Arsene Wenger’s 5 most dubious free Arsenal transfers

It’s hard to complain when you receive something for free but it would be difficult to criticise anyone for thinking that these free Arsenal transfers were still a waste of money.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Henri Lansbury (L) of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Carling Cup third round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane on September 21, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal youngster retires at 32 in surprise career move

Former Arsenal player, Henri Lansbury, announces his retirement from football at 32, revealing a surprising new career in gardening.

Dennis Bergkamp not being paid for new coaching role

Dennis Bergkamp has revealed that he is working as a volunteer at Almere City meaning he isn’t getting paid.

Jack Wilshere’s biggest regret serves as warning to Bukayo Saka

Jack Wilshere says one of his biggest regrets at Arsenal was not listening to the physios more, as they warned him he was playing too much.
Sol Campbell and Arsene Wenger

‘He was not big on that’: Sol Campbell criticises Wenger’s defensive coaching

Sol Campbell says Arsene Wenger didn't spend a lot of time coaching the team defensively during the centre-back's time at the club, despite the obvious need for it.
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Denis Suárez of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Arsenal FC at John Smith's Stadium on February 09, 2019 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal midfielder escapes nightmare to sign for Villarreal

Ex-Arsenal midfielder Denis Suarez leaves Celta Vigo, signs with Villarreal after a dispute with the club president.
Francis Cagigao

Former Arsenal man becomes Galatasaray Sporting Director

Francis Cagigao, formerly of Arsenal, assumes role as Galatasaray's Sporting Director. Could this mark a new chapter for the Turkish powerhouse?
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson. Picture: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Paul Merson goes on massive Arsenal rant… but is he right?

Paul Merson has been on another massive rant about Arsenal but this time I fear that he could actually be right.
alan smith

OTD Arsenal sign Alan Smith from Leicester

On 26 March 1987, Arsenal signed Alan Smith from Leicester for £750,000.

Robson gets his claws out over Wenger and Alexis

Former Arsenal midfielder Stuart Robson has said that he expects Alexis Sánchez to leave this summer as Arsene Wenger doesn't like confrontation and will be sold if the Chilean doesn't pen a new deal.
VILLAREAL, SPAIN - JANUARY 03: Santi Cazorla of Villarreal CF celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the La Liga match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de la Ceramica on January 03, 2019 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla: There is nothing on the table

Santi Cazorla could be available again this summer as the midfielder admits he has not received an offer of a new contract from Villarreal yet.
Barcelona's new player Belarus international midfielder Alexander Hleb gives a press conference on July 16, 2008 at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona during his official presentation. Hleb signed for Catalan giants Barcelona from English Premiership side Arsenal for 15million euros on a four year contract which will see him team up again with another former Gunner in Thierry Henry. Picture: JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images

Alex Hleb optimistic Alexis will sign new contract

Alex Hleb believes that Alexis Sanchez could still sign a new contract with Arsenal.
Napoli's Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina is stretched out of the pitch following a head injury during the Italian Serie A football match Atalanta vs Napoli played on July 2, 2020 behind closed doors at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia stadium in Bergamo, as the country eases its lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)

Arsenal flop stretchered off again but will face Barcelona

David Ospina is known for one main thing - always managing to get injured and against Atalanta, he was again stretchered off with what seemed to be a serious head injury.

This is different: Smith warns of coming fan fury at club

Former Gunner Alan Smith believes that Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke has a storm coming his way as fans become more and more frustrated with the way their club's being run.
Dejan Iliev catches the ball for SKF Sered (Photo by Tibor Öry via SKF Sered on Facebook)

Former Gunner confirms season-ending injury

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Dejan Iliev has confirmed he'll be ruled out for the rest of the season with HJK, as he requires surgery.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Alex Iwobi of Everton walks off injured during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on December 21, 2019, in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi proves he is pure Arsenal DNA

Alex Iwobi picked up a hamstring injury in Everton's clash with Arsenal on Saturday, but he got a good reception from his former club's fans.
Mesut Ozil of Fenerbahce and Fedor Kudryashov of Antalyaspor during the Turkish Super League football match between Fenerbahce and Antalyaspor at Ulker Stadium in Istanbul , Turkey on March 04 , 2021.

Mesut Ozil returns to play

Mesut Ozil returned to playing with Fenerbahce after rupturing his ankle ligaments at the start of March.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger of France poses during a photo session in Paris on May 22, 2019. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

Arsene Wenger launches worldwide Talent Development Programme across 120 nations

Double pass, a spin-off company of the University of Brussels (Belgium), specialising in sport technical and talent development management, has been chosen as the...
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown.

Keown: It’s been a problem at Arsenal for 6 or 7 years

Martin Keown believes that Arsenal's switch to a 3-4-3 formation has helped minimise the opposition's ability to counter-attack, which the Gunners have had a problem with for 'six or seven' years.

Why do Arsenal play in red with white sleeves?

Would you believe that the reason Arsenal still wear red and white kits today was originally because of lack of funds?
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor on January 1, 2018 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Ox hasn’t forgotten Henry’s ‘stupid’ criticism

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has opened up about how Thierry Henry's criticism after his move to Liverpool has stuck with him.

Kanu: Wenger allowed me to be a good player

Nwankwo Kanu signed for Arsenal 17 years ago on Thursday. Feel old yet? That's right, the maverick Nigerian became an Arsenal play on this day...

Tomas Rosicky named Sports Director for AC Sparta Prague

Tomas Rosicky has been named as AC Sparta Prague's new sporting director, and he's already made his first big decision in the new role, keeping Zdeněk Ščasný on as head coach.
LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 26: Arsenal manager George Graham celebrates on the pitch after Arsenal had beaten Liverpool 2-0 to win the First Division Championship at Anfield on May 26, 1989 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Allsport/Getty Images)

Graham recalls moment Arsenal won the league in 1989

George Graham talked to The Guardian about the moment his Arsenal team won the league title in 1989.
Lukas Podolski

Podolski: Arsenal would be good for a German manager

Lukas Podolski thinks Arsenal should look to Germany for their next managerial appointment, after learning of Arsene Wenger's imminent departure.
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 08: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match between AC Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro on March 8, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger is right about VAR: Here’s why

Arsene Wenger believes Premier League referees should be using the pitch-side monitors to check their decisions more often.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 16: Mesut Ozil of Fenerbahce celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Europa League group D match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Fenerbahce at Deutsche Bank Park on September 16, 2021 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Mesut Özil speaks out over his 2-month Fenerbahce absence

Mesut Özil has spoken out to insist he's not going to leave Fenerbahce until he retires, despite being suspended for two months.

Reports that Chelsea want Vermaelen wide of the mark

It's deadline day and a lot of nonsense will be flying around, so let's try and clear up some of it as we go...

Cazorla: My plan was to do at Arsenal what I’m doing with Villarreal

Santi Cazorla has confirmed he wanted to stay at Arsenal this season, but the club weren't willing to wait and see whether he could get fit enough to play.
Essential Arsenal news Premier League Burnley v Arsenal Thomas Partey 5 of Arsenal in action during the game Burnley Turf Moor Lancashire United Kingdom Copyright: Simon Whitehead/News Images

Partey, Flores, Azeez, more: Essential Arsenal news today

Here's a roundup of the most essential Arsenal news today, interesting snippets and relevant football news from the day.
Ian Wright

Ian Wright admits Arsenal have lost this special quality

Ian Wright reckons that Arsenal no longer have any accountability and that the fight instilled in the team by George Graham when the striker first joined is nowhere to be seen.

Arsenal to waive sell-on clause to re-sign Özyakup

Arsenal are reportedly willing to waive their right to a sell-on clause as they bid to bring Oguzhan Özyakup back to the club.

Upson: Arsenal need passionate players not big ones

Former Arsenal defender, Matty Upson, believes that Arsenal need to sign a different type of player if they're going to compete with the big boys next season.

Nicolas Anelka appointed as forward coach at Lille

Former Arsenal forward, Nicolas Anelka, has been appointed as coach for the young forwards at Lille.
Perry Groves

OTD Arsenal beat Everton in League Cup on way to final

On this day in 1988, Arsenal beat Everton 1-0 in the League Cup semi-final first leg on their way to the final at Wembley.
Isaac Hayden with Newcastle United

Disclosed: Newcastle paid £2.5m for Hayden

When Arsenal sold Issac Hayden to Newcastle United, the fee was reported as ‘undisclosed’ by all involved – a standard statement from Arsenal who never mention anything as filthy as money when they announce deals.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United looks dejected in defeat after the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Sevilla FC at Old Trafford on March 13, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

We didn’t need him: Manchester United fans turn on Alexis Sanchez

Manchester United fans haven’t taken long to turn on Alexis Sanchez and when Rio Ferdinand had a dig at the player for looking like a stranger in his new side, they agreed.
Juventus' Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey reacts after missing a goal opportunity during the Italian Serie A football match Juventus vs Udinese on January 3, 2021 at the Juventus stadium in Turin. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)

1 word: What Aaron Ramsey said about signing for Tottenham

Juventus want sell Aaron Ramsey and Tottenham are said to be one of the main suitors chasing his signature, but could the former Arsenal man really turn up in N17?
LA SPEZIA, ITALY - APRIL 28: Pablo Mari Villar AC Monza in action during the Serie A match between Spezia Calcio and AC Monza at Stadio Alberto Picco on April 28, 2023 in La Spezia, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Arsenal confirm sale of 29yo

Arsenal have finally confirmed the departure of Pablo Mari to AC Monza.

Arsenal legend announces retirement

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Emma Byrne has announced her retirement from football on Twitter.