and they’ve planned a meeting with his representatives to do so.

Antonio Conte says Alexis Sanchez is available for around £20m this January, and claims buying the Chilean would be a ‘good investment’.

Mauricio Pochettino says leaks in their transfer business make it difficult to sign players ahead of the other top-six clubs.