Arsenal Gossip Archives: 12/2022

Mykhaylo Mudryk seemingly sent a message to Shakhtar Donetsk on Instagram after Arsenal submitted their first bid for him this week.

AC Milan’s winger Rafael Leao has admitted he likes Arsenal and would like to play in the Premier League but he is unlikely to move in the January window.

Gabriel Martinelli still hasn’t agreed a contract extension with Arsenal, but talks are now progressing to the final stages, according to a report.

Talks are underway for Arsenal to sign Youri Tielemans, but the Gunners are more likely to complete a deal for the midfielder in the summer.

Arsenal are reportedly at least €30m away from Shakhtar Donetsk’s valuation of Mykhaylo Mudryk, who remains their priority January target.

Arsenal are reportedly ‘in the mix’ to sign Vitoria Guimaraes’s 20-year-old midfielder, Ibrahima Bamba, even though the player wasn’t expected to move in the January window but might now.

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has criticised Emi Martinez for his ‘gesture’ after he picked up the Golden Glove award at the Qatar World Cup.

Arsenal have triggered Charlie Patino’s contract extension clause, lengthening his deal at the club to 2025 on the same terms as before.

Despite still being the Belgium assistant head coach, Thierry Henry is looking for a project that would allow him a return to management.

Arsenal have reportedly tabled an offer for 17-year-old Arda Guler, a player they tried to sign earlier in his fledgling career.

Gabriel Martinelli hasn’t signed a contract extension with Arsenal and his situation remains unchanged, despite recent reports that a deal is close.

Arsenal are expected to activate a two-year contract option in Charlie Patino’s deal this week, to prevent it from expiring in the summer.

Arsenal and Gabriel Martinelli are said to be close to agreeing a deal that will see the forward’s salary almost triple.

Arsenal and Newcastle United are the latest clubs to enter the race for Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda, according to a report.

The Premier League haven’t made a decision on the introduction of semi-automated offsides next season, but they are pushing to trial temporary concussion subs.

Diego Simeone has confirmed that Arsenal-linked Matheus Cunha has a deal in place to leave Atletico Madrid, as the striker prepares to join Wolves.

Journalists have continued to play down reports that Cedric Soares’ departure to Fulham is advanced, with the player continuing to feature for Arsenal in friendlies.

Arsenal-linked Matheus Cunha is holding a medical ahead of a move to Wolves, with a deal reportedly agreed with Atletico Madrid.

Though Fulham indeed lead the race to sign Cedric Soares, reports from Arsenal correspondents suggest it’s not close just yet.

Arsenal are set to play one final friendly against Luton Town on Wednesday, a behind-closed-doors match to close out their preparations.