Takuma Asano

Watch – Asano scores and assists for Stuttgart

Takuma Asano got on the scoresheet again for VfB Stuttgart as they beat FC Nurnberg 3-1 and also set up the opening goal.

Loan watch: Wilshere restricted in midfield as Bournemouth beaten

Jack Wilshere made his first competitive start for AFC Bournemouth following his season-long loan move, but was restricted as Manchester City scored early on and were able to dictate the pace of play for much of the match afterwards.

Nwakali scores volley in play-off draw for MVV Maastricht

Kelechi Nwakali scored his third goal of the season to help MVV Maastricht earn a 1-1 draw against SC Cambuur in the first leg of their play-off semi-final clash on Thursday evening.
Yaya Sanogo's loan to Leeds United from Arsenal was blocked

‘Sanogo knows he did wrong’

Yaya Sanogo was apologetic after his straight red card on Tuesday night. The Arsenal forward, on loan with Charlton, was sent off after 96 minutes...
Jon Toral

Jon Toral starts as Granada draw with Villarreal (with highlights)

Jon Toral played 73 minutes of Granada's 1-1 draw with Villarreal on Saturday evening as La Liga got underway.

McCarthy interested in extending Maitland-Niles’ stay

Young Arsenal winger Ainsley Maitland-Niles has often found himself in the news for the wrong reasons but has still done enough to impress Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy this season.
Arsenal loan watch

Loan watch: Asano wins league, Nwakali assists while Toral scores

It was a successful finish to an eventful weekend of European football for Arsenal's players out on-loan.

Loan watch: Chambers encouraging but Boro defeated on his first start

It was a frustrating debut for Calum Chambers as he was unable to stop Middlesbrough from succumbing to a 2-1 home defeat against Tottenham in one of Saturday's 3pm kick-off's.
Yaya Sanogo's loan to Leeds United from Arsenal was blocked

Yaya Sanogo sent off for elbow in Charlton v MK Dons

Yaya Sanogo has not returned to England quietly. The French youngster had his loan spell at Ajax cut short after neither side seemed to like...
Jack Wilshere

Loan watch: Wilshere continues to impress v Leicester City

Jack Wilshere made the headlines on Tuesday evening for all the right reasons: starting against Leicester meant he had played more Premier League minutes on loan on the south Coast this season than the previous two injury-ravaged campaigns at Arsenal, just reiterating how beneficial his loan spell away from the Emirates has been thus far.
Jack Wilshere Stoke v Bournemouth

Player focus: Analysing Wilshere’s fantastic Bournemouth performance at Stoke

Following his impressive display against Sunderland last time out, Jack Wilshere continued where he left off with another standout playmaking performance as Bournemouth narrowly prevailed away against Stoke on Saturday.
Arsenal loan watch

Loan watch: Crowley, Nwakali and Toral given starts

It wasn't a typically busy start to the weekend in terms of action across Europe for Arsenal's players out on loan this season, but a few made starts for their respective clubs with contrasting results.
Joel Campbell

Joel Campbell keen to ‘continue working’ after Champions League disappointment

After Sporting lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in the Champions League, Joel Campbell made it clear that although it's not the best result, he wants to keep working.

Watch: Akpom provides first Championship assist for Hull

Chuba Akpom provided his first assist in the Championship against Leeds on Saturday in a match which ended 2-2.

Howe – Wilshere deserved the 90 minutes against Tottenham

Eddie Howe was speaking after Bournemouth’s draw with Tottenham on Saturday and the Cherries manager was full of praise for Jack Wilshere who completed 90 minutes for the first time in living memory.

Loan watch: Three Arsenal loanees feature with mixed results

Three Arsenal loanees featured for their temporary clubs on Friday and Saturday.
Daniel Crowley

Quick watch: Crowley scores quality goal as Oxford lose in League Cup

Dan Crowley got himself on the scoresheet for Oxford United but his superb goal was merely a consolation as the U’s lost 4-2 at home to Brighton.
Arsenal loan watch

Loan watch: Szczesny clean sheet, Asano assists

A few of Arsenal's loanees featured this weekend, with Wojciech Szczesny earning a clean sheet for Roma and Takuma Asano creating an assist during a routine VfB Stuttgart win the highlights.
Jack Wilshere Bournemouth

Loan watch: Wilshere makes second-half appearance as Bournemouth win

Jack Wilshere made his competitive debut for AFC Bournemouth during their 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion in one of Saturday's 3pm kick-offs.
Eddie Howe

“He’s settled into the changing room and the dynamics of the group seamlessly”

Eddie Howe has been hailing Jack Wilshere once again, this time discussing how well he’s settled into the dressing room.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles gains experience during mixed loan spell at Ipswich

Ainsley Maitland-Niles' loan spell at Ipswich started off promisingly but petered off towards the end.

“It must be a question of our heads” says Szczesny as Roma keep failing...

Wojciech Szczesny is struggling to explain Roma’s form this season, with the Arsenal man claiming that it has to be down to their ‘heads’ and ‘attitude’, something he should know enough about after some of the performances we saw from him at Arsenal.

Loan watch: Wilshere impressive despite AFC Bournemouth defeat

After an encouraging start to life on-loan on the south coast, there was an interesting test for Jack Wilshere as Eddie Howe's side travelled to the Riverside with a beatable opponent in their sights, but faced reinvigorated side after their draw against Arsenal last weekend.

Szczesny: I owe a lot to this man

In a social media post on Tuesday afternoon, Wojciech Szczesny praised manager Luciano Spalletti as news broke that the Italian has left his post as Roma boss after a record-breaking season in charge.

Joel Campbell in trouble over poor attitude

Joel Campbell is facing a fine over his behaviour according to reports from Portugal.
ENFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Gedion Zelalem of Arsenal is closed down by Tom Carroll of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League 2 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 18, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Zelalem’s loan cut short in preparation for u20 World Cup

Gedion Zelalem's loan spell with Dutch side VVV-Venlo has been cut short, after it was confirmed that the midfielder has joined up with his US u20 team-mates ahead of the World Cup in South Korea.
Yaya Sanogo's loan to Leeds United from Arsenal was blocked

Watch: Yaya Sanogo assists and impresses for Charlton

I know it's not a particularly popular stance to have on him, but I like Yaya Sanogo. Gangly and clumsy looking, the French striker didn't...

Wilshere bites back at ex-Tottenham man’s ridiculous comments

Jack Wilshere has rubbished Jamie Redknapp’s assertions that the midfielder’s time is over at Arsenal.

Loan watch: Toral features in defeat, Debuchy returns

Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy returned from injury at the weekend to play for Bordeaux before Jon Toral only featured as a substitute for Birmingham City on Tuesday evening.
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Loan watch: Wilshere and Chambers impress despite Boxing Day defeats

With the majority of Europe's top leagues on a winter break at the moment, only players in England featured over Boxing Day.

Wilshere’s fitness becomes a concern again

Jack Wilshere started on the bench for Bournemouth on Saturday as it was revealed that the club are having to manage him once again.

Loan watch: Szczesny helpless as Roma lose to Real Madrid

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has been performing well for loan club AS Roma lately, but there was nothing he could do to help them against...

Player focus: Boro humiliated on Chambers’ first-team return

It couldn't have been much worse for Calum Chambers on his first-team return as Middlesbrough were comprehensively beaten 4-0 away by AFC Bournemouth .

Why Ryan Huddart was recalled from Eastleigh

Arsenal have exercised the option to recall 19-year-old goalkeeper Ryan Huddart from his loan spell at Eastleigh.

Hinds’ attitude praised by loan manager Darren Sarll

Arsenal attacking midfielder Kaylen Hinds, 19, has been publicly praised for his commendable attitude to life on-loan at Stevenage.

Player focus: Chambers solid despite Middlesbrough’s late collapse at United

Calum Chambers started his 13th Premier League match as a Middlesbrough player and it's evident that the 21-year-old has benefited from regular minutes in England's top flight.
Joel Campbell

Campbell: I’ve given my best, I don’t know why I don’t play

Joel Campbell doesn’t know why he hasn’t seen much action during his loan with Sporting this season, saying he has given his best.
Calum Chambers

Loan watch: Chambers solid as Boro keep another clean sheet

Calum Chambers helped Middlesbrough to their third successive clean sheet with a solid defensive display against Watford at Vicarage Road in one of Saturday's 3pm kick-off's.

O’Connor’s loan terminated as player looks for future elsewhere

Recent reports have confirmed Arsenal defender Stefan O'Connor has returned to the club early, after his loan spell with Dutch side MVV Maastricht was unsurprisingly terminated.

Loan watch: Campbell makes brief appearance as Sporting lose to Madrid

Joel Campbell's loan club, Sporting, lost against Real Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League.