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Celtic aiming to beat Arsenal to signing of Premier League star with 58 international caps
Celtic are aiming to beat Arsenal in the race to sign Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Mat Ryan this summer, Football Insider reports. The Australia international fell out of favour with the Seagulls during the first half of last season, where Robert Sanchez jumped ahead of him in the pecking order. He was subsequently loaned out to the Gunners in January. Ryan made only three appearances for the north London club as the back-up shot-stopper. They are keen on re-signing him permanently, but the Hoops are aiming to beat them by offering Ryan a long-term contract and the number one role. Ryan has just one year remaining on his Brighton contract, and he could be available for a fee between £3-5 million during the summer transfer window. Sportslens view: Ryan barely played for the Gu...
Arsenal face fresh competition from Premier League rival for 25-year-old star – report
Arsenal are facing competition from a Premier League rival for Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, Goal.com reports. The Cameroon international recently had his FIFA-imposed ban reduced by three months after an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. He is still banned from playing competitive football until November but can resume team training from the first week of September. The Gunners have been heavily linked with his services, and it was recently claimed that they could sign him for around £7 million. They are now facing competition from a club that finished in the top eight of the league while there is plenty of interest from Ligue 1 clubs. Sportslens view: The Gunners have already held talks with the player’s representatives, but they have yet to make a formal approach to Ajax...
Report: Arsenal expected to submit bid for 23-year-old versatile ‘primary target’
Arsenal are reportedly looking to sign a centre-back this summer. According to reports from The Athletic, the Gunners are expected to submit a bid for Ben White over the coming weeks. Manchester United, Chelsea and Leicester City have watched the 23-year-old closely, while Liverpool scouted him extensively when he was on loan at Leeds United. White is currently with the England senior squad for Euro 2020. He had to cancel his summer plans after he was drafted in to replace the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold. The report claims that the Gunners are looking to sign a new right-sided centre-half, and White has emerged as the club’s ‘primary target’. SL View White impressed heavily at Leeds under Marcelo Bielsa, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier Lea...
‘There is a deal to be struck’ – Ornstein provides latest update on €20m Arsenal target
Arsenal have reportedly made a formal move for Albert Sambi Lokonga. The Gunners are keen to bolster their midfield this summer and have made a formal move for the Anderlecht midfielder. According to reports from The Athletic, the 21-year-old midfielder has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time. He has impressed heavily in the Jupiter Pro League, making 50 first-team appearances in the last two seasons. A few weeks ago, Arsenal made an enquiry about Lokonga. They have now come up with a formal bid – an opening offer of €15m (£12m) – for the Anderlecht midfielder. The Belgian club want a guaranteed fee of €20m (£17m) for the youngster. Arsenal just need to improve their offer to secure his signature. David Ornstein of The Athletic has claimed that ‘there is a deal to be...
Aston Villa and Wolves interested in defender with 19 goal contributions last season
Arsenal, Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Rangers left-back Borna Barisic this summer, Football Insider reports. Barisic had a splendid 2020/21 campaign for Rangers, registering five goals and 14 assists from 50 appearances across all competitions. The 28-year-old still has three years remaining on his contract, but it is reported that he could make the switch to the Premier League. International broker Simon Conning is said to be playing a key role, having brought several Croatian players to English football in the past. Sportslens view: Barisic is currently with the Croatian national side at the European Championships, and he is likely to play a back-up role. A move to the Premier League could be a lucrative one for him with the prospect of earning h...
Report claims what 28-year-old has told his club amid interest from Arsenal & West Ham
Jesse Lingard wants to continue at Manchester United. The 28-year-old was struggling for regular games last season and joined West Ham on loan in the second half of the campaign. The move turned into a huge success, as he scored nine goals and provided four assists in 16 Premier League games for the Hammers. West Ham, understandably want to sign Lingard on a permanent deal, and the England winger hasn’t ruled out a potential move. Arsenal are also reportedly keen to sign Lingard. Back in April, The Sun reported that the Gunners are planning to sign him, with leading Emirates bosses having made tentative inquiries about him. Lingard has just 12 months left on his current contract, but United have an option to extend his deal to another year. He has now reportedly informed Ole Gun...
Arsenal manager ready to part ways with £22.5m star if quality replacement is signed – report
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is open to sanctioning the sale of goalkeeper Bernd Leno this summer, The Mirror reports. The German has been the club’s first-choice goalkeeper for the past few years, where he has put in several stand-out performances. However, he has also been culpable for some unforced errors, and his form was inconsistent during the back end of last season. It is now reported that Arteta is willing to part ways with Leno, provided the club manage to sign a quality replacement for the number one role. Leno was purchased from Bayer Leverkusen in 2018 for £22.5m. They could demand a similar or lesser fee to sanction his sale this summer. Sportslens view: The Gunners have been heavily linked with Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, and they could sign him for just £7m this ...
Report: Celtic eye move for £35k-per-week Arsenal target, he is expected to leave the club
Celtic are reportedly considering a move for Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan this summer. According to reports from Sky Sports, the Bhoys are eyeing a move for the 29-year-old goalkeeper who is expected to leave the club. After a disappointing 2020-21 campaign, Celtic are looking to rebuild under new manager Ange Postecoglou. Signing a new goalkeeper is a priority for the Hoops and Postecoglou is keen to work with Ryan again following their time together with the Australia national side. At this moment, no formal discussion has taken place between both parties. His contract at Brighton is up next summer, and a move away from the club is likely. The 29-year-old wants to be a first-choice keeper at his next club, and therefore he is weighing up his options carefully before decid...
Report: Arsenal keen to sign versatile 22-year-old int’l this summer
According to reports from The Athletic, Arsenal are keen to sign RB Leipzig defender Tyler Adams in the summer transfer window. The Gunners will be looking to offload several high-earning first-team players to make space for new arrivals. Arsenal are looking to bolster their full-back options this summer and have earmarked the United States international as a potential option. The 22-year-old made 27 appearances last season in the Bundesliga, where he bagged one goal and one assist for the club. He is a versatile young player who is capable of play both as a right-back and as a central midfielder. He is a good fit for Arteta’s ‘inverted’ system on that flank. Leipzig are reluctant to lose Adams following the sales of centre-backs Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konate to Bayern Muni...
Jose Mourinho set to make Premier League midfielder his first signing at Roma
Roma are set to announce the signing of Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, according to football.london. Xhaka first arrived at Arsenal in 2016 from Borussia Monchengladbach, signing for an estimated £35 million fee. He has since made 220 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 13 times and helping the club to two FA Cups. Xhaka (centre) celebrates the 2017 FA Cup with teammates Mesut Ozil (left) and Shkodran Mustafi (right) The former captain has been a divisive figure at the Emirates Stadium, once clashing with fans after being substituted. Now, after five years in north London, the Switzerland international seems set to complete his move to Roma, reports football.london. It is believed that he will cost approximately £16m, representing a huge loss for Arsenal. Xhaka is not the only midfielde...
Crystal Palace keen on signing £14.4m-rated midfielder with 79 Premier League appearances – report
Crystal Palace have made an enquiry for Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles, according to football.london. The Gunners graduate spent the second half of last season on loan with West Bromwich Albion, where he played in his preferred central midfield role. The 23-year-old has another two years left on his Gunners contract, but recently said that he would be open to leaving the north London club permanently. Palace have enquired about the England international with their sporting director Dougie Freedman said to be an admirer of the England international. Sportslens view: Maitland-Niles has made 128 appearances in his Gunners career, and the majority of those appearances have come in the full-back/wing-back positions. He has regularly stated that he has the preference to play in the ce...
Arsenal could target €70m Edu favourite if either Lacazette or Nketiah leave the club – report
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak and could make an approach for his services this summer, The Athletic claims. The 21-year-old had a productive 2020/21 campaign for the La Liga outfit, registering 17 goals from 44 appearances across all competitions. He has been linked with some of Europe’s high-profile clubs, and it is now claimed that the Gunners are monitoring him with a view to a summer transfer. Gunners technical director Edu remains a huge admirer of the Sweden international, and he is among the top striker targets on the club’s shortlist. The London club could make a move if one of Alexandre Lacazette or Eddie Nketiah are sold. Isak has a €70 million buy-out clause in his contract. Sportslens view: Isak has shown glimpses of his potential during ...
