Tag: Charles Watts

Riccardo Calafiori (L) with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal set stance on Jorginho sale to Turkey

Arsenal aren't going to sell Jorginho to Turkey in the coming days, for similar reasons to why they didn't consider Leandro Trossard's exit.
Spain's midfielder #08 Fabian Ruiz celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 final football match between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on July 14, 2024. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Ruiz rumours played down as Arsenal pursue different midfielder

Reports of Arsenal interest in Paris Saint-Germain's Fabian Ruiz have been played down, with Mikel Merino remaining the club's primary midfield target.
Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on March 5, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal transfer move was delayed by Euro 2024

Arsenal are interested in Mikel Merino but it was difficult to make progress on a deal while Euro 2024 was ongoing, and they're yet to formalise a move.
Chido Obi-Martin celebrates a goal for the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal still in talks over 32-goal striker’s contract

Arsenal are still working had to keep Chido Martin Obi, remaining in talks with his camp with no decision made just yet.
COLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 30: Nico Williams of Spain during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Spain and Georgia at Cologne Stadium on June 30, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Chelsea offer €58m Arsenal target €15m a season wages

Arsenal's pursuit of Spanish winger Nico Williams has taken a dramatic turn as Chelsea enter the fray with a staggering €15 million-a-season salary offer. The Gunners, who have long admired the 21-year-old, now face stiff competition from their London rivals for the Euro 2024 star's signature.
Spain's forward #12 Nico Williams gestures during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Morocco and Spain at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on December 6, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal boost as Chelsea withdraw from transfer race

Arsenal have received a boost in their pursuit of Athletic Club's Nico Williams, with Chelsea opting against the signing.
MUNICH, GERMANY: Kieran Tierney of Scotland passes the ball whilst under pressure from Leroy Sane of Germany during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Germany and Scotland at Munich Football Arena on June 14, 2024. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal 27yo could leave this summer on loan

Kieran Tierney could end up leaving Arsenal on another loan this summer, despite both player and club preferring a permanent transfer.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa reacts following a missed chance during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on April 03, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Douglas Luiz pursuit ends as Juventus swap deal nears completion

Arsenal's pursuit of Douglas Luiz ends as Juventus nears a deal with Aston Villa, but McKennie's wage demands pose a final hurdle.
Ayden Heaven (R) and Ethan Nwaneri on the bench for a Champions League game (Photo via Heaven on Instagram)

Arsenal to promote 17yo instead of buying attacking midfielder

Ethan Nwaneri is expected to feature more often for the Arsenal first team next season, but he's unlikely to be a regular, according to reports.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal warms up prior to the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Journalist names more likely Arsenal exit from 2 midfielders

Emile Smith Rowe is more likely to leave Arsenal than Fabio Vieira at this stage, with one of the two expected to move on this summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Thomas Partey of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal look to sell player who prefers to stay

Arsenal are open to offers for Thomas Partey this summer, but they may be hampered by the player's own desire to stay.
Arsenal's English midfielder #10 Emile Smith Rowe (R) controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Luton Town at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 3, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal to hold talks with 23yo over potential exit

Arsenal will hold talks with Emile Smith Rowe over his future in the next couple of weeks, ahead of the summer transfer window.
Ajax's Dutch defender #04 Jorrel Hato (L) fights for the ball with AEK's Moroccan midfielder #05 Noureddine Amrabat during the UEFA Europa League 1st round day 2 Group B football match between AEK Athens and Ajax Amsterdam at the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens on October 5, 2023. (Photo by ANGELOS TZORTZINIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Ajax star remains Arsenal’s top summer target in his position

Jorrel Hato remains Arsenal's top target at left-back, should they decide to make a signing in the position this summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on May 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal set to hold talks with Mikel Arteta

Arsenal will hold talks with Mikel Arteta over a new contract this summer, and the manager is expected to sign an extension.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and RC Lens at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

24yo Arsenal fan favourite winger expected to leave this summer

Reiss Nelson nearly left Arsenal last year and could depart this summer as Premier League clubs circle.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal celebrates victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on March 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal fan favourite to be sold this summer

Aaron Ramsdale will leave Arsenal this summer, according to a report, but the Gunners may struggle to get what they want for his sale.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on February 17, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Arsenal sweat on 3 injuries ahead of Manchester City clash

Arsenal will be sweating on the fitness status of three of their starters ahead of Sunday's Manchester City clash.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres looks at the ball during the Portuguese League football match between Sporting CP and Gil Vicente FC at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on December 4, 2023. (Photo by CARLOS COSTA/AFP via Getty Images)

Club look to increase release clause for 36-goal Arsenal target

Sporting CP are looking to extend the contract of Arsenal-linked Viktor Gyokeres and to increase his release clause, according to a report from Portugal.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN: Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad passes the ball whilst under pressure from Warren Zaire-Emery of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain at Reale Arena on March 05, 2024. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Arsenal expected to sign midfielder but heavily-linked target played down

Arsenal are expected to sign a midfielder this summer, but it may not be Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad, according to a report.
Emile Smith Rowe in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Smith Rowe injury update after training setback

Emile Smith Rowe isn't expected to be out for long, despite picking up an ankle injury in training with Arsenal last week.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Nuno Tavares of Nottingham Forest during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Nottingham Forest at Gtech Community Stadium on January 20, 2024. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal open talks over 23yo’s transfer exit to Ligue 1

Talks are ongoing between Arsenal and Marseille over Nuno Tavares, but the situation remains complex, according to a report.
Nice's Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe controls the ball during the UEFA Europa Conference League Quater Final football match between Nice (OGCN) and FC Basel at the Allianz Riviera in Nice, on April 20, 2023. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal 27yo has ‘no future’ at the club says top journalist

As Arsenal looks to offload winger Nicolas Pepe this summer, his high wages and inconsistent form pose significant challenges in finding a buyer.
Alaves' Spanish midfielder Pere Pons (R) challenges Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish League football match between Atletico Madrid and Alaves at the Wanda Metropolitan stadium in Madrid on June 27, 2020. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal window doesn’t entirely depend on player sales

The Arsenal summer transfer window doesn't entirely depend on sales to raise funds, but any they can make will help, according to Charles Watts.
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)

No evidence to support Partey-Atletico Madrid extension story

Charles Watts says neither he nor his source in Madrid can confirm the recent story that Thomas Partey is signing an extension with Atletico.
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)

Arsenal like Disasi and Kokcu but situation is complicated

Arsenal really like Axel Disasi and Orkun Kokcu, but the current financial situation will make deals for both players difficult.

Watts: Koscielny heavily involved in training – certainly ahead of schedule

Laurent Koscielny was 'heavily involved' in first-team training on Wednesday, as he steps up his recovery ahead of schedule.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal is challenged by Lucas Perez of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on August 25, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal reportedly ‘moving in the right direction’ in Ramsey contract talks

Arsenal are reportedly not far away from reaching an agreement over a new deal for midfield star Aaron Ramsey, according to writer Charles Watts.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Oxlade-Chamberlain move to Chelsea all down to money says journalist

Journalist Charlie Watts claims that the situation surrounding Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's potential move to Chelsea is all about money.