Nikola Baniček

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is an aspiring football writer with years of Football Manager experience. I'm not an Arsenal fan but have plenty of respect for the club. I like football, beer, video games and one Arsenal fan. I don't like Mondays, mornings and anything related to Liverpool FC. You can find me on twitter @RiouGenaku.
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Alexis worth more than Mbappe but Ozil only 75th

Since 2012, the CIES Football Observatory has published a weekly post analysing the top five major leagues in Europe, and this week they've focused on transfer values.
Emi Martinez during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 25, 2015 in London, England.

Could Emiliano Martinez be Arsenal’s no.2?

David Ospina is set to leave Arsenal, Wojciech Szczesny seems on the verge of following him and rumour has it that Arsenal will make Emiliano Martinez their number 2 next season.

6 potential replacements for Mesut Ozil

Mesut Ozil still hasn't signed a new contract with Arsenal and there is a chance that he could leave the club this summer or next.
Henry Onyekuru

West Ham or Arsenal: Who need Onyekuru more?

Who is Henry Onyekuru, why are clubs in the Premier League interested, and who needs him more - Arsenal or West Ham?

Preview of the UEFA U21 European Championships

The UEFA U21 European Championships are just around the corner and it's time for you to find out more about the competition and the Arsenal players looking to win it.
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Manchester City and Manchester United lead charge to change TV money allocation

At last week's clubs' summit, the issue of the distribution of overseas TV income was once again the main talking point.
Andrea Belotti

Torino president says Andrea Belotti will cost €100m

Andrea Belotti, a reported target for Manchester United and Arsenal, will cost €100m to sign this summer, according to the Torino president.

Arsenal still in for midfielder after January talks

Danilo Pereira is attracting interest with each passing season, but the midfielder remains at Porto with Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly looking to change that.

Pickford vs Szczesny: Which would be the better goalkeeper for Arsenal?

With Jordan Pickford as a potential summer signing for Arsenal and Wojciech Szczesny set for a return after two years on loan at Roma, we take a look how each performed last season.

Aleksandr Golovin scouted: Not ready for Arsenal?

CSKA Moscow midfielder, Aleksandr Golovin has been linked with a move to Arsenal so we thought we'd have a look at what could he bring to Arsenal.

Versatile, tactically aware, and mentally sound: What Arsenal would get with Matthias Ginter

With Matthias Ginter reportedly a transfer target for Arsenal, we take a deeper look at what kind of player Arsenal could be getting.

Who will Arsenal play in preseason, when and where?

With one season over and another new one soon to start, we have a look at where Arsenal will play during their pre-season preparations.

Arsenal Foundation helping Save the Children

Arsenal Foundation, in partnership with Save the Children football program, is giving impoverished children a chance to forget about their daily hardships while teaching them about their rights.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Lucas in ‘advanced’ talks with wages already offered

Lucas Perez is unhappy with the treatment from Arsene Wenger and is set to leave the club after just one season, this we know.

Jean Michael Seri scout report: Review of Arsenal’s latest transfer target

Arsenal are reportedly holding talks with the agent of Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri with a view to making a potential transfer. But what do we actually know about the Cote d'Ivoire playmaker?

Patrick Vieira linked with Saint-Etienne but may stay at New York

Patrick Vieira, the current manager of New York City, has been linked with Ligue 1 side AS Saint-Etienne but may opt to stay in the US.

Where did Arsenal rank in the list of the most decorated squads in Europe?

A Reddit user named Harefield has researched which football club has the most decorated players in Europe in the squad.
Laurent Koscielny Diego Costa

Arsenal-linked Costa reveals Chelsea want to sell him this summer

The relationship between Diego Costa and Antonio Conte at Chelsea hits a new low as the player is reportedly being forced out of the club.
Macey applauds the home supporters after Luton's 2-1 win

Does Matt Macey have a future at Arsenal?

Matt Macey was one of the young prospects at Arsenal but hasn't kicked on in the years that followed, and the goalkeeper could be permanently let go in the next 12 months given the competition for places.

Zidane will only sign Mbappe if Bale leaves

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane wants to sign Monaco's Kylian Mbappe but will need to offload a big name to make room for the young sensation.

Zidane wants Rodriguez and Morata to stay at Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane wants Florentino Perez to take action and ensure James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata stay at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Rob Holding

Arsenal quartet off to the Euros

The UEFA U21 European Championships in Poland begins in seven days, and Arsenal will have four representatives from three different countries at the summer tournament.

FA crackdown on England troublemakers

The England Football Association is cracking down on all potential troublemakers, threatening lifetime bans.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Petr Cech of Arsenal applauds supporters after his side's 2-0 win in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Hull City at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2017 in London, England.

Cech boasts the third-highest amount of Premier League clean sheets

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has the third-most clean sheets since 2013/14, with only David de Gea and Hugo Lloris having achieved more.

Arsenal linked with £15m Ginter

Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and others are reportedly interested in Borussia Dortmund's defender, Matthias Ginter.

Spanish newspapers cook up cunning plan for cut-price Bellerin move to Barcelona

The two main Catalan newspapers have forged a cunning €25 million plan to help Barcelona bring Bellerin to the Camp Nou.

Arsenal ‘battle’ for Ozyakup

Besiktas midfielder, Oguzhan Ozyakup, is reportedly spoiled for choice as Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham are looking to battle for his signature, while Besiktas offer him a lucrative new contract.
Dennis Bergkamp v Liverpool

Carrgher: Wenger’s comments would worry me if I was a fan

Jamie Carragher has said he would be worried about Arsene Wenger's recent comments if he was an Arsenal fan.

Athletic Bilbao give up on Monreal

Athletic Bilbao have decided to drop their interest in Nacho Monreal as the player wants to stay at Arsenal.

Some Arsenal fans want Diego Costa, do you?

Despite the open animosity aimed at Diego Costa from Arsenal fans, many would still like to see him play for the Gunners.

Chelsea and Arsenal to ‘fight’ over Mahrez’s ridiculous price tag

Antonio Conte and Arsene Wenger are both eyeing a move for Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez according to reports which also claim the Foxes value him at £50m.

Bellerin not actively seeking Barcelona move

Hector Bellerin is not 'actively' working on a move to Barcelona and Arsene Wenger has no interest in selling him despite what the papers seem determined to claim.

Could Kolasinac be a bargain of the year contender for Arsenal?

Sead Kolasinac looks a great bit of business considering he trumps his competition in the Arsenal squad. And there's every chance he could be a bargain of the season contender.

Five potential replacements should Arsenal sell Hector Bellerin this summer

With Arsenal and Spain defender Hector Bellerin admitting homesickness and being reportedly close to a move to former side Barcelona, here are five potential replacements Arsenal could sign this summer.

Bellerin admits homesickness and is planning a future return to Spain

Hector Bellerin is reportedly missing his family and further quotes from his recent interview confirm his intention to return to Spain.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 09: Former footballer Ian Wright speaks for the BT Sports prior to the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at the Boleyn Ground on April 9, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Season ticket vs Sports TV subscription: Which is value for money?

Subscription to Sky Sports and BT Sport costs more than season tickets for 19 out of 20 clubs in the Premier League.

Arda Turan retires from international football after assaulting journalist

Arda Turan has retired from international football after making a physical and verbal attack on a journalist traveling with the Turkish national squad.
Bergkamp with Ajax

Ex-Arsenal legend and Ajax assistant Bergkamp denies forcing manager Bosz out of the club

Former Arsenal striker and current Ajax assistant Dennis Bergkamp and his colleagues deny any stories about them pressuring now ex-boss Peter Bosz out of the club.
Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe to snub interest to stay at AS Monaco this summer

Kylian Mbappe and Monaco have reportedly agreed to ignore any incoming bids this summer as the striker wants regular first-team football to boost his development.

Hector Bellerin in talks with Barcelona over potential move

Hector Bellerin and Barcelona's representatives have reportedly held talks and the Spaniard is now expected to speak with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger about leaving.