Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on Riccardo Calafiori’s fitness, scout reports of Hugo Ekitike and Ian Wright’s view on Declan Rice.
Arsenal turn their attention back to the Premier League and the trip to Ipswich Town in the fight to secure second place.
Newcastle’s 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace has Mikel Arteta’s side looking over their shoulder and will want to build momentum before their Champions League semi-final first leg.
Kai Havertz was the match-winner the last time the Gunners clashed with Ipswich and another tough game can be expected.
So with that said, here’s a look at the latest Arsenal news ahead of another busy day of action.
Mikel Arteta provides Riccardo Calafiori fitness update
Riccardo Calafiori has been out of action since the last international break but could be closing in on a return to the Gunners side.
Speaking at his pre match press conference ahead of Ipswich v Arsenal, Arteta confirmed he should be available for selection against PSG.
Arteta stated: “If everything goes well, I think so, maybe a little bit earlier, he’s on the pitch already, he’s doing quite a lot of stuff. We just need to make the right steps now to make sure that when he’s back, he’s in good shape.”
There was not such good news regarding Jorginho who seems unlikely to make a return for the huge first leg clash.
Read more on Arteta’s Calafiori update.
Arsenal send scouts to watch Hugo Ekitike
Arsenal sent scouts to watch transfer target Hugo Ekitike play against Tottenham on Thursday night, Arsenal Insider understands.
The Frankfurt forward scored in the first leg but was unable to prevent his side from crashing out of the Europa League quarter-final clash as Spurs won 1-0 in Germany.
TBR Football’s transfer expert Graeme Bailey revealed that Arsenal were keeping tabs on Ekitike during the tie.
Bailey stated: “Arsenal, as we have said, are doing work on their striker options and Hugo Ekitike is one who has impressed them recently – so no shock they have taken the chance to watch him against Spurs.”
Read more on Arsenal’s scouting mission of Ekitike.
Ian Wright gives Declan Rice verdict following Real Madrid display
Ian Wright has heaped praise on Declan Rice after claiming the midfielder ‘wiped the floor’ with Real Madrid during the Champions League tie.
Speaking on his Wrighty’s House podcast, he claimed: “Nobody can ever question him! You see all these podcasters being disrespectful, but Declan Rice, over two games, absolutely wiped the floor with that team with his performance.”
Rice scored a brace in the first leg before producing another man of the match display in the second game at the Bernabeu.
Read more on Wright’s Rice verdict.
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