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Charles Watts

Charles Watts is one of the most respected journalists, having covered Arsenal whilst at Football London and Goal and now for his one million followers on social media.

Mikel Arteta and Hugo Ekitike
22-goal demon looks ideal for the Prem – but here’s why Arsenal are right not to be signing him
It doesn’t really surprise me that Arsenal are not being mentioned as serious contenders for Hugo Ekitike, even if Mark Brus made a...
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Leroy Sane, Ollie Watkins, and Gabriel Magalhaes
Inside Arsenal’s summer transfer plans: Sane, Watkins, Mbeumo, new contracts & more – exclusive column
Bryan Mbeumo wouldn’t have made sense for Arsenal, but Leroy Sane is a target on a free transfer There’s been lots of...
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Max Dowman, Julian Alvarez, and Anthony Gordon
Exclusive Arsenal column: Julian Alvarez transfer would need huge money, Anthony Gordon links & more
Julian Alvarez looks like just what Arsenal need, but is it realistic ? I’ve seen the Julian Alvarez links and I’ve had...
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Ruben Amorim and Mikel Arteta
This 24 G/A star was a target for Arsenal in January…I’m surprised he’s now highly likely to join Man Utd
It now looks highly likely that Matheus Cunha will be heading to Manchester United after Arsenal also recently showed an interest in him. It...
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Eberechi Eze, Andrea Berta and Matheus Cunha
Exclusive: Berta can deliver new calibre of Arsenal signings, surprise Man United deal & more – Charles Watts column
Andrea Berta can be a difference-maker for Arsenal in the transfer market I thought the messages that were coming out from Arsenal...
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Antoine Griezmann and Rodrygo Goes
Not confirmed yet, but Arsenal would be mad not to pounce on this exciting transfer opportunity
If Rodrygo really does become available this summer then it would be mad for Arsenal not to at least explore the possibility...
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Gabriel Martinelli, Benjamin Sesko and David Raya
Exclusive Arsenal column: Gunners star to get new shirt number, how Berta & Arteta will decide signings, & more
Joan Garcia is a target for Arsenal, but he’s not replacing David Raya as No .1 If Joan Garcia does sign for...
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Xavi Simons, Jamie Gittens and Liam Delap
Arsenal column: Champions League exit, Liam Delap & Jamie Gittens transfer links, & more
Thoughts on a painful Champions League exit This was one of the most painful European exits I can remember for Arsenal. And...
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Kenan Yildiz, Leandro Trossard, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Exclusive Arsenal column: Partey return crucial for PSG 2nd leg, the ‘perfect’ attacker signing & more
Arsenal vs PSG was frustrating, but the tie isn’t over yet It was a really frustrating night for Arsenal against PSG. There...
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Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta
PSG are a different team to the one Arsenal beat earlier this season
The Champions League semi-final against PSG is looming large for Arsenal. In all honesty, it’s pretty much impossible to think about anything...
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Martin Zubimendi, Thomas Partey and Aaron Ramsey
Exclusive column: Arsenal hopeful over midfielder transfer, new Thomas Partey development & more
Arsenal don’t need to fear PSG The Champions League semi-final against PSG is looming large for Arsenal. In all honesty, it’s pretty...
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William Saliba in action against Bradley Barcola
Real Madrid’s mind-games didn’t work – Arsenal knew they were better. But PSG will be a tougher test…
To walk into the cauldron of the Bernabeu and to silence it the way they did. It was remarkable really. In truth,...
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