Arsenal
Why this £34m star would be a perfect upgrade on Alexandre Lacazette at Arsenal
Arsenal are planning multiple changes to the squad this summer after a dismal 2020/21 campaign where they finished eighth in the Premier League standings. A new striker is reportedly one of the priorities for them, and they are said to be pursuing Silva, who had an excellent season with Eintracht Frankfurt in Bundesliga. The Portuguese netted 29 goals alongside 10 assists from just 34 appearances last term. He could be prised away for a fee of around £34 million this summer. Meanwhile, the Gunners are preparing for the departure of Alexandre Lacazette, who has been their main striker over the past four campaigns. The 30-year-old has 12 months left on his contract. The club are inclined to sell him rather than renew his deal. We look at why Silva would be an ideal upgrade on Lacazette....
‘Don’t let him go’: Some Arsenal fans react to recent update on 20-year-old attacker
A section of Arsenal fans have reacted on Twitter after reading that Gabriel Martinelli could make the Brazil Under-23 squad for the Olympic games. Gabriel Magalhaes has already been included in the 18-man squad for the games in Tokyo, and he could miss the start of the new Premier League season. Martinelli did not make the cut after being named in the provisional 23-man squad. However, he could yet be called-up by the national side. Clubs can block players from participating in the games as it is not associated with FIFA. Flamengo have rejected the call-up for striker Pedro, and ESPN Brasil claims that Martinelli could be one of the front-runners to replace the 24-year-old. Some of the Gunners have not welcomed the prospect, and believe the 20-year-old is better off starting the season wi...
Arsenal have yet to make an offer for Andre Onana and here’s why
Arsenal have yet to make an approach to sign Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer, football.london claims. The Cameroon international recently had his doping ban reduced to nine months, and he could start playing competitive football from November 4. He can start team training two months before that, and it was recently claimed that the Gunners could sign him on a cut-price deal of £7 million. However, the Gunners have yet to make any approach to Ajax for the keeper, and it is now claimed that they are looking at homegrown options in the United Kingdom. Sportslens view: The Gunners are planning a major rebuild this summer, and there could be an overhaul of the goalkeeping department in the coming months. The club are open to sanctioning the sale of first-choice keeper Leno while Al...
Real Madrid join Arsenal in race to sign €70m star excelling at Euro 2020 – report
Real Madrid have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak this summer, Spanish publication AS claims. The 21-year-old had a good 2020/21 season with Sociedad, registering 17 goals and two assists from 44 appearances in all competitions. He is currently playing a leading role for Sweden at Euro 2020, and it appears that Madrid have now registered an interest in his services. Los Blancos have contacted the player’s representatives after learning that the marksman could be prepared for a new challenge. Arsenal are also interested in the young striker, who has a buy-out clause worth €70 million on his current contract with Sociedad. Sociedad are reluctant to sell him for anything less than the release clause this summer. They intend to keep him for another s...
Club confident player will sign new deal after Villa submit £25m bid – report
Arsenal are confident that Emile Smith Rowe will sign a new contract at the club. According to football.london, the Gunners are in talks with Smith Rowe about a new long-term deal. The youngster cemented a place in the first team last season alongside fellow academy graduate Bukayo Saka. The 20-year-old made his senior debut for Arsenal against Chelsea on Boxing Day and finished the campaign with four goals and seven assists. The highly-rated youngster has two years left on his current deal, and the Gunners view securing an extension as a priority. Richard Garlick, the club’s head of football operations, is leading contract negotiations for all first-team players, and the Gunners are confident that Smith Rowe will pen a new deal. Aston Villa recently tabled a £25 million bid...
Glazers’ lead Tottenham and Newcastle owners in taking the most money from their clubs – report
As famously quoted by Sir Matt Busby, ‘football is nothing without fans’. In England, the sport has always been ingrained with tradition and rivalry. The authenticity and competitiveness of the English top-flight have made it stand out from the rest of the leagues around the world. With the advent of globalisation, many Premier League clubs have been subject to takeovers from foreign owners. Investment in training facilities, stadium development and the possibility of a greater budget in the transfer market can be a fruitful proposition. However, many of these owners have used the clubs as cash cows, extract...
Newcastle United handed boost in signing two of Arsenal’s promising stars this summer – report
Newcastle United have been handed a boost in signing Arsenal duo William Saliba and Joe Willock, Football Insider reports. The Gunners are keen on signing a new centre-back this summer, and they are in advanced negotiations with Brighton & Hove Albion for Ben White. Their opening bid worth £40 million was rejected by the Seagulls, but they are expected to come in with an improved offer for the Englishman. If they are successful in landing White, Saliba could be free to leave on loan. It is reported that the Magpies are keen on signing the Saint-Etienne graduate. Meanwhile, Joe Willock was excellent for the Magpies on loan last term, netting in seven successive Premier League appearances at the end of the campaign. The Gunners are open to parting ways with Willock permanently....
Report: Arsenal sound out two players from same club, including three-time league winner
Manchester City are looking to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur and they are ready to offload some of their big-name players. According to reports from The Atheltic, the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Bernardo Silva, Raheem Sterling, Aymeric Laporte and Riyad Mahrez were mentioned as potential makeweights in a deal for Kane. It gives an indication that these players are expendables in Pep Guardiola’s squad, and that the club could be ready to cash in on them. Arsenal are showing keen interest in two Manchester City players as they look to find ways to bolster their attacking department this summer. The Gunners, who finished eighth last season, want to show ambition in the market, and they have decided to check on the status of both Sterling and Mahrez, according to reports from EuroSpo...
Aston Villa set to submit £30m bid for playmaker with 14 goal contributions last season
Aston Villa remain keen on signing the Arsenal midfielder Emil Smith Rowe this summer. According to Football Insider, the West Midlands club are preparing to submit an improved bid of around £30 million for the 20-year-old attacking midfielder. The Premier League side tried to sign the young midfielder last week as well but they had an opening offer of around £25 million turned down. It is evident that Arsenal do not wish to sell their prized asset this summer but Villa are not prepared to give up just yet. Apparently, Arsenal are trying to agree on a new deal with the young midfielder who will be out of contract in 2023 and Villa are doing their best to capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding his future at the London club. SL View: Arsenal unlikely to sanction departure Smith Rowe...
Euro 2020: Donyell Malen adds extra dimension to potent Dutch attack
The Netherlands had every reason to step down a couple of gears but instead upped their pace thanks to a fine display by speedy forward Donyell Malen in Monday’s 3-0 win over North Macedonia, advancing their claims to be genuine Euro 2020 contenders. Frank de Boer’s side had already qualified for the knockouts as group winners but whereas Italy’s Roberto Mancini made sweeping changes for his side’s 1-0 win over Wales, the Dutchman fielded his strongest team in their final Group C game. One of the two changes he did make was to bring in 22-year-old Malen in place of Wout Weghorst, making the Netherlands even more potent in attack as they became the top scorers in the tournament with eight goals. Malen, who provided an assist less than three minutes after coming on in the 2-0 win over Austri...
Bundesliga giants interested in Arsenal man, who has played just 12 games under Arteta
Borussia Dortmund have joined Marseille in the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi this summer, Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna claims. Guendouzi spent the previous season on loan with Hertha Berlin after falling out of favour under Gunners manager Mikel Arteta. He had a good campaign with two goals and three assists from 24 outings, but his season ended in disappointment with a foot injury. Guendouzi’s contract with the Gunners expires in June next year, but the club have the option to extend his stay for another 12 months. However, they are keen to part company with the Frenchman and are willing to sanction his exit during the summer transfer window. Marseille have already agreed personal terms with Guendouzi, but they are yet to negotiate a transfer fee with the north L...
Arsenal in advanced negotiations for Belgian star, player has agreed personal terms – report
Arsenal have agreed personal terms with midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, and they are now in advanced negotiations with Anderlecht over the transfer fee, Football Insider claims. The Gunners are planning a major squad rebuild this summer, and there are looking at the possibility of signing more than one central midfielder. They have been linked with Ruben Neves and Yves Bissouma in recent weeks, but Lokonga has emerged as the prime midfield transfer target. The club recently failed with an opening bid worth £13 million for the Belgium international. It was reportedly short of Anderlecht’s £17m asking price. It is now reported that the player has agreed terms over a contract, and the Gunners are aiming to use add-ons to convince Anderlecht over a deal. Sportslens view: The Gunners...
