Lee Hurley Archives: 07/2021

Two-time NBA MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo, started life wanting to play football and grew up as an Arsenal supporter.

Arsenal have finally announced a new contract for Emile Smith Rowe which will see his wages increase significantly.

Arsenal have announced the signing of 29-year-old Simone Boye Sorensen, the third new arrival of the summer for the women’s team.

Dani Ceballos picked up what looked to be a painful ankle injury when he played for Spain their first game at the Olympics this week.

On Tuesday a report in Italy claimed that Inter Milan had asked to withdraw from the Florida Cup due to health concerns over the spread of the Delta variant but it seems this is not true

Arsenal have withdrawn from the Florida Cup after a number of people tested positive for Covid this week.

As Arsenal wrestle with several clubs to try and exact full market value for their players, I looked back at some of the biggest hits Arsenal have taken in the transfer market.

Leicester City are open to selling James Maddison this summer but the Foxes want £60m for the 24-year-old.

Join Stephen Bradley as he discusses the addition of Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht to Arsenal’s squad for next season and how he brings just what Arsenal have been missing for years.

Nuno Tavares got his Arsenal life off to the best possible start with a goal against Rangers in his first appearance wearing an Arsenal shirt.

Granit Xhaka reportedly agreed a deal with AS Roma ages ago but the two clubs have not been able to find an agreement, so are Arsenal asking too much for the Swiss midfielder?

Marseille’s manager has told William Saliba the same thing as Mikel Arteta – he has a lot to improve.

According to the Athletic, Arsenal are interested in bringing in another four players in addition to Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Ben White.

Arsenal’s ‘high valuation’ for Hector Bellerin is reportedly scuppering his chances of a move there despite having already agreed personal terms, but are they really asking too much?

Olivier Giroud is now an AC Milan player with Ivan Gazidis no doubt playing a role in the Frenchman’s arrival.

Set-piece coach Andreas Georgson has left Arsenal after less than a year, saying it was ‘tough to leave’, but that he did not hesitate when this Malmö opportunity arose.

Arsenal have found an agreement with Brighton for the transfer of Ben White, the player has agreed a 5-year deal and a date for his medical has been scheduled.

As expected, Leonie Maier has signed for Everton after being released by Arsenal at the end of her contract.

Hector Bellerin has agreed a five-year deal with Inter Milan but Arsenal and the Italians are struggling to find common ground.

Mikel Arteta is looking forward to returning to Ibrox to face Rangers after his spell there as a player.