Arsenal’s busy summer: A new centre-forward and tying down stars
1 month, 1 week ago

Arsenal’s busy summer: A new centre-forward and tying down stars

New York Times  

With the winter transfer window behind us, Arsenal are stepping up their recruitment process for a new sporting director. Previous sporting director Edu took pride in how he tied many of Arsenal’s key performers to new deals. GO DEEPER Inside Edu's Arsenal exit: Shock among staff, autonomy over transfers and what it means for Arteta Arsenal have several first-team players whose contracts expire before the summer of 2027. Thomas Partey and Jorginho are set to be free agents at the end of this season, and the club’s pursuit of Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi — led by the interim sporting director, Jason Ayto — suggests Arsenal may be relaxed about the prospect of those experienced midfielders leaving. Arsenal’s incoming sporting director could immediately find themselves sitting down to try to thrash out agreements with some of the club’s most important players.

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Arsenal sporting director Edu to leave club and join forces with Nottingham Forest owner
4 months ago

Arsenal sporting director Edu to leave club and join forces with Nottingham Forest owner

The Independent  

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Revealed: How Arsenal plan to replace Edu after the sporting director's shock departure this week - and the interim charged with taking on his role
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: How Arsenal plan to replace Edu after the sporting director's shock departure this week - and the interim charged with taking on his role

Daily Mail  

The bombshell news of Arsenal sporting director Edu’s departure is still being processed around the club. Mail Sport exclusively revealed on Monday that sporting director Edu has left Arsenal The news of the influential Brazilian's departure has come as a hammer blow to the Gunners The Brazilian is leaving to join a new role with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis …

Revealed: Edu rejected lucrative new deal at Arsenal to take multi-club role with Nottingham Forest after resigning as sporting director at the Emirates
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: Edu rejected lucrative new deal at Arsenal to take multi-club role with Nottingham Forest after resigning as sporting director at the Emirates

Daily Mail  

Arsenal fought to prevent sporting director Edu from leaving the club but the Brazilian is determined to take his first steps into the world of multi-club football. Mail Sport understands that the Gunners' made a counter offer believed to be comparable with the deal made by Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis to head up his football portfolio, that includes Olympiacos …

Arsenal's Edu Gaspar Resigns to Pursue New Challenge
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Arsenal's Edu Gaspar Resigns to Pursue New Challenge

Associated Press  

Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has resigned to pursue a different challenge. He joined the club in 2019 as a technical director and was promoted to sporting director in 2022. Gaspar's tenure has been marked by his contributions to Arsenal's rise in the Premier League. He leaves the club with a strong legacy and wishes the club and its supporters …

Arsenal stunned by Edu exit: Bold quote from sporting director just two months ago resurfaces - and shows just how surprising his exit is
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Arsenal stunned by Edu exit: Bold quote from sporting director just two months ago resurfaces - and shows just how surprising his exit is

Daily Mail  

A bold quote given by outgoing Arsenal sporting director Edu two months ago could suggest that the club have been rocked by news of his departure. Edu sounded profoundly committed to the Arsenal project when sharing the news of Mikel Arteta's recent contract extension But the Brazilian sporting director is set to leave the Emirates after five years in the …

Arsenal sporting director Edu is LEAVING the club - in a major blow to Mikel Arteta as he loses key ally who masterminded their transformation and signed Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Arsenal sporting director Edu is LEAVING the club - in a major blow to Mikel Arteta as he loses key ally who masterminded their transformation and signed Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta is to lose a key ally at Arsenal with highly rated sporting director Edu set to leave the club. The Brazilian, a former Arsenal midfielder, has been responsible for capturing key signings such as Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice and in leading Arsenal's strong performance in recruitment and delivering key players to the club. Arsenal sporting director Edu …

Arsenal sporting director Edu reveals how his 'unpopular decisions' helped build a new foundation at the club as he claims the squad was full of players who were too old, overpaid and not performing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Arsenal sporting director Edu reveals how his 'unpopular decisions' helped build a new foundation at the club as he claims the squad was full of players who were too old, overpaid and not performing

Daily Mail  

The Brazilian was promoted to the role of sporting director in November 2022 He returned to the London club in July 2019 as the club's first technical director Edu has claimed that his 'unpopular decisions' have helped to get Arsenal back on track over the past five years. Former Gunners midfielder Edu returned to the north London outfit in July …

Arsenal want to sign striker before pre-season — as two names top shortlist
10 months, 1 week ago

Arsenal want to sign striker before pre-season — as two names top shortlist

The Independent  

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David Beckham has had mixed success, Ronaldo has been relegated, the Class of '92 are stuck in League Two and an Arsenal Invincible still has a big role at the Gunners... when footballers go behind-th
1 year, 3 months ago

David Beckham has had mixed success, Ronaldo has been relegated, the Class of '92 are stuck in League Two and an Arsenal Invincible still has a big role at the Gunners... when footballers go behind-th

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to AC Milan as an advisor to the club's ownership and management. Things are starting to look better at Inter Miami with Lionel Messi for owner David Beckham Class of '92 Inter Miami is not the only club that Beckham has an affiliation with, as he and some of his former Manchester United team-mates are co-owners …

Defender William Saliba commits to Arsenal with new long-term contract
1 year, 8 months ago

Defender William Saliba commits to Arsenal with new long-term contract

The Independent  

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Arsenal are set to rival Liverpool for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount
1 year, 11 months ago

Arsenal are set to rival Liverpool for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount

Daily Mail  

Arsenal are keen to land Chelsea and England star Mason Mount during the summer transfer window, having identified midfield as a crucial area to invest after Manchester City's 4-1 victory at the Etihad on Wednesday. Arsenal have joined the race to buy Chelsea and England midfielder Mason Mount this summer Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his midfield after Manchester …

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta fully backs plans to tie down technical director Edu to a new deal
2 years, 5 months ago

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta fully backs plans to tie down technical director Edu to a new deal

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta hopes Arsenal succeed in tying down technical director Edu ‘for a long time’. Edu is believed to be happy in his role at the Emirates with Arsenal top of the league table He is Arsenal’s first ever technical director and ahead of Thursday’s clash with PSV Eindhoven, Arteta outlined Edu’s importance at the club. Arsenal have begun discussions …

William Saliba 'in no rush to sign new Arsenal with deal'
2 years, 5 months ago

William Saliba 'in no rush to sign new Arsenal with deal'

Daily Mail  

William Saliba is in no rush to sign a new Arsenal deal despite his revelatory start to life in the first team at the north London club. The France international, 21, has been in imperious form so far for Mikel Arteta's side this season, forming a solid partnership alongside Gabriel Magalhaes in the centre of the Arsenal back line. William …

Arsenal transfer news: Man City ramp up interest in Bukayo Saka
2 years, 9 months ago

Arsenal transfer news: Man City ramp up interest in Bukayo Saka

Daily Mail  

Manchester City have stepped up their interest in Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka. The Premier League champions are now closely monitoring developments regarding Saka's future as he heads into the final two years of his contract at the Emirates. England and Arsenal star is the subject of interest from both Manchester City and Liverpool And though any move this …

Arsenal set to 'hold preliminary talks' over new deals for on-loan youngster William Saliba
3 years ago

Arsenal set to 'hold preliminary talks' over new deals for on-loan youngster William Saliba

Daily Mail  

Arsenal are expected to hold preliminary talks with William Saliba over a new contract as the club review the situation, according to reports. Arsenal are expected to hold preliminary talks with William Saliba over a new contract The Frenchman has impressed in Marseille this term, making 36 appearances for the second-place Ligue 1 side. Saliba's current deal expires in 2024 …

Arsenal director Edu defends club's spending, transfer strategy
3 years, 6 months ago

Arsenal director Edu defends club's spending, transfer strategy

The Hindu  

Arsenal's technical director Edu defended the club's transfer strategy over the summer despite spending more than any Premier League side and still finding themselves at the bottom of the standings. The north London club has spent more than 150 million pounds on young recruits such as Ben White, Martin Odegaard and Aaron Ramsdale, and Edu said the club's plan was …

Arsenal chief Edu pleads for patience and acknowledges fans are 'underwhelmed' by summer spending
3 years, 6 months ago

Arsenal chief Edu pleads for patience and acknowledges fans are 'underwhelmed' by summer spending

Daily Mail  

Arsenal technical director Edu has insisted that the club are building a foundation for the future with their summer recruitment. Mikel Arteta's side are bottom of the Premier League table after losing their first three games without scoring a goal but Edu is confident that matters will improve when Arsenal have their strongest starting lineup available. Edu believes that the …

Arsenal interested in Brighton and England star Ben White... but the Seagulls value him at £50m
3 years, 9 months ago

Arsenal interested in Brighton and England star Ben White... but the Seagulls value him at £50m

Daily Mail  

Arsenal are weighing up the cost of a deal for Ben White as they consider pursuing their interest in the England new boy. As revealed by Sportsmail, Brighton have placed a £50million price tag on their academy prospect White which they hope will deter his admirers who also include Manchester United and Liverpool. Ben White shone in his debut Premier …

Edu explains Arsenal's move to an agent-led recruitment process
4 years, 6 months ago

Edu explains Arsenal's move to an agent-led recruitment process

Daily Mail  

Edu has explained Arsenal’s recruitment restructure was planned because he wanted less people working with more responsibility. Arsenal Technical Director Edu explained the club's major scouting overhaul in the summer The former invincible says he wants 'less people with more responsibility' in the process Head of UK scouting Peter Clark and fellow talent spotter Brian McDermott were told they would …

Arsenal receive huge boost with teenage star Bukayo Saka close to agreeing a new long-term contract
4 years, 9 months ago

Arsenal receive huge boost with teenage star Bukayo Saka close to agreeing a new long-term contract

Daily Mail  

Bukayo Saka is close to agreeing a new Arsenal contract. Teenage star Bukayo Saka is close to agreeing a new long-term contract at Arsenal The 18-year-old's representatives have been in talks over a new deal for some time Progress slowed during football's suspension but Arsenal have stepped up their efforts again to tie down Saka, who has shone playing anywhere …

Arsenal transfer guru Raul Sanllehi and hierarchy slammed by former star Gilles Grimandi
4 years, 9 months ago

Arsenal transfer guru Raul Sanllehi and hierarchy slammed by former star Gilles Grimandi

Daily Mail  

Arsenal's head of football Raul Sanllehi and his colleagues have been slammed for his poor decisions in the transfer market by former Gunners man Gilles Grimandi. Arsenal's head of football Raul Sanllehi has been criticised for his decisions on transfers Gilles Grimandi said there have been some debateable signings under Sanllehi's stewardship And ex-Arsenal player Grimandi is laying the blame …

Premier League: Arsenal's new technical director Edu challenges Gunners to find winning mentality
5 years, 8 months ago

Premier League: Arsenal's new technical director Edu challenges Gunners to find winning mentality

Firstpost  

Arsenal’s new technical director Edu has challenged the Gunners to find a winning mentality as they bid to erase memories of last season’s disappointments London: Arsenal’s new technical director Edu has challenged the Gunners to find a winning mentality as they bid to erase memories of last season’s disappointments. The former Arsenal midfielder, who was a member of Arsene Wenger’s …

Edu returns to the Emirates as Arsenal's new technical director
5 years, 8 months ago

Edu returns to the Emirates as Arsenal's new technical director

The Independent  

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Arsenal transfer news latest: William Saliba, Mario Lemina, Ryan Fraser, Wilfried Zaha, Dani Ceballos, Kieran Tierney
5 years, 8 months ago

Arsenal transfer news latest: William Saliba, Mario Lemina, Ryan Fraser, Wilfried Zaha, Dani Ceballos, Kieran Tierney

The Independent  

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Why Edu's return to Arsenal could be their best summer signing
5 years, 8 months ago

Why Edu's return to Arsenal could be their best summer signing

The Telegraph  

Amid all the hand-wringing and low-balling that has defined Arsenal’s transfer window so far, it should not be forgotten that the most important arrival in north London this summer will not be Wilfried Zaha or Kieran Tierney or William Saliba or any of the far-fetched names that have peppered the gossip columns in recent weeks. When it comes to the …

Arsenal must wait until summer to hire Marc Overmars as sporting director
6 years, 1 month ago

Arsenal must wait until summer to hire Marc Overmars as sporting director

Daily Mail  

Marc Overmars will not leave Ajax mid-season to become Arsenal’s sporting director, but he remains favourite to fill the role and could still join in the summer. Roma’s director of football, Monchi, is also being considered because of his fruitful working relationship with Arsenal manager Unai Emery at Sevilla. Marc Overmars will not leave Ajax mid-season to become Arsenal’s sporting …

Sportsmail takes a look at how Arsenal could line up under Unai Emery
6 years, 9 months ago

Sportsmail takes a look at how Arsenal could line up under Unai Emery

Daily Mail  

Unai Emery has stamped his authority early at Arsenal by making key signings in areas that have massively let the side down in recent years. With the former Paris Saint-Germain boss clearly looking to improve the spine of Arsenal, Sportsmail takes a look at how his Gunners outfit could line up next season in a 4-2-3-1 formation. German keeper Bernd …

Marc Overmars to return to Arsenal
7 years, 5 months ago

Marc Overmars to return to Arsenal

Daily Mail  

Marc Overmars is set to return to Arsenal in a potential director of football role from next season. The former Gunners winger, who made 141 appearances and scored 40 goals for them between 1997 and 2000, has served as Ajax's director of football since the summer of 2012 but is poised to return to London. Marc Overmars is set to …

Arsene Wenger prepared to stay and accept structural change at Arsenal
7 years, 10 months ago

Arsene Wenger prepared to stay and accept structural change at Arsenal

The Telegraph  

Arsène Wenger has paved the way to remain Arsenal manager for another two seasons after indicating that he is now prepared to accept changes in the club’s footballing structure. As revealed by The Daily Telegraph in March, Arsenal have been assessing candidates for a new off-field role and, while Wenger reacted dismissively to the idea of a ‘director of football’ …

Marc Overmars calls Arsenal director of football role 'not exciting' but Arsene Wenger is not aware of talks
7 years, 11 months ago

Marc Overmars calls Arsenal director of football role 'not exciting' but Arsene Wenger is not aware of talks

The Independent  

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