Football News Archives: 08/2021

Thierry Henry has joined the Belgium coaching set-up permanently until after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Arsenal were drawn against AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup after beating West Brom in Round 2.

Lucas Torreira has left Arsenal to join Fiorentina on loan for the season although he is unlikely to return.

Following the on-pitch brawl between Marseille, Nice, and fans, Matteo Guendouzi’s injuries have been questioned by the chairman of Nice.

After being heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, Manuel Locatelli has, as expected, signed for Juventus on a deal they won’t pay for until 2023.

Mesut Ozil finally scored a goal for Fenerbahce, registering for the first time since he found the back of the net for Arsenal at the start of 2020.

Newcastle United have announced the signing of Joe Willock on a permanent deal.

Ross County’s boss, Malky Mackay, has warned his loanees that they will need to be prepared for the level of scrutiny that comes with playing in Scotland while also praising Arsenal for being easy to work with.

Marseille have held a press conference to ‘present’ William Saliba, despite it being a loan deal, saying they will speak to Arsenal later in the season about signing him.

Albert Stuivenberg has stepped down as assistant coach with the Wales National team in order to focus fully on his Arsenal role.