Dan Critchlow Archives: 08/2024

Mikel Arteta has explained why new signing Riccardo Calafiori wasn’t in the Arsenal squad to face Liverpool in Wednesday’s friendly.

Marseille are stepping up their efforts to sign Eddie Nketiah and feel they aren’t far from a deal, but they’re wary of rival suitors for the striker.

Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney aren’t imminently set for returns from their injuries, with the pair missing all of pre-season so far.

Riccardo Calafiori is already making a positive impression on his new Arsenal teammates, according to club captain Martin Odegaard.

Aaron Ramsdale’s future remains uncertain with no movement towards a transfer, delaying any Arsenal plans to replace him.

Leicester City and West Ham United have both held initial talks for Reiss Nelson, but Arsenal are yet to receive bids from either club.

Marseille could do a deal for Eddie Nketiah for a fee in the region of €25m with a sell-on clause, according to a report.

Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori were both absent from Arsenal’s squad for Wednesday’s friendly against Liverpool, but neither are a cause for concern.

Arsenal are close to a deal to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino for around €30m, according to reports.