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Freelance football writer with a huge passion for the game. Liverpool fanatic since the 1990s, for my sins.
74 articles
Mesut Ozil will forever be a divisive footballer, but his natural talent cannot be put into question. An aesthetically-pleasing player when he is in full flow, the German has mastered the subtle aspects of the game during his career. One such thing is a unique bounced finish, in which he intentionally lifts the ball over […]
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang believes Arsenal can challenge for the Premier League title this season. The Gunners have made an encouraging start to the campaign, winning their opening two games against Newcastle United and Burnley. Unai Emery’s side face a big task this weekend, facing European champions Liverpool at Anfield – the only other top flight side […]
Arsenal’s new-look attack is hugely exciting, but it doesn’t quite have the balance to match Liverpool’s. Nicolas Pepe has arrived at the Emirates from Lille, in what is undoubtedly one of the signings of the summer. It means the Ivorian will be able to link-up with Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, making for a fearsome […]
Arsenal allowing Shkodran Mustafi to leave the club is a move that makes total sense. The Gunners’ centre-back has been linked with an exit this summer, with L’Équipe claiming Monaco want to sign him. Mustafi is valued at €30 million, which is an amount the Ligue 1 side look willing to pay. Although Arsenal aren’t […]
Arsenal have reportedly opened contract talks with Matteo Guendouzi, which can only be good news for the club. According to Soccer Link, the 20-year-old is in the process of sorting a new deal at the Emirates. Guendouzi’s current Arsenal contract runs until the summer of 2022, but the Gunners are aiming to extend his stay […]
There would be a risk element to Arsenal signing Sami Khedira this summer, but the positives outweigh the negatives. According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Gunners are one of several clubs interested in the German veteran. Fiorentina and Valencia are the other sides most strongly linked with Khedira, with his summer exit from Juventus […]
Dani Ceballos will prove to be an astute signing by Arsenal, as they close in on a move for the Spaniard. According to BBC Sport‘s David Ornstein on Twitter, the Gunners have “reached an agreement” with Real Madrid for Ceballos’ signature, bringing him in on loan for the 2019/20 season. The 22-year-old is fresh off […]
Lucas Vazquez would be an exciting addition to Arsenal’s attacking unit, should he decide to join the Gunners. According to ABC, the winger will make a decision regarding his future by Tuesday. Vazquez is looking to leave Real Madrid this summer, in order to gain regular first team football elsewhere. Unai Emery is believed to […]
Toby Alderweireld would be an ideal signing for Arsenal, should a controversial move come to fruition. According to the Express, the Gunners are “considering” approaching the Belgian this summer. He is available for just £25 million due to a clause in his contract changing and Tottenham could be willing let him leave. Alderweireld has been […]
Argentine centre-back Walter Kanneman would be a perfect acquisition for Arsenal this summer. The Mirror report that the Gunners have made contract with Gremio about signing the defender this summer, with Southampton also keen. The 28-year-old is rated highly by Unai Emery, who sees the five-time capped Argentina international as a potential target. It is […]
Malcom is the latest winger to be linked with Arenal and he would be both an exciting and logical signing by the Gunners. According to the Express, the Barcelona wide man is wanted by a several top clubs this summer. A lot is expected to hinge on Neymar’s future, however, with the Paris Saint-Germain superstar […]
Yacine Brahimi would be an ideal summer signing for Arsenal, adding quality in an area of the pitch where it is lacking currently. According to La Gazette du Fennec, via Sport Witness, the Gunners are in ‘very advanced negotiations’ with the Porto winger. The Algerian is available on a free transfer, although he is expected […]