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Chelsea set to meet £60 million exit clause for Euro 2020 sensation
Chelsea are reportedly ready to meet the release clause in the race to snap up a Liverpool and Arsenal target who is currently turning heads at Euro 2020. Alexander Isak is the name making the headlines, with the forward turning in two outstanding performances in Sweden’s draw with Spain and the win over Slovakia. Isak was a constant threat against a fancied Spanish outfit on Monday night, while he was Man of the Match as the Swedes virtually booked a last-16 spot with a narrow victory on Friday. The striker scored 17 goals for Real Sociedad last season and was named the Young Player of the Season in Spain. And according to Spanish newspaper AS, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel wants Chelsea to snap up the 21-year-old. However, to do that any suitor would have to pay Isak’s £60million (€70m) exit ...
Arsenal ready to bid for 22-year-old after £35m price slashed down – report
Arsenal are ready to bid for Houssem Aouar once again this summer, but they have a good chance of snapping him up this time. The Gunners registered an interest in signing the 22-year-old midfielder, and they backed off after Lyon demanded £55 million. The Ligue 1 club failed to qualify for the Champions League last season, and Aouar could be available for only £20m – a £35m drop from last summer’s valuation. The figure is well within Arsenal’s price range, and they are confident of sealing a deal for him this time around. According to reports from The Sun, the Gunners are readying a contract worth £100k-a-week to lure the midfielder to the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta signed a midfielder on deadline day last summer, with Thomas Partey joining the club for £45m fr...
24-year-old to sign new five-year contract with Arsenal soon
Kieran Tierney is set to sign a new five-year contract with Arsenal that will be finalised once Scotland’s Euro 2020 campaign is over, according to reliable journalist David Ornstein. The 24-year-old established himself as a first-team regular for the Gunners last season, making 38 appearances in all competitions. The report added that the new contract will see the Scotland international’s salary increased to £110,000 per week. SL View Although Arsenal finished a frustrating eighth in the Premier League last season, Tierney was one of the few bright sparks in the team, along with Bukayo Saka. The news is a positive development, with the club currently in the midst of a challenging development period. Their aim for next season will not be to win the league but to try and challenge for ...
Arsenal ‘working hard’ to secure double deals, bids made already – report
Arsenal are ‘working hard’ to secure deals for Ben White and Albert Sambi Lokong, according to The Standard. The Gunners are heavily interested in White following his impressive season with Brighton & Hove Albion. The north London club have already submitted a £40 million bid, but it was rejected by Brighton. They want a fee in the region of £50m for the England defender. Earlier this week, The Athletic claimed that the Gunners have made a formal offer for Lokonga. The Gunners are keen to bolster their midfield this summer and have earmarked the 21-year-old Anderlecht star as a potential option. Arsenal submitted an opening offer of €15 million (£12m), but the Belgian club want a guaranteed fee of €20m (£17m). Other Arsenal targets The Gunners are also looking ...
Euro 2020: Kieran Tierney ‘fit and available’ for England clash – Scotland boss
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has confirmed that Kieran Tierney is “fit and available” for their Euro 2020 clash with England. Tierney was forced to miss Scotland’s Group D opener against the Czech Republic after picking up a knock in training. The Arsenal defender saw his country suffer a damaging 2-0 loss in his absence, but Clarke is ready to welcome him back into the fold for their vital meeting with the Three Lions at Wembley on Friday. Asked for an update on Tierney’s condition at a pre-match press conference, the Scotland head coach told reporters: “Everybody fit and available, including Kieran. “It’s good news for Kieran, it’s good news for us, it’s good news for the Scottish supporters, so hopefully we can back all that up with a good result. “He’s trained fully the last two days, so...
Manchester United identify Alexander Isak as Erling Braut Haaland alternative
Manchester United have identified Alexander Isak as an alternative target to Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland this summer, The Star reports. The Red Devils recently committed Edinson Cavani to a new contract, but they are still searching for a quality young striker to add to their ranks. They have been heavily linked with Dortmund, but a deal appears unlikely with the Bundesliga outfit having no plans to sanction his sale. Haaland has a release clause worth £68 million in his contract, but that does not become active until the end of the 2021/22 campaign. It is now reported that the club have a ‘Plan B’, and could look to swoop for the services of Isak, who is currently contracted with Real Sociedad. Isak had another promising season with Sociedad last term, registering 17 goals an...
‘Talks ongoing’ – Chris Wheatley delivers latest Arsenal transfer update on 23 y/o target
Arsenal are reportedly keen to sign Ben White from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer transfer window. The Gunners have been tracking White for some time now and made a formal offer for the 23-year-old defender on Wednesday. If the reports are to be believed, Arsenal offered around £40 million for the England international. White is a talented young defender who excelled under Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United during his loan spell in 2019/20. In his first season in the Premier League, he was very impressive for his parent club, making 36 appearances. Brighton are probably looking at a fee close to £50m, and Arsenal are in talks to reach an agreement. It has been claimed that the Gunners will return with an improved offer in the next few days. Arsenal will return with an impro...
‘None other than Jack Grealish’: Some Arsenal fans react after knowing who Arteta wants to sign
Arsenal are reportedly showing keen interest in signing James Maddison from Leicester City this summer. Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster his attacking department this summer, and has earmarked Maddison as a potential option. The 24-year-old is one of the key players for Brendan Rodgers’ side, and Leicester are not willing to sell him on the cheap. According to reports from Football London, the 24-year-old is ‘at the top of the list’ for Arsenal in the summer transfer window. Many Arsenal fans have taken to Twitter to express their reaction to a report from Chris Wheatley. Maddison is a quality attacking midfielder who is excellent at set-piece delivery. However, it seems Arsenal fans do not want the club to spend over the top for his signature. Instead, some Arsenal fans are u...
Report reveals Aston Villa’s offer for midfielder with 14 goal contributions last season
Aston Villa have reportedly made a move to sign the Arsenal midfielder Emil Smith Rowe. The England under-21 midfielder made a big impression for the Gunners last season and the 20-year-old has a massive future ahead of him. According to The Athletic, the West Midlands club submitted an offer of around £25 million for the young attacking midfielder but Arsenal have turned down the bid unsurprisingly. Meanwhile, Arsenal are now looking to extend the young midfielder’s contract and they have no intention of selling him anytime soon. SL View: A sign of Aston Villa’s ambitions There is no doubt that Smith Rowe is an exceptional talent but Aston Villa’s move for him is quite surprising. They have recently completed the signing of Emiliano Buendia for a club-record fee from Norwich City. With Ja...
Sky Sports confirm Arsenal have tabled £40m for reported Leeds target
Arsenal have tabled a £40 million bid for Brighton centre-back Ben White, but the Seagulls have knocked back the offer, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth. Brighton reject £40m bid from Arsenal for Ben White. Talks ongoing. Arsenal expected to go back in. #AFC #BHAFC — Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) June 16, 2021 Both clubs are continuing talks and the Gunners are expected to return with an improved bid. This could deal a huge blow on Leeds United’s chances of signing the England international. According to Sunday Times journalist Duncan Castles, the Elland Road outfit are keen on bringing White back to Yorkshire this summer, but Brighton’s demands could frustrate them again. Arsenal, Leeds United, Leicester City all interested in Ben White. Brighton and Hove Albion value t...
Report: Club tell Arsenal how they can sign £35m Liverpool target
Arsenal are one of the many clubs that are showing keen interest in signing Sander Berge this summer. Berge is likely to leave the club following Sheffield United’s relegation to the Championship last season. According to reports from the Sheffield Star, Mikel Arteta’s side are leading the race to sign the Norway international. However, the deal is far from being done. The Blades are demanding a fee in the region of £35m for their star player, and they are refusing to lower their asking price. Sheffield have informed the Gunners that they may compromise on a deal. An excerpt from the report: “United have so far declined permission for those acting on their behalf to discuss the possibility of reducing their £35m asking price with representatives from north London. “But...
Imama Amapakabo: Why Andre Onana should consider Arsenal move
Andre Onana leaving Ajax and joining Arsenal would be “a good move” for the Cameroon international, according to former Nigeria U23 coach Imama Amapakabo. The Gunners have held discussions with the 25-year-old’s representatives, albeit, they have yet to decide whether they will step up their chase of the goalkeeper. Arsenal was on the lookout for a keeper following the departure of Emiliano Martinez in September 2020 and the underwhelming form of summer recruit Alex Runarsson. Despite technical director Edu and Mikel Arteta being big admirers of Onana, financial issues prevented the North London outfit from making a firm offer, instead they opted to sign Mat Ryan on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion. Amapakabo – who was a goalkeeper during his active career – and was part of the Nigeria...
