Monaco boss takes parting shot at Wenger after Arsenal bow out of Champions League

Arsene Wenger has been accused of showing the coach of his former side Monaco, Leonardo Jardim, a lack of respect after the French side eliminated Arsenal from the Champions League on Tuesday.

The Gunners beat Monaco 2-0 in their second-leg tie at the Stade Louis II, but were knocked out of Europe’s premier competition 3-3 on away goals – the fifth successive season that Arsenal have exited the Champions League at the last 16 stage.

Henry wants to succeed Wenger as Arsenal boss

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has revealed his ‘dream’ to one day replace Arsene Wenger as manager at the Emirates.

The former Gunners star, who is the club’s all-time leading scorer with 228 goals, was reportedly offered a chance to begin his coaching career at the club’s academy earlier this month.

Arsenal 'is becoming a graveyard for players - and Wenger is to blame'

Arsenal is becoming a graveyard for players and supporters should not be surprised if the club’s top players seek to leave the Emirates this summer.

That is according to respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague, who has gone on the offensive against the Gunners during his latest column for AS.

Possibly using the club’s 3-1 reverse to Monaco in the Champions League earlier this week as his motivation, Balague suggests Arsenal’s players ‘lack modern guidance both emotionally and tactically’.

Wenger 'agrees for Clement to replace him as Arsenal boss next season'

Arsene Wenger has reportedly given the green light to Real Madrid assistant Paul Clement replacing him as Arsenal manager at the end of next season.

Clement was surprisingly linked with a shock move to the Gunners this week, with the club’s board believed to be keen on hiring the Englishman to replace Wenger.

Arsenal 'are ready to sack Wenger and hire Madrid boss Ancelotti'

 

Arsenal are considering sacking Arsene Wenger and hiring Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, according to reports.

The Gunners, who have been going through a rough period of form this season, are believed to be looking into replacing long-standing boss Wenger at the end of the season.

Debuchy could be out for six weeks or three months

Arsene Wenger has revealed Arsenal are still unsure as to the extent of Mathieu Debuchy’s injury.

The defender was stretchered off during last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City with an ankle problem.

And nearly a week on from the incident, Arsenal have yet to determine how long the Frenchman will be sidelined for.

Arsenal weigh up Yobo and Lugano

Arsenal are believed to be weighing up a move for free agents Joseph Yobo and Diego Lugano as Arsene Wenger looks to plug the holes in his defence.

The Gunners’ frail squad was exposed this week as they had to field youngster Hector Bellerin in Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League defeat to Borussia Dortmund, with Mathieu Debuchy, Nacho Monreal and Calum Chambers all unavailable through injury and illness.

Wenger: 'Not signing Ronaldo for Arsenal is my biggest regret'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that not signing Cristiano Ronaldo when he had the chance is the biggest regret of his managerial career, with the Frenchman admitting that he was ‘so close’ to making the Real Madrid star a Gunner before he joined Manchester United.

Ronaldo had a lot of potential suitors before he left Sporting Lisbon for Old Trafford in 2003, and Wenger conceded that not getting to the Portuguese before his Premier League rivals still eats away at him.

Arsenal 'make offer to sign Juve forward Giovinco'

Arsenal have made an approach to sign Juventus star Sebastian Giovinco ahead of the transfer deadline.

The Italy international has been chased by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger in the past, with the club making a bid for his services last year.

Wenger hints at more new signings

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hinted he may not yet be finished in the summer transfer market.

The Gunners have added Alexis Sanchez, Mathieu Debuchy and Calum Chambers to their ranks since the end of last season, but with their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace just over 24 hours away, Wenger says he may yet bolster his squad further.

Wenger confirms Vidal interest

Arsene Wenger has revealed his admiration for Arturo Vidal amid talk that he is set for a £44million transfer to Arsenal.

Vidal, who plays for Italian side Juventus, has been strongly linked with a transfer away from Serie A in recent weeks.

Balotelli to Arsenal is pure invention, says Wenger

Arsene Wenger has denied any truth in rumours linking Mario Balotelli with a move to Arsenal.

The Italian striker has been mooted as a potential Gunners target this summer – a possibility which has been played up by the player’s agent Mino Raiola.

Wenger tells Arsenal fans: Don’t expect me to splash the cash

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned supporters that while he will look to improve his squad during the close season, they should not expect a “massive” influx of new players.

“It will be busy, but the main thing for us will be to keep the stability because we feel we are close (to the title),” said the Frenchman, in comments reported by several British newspapers on Saturday.