Lee Hurley

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Lee Hurley has been a professional writer for nearly 30 years and established LadyArse.com, DailyCannon’s former inception, in 2008. He has been an Arsenal supporter since 1987 and has written for The Guardian, Vice, Huck, Paddy Power, The Mirror, Metro and the Gooner Fanzine amongst many others and also co-owns TransWrites.world.
UDINE, ITALY - MAY 06: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Dacia Arena on May 06, 2024 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

“I would prefer him to move to Arsenal” says Elijah of Victor Osimhen

Former Super Eagles star Sam Elijah urges Victor Osimhen to join Arsenal as PSG transfer talks hit a snag. Will the Gunners make a move for the Napoli striker?
Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on March 5, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

No Arsenal offer for Mikel Merino, focus shifting

Arsenal is reportedly in talks with PSG over a potential loan deal for Fabian Ruiz after encountering difficulties in securing Mikel Merino's signature.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Gabriel Jesus talks with Arsenal team mate Oleksandr Zinchenko during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on September 20, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich target Arsenal 27yo to replace Alphonso Davies amid Newcastle interest

Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko as a potential replacement for Alphonso Davies, who is linked with a move to Real Madrid.
ISERLOHN, GERMANY - JUNE 23: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy looks on during a Italy training session at Hemberg-Stadion on June 23, 2024 in Iserlohn, Germany. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

New Arsenal signing is 3rd most expensive Italian in Premier League history

Arsenal's signing of Riccardo Calafiori makes him the third most expensive Italian player in Premier League history, highlighting the league's growing appeal to Italian footballers.
Spain's midfielder #08 Fabian Ruiz celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 final football match between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on July 14, 2024. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal start negotiations for PSG’s Fabian Ruiz

Arsenal are in talks with PSG over a potential loan deal for Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz. The Gunners are looking to strengthen their midfield options ahead of the new season.
BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 29: Federico Chiesa of Italy reacts during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy at Olympiastadion on June 29, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Arsenal ask Juventus if 26yo winger is available

Arsenal is reportedly interested in signing Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. The Gunners are in need of attacking reinforcements and have inquired about the Italian international's availability.
A general view outside the stadium prior to the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal to poach key Manchester City man

Arsenal strengthens their backroom staff with the addition of Manchester City analyst Darren Rogerson. Will this move help the Gunners challenge City's dominance?
LUTON, ENGLAND: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal star’s former club abandons pursuit due to high wage demands

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus' high salary demands have forced Brazilian club Palmeiras to abandon their pursuit of the player.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - April 4: Alex Chamberlain of Besiktas looks on during the Turkish Super League match between Basaksehir and Besiktas at Fatih Terim Stadium on April 4, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal and Liverpool star put up for sale after 1 season with new...

Former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is reportedly considering a move to Sheffield United after a challenging year at Besiktas.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 24: Mikel Arteta of Arsenal FC looks on from the sideline during the second half against AFC Bournemouth at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 24, 2024 in Carson, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

Arsenal beat Bournemouth on penalties to start tour of USA

Fabio Vieira's volley and Karl Hein's heroics in the penalty shootout secure a 5-4 win for Arsenal over Bournemouth in their pre-season friendly.
Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino celebrates his goal during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on March 5, 2024. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA/AFP via Getty Images)

Midfielder close to Arsenal move as Barcelona cools interest

Arsenal is reportedly close to securing the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad for €25 million, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid out of the race.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal warms up prior to the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ornstein: Arsenal favourite close to record £35m move

Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe is on the verge of joining Fulham in a club-record £35 million deal. The midfielder has struggled for game time at Arsenal and is seeking a fresh start.
ISERLOHN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy arrives at Hemberg-Stadion prior to the Italy training session on June 26, 2024 in Iserlohn, Germany. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Arsenal medical imminent for Riccardo Calafiori

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori for £42 million. The Italian international is set to undergo a medical and join the squad in LA.
ISERLOHN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy arrives at Hemberg-Stadion prior to the Italy training session on June 26, 2024 in Iserlohn, Germany. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Arsenal €45m signing to be official ‘in a few hours’ – Report

Arsenal have secured the signing of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori for €45 million + €5m in bonuses. The Italian international is expected to sign a five-year deal with the Gunners.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17: Ben White of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 17, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Ben White can now return to England setup

Ben White's England return could be on the cards after Steve Holland's exit. Will the Arsenal star mend fences with the national team?
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal 24yo considering Inter Milan offer

Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior is linked with a move to Inter Milan, but reports are contradictory
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres reacts during the UEFA Europa League last 32 second leg football match between Sporting CP and BSC Young Boys at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on February 22, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal ‘insist’ on signing €100m 43-goal striker says Portuguese report

Arsenal are determined to sign Viktor Gyokeres, but Sporting CP's €100 million price tag poses a major obstacle. Can the Gunners secure their target?
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and RC Lens at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Leicester open £15m winger talks

Arsenal is in talks over Reiss Nelson joining Leicester City on loan with an obligation to buy. The deal could see Nelson reunite with former England U19s coach Steve Cooper.
Arsenal's English striker #14 Eddie Nketiah kisses the match ball as he celebrates after scoring his, and their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal 25yo on verge of ‘buy now pay later’ Marseille deal

Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah is nearing a move to Marseille in a loan-to-buy deal. The striker has reportedly agreed to personal terms and could become Marseille's latest signing.
Johan Djourou, player of English premier league football team Arsenal, attends a press conference in Hong Kong on July 28, 2012. Arsenal will play Hong Kong side Kitchee on July 29. AFP PHOTO / Dale de la Rey (Photo credit should read DALE de la REY/AFP/GettyImages)

Former Arsenal star gets new job with national federation

Ex-Arsenal defender Johan Djourou takes on a new role with the Swiss women's national team, inspired by his daughter's passion for the sport.
CAGLIARI, ITALY - MAY 05: Patrick Dorgu of Lecce warms up before the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari and US Lecce at Sardegna Arena on May 05, 2024 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)

Arsenal ask price for Patrick Dorgu

Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Lecce's young defender Patrick Dorgu, who has been valued at €30 million by the Italian club.
SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, ARGENTINA - MAY 19: Ezequiel Fernandez of Boca Juniors celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal during a match between Central Cordoba and Boca Juniors as part of Liga Profesional 2024 at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades on May 19, 2024 in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. (Photo by Joaquín Camiletti/Getty Images)

Arsenal contact 21yo Argentine midfielder about transfer

Arsenal has expressed interest in signing Boca Juniors' young midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez, who is also being pursued by Porto and Saudi Arabian club Al Qadisiya.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal warms up prior to the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal hold firm on midfielder as £35m+ bid readied

Arsenal rejects Fulham's bid for Emile Smith Rowe, with Crystal Palace poised to make their move. Will the Gunners cash in on their young talent?
Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino celebrates his goal during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on March 5, 2024. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal offer being considered by Spanish 28yo

Arsenal is leading the race to sign Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid facing challenges in their pursuit of the Spanish midfielder.
BERLIN, GERMANY: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy at Olympiastadion on June 29, 2024. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

How much will Calafiori earn at Arsenal and what shirt number will he get?

Arsenal are set to sign Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for €45 million. Explore the transfer details, his potential salary, shirt number options, and the financial implications for the involved clubs.
HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY - JULY 02: Leroy Sane of Germany talks to the media during a press conference at Herzo-Base on July 02, 2024 in Herzogenaurach, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Arsenal linked with surprising £40m+ move for Bayern Munich star

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane. The Gunners see the German international as a potential replacement for Nico Williams.
Takehiro Tomiyasu signs his new Arsenal contract (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Takehiro Tomiyasu knee injury update

Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been ruled out of the club's pre-season tour of the United States due to a knee injury.
Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on March 5, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal leads race for Mikel Merino as Atletico Madrid struggles to keep up

Arsenal targets Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino as midfield reinforcement. Atletico Madrid also shows interest, but Gunners lead the race for the European champion.
Chido Obi-Martin celebrating a hat-trick for the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Manchester United keen to close deal for record-breaking young Arsenal goalscorer

Manchester United are looking to finalise a deal for Arsenal's 16-year-old striker Chido Obi-Martin, who recently turned down a new contract with the Gunners.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on May 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arteta urges further Arsenal “upgrades” despite imminent Calafiori signing

Mikel Arteta calls for additional Arsenal signings despite impending Calafiori deal, aiming for squad "upgrades" to challenge for the title.
Turkey's forward #21 Baris Alper Yilmaz runs for the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between the Netherlands and Turkey at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on July 6, 2024. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal meeting with €30m winger’s agent after Liverpool offer

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Galatasaray winger Barış Alper Yılmaz, with his agent set to hold talks with the club in the coming days.
ISERLOHN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy arrives at Hemberg-Stadion prior to the Italy training session on June 26, 2024 in Iserlohn, Germany. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Calafiori left out of Bologna pre-season squad ahead of Arsenal move

Riccardo Calafiori's absence from Bologna's pre-season training camp fuels speculation about his imminent transfer to Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: Cesc Fabregas takes part in Enterprise Rent-A-Player at Westway Sports Centre on April 22, 2024 in London, England. Enterprise Rent-A-Player, a competition offering five-a-side football teams across Europe the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have a European legend join their squad for one night only. The star-studded Enterprise 'Rent-A-Player' line-up is formed of legends Cesc Fabregas, Radamel Falcao and Fabien Barthez. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images for Enterprise Rent-A-Car Rent-A-Player UEFA Europa League Campaign)

Arsenal legend sacked as another is appointed

Patrick Vieira leaves Strasbourg after a single season, while Cesc Fabregas takes the reins at Serie A newcomers Como. Two Arsenal legends, two different managerial paths.
ISERLOHN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy arrives at Hemberg-Stadion prior to the Italy training session on June 26, 2024 in Iserlohn, Germany. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Calafiori rejects Juventus, Tottenham & others to join Arsenal

Arsenal secure the signing of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, beating out top European clubs and sparking a financial dispute between former clubs.
France's midfielder #14 Adrien Rabiot leaves the pitch after being substituted by teammate midfielder #06 Eduardo Camavinga during the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final football match between Spain and France at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on July 9, 2024. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Agent contacts Arsenal over free Juventus midfielder

Arsenal joins the race to sign free agent midfielder Adrien Rabiot, as the Gunners seek to bolster their midfield options for the upcoming season.
ISERLOHN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy arrives at Hemberg-Stadion prior to the Italy training session on June 26, 2024 in Iserlohn, Germany. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Legal action threatened as Arsenal €45m+ Calafiori fee to be shared by 3 clubs

Arsenal's agreement to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna triggers a unique sell-on clause, potentially benefiting Basel and Roma financially.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Daniel Bentley of Wolverhampton Wanderers arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham FC at Molineux on March 09, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Arsenal bid £300k for former Academy youngster

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Wolves goalkeeper Dan Bentley, a former academy player, in a surprise transfer move.
WALSALL, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: Daphne van Domselaar of Aston Villa during the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool FC at Poundland Bescot Stadium on March 03, 2024 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal to announce Aston Villa signing in coming days

Arsenal are set to announce the signing of Dutch goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar from Aston Villa, strengthening their squad for the upcoming season.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Alex Iwobi of Fulham looks on during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Sheffield United at Craven Cottage on October 07, 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal star drops debut single “Don’t Shoot” with powerful message

Former Arsenal player Alex Iwobi teams up with fellow footballers to release "Don't Shoot", a song addressing youth violence in London.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Colin Kazim-Richards of Derby County looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Derby County at The Den on November 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images)

Arsenal welcome back former youngster as new coach

Colin Kazim-Richards is back at Arsenal, this time as a youth coach, bringing his wealth of experience to nurture the next generation of Gunners.