Lee Hurley Archives: 11/2024

Arsenal are reportedly targeting Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui this January to enhance their attacking options. The in-form striker has scored 11 goals in 12 Serie A games so far.

Jonathan David of Lille has attracted interest from Juventus and Arsenal as his contract nears its end, setting up a potential transfer battle.

Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of 17-year-old Sporting CP winger Geovany Quenda, with competition from top European clubs likely.

Oliver Glasner confirms that Eddie Nketiah did not sustain a hamstring injury during private training, dispelling rumours around Crystal Palace’s £30m summer signing.

Arsenal are interested in Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, who could join Mikel Arteta’s side as his contract approaches its expiry in 2025.

Arsenal thrash Brighton 5-0 in the WSL, with Lina Hurtig scoring her first goal in 362 days to seal an emphatic win at the Emirates.

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares will earn his first senior cap with the Portugal national team after impressing with his performances at Lazio this season.

Sporting CP appoint João Pereira as their new head coach ahead of the Champions League clash against Arsenal, following Rúben Amorim’s departure to Manchester United.

Kieron Dyer admits regret over his decision to join Newcastle United in 1999, stating that Arsenal would have been his dream move if circumstances had allowed.

Viktor Gyökeres could leave Sporting in the summer for €75 million, thanks to a secret agreement with Frederico Varandas, despite a €100 million release clause.

Thomas Partey left out of Ghana’s latest squad after private talks with manager Otto Addo, who emphasised the absence is not permanent.

Germany mistakenly listed Latvian player Dario Sits in their Nations League squad announcement, attributing it to a technical error later corrected.

Eddie Nketiah’s hamstring injury has left Crystal Palace concerned about players using external personal trainers. The club is now reviewing its policies on unsupervised training.

Mikel Arteta provides injury updates on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Mikel Merino ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.

Enzo Maresca provides updates on Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho’s fitness ahead of Chelsea’s crucial Premier League clash with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal are in discussions with Tomáš Rosický to replace Edu, who is stepping down as sporting director, while Per Mertesacker is also a candidate.

Arsenal’s search for a replacement for outgoing sporting director Edu sees West Ham’s Tim Steidten emerge as a leading candidate for the role.

Declan Rice has a broken toe but aims to play for Arsenal and England. His fitness will be tested against Chelsea this weekend.

Declan Rice missing from Arsenal squad to face Inter Milan in Champions League, Odegaard back in training; Arteta addresses injury concerns.

Arsenal failed to sign Palmeiras’ rising star Luighi Sousa Santos, as the Brazilian club moved quickly to secure the young striker with a fresh deal and an €80m release clause.