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Arsenal identify £63m-rated playmaker as alternative target to James Maddison – report
Arsenal have identified Bernardo Silva as a potential alternative to Leicester City playmaker James Maddison, The Mirror reports. The Gunners are searching for a creative midfielder, and they have recently been linked with a move for Maddison, who could cost £70 million. It is now reported that Silva has emerged as an alternative target after Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola acknowledged that he wants to leave. Sportslens view: Silva has been with the Cityzens for the past four seasons, registering 35 goals and 44 assists from 201 appearances across all competitions. He was in-and-out of the starting lineup last term with the emergence of Phil Foden and could drop further down the pecking order with Jack Grealish’s arrival. It is not surprising that he would like to leave the club b...
Report suggests West Ham and Arsenal have joined the race to sign 22-yr-old
Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer but it appears that the likes of Arsenal and West Ham United have now joined the race as well. According to reports via Cuorirosso Blu, the two clubs are trying to assess the situation regarding the Japanese international. The 22-year-old could prove to be a useful addition for both clubs next season. Tomiyasu is naturally a right-sided centre back but he can slot in as a full-back as well. His versatility will be an added bonus for the Hammers and the Gunners. West Ham need to add more depth to their back four and the Japanese international seems like an ideal fit for them. Meanwhile, Arsenal have already signed Ben White from Brighton and Hove Albion and it remains to be seen whether t...
Why Arsenal must beat Tottenham to sign much-wanted 23-year-old
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have repeatedly been linked with Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar over the past few years. According to Get France Football News, the 23-year-old could join one of the north London clubs this summer. SL View Aouar has been tipped to move to the Premier League, with Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool credited with an interest in the French playmaker. With Liverpool reportedly keen on Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez, the way is clear for the two London clubs to attempt to sign Aouar. Spurs undoubtedly need more creativity in their midfield, and Aouar would be an ideal partner for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Tanguy Ndombele. However, Arsenal are a more viable destination for the Frenchman, with his style of play aligning closely to Mikel Arteta’s ethos. His addition to the...
Leicester City make transfer decision on James Maddison amid Arsenal approach – report
Leicester City have knocked back a part-exchange bid from Arsenal for midfielder James Maddison, Football Insider reports. The Gunners are keen on landing a creative midfielder this summer, and they recently made a formal approach for the 24-year-old. It is now reported that the north London outfit included Reiss Nelson and Ainsley Maitland-Niles as makeweights in the offer for Maddison. The proposal has been snubbed by the Foxes, who are reluctant to sell their prized asset unless a straight-cash offer of over £70 million is made. Sportslens view: The Gunners have already committed £71m to sign three players in Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Ben White in the transfer window. They are eyeing more signings before the deadline, but may have to recoup funds from player sales in o...
Arsenal can land their top attacking target for €50m but deal is complicated – report
Real Madrid are reluctant to sell Martin Odegaard to Arsenal permanently unless they are prepared to insert a buy-back clause as part of the deal, ABC reports. The Norway international spent the second half of last season with the Gunners on loan, bagging two goals and two assists from 20 outings. The Gunners are keen on retaining his services this summer, and they are awaiting the green light from Los Blancos to make a proposal. It is now reported that Odegaard remains in the plans of manager Carlo Ancelotti, but he can’t assure him with a regular starting position. Los Blancos are willing to sanction Odegaard’s sale to the Gunners for €50 million but want to retain a buy-back clause as part of the deal. Sportslens view: Odegaard had a positive influence on the Gunners’ results durin...
£100,000-a-week star ‘expected’ to sign new four-year contract with Arsenal – report
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is set to sign a new four-year contract after a move to Roma failed to materialise, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Switzerland international was heavily touted to join the Giallorossi earlier this summer, and it was claimed that personal terms were already agreed. However, the Serie A outfit failed to meet the Gunners’ transfer demands, and Mikel Arteta recently confirmed that Xhaka will be staying at the club. The club have now decided to renew his £100,000-a-week contract expiring in less than two years. He is ‘expected’ to sign a new deal until June 2025. Sportslens view: Xhaka had divided opinion among the Gunners fans with his ill-discipline and poor conduct on the playing field on several occasions. His shirt-throwing antics after...
Arsenal have free run to sign £65m star with 30 goal contributions last season
Arsenal have a free run to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez during this summer’s transfer window, Eurosport’s Dean Jones reports. The Gunners have been fancied to sign a new centre-forward, and it has recently emerged that Martinez is the prime transfer target. It is now reported that Inter value the Argentine at £65 million, and the Gunners have a free run to sign him with no rival offers. Tottenham Hotspur could enter the pursuit of the marksman, but that depends on how they deal with the future of Harry Kane. The Gunners are actively in talks with the Nerazzurri to sign Martinez, who is very interested in a Premier League move. Sportslens view: The Gunners appear determined to sign a new striker this summer. This could coincide with the departures of Alexandre Lacazette an...
Arsenal make first offer for £60m-rated star with 21 goal contributions last season – report
Arsenal have made an opening transfer offer to sign Leicester City midfielder James Maddison, football.london’s Chris Wheatley reports. The Gunners are eyeing a creative midfielder this summer, and they have regularly been linked with Maddison. It is now reported that they have made a formal proposal to sign the England international, who is valued at more than £60 million by the Foxes. The north London outfit are not in a position to afford a straight-cash deal and have proposed to include a player (unnamed) as a makeweight. Sportslens view: The Gunners had the third-best defensive record in the Premier League last term but were let down by disappointing finishing in the final third. They lacked a regular creator of goals. Emile Smith Rowe’s emergence has been a boost, but they need ...
Arsenal and Leeds set to miss out on highly-rated Eredivisie midfielder
In-demand AZ Alkmaar starlet Teun Koopmeiners is on the verge of securing a move to Serie A, with Atalanta and Roma going head-to-head for his signature. During an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Koopmeiners displayed his frustration with the Italian clubs’ inability to meet AZ’s demands. However, negotiations with Atalanta and Roma are well underway, shutting down the prospect of moving to the Premier League. “This situation brings stress because, in the end, you think about it every day,” he said. “If the transfer doesn’t take place before the start of the season, I will just have to play well and put as many minutes as possible in my legs. “I understand that people think I have said goodbye to the club for some time, but especially in this period, marked by the coronavirus pande...
‘Not looking good’: Mikel Arteta confirms double injury blow for Arsenal after Chelsea game
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a worrying injury update on Thomas Partey and Gabriel Magalhaes following the pre-season friendly against Chelsea. The Gunners suffered a 2-1 defeat in their first game of The Mind Series. They were far from their best but were denied a goal by a poor refereeing decision. That doesn’t matter much in pre-season. The main concern was the ankle injury sustained by Partey that saw him substituted in the 40th minute. Speaking after the game, Arteta revealed that Partey was in pain, and hinted that the midfielder could potentially be sidelined for an extended period of time. He said: “I just had a talk with the doctor. He’s going to have a scan tomorrow and, at the moment, it’s not looking good because he was in pain and he could not continue which, for ...
‘Excellent’, ‘Looking good’: Some Arsenal fans praise £120,000-a-week star despite Chelsea defeat
A selection of Arsenal fans on Twitter heaped praise on Ben White following his impressive performance against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. The 23-year-old centre-back made his friendly debut for the Gunners against the Blues after coming on as a half-time substitute for Rob Holding. He produced a lively performance, producing two goal-saving interceptions, one of those denying Hakim Ziyech, who looked destined to score. The Gunners recently made a statement with the £50 million purchase of White. He caught the eye of several fans with an impressive debut. Twitter reactions: 2 goal line challenges by Ben White. In 1 match. One of positives for Arsenal today. pic.twitter.com/QlZOlTcOjN — AfcVIP⁴⁹ #KroenkeOut (@VipArsenal) August 1, 2021 INSANE block. That why we paid £50 million for Be...
Kalvin Phillips’ seven-word reaction as Ben White joins Arsenal
Ben White has joined Arsenal from Brighton & Hove Albion for £50 million, and Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips is proud of his international teammate. The 23-year-old spent the 2019-20 Championship campaign on loan at Elland Road, featuring in every minute of their promotion-winning season and playing a starring role. Leeds attempted to sign White permanently afterwards but were unable to meet Brighton’s asking price. They were briefly linked at the start of the summer transfer window, but it is Arsenal that have won the race for his signature. Phillips has been over the moon seeing his friend move to one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League and has reacted to it on Instagram. Sportslens View Arsenal have made White their third-most expensive transfer of all time, and ther...
