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Arsenal may be forced to spend big on a striker this summer with rumours swirling that Olivier Giroud is the subject of interest from one of the Gunners’ London rivals.  The Frenchman has proved time and time again that he is good enough to play week in, week out at a top club, but with Alexis Sanchez in the same …

Arséne Wenger insists that retaining the services of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain next season is crucial for Arsenal football club, and that losing the player would constitute “big damage” for the club. As quoted in The Guardian, Wenger clearly places great emphasis on the importance of keeping the 23-year-old at the club. While much of the recent headlines have been grabbed by speculation …

Even during the international break, rumours concerning Arsenal contracts have been rife. Just last week it became common knowledge that negotiations between the club are their two marquee players, Ozil and Sanchez, would be put on hold until the end of the season. Already however, that appears not to be the case. As reported by Die Welt, Ozil is confident that a …

Arsenal’s efforts to pen new contracts with Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil have been put on hold until the summer, as reported by Bein Sports (via the BBC). The contracts of both players have been a running saga at the club for some time, as the pair have previously reportedly demanded £20 million salaries to remain at the club. Despite the undoubtable …

The mood of the Arsenal fan base is difficult to determine. A quick glance at Arsenal Fan TV gives one impression. “Wenger out” and “Enough is enough” being the most popular clarion calls of their colorful characters. Such sentiments easily stoke passion and pride amongst the onlookers and are certainly effective in earning social media views. Being at the Emirates …

Many have been quick to assign Arsenal’s latest capitulation the ‘predictability tag’. But such sentiments are misplaced. Even by their own lofty standards of ineptitude, their capitulation at home on Tuesday night was extraordinary. Even with the tie irrevocably lost after the first leg, many felt Arsenal could be relied upon for a sterling performance in London. A performance which, while …

Arsenal’s season so far has followed a familiar script. A previously promising league campaign looked to be permanently derailed before Christmas, while drawing Bayern Munich in the Champions League last 16 means that yet another a second round exit looks to be on the cards. They have, however, so far escaped the rampaging of the Chinese Super League. Their London neighbours Chelsea …

Arsene Wenger have confirmed the first signing at Arsenal of the January transfer window – a 20-year-old plying his trade for non-league Hednesford Town in a £40,000 deal. Naturally, the move to sign Cohen Bramall could extract groans from the masses of supporters, but going by Arsene Wenger’s raving reviews of the full-back come winger, fans could see the young starlet …

Arsene Wenger’s reluctance to admit that Santi Cazorla will be offered a new deal with Arsenal surely points to the exit door for the Spaniard. With Cazorla’s departure imminent in the summer, Wenger’s search for a replacement has surely gotten underway. We’ve tried out hand at scouring the globe for the best talent that would fit Arsenal’s ethos as well …

Julian Draxler’s decision to opt for Paris Saint-Germain instead of joining Arsenal may be a blessing in disguise for the Gunners. The German international demanded that he would be allowed to leave in the summer amidst interest from Arsene Wenger’s outfit and Italian giants Juventus, but any exit was blocked by Wolfsburg and the 23-year-old was reportedly fined €100,000 for …

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has lambasted Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez for the wage demands they are making of the club. The comment come as part of a Sky Sports debate in which Gary Neville and Graeme Souness also gave their views. Ozil, and in particular Sanchez, have been the life-blood of Arsenal this season and a number of clubs across …

Arsenal football club appears in fine fettle. Their comfortable win against Stoke on the weekend was the latest in a string of positive results. They have plundered a flurry of goals, most of which can be attributed in some way to Mezut Ozil or Alexis Sanchez. The fact that both are mired in contract controversies understandably stokes fear among Arsenal …

2015/16 will ultimately go down as an all-time great in Premier League history. Mourinho’s implosion at Chelsea, a €100m transfer to Old Trafford, not to mention the relegation of Newcastle United. Each spectacular in its own way but each ultimately played second fiddle to a grander story. In 2016 there was only one real headline in town, Leicester City. Their …

Emiliano Martinez has signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal. The 24-year-old, who joined the Gunners in 2010, has featured mainly in the League Cup this season but has been earmarked as a promising long-term prospect once current stalwart Petr Cech moves on. ‘Emi’, as he is affectionately known, was understandably delighted to have extended his time in north London. View this …

Arsene Wenger has celebrated his twentieth anniversary in charge of Arsenal, and fifteen trophies later, we reflect back on his most expensive signings in an all-time starting eleven. Often criticised for not utilising the club’s vast financial resources, Wenger has actually made high-profile and expensive acquisitions over the years. However, many of the players included in this particular team are …

The agent of ‘the next Yaya Toure’ has revealed that Arsenal are quite keen on a move, according to Goal. Franck Kessie may be only nineteen years old, but the Atalanta midfielder has already scored four goals from five appearances for the Serie A club, catching the eye of the Gunners. Goal say that his runs from deep midfield have already …

Express have claimed that Arsenal are preparing a £40 million bid for  a Real Madrid and France international. Citing Merca Futbol as their source, the English news outlet have given substance to the rumours that the controversial former Lyon striker will finally arrive at the Emirates after the 2016/17 season. Benzema, who has been linked with a move to the …

Ahead of Saturday’s game against Arsenal at the Emirates, Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been hinting about a possible return to his former club in an interview with the Times. Fabregas left Arsenal under controversial circumstances to join Barcelona in 2011, and Arsene Wenger turned down the opportunity to re-sign the midfielder in 2014 before his return to the Premier League …