James Chettle

James Chettle

Sports Journalist · 17 articles

Fabrizio Romano reveals fresh Arsenal setback after Rogers blow
Transfers

Fabrizio Romano reveals fresh Arsenal setback after Rogers blow

Arsenal are not currently working on a deal for Bradley Barcola, leaving Mikel Arteta without an active move for a marquee winger following the loss of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea. Fabrizio Romano has played down suggestions that Arsenal immediately turned to the Paris Saint-Germain attacker after Chelsea agreed a £117m deal with Aston Villa for […]

Arsenal Set to Complete Signing of Club Brugge Sensation Christos Tzolis
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Arsenal Set to Complete Signing of Club Brugge Sensation Christos Tzolis

Arsenal are poised to complete the signing of Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis, with the player keen to join Mikel Arteta’s squad and a £30-35 million deal expected to be finalised by the start of pre-season on 20 July. According to multiple reports from Fabrizio Romano and transfer specialist outlets, Arsenal have made significant progress […]

Arsenal Transfer Window 2026 Talking Points & Facts – 15th July
Transfers

Arsenal Transfer Window 2026 Talking Points & Facts – 15th July

Arsenal’s summer transfer window reached a critical crossroads on Tuesday as the Gunners navigated a whirlwind of departures, advanced negotiations, and World Cup absences that will shape Mikel Arteta’s squad for 2026/27. With Leandro Trossard’s exit confirmed, multiple targets under active pursuit, and a clutch of Arsenal players in action at the World Cup semi-finals, […]

Arsenal latest: Trossard medical, Tzolis move and World Cup wait
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Arsenal latest: Trossard medical, Tzolis move and World Cup wait

Arsenal’s summer plans continue to take shape, with Leandro Trossard closing in on a move to Besiktas and Christos Tzolis emerging as a possible replacement. The club’s transfer business is developing alongside a significant rebuild for Arsenal Women and England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Here is the latest across four Arsenal storylines. Trossard nears […]

Manchester City move leaves Arsenal with Ayyoub Bouaddi decision
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Manchester City move leaves Arsenal with Ayyoub Bouaddi decision

Manchester City have reportedly moved to the front of the race for Ayyoub Bouaddi, leaving Arsenal with a decision over their long-standing interest in the Lille midfielder. David Ornstein reports City are pushing to sign the 18-year-old following his impressive performances for Morocco at the World Cup. Lille are understood to value Bouaddi at around […]

William Saliba Injury Leaves Arsenal With Pre-Season Concern
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William Saliba Injury Leaves Arsenal With Pre-Season Concern

William Saliba’s World Cup ended with an injury as the Arsenal defender was forced off during France’s 2-0 semi-final defeat by Spain. Saliba went down without contact and appeared to be holding the back of his leg before leaving the pitch after 30 minutes. Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix replaced him, leaving Arsenal waiting for […]

Declan Rice fit as four Arsenal stars chase World Cup final
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Declan Rice fit as four Arsenal stars chase World Cup final

Declan Rice has been declared fit as Arsenal’s four England players prepare to face Argentina in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final. Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze are all available to Thomas Tuchel for the match in Atlanta. Rice had been managing a stomach problem before England’s dramatic quarter-final victory over Norway. The midfielder […]

Arsenal Transfer Window 2026 Talking Points & Facts – 13th July
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Arsenal Transfer Window 2026 Talking Points & Facts – 13th July

Arsenal are trying to move on three fronts at once, and none of them have broken cover yet. Mikel Arteta’s side head into the final fortnight before pre-season with live interest in a marquee centre-forward, a stalled move for a Newcastle United midfielder, and a winger swap that is waiting on someone else’s decision entirely. […]

Arsenal handed Kroupi opening but £80m warning remains
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Arsenal handed Kroupi opening but £80m warning remains

Arsenal have reportedly received encouragement in their pursuit of Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi after Paris Saint-Germain stepped away from the race. Sky Sports’ Paper Talk previously reported that PSG were no longer pursuing the 20-year-old, removing one high-profile rival from Arsenal’s path. Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta have already made enquiries about […]

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