Arsenal History Archives: 08/2019

Dani Ceballos has paid tribute to Jose Antonio Reyes, admitting he’s proud to have followed in his idol’s footsteps by joining Arsenal.

Reports that Donyell Malen claimed Andries Jonker called him ‘too fat’ when they were both at Arsenal seem to be a little wide of the mark.

Former Gunner Stephy Mavididi has joined Dijon on loan from Juventus, with an option to buy at the end of the season.

Alex Iwobi scored his first goal for Everton against Lincoln City in the League Cup on Wednesday, and there are plenty of reasons to be glad about that fact.

Aaron Ramsey is injured again with the midfielder suffering from a lower back problem.

Alex Iwobi believes playing under Marco Silva will improve him as a player, after completing a deadline-day move to Everton from Arsenal this summer.

Vito Mannone, remember him? He had a few decent games in the Arsenal goal and a load of fans were calling for him to be given the number one shirt.

Alexis Sanchez is expected in Milan today or tomorrow for a medical ahead of a loan switch that sees United still have to pay the majority of the Chilean’s wages.

Krystian Bielik has been called up for the senior Poland national team for the first time, just weeks after leaving Arsenal.

Aaron Ramsey has withdrawn from the Wales squad for their friendly against Azerbaijan and their Euro qualifier against Belarus but Juventus have not given a reason for his absence.

Stephy Mavididi has been named in Juventus u23s’ squad to face Novara on Monday, despite rumours linking him with a move to Benevento.

Vlad Dragomir earned positive reviews for his performance in Perugia’s win over Chievo Verona on Sunday, as the Romanian began his second season in Italy.

Arsenal academy product Yunus Musah, who joined Valencia over the summer, is already getting involved in training sessions with first-team boss Marcelino.

Jeff Reine-Adelaide recently moved to Lyon for €25m just one season after Arsenal sold him for £1.44m to Angers and his brother did not mince his words when asked about the Frenchman’s time in London.

Unai Emery wanted to give Krystian Bielik a chance to prove himself with Arsenal, but the club agreed to sell to Derby and Bielik didn’t want to waste his opportunity to play.

Former Arsenal academy striker Donyell Malen has received his first call-up to the senior Netherlands team, ahead of the upcoming international break.

Former Gunner Marcus McGuane is very unlikely to join Hadjuk Split on a permanent deal this month, contrary to reports, but he could leave Barcelona on loan.

Jens Lehmann says he wants to become a head coach despite what must surely have been a disappointing experience as assistant head coach at Augsburg, the club Stephan Lichststeiner has just joined.

Stephan Lichtsteiner is excited to sign for FC Augsburg after he agreed a one-year deal on a free transfer following his release by Arsenal at the start of the summer.

An update on former Gunner Stephy Mavididi’s potential transfer to Benevento is expected imminently, according to reports in Italy.