Tag: David Ornstein

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Manager of Arsenal, Unai Emery makes a point during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

David Ornstein gives updates on Unai Emery, Jose Mourinho rumours and January transfer plans

David Ornstein has provided an update on Arsenal's managerial situation and possible January transfers, but fair warning, it's not a particularly exciting one.

Raul Sanllehi: We share the frustration with our fans

Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham met 200 Arsenal staff at a planned get-together where they both addressed Arsenal's faltering form under Unai Emery.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on November 9, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Awful news as Arsenal confirm Unai Emery position via David Ornstein

Arsenal have no intention of getting rid of Unai Emery before the end of the season and are "100%" behind him according to David Ornstein.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 04: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal looks on during the Joan Gamper trophy friendly match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal at Nou Camp on August 04, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil tells David Ornstein he’s not leaving Arsenal

Mesut Ozil has given an exclusive interview to David Ornstein at The Athletic in which he addresses, well, pretty much most things.
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Wenger thinks it’s the future, Koeman confirms Dennis Bergkamp consortium trying to buy Wycombe...

Ronald Koeman has confirmed that a consortium featuring Dennis Bergkamp are indeed trying to buy Wycombe Wanderers.
Edu and Josh Kroenke

David Ornstein interviews Josh Kroenke about Arsenal’s transfer window

It is widely accepted across football that Arsenal had one of the best transfer windows in the game, so how did that happen?

David Ornstein confirms Luiz and Tierney deals, contract lengths and fees

David Ornstein has spoken and Kieran Tierney and David Luiz will both be Arsenal players before the close of the transfer window today, providing they pass their medicals.

David Ornstein gives updates on 3 Arsenal deals

David Ornstein has confirmed information about three Arsenal deals that could complete before Thursday involving Kieran Tierney, Carl Jenkinson, and Laurent Koscielny.
Arsenal's French defender Laurent Koscielny keeps an eye on the ball during the UEFA Europa League quarter final, first leg, football match between Arsenal and Napoli at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 11, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Edu met with Stade Rennes president on Monday for Koscielny exit talks

Arsenal technical director Edu met with the president of Ligue 1 club Stade Rennes to discuss Laurent Koscielny's exit on Monday, according to reports.
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Where reports Arsenal only had £40m to spend came from explained

John Cross is responsible for the rumour that Arsenal only had £40m to spend this summer but David Ornstein claimed back in February it could be as much as £100m.
SEVILLE, SPAIN - MAY 25: Malcom of FC Barcelona in action during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Barcelona and Valencia at Estadio Benito Villamarin on May 25, 2019 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

David Ornstein: It wouldn’t be a great shock to see Arsenal go back for...

David Ornstein has suggested it wouldn't be a shock to see Arsenal go back in for Malcom this summer, after links to the player in the past.
Unai Emery (right) with Arsenal’s director of football Raúl Sanllehí. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Arsenal still on the market for another centre-back as William Saliba deal nears completion

Arsenal are still in the market for a centre-back, as they close in on the signing and loan back of St. Etienne defender William Saliba.

David Ornstein confirms Celtic reject £15m Arsenal bid for Kieran Tierney

Reliable BBC journalist David Ornstein has confirmed Arsenal's opening bid for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney has been turned down.

Is David Ornstein ever wrong and just how reliable is he?

David Ornstein is the one everyone wants to hear from during a transfer window but does 'the Ornacle' ever get anything wrong?
Which side will Calum Chambers be playing for in Arsenal's first game of the season? via Fulham FC

David Ornstein: Arsenal looked into recalling Calum Chambers in January

Arsenal looked into recalling Calum Chambers in January, according to David Ornstein in a recent appearance on the Arseblog podcast.

David Ornstein: I’ve been told Arsenal’s summer budget could be around £100m

David Ornstein says he's been told that Arsenal could have significantly more to spend this summer than the previously reported £40m, speaking in a recent appearance on the Arseblog podcast.
MILAN, ITALY - DECEMBER 11: Ivan Perisic of FC Internazionale looks the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group B match between FC Internazionale and PSV at San Siro Stadium on December 11, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

David Ornstein: Arsenal offered to pay penalty fee in attempt to complete Ivan Perisic...

Arsenal got as creative as they could in their attempts to convince Inter Milan to let Ivan Perisic leave on loan this window, according to the BBC's David Ornstein.
Perisic in action against Torino

Perisic, Nkunku, Suarez, Sokratis: David Ornstein’s latest update analysed

David Ornstein posted an Arsenal update on Saturday morning, and there's a lot to unpack as we head into the final few days of the transfer window.
A picture shows the haircut of Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder Christopher Nkunku during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on September 14, 2018. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP / Getty Images)

David Ornstein: Arsenal in talks to sign Christopher Nkunku

Arsenal are in talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Christopher Nkunku on a loan deal with an option to buy, according to the BBC's David Ornstein.

AS Roma’s Monchi among names for Arsenal technical director role

AS Roma director of football Monchi is on Arsenal's list of names for their new technical director job, but there's no timeframe yet on when the position will be filled.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 05: Denis Suarez of FC Barcelona controls the ball under pressure from Jose Alonso (L) and Hugo Rodriguez (C) of Cultural Leonesa during the Copa del Rey fourth round second leg match between FC Barcelona and Cultural Leonesa at Camp Nou on December 05, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

David Ornstein confirms Arsenal chasing second loan deal alongside Denis Suarez

David Ornstein has confirmed that Arsenal are chasing a second loan deal alongside their move for Denis Suarez, but neither transfer is close at this stage.

David Ornstein: Unai Emery has told Mesut Özil it would be best for him...

Unai Emery has informed Mesut Özil that it would be best for him to leave the club, according to the reliable David Ornstein on BBC 5 Live.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal on the bench during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC at St Mary's Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

David Ornstein: Some at Arsenal have Mesut Ozil regrets

David Ornstein has revealed that some of the Arsenal hierarchy ‘regret’ giving Mesut Ozil his mega contract although it’s not clear who he is talking about.
France's forward Antoine Griezmann (L) vies with Uruguay's midfielder Lucas Torreira during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Uruguay and France at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod on July 6, 2018. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)

Arsenal left with just 2 things to do in this window

With the signing of Lucas Torreira, Arsenal will finish their senior team recruitment however they will also look to bring in a youth player before the window closes.

Reports suggest Arsenal in talks over N’Zonzi despite claims first-team business is done

Arsenal are reportedly in talks to sign Steven N'Zonzi from Sevilla, despite David Ornstein's claim that the club's first-team business will conclude with Lucas Torreira's signature.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

£16m Arsenal deal almost complete as Emery’s rebuild gets going

Arsenal are close to completing a £16m deal to bring Borussia Dortmund’s Sokratis Papastathopoulos to the club as Unai Emery’s first signing.

Clueless media & 6 other things we learned from Emery’s first press conference

Unai Emery was unveiled as the new Arsenal head coach on Wednesday afternoon and he left a strong and positive impression. So what did we learn?
Massimiliano Allegri

Ornstein: Arteta is the favourite but Allegri is still in the mix

David Ornstein says Mikel Arteta is the 'frontrunner' for the Arsenal job, and staff feel he is set to get it, but there are still whispers that Allegri isn't out of the picture.
Former Arsenal footballer, Fredrick Ljungberg of Sweden takes part in an interactive session with fans during the launch of Arsenal Football Club kits in Bangalore on August 12, 2014. Fredrick, who is the brand ambassador for Arsenal Soccer Schools, launched sports brand Puma's Arsenal Home, Away And Cup Kits for 2014/15 football season in India. AFP PHOTO/Manjunath KIRAN (Photo credit should read Manjunath Kiran/AFP/Getty Images)

Ljungberg speaks after David Ornstein says deal agreed to join Arsenal

Freddie Ljungberg has denied he set to return to Arsenal this summer despite David Ornstein saying otherwise.

Ornstein: Ljungberg is returning to the club as a youth team coach

Reliable BBC journalist David Ornstein confirmed on Saturday night that former Gunner Freddie Ljungberg will return as a youth team coach, claiming 'that deal is done'.
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 08: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match between AC Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro on March 8, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Ornstein: It was Wenger’s decision to step down

David Ornstein says he understands Arsene Wenger was the one who made the decision to leave the club this summer, not the Arsenal board, despite recent reports to the contrary.

Ancelotti: If Arsenal were interested it would give me pleasure

Carlo Ancelotti admits he would be pleased to hear that Arsenal were interested in hiring him, but hasn't had any contact from the club just yet.

Ornstein: Arsenal have a five-strong shortlist to replace Wenger

The Arsenal board drew up a five-strong shortlist to send to Stan Kroenke in the event of Arsene Wenger's departure, according to reliable BBC journalist David Ornstein.

Ornstein believes ‘certain members’ of Arsenal hierarchy want Wenger to leave

On deadline day, David Ornstein talked about a possible power shift in control of Arsenal's transfer activity, as more Arsene Wenger 'allies' are replaced behind the scenes.

Reliable BBC reporter confirms Mesut Ozil’s new Arsenal deal

It's almost official: the BBC's David Ornstein has confirmed that Mesut Ozil has signed a new three-and-a-half year deal with Arsenal.

Aubameyang deal: Arsenal fans’ hilarious response to imminent star signing

It's happened: David Ornstein has confirmed that Arsenal are close to reaching an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the BBC reporter's Twitter replies are potentially even more delightful than the news itself.

Is David Ornstein ever wrong and just how reliable is he?

David Ornstein is the one everyone wants to hear from during a transfer window, but does 'the Ornacle' ever get anything wrong?

No developments, Gunners hopeful: Reliable reporter claims Mkhitaryan to Arsenal ‘could go either way’

The BBC's David Ornstein has finally provided an update on Arsenal's move for Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Theo Walcott

Everton close to agree deal for Walcott

Arsenal are reportedly close to offloading Theo Walcott to Everton.
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How much do Arsenal have to spend in January?

The transfer window opens in hours, so we thought we'd take a look at how much the Gunners should have available to spend in January.