Arsenal News Archives: 07/2022

Edu has claimed that around 80% of Arsenal’s squad were far too comfortable and that the big earners who were coasting were killing the club.

Nicolas Pepe says he is focussed and determined with Arsenal ahead of the new season as he admits to also making some changes.

Kelechi Nwakali has signed for SD Ponferradina, joining SD Huesca’s La Liga 2 rivals after they terminated his contract.

Takehiro Tomiyasu continues to struggle with a minor muscle issue and there’s concern he now won’t be ready for the start of the new season along with Kieran Tierney and Fabio Vieira.

According to Mikel Arteta’s latest update, Fabio Vieira is unlikely to be fit for the start of the season in just under two weeks having not featured for Arsenal since joining the club.

Gabriel Jesus scored his fourth goal in four Arsenal friendlies on Saturday night, but he came off with an injury concern in the second half.

Thomas Tuchel was an angry man after Arsenal thrashed his side 4-0 on Sunday morning, moaning “We got absolutely beaten by a team that does not play Champions League football this season.”

Mikel Arteta was naturally delighted that his side put four past Chelsea at the Camping World Stadium in the early hours of Sunday morning but he also cautioned fans not to get too carried away just yet.

Martin Odegaard says he’ll be happy to take on the permanent Arsenal captaincy if Mikel Arteta gives him the opportunity.

Arsenal loanee Nikolaj Moller is in top form with FC Den Bosch in pre-season, scoring his fourth goal in his sixth appearance on Friday.

Arsenal announced their fifth signing of the summer on Friday but Mikel Arteta admits there are still some things the club would like to do.

Arsenal have completed a deal to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City for a reported £30m +£2m.

Former Gunner Kelechi Nwakali is in talks to join a new club after his public dispute with SD Huesca over his contract termination earlier this year.

Mikel Arteta has reiterated that they’re happy with how William Saliba has matured and adapted, amid talk of a new contract.

George Lewis has finally confirmed that he’s signed a contract extension with Arsenal, though he may go out on loan this season.

Arsenal’s Ryan Alebiosu has completed a loan move to Scottish club Kilmarnock FC, joining for the 2022/23 campaign.

Marcelo Flores has completed his loan move to Real Oviedo with no option to buy, hoping to earn regular minutes and an EU passport.

Fabio Vieira is finally in training with Arsenal, and though he’s not quite fully fit yet, he’s raring to get going with the Gunners.

The UEFA Women Euros quarter-finals are now set following the last batch of group games and there will be some interesting match-ups.

Ben White has returned to training with the Arsenal squad on tour, after missing their game against Everton at the weekend.