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Arsenal to announce Layvin Kurzawa signing from PSG
Mikel Arteta is closing in on his first summer signing since becoming Arsenal head coach with Layvin Kurzawa reportedly set to finalise a free transfer to the club at the end of the campaign. Arsenal expressed interest in the PSG defender in January but the French champions were unwilling to sell him without finding a […]
Arsenal players turn down club’s wage-cut plea
Arsenal’s players have turned down the latest proposal aimed at slashing the club’s wage bill during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Executives and players have been looking to secure some sort of agreement during negotiations over the past fortnight, which would allow the London club to lessen their financial outlay while football is suspended. The idea […]
Unai Emery blamed ‘white witch’ ex for Arsenal sack
Unai Emery’s former partner Sacha Wright says the ex-Arsenal head coach blamed her for his sacking at Arsenal, with the Spaniard calling her a “white witch”. The 48-year-old lasted less than 18 months at the Emirates before being sacked as manager in November 2019. Early signs of promise after being appointed to take over from Arsene […]
Mikel Arteta reveals summer transfer plans for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has revealed he is already planning “two or three different scenarios” when it comes to Arsenal’s summer transfer. FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that they are to allow the summer transfer window to be moved and has recommended player contracts be extended until the campaign ends. Arsenal currently have Dani Ceballos and Cedric Soares […]
‘From him I was surprised’ – Sagna hits back at Fabregas over Arsenal comments
Bacary Sagna has hit back at Fabregas after his comments about Van Persie and Nasri being the only players on his level during his latter years at the Emirates. The midfielder questioned the mentality of some of his former team-mates and conceded he felt that only Van Persie and Nasri were on the same level as him, both […]
Fabregas reveals Xabi Alonso begged to join Arsenal
Former Arsenal player Cesc Fabregas has revealed that Xabi Alonso was ‘begging’ to join the gunners back in 2009 but, despite his own efforts, the Gunners’ hierarchy did not complete the deal. Alonso had been told by then Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez that he would be allowed to leave – with the Reds boss eager […]
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirms recovery from coronavirus
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes he has recovered from coronavirus after being diagnosed with the virus around two weeks ago. The Spaniard tested positive for coronavirus, releasing a statement on 12 March confirming he took the test after feeling poorly and received the news. Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira revealed last Monday that his coach […]
David Luiz reveals Chelsea begged him to return just days after Arsenal move
David Luiz says staff members at Chelsea begged him to return to the club shortly after he took the decision to cross London and join Arsenal in the summer of 2019. The Brazilian had 12 months left to run on his deal with the Blues when taking the decision to leave Stamford Bridge for a second time. The […]
Arteta sends message to Arsenal supporters after testing positive for coronavirus
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he is ‘feeling better already’ after testing positive for coronavirus and has praised the decision to suspend the English League. The Gunners confirmed on Thursday that Arteta had contracted COVID-19 and that the club was now in lockdown to prevent its spread. Shortly after the announcement, the Premier League postponed […]
Willian speaks on Arsenal transfer links amid Chelsea contract deadlock
Willian remains unable to state with any certainty where he will be playing his football next campaign, with Chelsea yet to present the three-year deal offer he wants. The Brazilian does have fresh terms on the table at the club. As he is heading towards free agency, those in west London have sought to get the winger tied […]