Leandro Trossard spoke to football.london in Los Angeles. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Leandro Trossard is used to high pressure situations. World Cups, Champions League knockouts, Premier League title deciders, he’s done them all. A game of a pool against a team of five journalists, however, is a new test. The journalists …
Category Archives: ARSENAL NEWS
Arsenal drop biggest hint yet over Emile Smith Rowe transfer ahead of Man Utd clash
Emile Smith Rowe has been left out of Arsenal’s squad for their pre-season friendly against Manchester United at the SoFi Stadium. Smith Rowe, 23, is on the brink of signing for Fulham, an agreement to sell the academy graduate for a fee of up to £35million is understood to be in place. The midfielder was left on the …
Gabriel Jesus sends Edu timely Arsenal transfer reminder in opening 60 seconds vs Man Utd
Arsenal’s pre-season is well underway with the Gunners taking on Manchester United in Los Angeles in the early hours of Sunday (UK time). Mikel Arteta named a strong starting line-up to face Erik ten Hag’s side, with Ben White, Jurrien Timber, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jorginho, Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus among those starting the …
Arsenal first half player ratings vs Manchester United as Ethan Nwaneri shines and Heaven bullied
Arsenal ended the first half of their pre-season friendly with Manchester United at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles at 1-1. The Gunners fell behind early on when Rasmus Hojlund seized on to Marcus Rashford’s ball over the top and raced away from Ayden Heaven. His near post shot then went past Karl Hein. They …
Arsenal barge Tottenham aside by making approach for forward dumped by Calafiori’s ex-coach
Arsenal have strongly entered the race for Juventus and Italy winger Federico Chiesa, who was previously thought to be close to a move to Tottenham, according to reports in his homeland. Mikel Arteta’s side have already lined up one Italian signing this summer, with Riccardo Calafiori on his way for a medical ahead of his …
Former Arsenal star slams club for halting his career at 27
Former Arsenal Striker and French professional footballer, Yaya Sanogo who plays as a striker for China League One club Qingdao Red Lions, has launched a scathing attack on former club Middlesbrough, accusing the club of “bringing my career to a halt” during his time there. Sanogo, who was born on January 27, 1993, in Massy, …
Continue reading “Former Arsenal star slams club for halting his career at 27”
Riccardo Calafiori ‘in London’ as Arsenal finally tie up £38m transfer
It is the worst kept secret of the summer transfer window so far. Riccardo Calafiori will become an Arsenal player this summer. The 22-year-old has been a target for the Gunners for much of the summer, impressing during Italy’s disappointing Euro 2024 campaign in Germany. He also enjoyed a fine 2023/24 season with Bologna, helping them qualify for the …
Continue reading “Riccardo Calafiori ‘in London’ as Arsenal finally tie up £38m transfer”
Ian Wright backed Mikel Arteta transfer decision – but Arsenal boss has now made U-turn
While Ian Wright is a big admirer of Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus – there are indications that manager Mikel Arteta might be ready to part ways with the Brazilian. Jesus, who was signed from Manchester City in July 2022 for a hefty £45million, has not quite lived up to the high expectations that accompanied his arrival at the Emirates, with an exit from …
Arsenal ‘braced’ for striker bids, as Edu plots Raya repeat with top Spanish signing
Arsenal are poised to receive offers for Gabriel Jesus but are looking to keep the centre-forward this summer, while sporting director Edu is plotting the statement capture of a Spain ace, according to reports. During the current transfer window, Arsenal have released the likes of Cedric Soares, Mohamed Elneny and Arthur Okonkwo, while also offloading Albert Sambi …
Mikel Merino’s fresh stance on Arsenal transfer as ‘sticking point’ holds up £30m move
Arsenal are moving closer to completing their second signing of the summer as Riccardo Calafiori edges closer to sealing his dream move to the Emirates Stadium. He would follow David Raya through the doors after the goalkeeper made his loan move from Premier League rivals Brentford permanent. Attention is now turning to the other gaps …