Mosope Ominiyi

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Football writer. Objective reviews and analysis of European football. Lifelong Arsenal fan, youth football enthusiast.
Serge Gnabry debut for Germany

Bayern to send Gnabry out on loan

Bayern Munich are prepared to loan out former Arsenal winger, Serge Gnabry, if they sign a big name attacker in the coming months.

Over half Premier League clubs open to safe standing: are Arsenal one of them?

More than half of the clubs in the Premier League cubs are open to trialling safe standing schemes, but do Arsenal feature as one of the sides interested in the concept?

Sansom believes Dutchman can be a success with the Eagles

Former Arsenal man, Kenny Sansom has publicly backed the appointment of Dutchman, Frank de Boer, at Selhurst Park.

Yankey calls for more top-level female coaches

Arsenal Ladies legend, Rachel Yankey, has called for more female coaches in top managerial roles.

Bellerín rested as Spain win

Hector Bellerín and the rest of Spain's key players were rested after their midweek win over Portugal, as Albert Celades chose a second-string side for their slender 1-0 victory over Serbia.

Bellerín: “England better than Spain for developing youngsters”

Hector Bellerín believes England is a better place for young players to develop in comparison to his native Spain due to a higher level of professionalism and more opportunities being available.

Why did Arsenal sign Lucas Perez?

With Arsenal's Lucas Perez set to return to Spain this summer after a failed debut season in the Premier League, why did the Gunners sign him?

Mustafi praises “extraordinary” Alexis and hopes the Chilean stays at Arsenal

Arsenal centre-back Shkodran Mustafi has stated his desire to see Alexis Sánchez stay at the club amid speculation surrounding the Chilean's future.

Hayden explains why he’s relishing next season’s meetings with Arsenal

Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden admitted he's relishing next season's Premier League fixtures against Arsenal, the side he played for between 2008 and 2016.

Arsenal U14s win the Albert Phelan Cup

Arsenal U14s lifted the Albert Phelan Cup earlier this month, having convincingly beaten West Bromwich Albion 6-2 in the final.

Jordan Nobbs talks domestic achievements, Euro aspirations and progression in Women’s football

Ahead of this summer's 2017 UEFA Women's Championships, Kick it Out attended England's media afternoon to interview ambassadors Jordan Nobbs and Toni Duggan.
Emmanuel Petit

Petit: “Arsenal will be stronger next year”

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has shown faith in Arsene Wenger's ability to recover from last term's forgettable season and believes Arsenal will be stronger next season.

Why Juventus should pursue Darmian instead of Bellerín as Alves’ replacement

Juventus are considering Hector Bellerín and Matteo Darmian to replace Dani Alves this summer. But here's why the Italians should pursue Darmian instead of the 22-year-old.

Huddersfield and West Ham favourites to sign Newcastle-target Wilshere

Newly-promoted duo Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United join West Ham United in the race to sign for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere this summer.

Report: Crowley set for another loan move to a European outfit

Daniel Crowley is set for another loan move to a European side this summer, despite rumoured interest from the Championship.
Arsenal's French defender William Gallas during a training session at the club's complex in London Colney, on March 30, 2010. Arsenal are to play Barcelona in the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League Wednesday. (ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Gallas: This is why Tottenham will not succeed in Champions League

Former Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham defender William Gallas says the Spurs side are "too young for the Champions League" next season and believes they could struggle.
Alexis Sanchez

Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez shows off badly swollen ankle

Arsenal forward Alexis Sánchez has shown off his badly-swollen ankle after an important substitute appearance during Chile's Confederations Cup fixture against Cameroon.

International round-up: Mustafi and Chambers feature in narrow victories

Shkodran Mustafi and Calum Chambers both started and played the full 90 minutes in narrow victories for their respective countries.
Emmanuel Petit

Petit: Arsenal must spend big to compete with Man Utd and City

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes the Gunners need to "get the chequebook out" if they are to compete with their Premier League rivals.
MAJADAHONDA, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Stephy Mavididi of Arsenal looks on after losing the UEFA Youth League match between Atletico de Madrid and Arsenal at Atletico de Madrid Sport City on January 27, 2015 in Majadahonda, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

What’s next for Stephy Mavididi?

Having sustained a season-ending injury in late February, the last few months have been frustrating for Stephy Mavididi. So what next?

Does Jon Toral have a future at Arsenal?

With the season over and clubs strengthening their respective sides in preparation for next term, Jon Toral is a player with plenty of questions to be answered in the coming months.

What’s next for Joel Campbell?

It's increasingly likely that Joel Campbell will complete a permanent move away from Arsenal this summer, with a number of interested suitors looking at the Costa Rican as a credible attacking option.

Rule changes for next season: 42 in total

Ahead of the 2017/18 campaign, there will be 42 changes relating to the professional game all of which became effective at the start of June.

Oxlade-Chamberlain ‘frustrated’ by Arsenal contract delay despite already agreeing deal

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is reportedly becoming frustrated with Arsenal's lack of activity over a new contract, opening up the possibility that he'll consider his options this summer.
Szczesny (pictured) in action against Inter

Inter Milan enter battle for Szczesny as Juventus refuse to meet Arsenal’s valuation

Inter Milan are prepared to make an ambitious swoop for goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny this summer according to reports.

Arsenal are ‘most advanced’ to sign Lacazette

Alexander Lacazette has been on Arsenal's radar for a long time and according L'Equipe, Arsene Wenger's side are winning the race to sign the 26-year-old.
Real Madrid's Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match Granada FC vs Real Madrid CF at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium in Granada on May 6, 2017 (SERGIO CAMACHO/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal told to sign £65.6m Real Madrid man pundit agrees ‘they don’t need’

Arsenal should make an effort to sign Real Madrid's creative midfielder James Rodriguez, with speculation suggesting he'll leave this summer.

Bellerin’s Grenfell pledge reaches £4,500 as Spain thrash Macedonia

Hector Bellerín started and completed the full 90 minutes for Spain u21s during their 5-0 thrashing over Macedonia, who were outclassed from start-to-finish, leaving the Arsenal fullback little defensive work to do throughout.

Arsenal track Benfica winger with £52.5m release clause

Arsenal have emerged as interested suitors for Benfica winger, Andrija Živković, with the 20-year-old currently representing Serbia at this summer's u21 Euros in Poland.

Arsenal must increase offer by £12m if they want to land Cuadrado

Arsenal will have to increase their offer by £12m if they want to sign Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado this summer.

Granit Xhaka’s first season assessed

A flop. Overpriced, over-rated and underwhelming - how did Granit Xhaka really do in his first season at Arsenal?

Arsenal, Liverpool, Southampton: Who needs Ben Gibson more?

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, Southampton and Liverpool but out of the three clubs most interested, who needs the central defender more?

Arsenal step up chase for Lemar with bid said to be imminent

Arsenal are preparing to make a formal bid for AS Monaco winger Thomas Lemar, who has been linked with a Premier League move in recent months.

Profiling Tafari Moore

Having signed his first professional deal in the summer of 2014, it's fair to say that big things are expected from right-back Tafari Moore. The speedy...

No offers from Arsenal or Spurs for Nice’s Seri, Roma and PSG keen

Neither Arsenal nor Tottenham have made formal offers for Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri, which means that both AS Roma and Paris Saint-Germain appear as frontrunners to sign the 25-year-old this summer.

Asensio to sign new deal with massive release clause

Marco Asensio, heavily linked with a Premier League move to Arsenal, is set to be offered a contract extension at Real Madrid which includes an eyewatering release clause.

Emmanuel Petit: I would love to see Kylian Mbappe at Arsenal

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has stated his desire to see Arsenal win the race to sign Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappé.

Arsenal and Liverpool legends to play in Singapore

Supporters in Singapore have an opportunity to watch some Arsenal and Liverpool legends in action on November 11, as they're set to go head-to-head at the National Stadium.

Wenger on Australia tour and Arsenal’s ‘dark work’ in the transfer window

Arsene Wenger has described his excitement ahead of friendlies against Sydney and WS Wanderers this summer.
Crowley in action against FC Groningen

Crowley attracting loan interest from Bundesliga and Championship

Daniel Crowley could be set for a season-long loan deal either in England's second tier or the Bundesliga next season.