Tag: John Cross

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)

3 Arsenal players among possible big-name summer departures

Three Arsenal players have been touted as potential big-name departures this summer, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal looking to make summer signings in 3 positions

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are looking to make signings in at least three key positions this summer, according to a report.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Ivan Toney of Brentford reacts during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Nottingham Forest at Brentford Community Stadium on April 29, 2023. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Ivan Toney clarifies immediate future amid Arsenal links

Ivan Toney expresses his commitment to Brentford amidst Arsenal's interest, with the striker set to return after suspension and play a key role in upcoming matches.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on December 23, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal may have to sell academy graduates to make January signings

Arsenal have limited funds available for the January transfer window unless they can make some sales, according to reports.
LENS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 03: Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 03, 2023 in Lens, France. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal set priority position for January signing

Arsenal are set to prioritise signing a defender in the January transfer window, particularly on a loan basis, according to a report.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal leaves the pitch after an injury during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Arsenal likely to pursue loan signing in January in key position

Arsenal want a winger as cover for Bukayo Saka in the January transfer window, but they're likely to look at loan options this winter.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard applauds the fans following the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven at the Arsenal Stadium in north London on September 20, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Tottenham made significant effort to sign Martin Odegaard

Uncover the story behind Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard's early career and how a single phone call from Zinedine Zidane changed his trajectory, thwarting Tottenham's plans.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal lies on the ground as he sets up to defend a free kick during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 19, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Peter Powell -

Report: Ainsley Maitland-Niles will not train with Arsenal first team

Ainsley Maitland-Niles will not train with the Arsenal first team after he made his displeasure at being denied a move to Everton known on social media according to John Cross.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal looks dejected following his team's defeat in the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 19, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s dressing room called ‘toxic’

Arsenal's dressing room is reportedly 'toxic' with more reports of unhappiness behind the scenes, but there's more (or less) to this than meets the eye.
Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil warms up for the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 15, 2019.

Mesut Ozil’s pay cut refusal isn’t all it seems

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.
COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 15: Mesut Oezil #10 of Arsenal waves to fans during the second half against the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on July 15, 2019 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Arsenal to send Mesut Ozil on loan

The Daily Mirror are today claiming that Arsenal and Unai Emery are ready to ship Mesut Ozil out on loan in January and will even subsidize his wages to shift him on.
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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.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Alberto Moreno (L), Georginio Wijnaldum (R) and Sadio Mane of Liverpool laugh during a Liverpool training session at Melwood Training Ground on September 17, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)

Arsenal to replace Nacho Monreal with Alberto Moreno

Arsenal are planning to replace Nacho Monreal with a move for Liverpool man, Alberto Moreno.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United looks despondent during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Sevilla FC at Old Trafford on March 13, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Alexis Sanchez regrets joining Manchester United over Manchester City – report

The Mirror claim that Alexis Sanchez regrets opting for Manchester United over Manchester City.

Wenger planning Wilshere return in Thursday’s Europa League clash

Arsène Wenger plans to give Jack Wilshere a game against FC Köln on Thursday, for the first time in over a year.

Why Arsenal refusing Cavani doesn’t make sense

With Arsenal fans still smarting after the close of the transfer window, the 'news' that they turned down Edinson Cavani will not help matters. According...