Nia Griffiths Archives: 07/2016

Rob Holding played his first game for Arsenal against the MLS All-Stars on Friday and although he performed well, he admitted that he did suffer from some pre-match ‘jitters’.

Arsene Wenger has hailed his two new signings, Granit Xhaka and Rob Holding, following Arsenal’s pre-season win over the MLS All-Stars.

After Per Mertesacker was ruled out for up to five months with a knee injury he sustained in our pre-season match against RC Lens, Petr Cech has urged Arsenal’s new signing, Rob Holding, to step up.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain expressed his surprise at the magnitude of Arsenal’s clash against the MLS All-Stars after the Gunners won 2-1.

It was an okay game with an okay result with Granit Xhaka integrating into the team straight away and others not showing up.

Despite beating the MLS All-Stars 2-1, Arsene Wenger admitted that it was a tough victory due to Arsenal’s difficult training regime.

The rumour mill was in overdrive on Tuesday, with the news that we could be about to sign Wissam Ben Yedder breaking on Twitter and Lyon confirming that they’ve rejected a bit from us for Lacazette.

French broadcaster, RMC, has issued Arsenal with a warning regarding their negotiations with Bordeaux over Mathieu Debuchy.

According to sports journalist, Emanuele Giulianelli, Arsenal are looking to buy centre-back, Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia.

On Tuesday morning, the news that Arsenal could be about to sign Toulouse striker, Wissam Ben Yedder, almost broke Twitter.

Reports that Riyad Mahrez is joining Arsenal have cooled down after the initial commotion of Saturday but they’re still rumbling on.

According to the Italian media, Arsenal have entered talks with Inter Milan for central midfielder, Marcelo Brozovic, although we’re not sure we want to spend £25m.

The Italian media are reporting that Roma are moving closer to securing the signature of Thomas Vermaelen.

On Monday, Mikel Arteta began working for his new club, Manchester City, and subsequently deleted all evidence of him ever playing for Arsenal off of his social media.

Arsene Wenger is reportedly determined to keep David Ospina at Arsenal next season.

FA technical director, Dan Ashworth, insists that Arsene Wenger was not the first choice for the England job, contrary to reports.

Arsene Wenger has revealed why he sold Isaac Hayden to Newcastle.

Santi Cazorla has jumped in on the David Villa love-in that our players seem to be partaking in before our pre-season friendly against the MLS All-Stars.

Our new signing, Rob Holding, has vowed to not take risks and to basically keep things simple when he’s defending.

Lyon have rejected a €35m bid from Arsenal for Alexandre Lacazette.