Arsenal News Archives: 07/2018

Matteo Guendouzi signed for Arsenal on Wednesday morning, in one of the lower profile moves of the summer, but he’s already winning fans over nonetheless.

Arsene Wenger thinks Mesut Özil wasn’t himself with Germany at the World Cup, and blames the incident with Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the 29-year-old’s problems in Russia.

Cristian Pavon has reportedly agreed a new four-year deal to remain with Boca Juniors, increasing his release clause with the club to €50m (£44.2m).

Arsenal-linked Miguel Layun has signed for Villarreal CF, leaving FC Porto after agreeing a three-year deal with his new Spanish side.

Arsenal have signed Sam Greenwood from Sunderland.

Arsenal have signed Matteo Guendouzi from Lorient costing the club €8m (plus bonuses).

Sampdoria have announced that they have sold Lucas Torreira to Arsenal.

Arsenal have hired a new senior first-team physio, bringing in Chris Morgan from Crystal Palace, in yet another summer staffing change for the club.

The President of the German Football Association (DFB) has demanded that Mesut Ozil explain why he met with Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the World Cup as the Arsenal man continues to be targeted after his country’s failings in Russia and his father says he should quit the national team.

Arsenal could have a bit of a boost on some of their rivals at the start of the 2018/19 season, with many players from other big-six clubs still on international duty.

Arsenal have announced Bernd Leno will wear number 19 for the club in 2018/19, after a bit of a wait for his new number.

Ex-Galatasaray footballer Erdal Kesser has spoken out against comments from Germany business manager Oliver Bierhoff on Mesut Özil, branding them ‘pathetic’.

Granit Xhaka has hit out at the Swiss FA’s Secretary General after he ‘disappointed dual citizens’ with recent comments claiming that players should have to drop their second country to represent Switzerland.

Stephan Lichtsteiner has spoken out to defend club and international teammate Granit Xhaka, after some criticism of the 25-year-old at the World Cup.

Arsenal have let Anna Moorhouse join West Ham as they get ready to add Pauline Peyraud-Magnin to their ranks.

Arsenal’s latest signing, Tabea Kemme, says she had no doubts about joining Arsenal once she got her first taste of the training ground.

Mesut Özil’s transfer value has dropped more than anybody else’s at the World Cup, according to analysis in Spain.

20-year-old Aaron Eyoma has joined Derby County, after leaving Arsenal on a free transfer and impressing on trial with the Rams.

Gedion Zelalem has returned to full training with Arsenal’s u23s after a lengthy layoff with injury.

Arsenal have announced the immense signing of Tabea Kemme even though she is currently sidelined until the end of 2018 with a knee injury.