Tag: David Ornstein

Arsenal are intensifying their interest in signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey this summer, according to David Ornstein.

Sources expect Arsenal to make an announcement on a contract extension for Bukayo Saka this week, according to a report on Wednesday.

Folarin Balogun is likely to leave Arsenal this summer after failing to agree a new contract with the club, according to a report.

Gabriel Martinelli, who was set to feature for Arsenal in the upcoming games, could now miss the rest of the season with injury, according to David Ornstein.

David Ornstein thinks Arsenal are in good shape and making strong and enthusiastic progress towards the return of Premier League football.

There's still a chance Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stays at Arsenal this summer without signing a contract extension, according to David Ornstein.

Arsenal are indeed following Axel Disasi, but their primary move for a centre-back is likely to be a permanent deal for Pablo Mari, according to David Ornstein.

On Monday, David Ornstein announced that 25 out of 27 Arsenal players had agreed to take a pay cut at Arsenal, rather than a deferral before the club confirmed the news but it didn't take long for Mesut Ozil to become the star attraction of the story - as usual.

Arsenal are looking to strengthen in three positions over the summer transfer window, but whether they can do so will largely depend on sales.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles is on the sidelines for most Arsenal games at the moment, and David Ornstein has heard suggestions as to why.

Hector Bellerin has been suffering from a torn groin muscle which is the reason his appearances have been sporadic recently.

In his Monday column for The Athletic, David Ornstein claims that Matteo Guendouzi has landed himself in hot water more than once at Arsenal since the arrival of Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal are considering a move for Daley Blind in the summer, with a low buyout clause in his contract with Ajax, according to reports.

Arsenal are working on a new five-year deal for Bukayo Saka, speeding up negotiations on the basis of the 18-year-old's recent form.

Kieran Tierney probably won't make a return to match action until mid-to-late March, despite recent pictures of him in training, according to David Ornstein.

Arsenal are looking to sign a number six in the summer, according to David Ornstein, though he doesn't have the specific names on their shortlist.

Arsenal signed Cedric Soares on loan until the end of the season, when he would have been available for free, so what are they paying?

Olivier Giroud will stay with Chelsea until the end of the season, despite his struggles for games and interest from Tottenham Hotspur, according to David Ornstein.

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Southampton full-back Cedric Soares, according to reports, hoping to complete the signing this month.

David Ornstein has tweeted to say that Arsenal have agreed a deal with Flamengo for Pablo Mari.

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Mykola Matviyenko, according to reports in Ukraine, but David Ornstein seems more sceptical.

David Ornstein confirmed reports of William Saliba undergoing testing with Arsenal this week, before discussing the chances of an early return from loan.

Dani Ceballos is unhappy with how his loan spell at Arsenal is going, and the Gunners are on the hunt for another midfielder, according to reports.

Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign PSG's Layvin Kurzawa, and they working on a few other low-profile deals for the current window, according to David Ornstein.

David Ornstein believes Arsenal are trying to get one or two loan signings in and a few out before the January transfer window comes to an end.

Arsenal are trying to move on as many as 12 players in the January transfer window, either on loan or permanent deals, according to David Ornstein.

Mikel Arteta wants six people to join his coaching team on the sidelines at Arsenal, including Steve Round, Freddie Ljungberg and Inaki Cana.

Mikel Arteta said his goodbyes to Manchester City players and staff on Thursday morning, and Arsenal will announce him as their head coach on Friday, according to David Ornstein.

The Premier League summer transfer window system is likely to change again this year, according to reports, with a vote in February.

David Ornstein confirms that Arsenal and Mikel Arteta held talks over the Spaniard becoming the new Arsenal manager but the club have not yet spoken to Manchester City.

Arsenal are keeping an eye on Norwich City defender Ben Godfrey this season, according to David Ornstein, though they face some competition.

David Ornstein claims Arsenal aren't a Carlo Ancelotti profile manager, and the club are pushing for their 'number one' target over a quick decision.

Unai Emery wanted Arsenal to sign Thomas Partey over the summer, but the club decided to commit their funds to bringing in a winger instead.

Kieran Tierney's slow integration into the team at Arsenal is partly down to a shoulder problem, as well as his hip injury, according to David Ornstein.

David Ornstein has given his latest update on Arsenal's long-term managerial situation, including candidates, the selection process, desired qualities in the next coach and more.

Arsenal sunk to a new low against Eintrach Frankfurt when they blew another lead to lose 2-1 extending their run without a win to seven, a sequence not seen since 1992.

According to David Ornstein speaking at the end of October, some at Arsenal wanted to extend Unai Emery's contract in the summer.

David Ornstein believes Arsenal are planning to reintegrate Granit Xhaka into the team in an away game soon.

It seems like Unai Emery's departure is a matter of 'when' rather than 'if', according to The Athletic's David Ornstein, though the coach is set to remain in charge for now.

David Ornstein says Unai Emery is still set to be in charge for Thursday's Europa League clash with Frankfurt as things stand.