Alex Runarsson
Imama Amapakabo: Why Andre Onana should consider Arsenal move
Andre Onana leaving Ajax and joining Arsenal would be “a good move” for the Cameroon international, according to former Nigeria U23 coach Imama Amapakabo. The Gunners have held discussions with the 25-year-old’s representatives, albeit, they have yet to decide whether they will step up their chase of the goalkeeper. Arsenal was on the lookout for a keeper following the departure of Emiliano Martinez in September 2020 and the underwhelming form of summer recruit Alex Runarsson. Despite technical director Edu and Mikel Arteta being big admirers of Onana, financial issues prevented the North London outfit from making a firm offer, instead they opted to sign Mat Ryan on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion. Amapakabo – who was a goalkeeper during his active career – and was part of the Nigeria...
Arsenal provide update on Smith Rowe ahead of Burnley clash
Arsenal have this evening revealed a late update on the fitness of Emile Smith Rowe, ahead of their showdown with Burnley. Mikel Arteta’s men are set to return to action tomorrow afternoon, in a Premier League meeting with the Clarets. The Gunners will of course head into the Turf Moor clash with their tails up, on the back of a morale boosting pair of wins over the last couple of weeks. First, a last-gasp Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang header saw Arsenal get the better of Benfica, to book their spot in the Last-16 of the Europa League. And this was followed last weekend by a hugely impressive 3-1 downing of Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. The news, as a whole, proved of a positive nature, with only two players – including 3rd-choice goalkeeper Alex Runarsson – struggling as things st...
‘Yes. He’ll join’: Fabrizio Romano delivers exciting Arsenal transfer update
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Dijon’s Runar Alex Runarsson will join Arsenal in the coming days. Romano has claimed that he will join as a replacement for Emiliano Martinez who is all set to join Aston Villa. yes. He’ll join Arsenal as Emi Martinez replacement, already reported days ago 😄👌🏻 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 15, 2020 The 25-year-old is available for around £1.5m. The Gunners are also reportedly keen on Brentford’s David Raya, but the Bees are not looking to sell him this summer. Brentford have already sold star striker Ollie Watkins to Aston Villa, and could lose Said Benrahma as well. They are not keen on losing another important player in the same transfer window. As a result, it leaves Runarsson as the main...
