Lee Hurley

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Lee Hurley has been a professional writer for nearly 30 years and established LadyArse.com, DailyCannon’s former inception, in 2008. He has been an Arsenal supporter since 1987 and has written for The Guardian, Vice, Huck, Paddy Power, The Mirror, Metro and the Gooner Fanzine amongst many others and also co-owns TransWrites.world.
Ajax' German director of football affairs Sven Mislintat attends a press presentation for Ajax' new head coach in the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on June 14, 2023. (Photo by PHIL NIJHUIS/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Could Sven Mislintat be set for a sensational return to former club?

Could Borussia Dortmund be welcoming back a familiar face? Reports suggest former scout Sven Mislintat is being considered for a return, sparking questions about his impact and potential success
Jurrien Timber in training with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Arsenal star’s work ethic praised as he nears long-awaited return from injury

Jürrien Timber's injury recovery is nearing completion! While the Arsenal defender eyes a return, his twin brother Quinten earns a national team call-up. Could the Timber brothers reunite at Arsenal?
Feyenoord's Dutch midfielder #08 Quinten Timber celebrates after scoring Feyenoord's fourth goal during the Dutch Eredivisie football match between Heracles Almelo and Feyenoord at the Erve Asito stadium in Almelo on December 17, 2023. Netherlands OUT (Photo by VINCENT JANNINK/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal considering move for Jurrien Timber’s twin brother

Arsenal are in the hunt for midfield reinforcements! Quinten Timber, Feyenoord's rising star, has impressed Mikel Arteta. Will the Gunners reunite him with his twin brother Jurrien?
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta addresses a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match against FC Porto at the Dragao stadium in Porto on February 20, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Everton tried to lure Mikel Arteta as manager but he chose Arsenal

PSV general manager drops a bombshell! He reveals attempting to sign Mikel Arteta before his move to Arsenal. Brands saw Arteta's potential as a "top coach" but the club opted for a short-term fix.
Gabon's Pierre Aubameyang (R) celebrates after scoring during the 2012 Olympic mens football match between Gabon and Switzerland at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north-east England on July 26, 2012.(Photo credit PAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages)

Former Arsenal captain’s family criticise manager after snub

Aubameyang's strong Marseille form not enough for Gabon call-up. Striker's family slams coach's treatment, raising questions about player's international future.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 13: Rodrygo of Real Madrid prepares for the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid CF at Red Bull Arena on February 13, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Arsenal rekindle interest in Huijsen as Liverpool and Gunners eye Rodrygo

Arsenal and Liverpool target summer signings! Gunners revive interest in Huijsen, while Liverpool join the chase Rodrygo from Real Madrid.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on February 17, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Arsenal star returns to club with injury

Bukayo Saka's early departure from the England camp due to a muscle problem has Arsenal fans worried. Will he be fit for their next Premier League match?
Ceadach O'Neill

Exciting Northern Ireland 15yo midfielder will sign for Arsenal

Linfield's 15-year-old midfield sensation Ceadach O'Neill is set to join Premier League giants Arsenal! The youngster impressed with Arsenal's U17s in Brazil, securing a dream move.
Brazil players training at Arsenal's London Colney (Photo via the Brazil national team on Twitter)

Brazil stars hold final training session at Arsenal

Brazil's new coach Dorival Jr. puts his team through their paces at Arsenal's training ground for the final time before their friendly against England at Wembley. All set for a thrilling clash!
BATH, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: In this photo illustration the new £1 pound coin is seen on April 4, 2017 in Bath, England. Currency experts have warned that as the uncertainty surrounding Brexit continues, the value of the British pound, which has remained depressed against the US dollar and the euro since the UK voted to leave in the EU referendum, is likely to fluctuate. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Arsenal make financial push to overtake Tottenham revenues

Arsenal steps up commercial efforts to overtake Tottenham Hotspur financially. New sponsorships & innovative merchandise aim to close the revenue gap.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Is €100m Viktor Gyökeres the answer to Arsenal’s attacking woes?

Arsenal target Viktor Gyökeres is on fire in Portugal. Can the €100m striker solve the Gunners' attacking problems? Is his price tag justified?
Guinea-Bissau's forward #3 Franculino Dju cools off ahead of during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group A football match between Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 18, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal scout 12-goal, 5-assist 19yo striker also watched by Borussia Dortmund

Arsenal join transfer race for FC Midtjylland's young striker Franculino. Will the Gunners win the race against Ajax, PSV & Dortmund?
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: David Raya of Arsenal makes the match-winning save from the fourth penalty from Galeno of FC Porto (not pictured) in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal star shuts down media frenzy over his dog

David Raya clarifies reports about his XL Bully dog. Spanish goalkeeper assures responsible ownership, slams media misrepresentation.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (L) speaks with Arsenal's Dutch assistant coach Albert Stuivenberg (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Ajax want Mikel Arteta’s top Arsenal assistant

Will Arsenal lose their assistant coach? Reports claim Ajax are eyeing a summer move for Albert Stuivenberg. Could a Premier League title tilt influence his decision?
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17: Ben White of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 17, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Ben White’s England rejection explained

Ben White's World Cup exit shrouded in mystery. Reports claim a comment by England assistant coach Steve Holland questioned White's commitment, leading to the player's departure
Mika Biereth celebrating a goal for Sturm Graz (Photo via Sturm Graz on Twitter)

8 goals in 11 game striker wants Arsenal place

Mika Biereth, Arsenal's Danish striker on loan, eyes first-team return. Despite loan spells, Arsenal rejected his sale in January. Can Biereth impress Arteta and secure his Premier League dream.
Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (L) vies with Arsenal's French defender #02 William Saliba (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Fitness concerns mount for Guardiola as Arsenal await

Arsenal travel to Man City with a chance to exploit injuries to De Bruyne, Haaland, and Ederson. Will these key players be fit for the crucial clash?
Saka creates Nando sauce

Bukayo Saka creates limited edition Nando’s hot sauce

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka teams up with Nando's to create a limited-edition Peri-Peri sauce. Sweet, spicy, and smoky, it's a must-try for fans.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

4 Arsenal players in Most Valuable Premier League XI

4 Gunners stars make the Premier League's most valuable XI. See who made the list here
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 13: Rodrygo of Real Madrid prepares for the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid CF at Red Bull Arena on February 13, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Arsenal learn Rodrygo’s price tag amid potential clearout at Real Madrid

Real Madrid's €100-120 million price tag on Rodrygo could see the Brazilian winger on his way out. Could the Gunners be the ones to snatch him up?
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal prepared to pay prolific striker’s €100m release clause

Striker Viktor Gyokeres on fire! Will Arsenal break the bank to sign him? €100m release clause a hurdle, but Gunners lead the race.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Arsenal disappointed as Swansea City 17yo signs new deal

Arsenal's pursuit of Aimar Govea has hit a roadblock as he signs a professional deal with Swansea City, choosing to develop at his boyhood club over a move.
Tyreece John-Jules celebrates a goal for Derby County (Photo via Derby County on Twitter)

Good news for Arsenal loanee over ‘season ending’ injury

Arsenal's Tyreece John-Jules, on loan at Derby County, is battling a hamstring injury. Will he recover in time for the season's end? Get the latest updates on his return
Celtic's forward of Ireland Anthony Stokes gestures in front of Referee Wolfgang Stark during the Champions League football match AC Milan vs Celtic Glagow on September 18, 2013 at San Siro Stadium in Milan. (Photo credit GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal youngster jailed for 5 months

Former footballer Anthony Stokes jailed after breaching court orders & harassing ex-girlfriend. Details of abuse & his disregard for legal consequences.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and RC Lens at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal face £25m Reiss Nelson dilemma

Reiss Nelson's lack of playing time at Arsenal has alerted Brighton. Will the Gunners sell their homegrown winger for a reported £25-30m? Read to find out!
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Gabriel of Arsenal celebrates his team's first goal, an own-goal scored by Sven Botman of Newcastle United (not pictured), during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal face toughest run-in in Premier League title race, says Opta

Can Arsenal hold onto their Premier League lead? Data suggests they face the toughest remaining fixtures. See Opta's analysis of the title race run-in for Arsenal, City & Liverpool.
Juventus' Turkish forward Kenan Yildiz warms up before the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Sassuolo on January 16, 2024 at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Can Arsenal pull off the improbable? Yildiz transfer faces major hurdles

Can Arsenal land Kenan Yildiz? Reports in Italy suggest a tough battle, with Juventus demanding a massive fee.
France's defender WIlliam Saliba arrives in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on November 13, 2023 as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament qualifying matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba could miss start of 24/25 season for Arsenal

Arsenal risk losing William Saliba for the start of next season due to his potential involvement in the Olympics. Will Henry's France call-up disrupt Arsenal's plans?
Sporting Lisbon's Danish midfielder #42 Morten Hjulmand heads the ball during the Portuguese League football match between Sporting CP and Casa Pia at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, on January 29, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Tottenham deal stalls after player’s Arsenal tattoo discovered

Tottenham's interest in Morten Hjulmand cools due to a surprising factor: the player's Arsenal tattoo.
Mario Dorgeles

Arsenal, Chelsea & Newcastle battle for rising €750k midfielder

Young Ivorian midfielder Mario Dorgeles sparks bidding war between Newcastle, Arsenal, and Chelsea. Get the inside scoop!
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17: Ben White of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 17, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

What is really happening with Ben White and England?

Arsenal's Ben White declines England call-ups. Southgate reveals decision, reasons remain unclear. Player focuses on club career.
Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe reacts during the French Cup (Coupe de France) quarter-final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and OGC Nice at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, on March 13, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Kylian Mbappe hints at Real Madrid move, laughs off Arsenal

Kylian Mbappe playfully dismisses Arsenal move, fueling speculation about a Real Madrid transfer. Did he just reveal his future?
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 13: Brahim Diaz of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid CF at Red Bull Arena on February 13, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Arsenal target Brahim Diaz in potential Odegaard repeat

Arsenal could sign Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid, echoing Odegaard's successful move. Transfer rumours heat up as Diaz seeks more playing time.
VERONA, ITALY - FEBRUARY 17: Weston McKennie of Juventus applauds his fans during the Serie A TIM match between Hellas Verona FC and Juventus - Serie A TIM at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on February 17, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Manchester United monitor 25yo amid Juventus contract uncertainty

Arsenal and Man Utd monitor Weston McKennie's Juventus situation. Could the midfielder's Premier League return be on the cards?
FLORENCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 26: Michael Kayode of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A TIM match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 26, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Arsenal target Michael Kayode: Scouts impressed, price tag learned

Is Fiorentina's Michael Kayode on Arsenal's radar again? Scouts watch rising star, with a price tag now emerging.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: David Moyes, Manager of Sunderland (L) speaks to Graham Souness (R) prior to kick off during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Sunderland at Vitality Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Liverpool legend says he’s a ‘closet Arsenal fan’

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness reveals his admiration for Arsenal, praising their progress and potential to overcome past failures.
BOLOGNA, ITALY - JANUARY 05: Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna FC looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and Genoa CFC at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on January 05, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

22yo striker drops out of Arsenal’s plans, replacement identified

Reports suggest Arsenal's interest in Joshua Zirkzee has waned. Italian clubs lead the race, and the Gunners eye other striker options.
arsenal academy hale end

Arsenal announce signing of Brayden Clarke

Arsenal has confirmed the signing of 16-year-old Brayden Clarke, a highly regarded central defender from a Premier League rival's academy.
HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 02: Jamie Jermaine Bynoe-Gittens of Dortmund battles for the ball with Omar Haktab Traore of Heidenheim (L) during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and Borussia Dortmund at Voith-Arena on February 02, 2024 in Heidenheim, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Why Arsenal are targeting a €30m Borussia Dortmund deal

Arsenal are eyeing a €30m move for Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. Discover why the 19-year-old winger is worth the investment.
Chelsea's Spanish defender #03 Marc Cucurella (R) vies with Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (L) during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on October 21, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s financial losses dwarf Arsenal’s as Gunners show signs of progress

Chelsea's financial losses overshadow Arsenal's, highlighting the Gunners' improving financial position and strategic focus.