WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Said Benrahma of Brentford battles for possession with Semi Ajayi of West Bromwich Albion during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Brentford at The Hawthorns on December 21, 2019, in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Semi Ajayi explains why he’s really grateful to Mertesacker

Semi Ajayi looks back fondly on his time with Arsenal, particularly what he learned from the now-academy manager Per Mertesacker.
Players wait on the pitch while a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) review is conducted before awarding a goal to Arsenal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Premier League decide against neutral venues

The remainder of the Premier League season won't take place at neutral venues following a change of heart from those in charge, according to reports.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Thomas Partey of Atletico de Madrid plays the ball under pressure from Sergi Darder of RCD Espanyol during the Liga match between RCD Espanyol and Club Atletico de Madrid at RCDE Stadium on March 01, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

PSG enter Partey race but he still prefers Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain plan to enter the race for Thomas Partey, but the player himself prefers a move to Arsenal, according to a report.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta arrives for the UEFA Europa league round of 32 second leg football match between Arsenal and Olympiakos at the Emirates stadium in London on February 27, 2020.

Arsenal benefited the last time the league was abandoned, will it happen again?

As I type this, it is two months to the day since it was announced that Mikel Arteta had tested positive for Covid-19 and football across the United Kingdom was postponed soon afterwards.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal talk following their sides victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Napoli have Lacazette and Aubameyang on their shortlist

Napoli have Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on their transfer shortlist for this summer, expecting one of the two to leave Arsenal.
Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona in action during the Liga match between CD Leganes and FC Barcelona at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on November 23, 2019 in Leganes, Spain.

Barcelona will consider swap or loan for Dembele

FC Barcelona will consider a swap deal or loan for Ousmane Dembele this summer, as they no longer believe in his future with the club.

Arsenal monitoring Gomes ahead of contract deadline

Arsenal are monitoring the situation with Manchester United's Angel Gomes, as his current club set a May 21st deadline for contract talks.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Nuhu: If Partey joins Arsenal I will be happy for him

Kasim Nuhu, Ghana international and close friend of Thomas Partey, admits he'd be happy to see the midfielder play for Arsenal.

Valencia consider reappointing Unai Emery as head coach

Valencia are considering signing up Unai Emery to replace Albert Celades as their head coach, according to reports in Spain.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Saliba will return to Arsenal but can’t play this season

William Saliba will now return to Arsenal after the cancellation of Ligue 1, but he can't play for Arsenal this season, according to reports.
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke on the sidelines before playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Where does the buck really stop at Arsenal?

In a world gripped by a global pandemic, Arsenal have managed to end up in one of the most expensive and nuanced games of chicken ever to take place.
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)

Denis Suarez sends message to Arsenal fans on his loan

Denis Suarez sent a message to Arsenal and the club's supporters about his loan spell in an interview with the English media this week.
Arsenal's Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira reacts after picking up an injury during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park stadium in Portsmouth, southern England, on March 2, 2020.

Lucas Torreira running again – may return before PL does

Lucas Torreira is back out running again, in a positive sign that he may return from injury before Premier League football does.
Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar (R) and Reims' French defender Axel Disasi vie for the ball during the French League Cup semi-final football match between Stade de Reims and Paris Saint-Germain at the Auguste Delaune Stadium in Reims on January 22, 2020. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Reims president hints Arsenal interest in Disasi is genuine

Reims president Jean-Pierre Caillot suggested to the French media they have an interesting offer for Axel Disasi from England, amid links to Arsenal.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Lukas Piszczek of Dortmund is challenged by Layvin Kurzawa of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park on February 18, 2020, in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Kurzawa’s agents demand 5-year deal & €6m salary

Layvin Kurzawa's representatives are asking for a five-year contract and a salary of €6m-a-season, according to reports in Italy.
Mohamed Elneny at Besiktas

Nazmy: Elneny has offers from all around Europe

Alan Nazmy claims his client Mohamed Elneny has offers from all around Europe, and anything is possible for the midfielder this summer.
TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 28: Adrien Rabiot of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Juventus and SPAL at Allianz Stadium on September 29, 2019, in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Arsenal retain interest in Rabiot despite failed loan attempt

Arsenal remain interested in a move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot this summer, after trying to bring him in on loan in January, according to reports in Italy.
Mesut Ozil of Arsenal FC battles for possession with Youssef El Arabi of Olympiacos FC during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Özil agent: No plans to change current 1-year Arsenal deal

Dr Erkut Sogut, the agent of Mesut Özil, says the German playmaker has no plans to cut short or extend his one-year contract with Arsenal at this time.
Schalke's Welsh forward Rabbi Matondo and Leipzig's French defender Dayot Upamecano vie for the ball during the German First division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 and RB Leipzig on February 22, 2020, in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP)

Upamecano’s agent suggests he won’t move this summer

Dayot Upamecano's agent says his client is one of the 'large transfers' he doesn't expect to take place this summer, given the current financial situation.
George Lewis (Photo via rbnett.no)

Arsenal now close to a deal for George Lewis

Arsenal are now close to a permanent deal for free agent 19-year-old winger George Lewis, according to a report.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette appeals to the referee during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Graham Hunter: Lacazette doesn’t fit Atletico profile

Alexandre Lacazette doesn't fit the Atletico Madrid profile as a centre-forward signing, according to European football journalist Graham Hunter.
Kieran Tierney in training in Dubai (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

Tierney praises Arteta on his ‘brilliant’ one-to-one coaching

Kieran Tierney is enjoying what he's seen of Mikel Arteta as a coach so far, particularly his one-to-one work with the Arsenal boss.
LECCE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 29: Henrick Mkhitaryan of Roma reacts during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio Via del Mare on September 29, 2019 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Roma & Arsenal still a way apart on Mkhitaryan valuation

AS Roma and Arsenal are still a way apart in terms of their respective valuations of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, according to reports in Italy.
Federico Chiesa (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti / Getty Images)

Arsenal in for Fiorentina’s Federico Chiesa

Arsenal are one of the clubs after Federico Chiesa after Fiorentina director Joe Barone admitted his future is uncertain this summer.
MUNICH, GERMANY - DECEMBER 14: Jerome Boateng of FC Bayern Muenchen runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and SV Werder Bremen at Allianz Arena on December 14, 2019, in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Bayern not planning Boateng extension: Intend to sell

Bayern Munich don't plan to hand Jerome Boateng a contract extension and they want to sell him this summer, according to reports in Germany.
Eddie Nketiah in training (Photo via Twitter)

Premier League delays club vote for further consultation

The Premier League won't vote on contentious issues like neutral venues and training return dates just yet, as they look to further consult players.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Aubameyang given until June 15 to make decision about Real Madrid

Real Madrid have reportedly given Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang until 15 June to make up his mind about joining them according to reports in the Sunday papers.

A tribute to Dennis Bergkamp’s first touch

He is my all-time favourite player, so I make no apologies for bringing you this collection of Dennis Bergkamp first touches.

Manchester United offer £1.2kpw contract to 16yo amid Arsenal interest

Manchester United have reportedly offered 16-year-old forward, Joe Hugill, a £1,200k-per-week contract to Sunderland striker and believe that will be enough to see of the likes of Arsenal, Everton, Tottenham, Liverpool, Wolves, and Leeds who have all been interested in the academy striker.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Leno: Martinelli can be world class – he’s already a leader

Gabriel Martinelli has all the attributes to be a world-class player in the future, according to Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
Photo via Footy Headlines

Leaked: Arsenal 2020/21 Home Kit photos

The Arsenal 2020/21 Adidas Home Kit finally leaked on Saturday, giving us a first look at it ahead of its debut later this year.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 26: Gerson of Flamengo celebrates after defeating by 3-0 (5-2 on aggregate) Independiente del Valle in the second leg of Recopa Sudamericana 2020 at Maracana Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Arsenal in for Flamengo’s Gerson according to his father

Arsenal are one of the clubs chasing Flamengo midfielder Gerson, with Raul Sanllehi driving the move, according to the player's father.

Willian considering 3-year offer from Arsenal

Willian is said to be 'inundated' with offers due to the fact his contract expires this summer and is mulling over a three-year deal from Arsenal.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Luka Jovic of Real Madrid CF celebrates as he thinks he has scored, but goal was disallowed, during the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and CA Osasuna at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 25, 2019, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Arsenal-linked Luka Jovic suffers foot fracture

Arsenal-linked Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic picked up a foot fracture in individual training, ruling him out for the next six-to-eight weeks.
Atalanta's Colombian forward Luis Muriel and Shakhtar Donetsk's Ukrainian defender Mykola Matviyenko vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League group C football match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Atalanta BC at the Metallist stadium in Kharkiv on December 11, 2019. (Photo by Sergei SUPINSKY / AFP / Getty Images)

Arsenal to return for Matviyenko: Final year of contract

Arsenal are planning to go back in for Shakhtar Donetsk defender Mykola Matviyenko this summer, hoping for a cut-price deal based on his current contract.
Emirates Stadium

Arsenal fans mocked by Daily Mail

The Daily Mail have mocked Arsenal fans for staying away from games pre-pandemic claiming the Emirates would make an ideal neutral venue if the Premier League restarts.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Lukas Piszczek of Dortmund is challenged by Layvin Kurzawa of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park on February 18, 2020, in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Kurzawa keen on Arsenal as Barcelona withdraw from race

Layvin Kurzawa is keen on a move to Arsenal, after Barcelona pulled out of the race, but he has various options in Italy as well.
MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 05: Corentin Tolisso of FC Bayern Muenchen runs with the ball during the DFB Cup round of sixteen match between FC Bayern Muenchen and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Allianz Arena on February 05, 2020 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Tolisso can leave Bayern this summer: Arsenal interested

Corentin Tolisso has permission to leave Bayern Munich this summer, with Arsenal holding an interest in the midfielder, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Thierry Henry of Arsenal celebrates scoring during the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on January 9, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry: I can’t tell Auba to stay, but I want him to

Thierry Henry says he's in no position to tell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay after he left Arsenal for Barcelona, but he hopes the forward stays at the club.
BERGAMO, ITALY - OCTOBER 28: Amad Traore (L) of Atalanta BC is challenged by Lorenzo Chiti of ACF Fiorentina during the Primavera TIM Supercup match between Atalanta BC U19 and ACF Fiorentina U19 at Gewiss Stadium on October 28, 2019 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images for Lega Serie A)

Arsenal keen on Atalanta 17-year-old winger Traore

Arsenal are one of the clubs keen on signing 17-year-old winger Amad Traore, currently making his breakthrough to senior football with Atalanta.