Dan Critchlow Archives: 07/2023

Granit Xhaka’s transfer to Bayer Leverkusen is set to cost more than previously expected, with Arsenal agreeing to a £21.5m deal.

Arsenal have held talks with the representatives of RB Leipzig defender Benjamin Henrichs as a potential squad addition, according to a report.

Folarin Balogun is in ongoing discussions with Arsenal, as Mikel Arteta is keen to keep him and the club are demanding £50m for his sale.

Matt Turner kept a clean sheet for the USA against Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday night as his side reached the Gold Cup quarter-finals.

Konstantinos Mavropanos has a €25m release clause but could go for less, as the former Gunner with a sell-on clause draws interest from the Premier League.

Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab and West Ham United are reportedly both showing strong interest in Ainsley Maitland-Niles on a free transfer.

West Ham United and Arsenal are locked in talks to finalise the transfer of Declan Rice, but it wasn’t hard to convince the midfielder to make the move.

Eight first-team Arsenal players returned to training at London Colney on Monday, as pre-season begins to get underway.

Barcelona are looking to sign Miguel Azeez from Arsenal on a free transfer with a sell-on clause, according to a report.

Wigan Athletic have confirmed the signing of Matt Smith, following the expiry of the midfielder’s contract at Arsenal.

Arsenal could be set to profit from a sell-on clause as West Ham United show an interest in former Gunners defender Daniel Ballard.

Arsenal have scheduled a medical for Declan Rice in the expectation that his signing will be formally completed by the weekend.

Liverpool are expected to make an offer for Arsenal target Romeo Lavia in the coming weeks, with Southampton asking for £50m.

Jurrien Timber’s move to Arsenal is now almost a done deal, with total agreement expected between the clubs within 48 hours.

Nicolas Pepe confirms he’ll return to Arsenal this summer, and hold talks with the club before making a decision on his future.

Emile Smith Rowe and the England u21s came out on top in their quarter-final against Nuno Tavares and Portugal on Sunday.

Patrick Vieira has been named RC Strasbourg Alsace’s head coach for the coming season.

Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes has spent time training with Corinthians over his vacation, but reports categorically rule out any possibility of a transfer.

William Saliba and Reiss Nelson are set to make their new contracts official within the next week, according to reports.

Albert Sambi Lokonga is closing in on a move to Burnley this summer, but it’s still not clear whether it will be a loan or a permanent transfer.