Having signed Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen for a club record fee of nearly €25m, Arsenal will dispense with one of their two senior goalkeepers this summer. Right now it seems that David Ospina is the man most likely to make way, as Petr Cech was handed the number 1 shirt just a few weeks […]
FIFA has confirmed it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Xherdan Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka, after their goal celebrations during Switzerland’s 2-1 win over Serbia started a diplomatic row. Both players, who are ethnic Albanians of Kosovar heritage, used their hands to seemingly imitate the eagle on the Albanian flag. Shaqiri also wore boots sporting the […]
There was a time when Stephy Mavididi seemed set to be the next talented young striker at Arsenal who would eventually be given an opportunity to break into the first-team. Circumstances have dictated, however, that Mavididi, now aged 20, has returned to the club following his latest loan spell with his future remaining unclear. Last […]
After declining the offer to participate in the competition for the last two years, it was announced this week that Arsenal will be involved in the Checkatrade Trophy next season in a move that should be hugely beneficial for the club’s youngsters. It is easy to see why many supporters of League One and League […]
Danny Welbeck has backed Jack Wilshere to move to the next level now that he’s leaving Arsenal. The 26-year-old midfielder released an emotional statement via social media on Tuesday evening outlining the reasons for his departure after 17 years at the club. If reports are to be believed, a host of suitors have already lined up […]
Transfer target Lucas Torreira has talked up Arsenal as a potential destination as rumours of his transfer to North London intensify, but insists he’s focusing only on the World Cup for now. The 22 year old has made two substitute appearances for Uruguay in Russia so far, and will continue into the knock-out rounds after […]
Stephan Lichtsteiner, Sokratis [insert surname here], Bernd Leno, Lucas Torreira…life after Arsene has seen Sven, Ivan and Unai act fast to overhaul Arsenal’s first team squad. By our reckoning that’s about €75 million, we’ve spent so far, already exceeding our reported £50 million budget for the summer. And yet, we’re still being linked with more […]
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Sevilla’s Ever Banega as new boss Unai Emery looks to rebuild his squad ahead of the new season. The departure of Jack Wilshere has left a whole in terms of numbers, and even with the rumoured arrival of Lucas Torreira from Sampdoria, the Gunners need plenty of […]
Sampdoria’s president Massimo Ferrero has confirmed that the club has agreed to sell midfielder Lucas Torreira for €30 million. It’s yet to be confirmed that Arsenal are the club that have bought the Uruguay international although it’s been widely reported that personal terms have been agreed and that the deal will be ratified by the […]