Jamie Einchcomb Archives: 01/2018

Olivier Giroud’s agent Michael Manuello has ruled out a move to Turkey or China during the January transfer window.

Arsenal remain keen on West Brom’s Jonny Evans, but the Gunners are behind in the race to Manchester City, while Manchester United are the most recent to show an interest.

Joe Montemurro believes there were plenty of positives to take from Arsenal Women’s defeat to Chelsea, and hasn’t given up on the title just yet.

Sari van Veenendaal, Dominque Janssen, Danielle van de Donk and Vivianne Miedema have been called up for the Netherlands’ game against Spain.

Alexis Sanchez will start against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final this evening despite Manchester City closing in on the Chilean international.

Arsenal are preparing for Arsene Wenger leaving in the summer, and reportedly see former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti as a potential replacement.

Everton are now favourites to sign Theo Walcott, as they have a better chance than Southampton of affording his wages.

Petr Cech signed for Arsenal in 2015, as Wojciech Szczesny was moved on by Arsene Wenger. But which goalkeeper has since performed better?

Francis Coquelin is on the verge of joining Valencia after agreeing personal terms with the La Liga, according to reports in France.

Arsenal have to bounce back from their shock FA Cup exit at a ground where they haven’t won since 2011.

Arsenal’s form has taken a notable dip after Aaron Ramsey pulled his hamstring, having struggled for wins in recent weeks, and failing to pick up a clean sheet of late too.

Arsenal are one of many clubs reportedly interested in Barcelona B winger Jose Arnaiz, and could make an approach for the youngster in the summer.

Mark Lawrenson says Liverpool should sign Alexis Sanchez to replace Philippe Coutinho, but such a deal would only undermine Arsenal’s status as a big club if Liverpool are favoured.

Martin Keown thinks the uncertain futures of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are leaving a bad smell at the club.

Arsenal remain keen on West Brom defender Jonny Evans and could offer £25m plus Mathieu Debuchy to sign him, but Albion manager Alan Pardew wants a quick deal.

Martin Keown has labelled Arsenal’s defending for Nottingham Forest’s first goal as ’embarrassing’, and feels Per Mertesacker should have done something about it.

Manchester City are keen to do a deal for Alexis Sanchez quickly, but won’t bow to Arsenal’s demands. The Gunners would be foolish to accept less money, and should play hard-ball.

Schalke chairman Clemens Tonies wants Leon Goretzka to decide his future this month. There’s hope for Arsenal as no deal is agreed with any club.

Juventus are the latest team reportedly interested in signing Mesut Ozil on a free transfer, and could offer the midfielder a pre-contract deal this month as a result.

Arsenal are reportedly ready to sell midfielder Francis Coquelin in January, with West Ham and a number Ligue 1 clubs keen on his signature.