Martin Odegaard reveals role of fellow Madrid man in Arsenal deal

New-signing Martin Odegaard revealed fellow Real Madrid loanee Dani Ceballos played an important part in convincing him to join Arsenal. The Norway international has agreed a six-month loan deal with Arsenal, with the deal officially confirmed by the club today (Tuesday). With a number of clubs after his signature, Odegaard revealed that Ceballos made contact … Continue reading Martin Odegaard reveals role of fellow Madrid man in Arsenal deal

Are Arsenal about to roll the dice on Champions League return?

When the news broke of Arsenal’s successful bid for Nicolas Pepe this morning (Saturday), it’s fair to say it sent Gunners’ fans the world over into a froth. After a cautious start to the summer, in which we secured loan deals and signings for the future, and shied away from making a serious bid for … Continue reading Are Arsenal about to roll the dice on Champions League return?

Saliba and Ceballos: A good start but Arsenal have more to do this summer

Today’s double-header of signings was a welcome boost after a positive pre-season tour of the United States for the Gunners – but more will be needed if we are going to go into next season in a stronger position than we finished the last. The widely-anticipated signings of William Saliba and Dani Ceballos were announced … Continue reading Saliba and Ceballos: A good start but Arsenal have more to do this summer

Josh Kroenke: Reading between the lines of Arsenal vice-chairman’s interview

Josh Kroenke, son of club owner Stan, sat down with the official Arsenal website today (Tuesday) for a bit of what’s known in the trade as a soft soaping. It was a chance to get his message out in a way unlikely to attract much hostility and rigour, particularly as the people he was talking … Continue reading Josh Kroenke: Reading between the lines of Arsenal vice-chairman’s interview

Wilfred Zaha: Why Arsenal were right to open the bidding at £40million

It may well be an outdated way of doing business – and it may also have “incensed” Crystal Palace – but I believe Arsenal were right to open the bidding for Wilfred Zaha at £40million. ‘Why not just pay the asking price like everyone else?’ is the inevitable and, frankly, pretty credible question that is … Continue reading Wilfred Zaha: Why Arsenal were right to open the bidding at £40million