Lee Hurley Archives: 08/2020

Arsenal have convinced Willian to reject all offers thrown at him and signed the Brazilian forward on a three-year deal.

Arsenal are reportedly furious at Mesut Ozil for speaking out about his situation at the club, turning once again to their pals in the media to help them drive him from the Emirates.

Mesut Ozil rarely speaks publicly so, when he does, his words tend to hit home that little bit harder and his latest interview, given to The Athletic, was no exception.

Arsenal are reportedly close to finding an agreement with Trabzonspor over the signing of Mohamed Elneny on loan for next season.

The details for Arsenal v Liverpool at Wembley in the men’s Community Shield to kick-off the 20/21 season have finally been confirmed as have the details for both the men’s and women’s 20/21 FA Cups.

Unai Emery has signed Francis Coquelin and Dani Parejo from Valencia in a deal said to be worth around €10m for both.

Arsenal have been interested in signing Quincy Promes from Ajax for 4 years and the player would love to come to London and the Premier League.

Arsenal seemed on track to secure another season of Dani Ceballos on loan but it’s now being reported that Real Madrid want to keep the player for next season, but do they really?

Emmanuel Petit has seemingly hit out recently at rumours linking Aaron Ramsey with a return to Arsenal saying the midfielder ‘wanted to leave’ but none of it is what it seems.

According to the Evening Standard, Willian has completed his medical ahead of his move across London to join Arsenal.

Arsenal have confirmed that Zak Swanson and Zech Medley have both left the club on loan as they start at the bottom of the alphabet and work up meaning a Willian announcement is probably not far off.

Proving himself an ‘exceptional talent’ on loan, Arteta wanted Smith Rowe back at Arsenal, much to Dale Tempest’s disappointment.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Mikel Arteta ‘personally requested’ Arsenal sign Willian despite his age in ‘news’ that sounds so like spin I’m a little dizzy.

Emi Martinez has made it perfectly clear to Arsenal that if he doesn’t get more playing time next season, he’s off.

Willian has confirmed that he is leaving Chelsea and it seems like he is about to become an Arsenal player as he says goodbye to Chelsea fans in an open letter.

Leeds United are reportedly considering a move for Rob Holding if they can’t complete a move for Ben White as they look to strengthen ahead of their return to the Premier League.

Shkodran Mustafi is walking without the aid of crutches just in time to be sold this summer after an operation to reattach a tendon in his right leg to the bone.

Gabriel Magalhaes has been left out of Lille’s squad for their friendly on Saturday and the club have handed his number 4 shirt to an 18-year-old.

In news that will surprise no-one, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been named as Arsenal’s Player of the Season.

Arsenal have reportedly asked Barcelona to cover some of Philippe Coutinho’s wages as they look to complete a loan deal for the player with an option to buy next summer.