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Romano: Liverpool want 24-year-old Arsenal target who has dropped a major transfer hint
Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma is reportedly wanted by several Premier League clubs this summer. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are one of the clubs interested in signing the 24-year-old. Bissoouma has been one of the top performers for Brighton this season, making 36 appearances in the Premier League. Signing a midfielder is one of the top priorities for the Gunners. Dani Ceballos has returned to Real Madrid, while the futures of Joe Willock, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Torreira, Mohamed Elneny and Granit Xhaka are in doubt. Romano claims that the Gunners are interested in him, but he is not their only option. Arsenal are also exploring different kinds of players in his position. Yves Bissouma is appreciated and he’s ‘one of the options’ ...
Report: PL rival join the race to sign £15m Arsenal and Leicester target
Brighton & Hove Albion have reportedly joined the race to sign Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard this summer. According to reports from The Sun, the Seagulls are showing keen interest in the French striker who is likely to leave Celtic this summer. However, Brighton are likely to face competitions from two Premier League clubs – Arsenal and Leicester City – to sign him. Edouard has been outstanding for Celtic since he joined from Paris Saint-Germain. In four seasons (including a loan spell) at the Bhoys, he has bagged 85 goals in all competitions. Last season, he was one of the most consistent performers for the Hoops, scoring 22 goals. The 23-year-old is likely to leave Parkhead in the summer, with his contract expiring in the next 12 months. Several Premier League clubs are vying f...
Patrick Vieira says Daniel Ek will try again to buy Arsenal, time for a change
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has said that Daniel Ek will make a fresh bid to buy the club despite the owners having no intention to sell. Ek initially revealed his desire to buy the club last month when the fans protested against the ownership of the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) group. Since then, club legends such as Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp have publicly backed the Swedish billionaire to take charge of the Gunners. Ek recently confirmed that he made an opening bid to KSE, but the offer was rejected with the Kroenkes stating that they don’t need the money. Vieira has now revealed that the Spotify co-founder will make a fresh approach as he is a huge fan of the north London club. He added that the 38-year-old is prepared to stay patient and wait for the opportunity t...
Arsenal defender in demand with interest from multiple European clubs interested
Arsenal’s longest-serving player Hector Bellerin could be on his way out of north London in the upcoming transfer window. The Spaniard arrived as a teenager from Barcelona back in 2011 and has established himself as a solid and dependable right-back. The defender has been plagued by injuries over the past few seasons but remains a valued member of the squad. The 26-year-old has a few options to choose from as there are several clubs interested in signing him. This includes two of the biggest teams in Europe – Paris Saint-German and AC Milan. Bellerin was wanted by the French giants last year, but Mikel Arteta persuaded the defender to extend his stay in north London. However, the situation is different now, and Les Parisiens have reignited their interest. There are also reports statin...
Reviewing Eight Possible Transfer Targets For Arsenal
Arsenal went into their final game of the season with a chance of qualifying for the Europa Conference League. Tottenham Hotspur’s victory at Leicester City ended their hopes, leaving the Gunners with plenty of things to ponder this summer. There is a clear need for reinforcements if Arsenal want to force their way back into the upper reaches of the Premier League. Let’s take a look at the players who might end up at the Emirates Stadium next season. Martin Odegaard The on-loan Real Madrid midfielder has been one of the bright sparks this season. Slotting into central midfield, the Norwegian has shown shades of former Gunner Mesut Ozil with his passing range. Sorting out a deal will be tough because it appears that Madrid want to keep him. Even if they were to sanction a sale, they would w...
Brighton interested in £45,000-a-week Arsenal star, Gunners could swap him for Yves Bissouma
Arsenal could sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma in a part-exchange deal, which could see Eddie Nketiah move in the opposite direction, Latest Brighton journalist Aden-Jay Wood reports. The Gunners are likely to reinforce their midfield options this summer, and Bissouma has been linked with them since the turn of the year. It has been reported that the Seagulls want £40 million to part company with the midfielder, but Arsenal could lower the price with a part-exchange deal. The south coast outfit are interested in signing a new centre-forward this summer and have their sights on Nketiah, who has a year left on his Gunners contract. The England youth international could be used as a makeweight by the north London club to secure the services of Bissouma ahead of their l...
Super League: UEFA begins disciplinary proceedings against Barca, Real Madrid, Juventus
UEFA have announced that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus for a potential violation of their legal framework. The decision comes following an investigation conducted by UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspectors in connection with the so-called Super League project, and further information will be made available in due course, according to their statement. The three are the last men standing in the Super League project. Initially there was 12 clubs involved; Atletico Madrid, Milan, Inter, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were part of a shoddy launch. The six English clubs left first, with Atletico, Milan and Inter following shortly after. Madrid’s Florentino Perez and Juventus’ Andrea Agn...
Report: PL rival step up chase to sign £13m Arsenal target this summer
Leicester City are reportedly looking to step up their chase to sign Samuele Ricci in the summer transfer window. According to Italian publication La Nazione, the Foxes are ready to meet the asking price set by Empoli for the midfielder. The report claims that Empoli are demanding a fee in the region of €15 million (£13m) for the 19-year-old in the upcoming window. The youngster is also wanted by Arsenal. Both clubs have been in contact with the player’s agent, Federico Pastorello, in recent weeks to discuss a potential move. As it stands, Leicester are willing to meet the asking price set by Empoli, and they are leading the race for his signature. It is unclear whether the youngster can obtain a work permit considering the restrictions on transfers following Brexit. Ricci has ma...
Jadon Sancho & Ian Wright react as Willock sends emotional goodbye message to Newcastle fans
Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock is returning to the London club following his loan spell at Newcastle United. The England youth international joined the Magpies in January, and he was in spectacular form to help the side to Premier League safety. Willock bagged eight goals in 14 league games, with seven of them coming on the bounce. The 21-year-old matched one of Alan Shearer’s records, becoming the first Newcastle player to find the back of the net in seven consecutive Premier League games since 1996. Willock had scored only once in 40 Premier League appearances for Arsenal, but he opened his Magpies account 16 minutes into his debut against Southampton. He did not score in his next six league games, but he found his goalscoring boots towards the business end of the campaign. Willock was o...
Mikel Arteta provides fresh update on Martin Odegaard’s future at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Martin Odegaard’s future following the club’s 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton & Hove Albion. The Gunners ended the league campaign on a positive note with five successive wins, but they still failed to qualify for European football. Odegaard ended the season with assists against Crystal Palace and Brighton, and he is now expected to return to Real Madrid. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Arteta was asked whether the Gunners could re-sign Odegaard following his short-term loan deal. The Spaniard was unsure over the possibility but was hopeful that Odegaard would choose the club this summer if he leaves the Bernabeu Stadium. He told football.london: “I don’t know – it’s not in our hands. He has adapted really well to...
Key Arsenal pair return, Chelsea star misses out, Hammers make two changes
The 38th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some crucial matches at the top end of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the games. Liverpool booked their place in next season’s Champions League with a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace – Sadio Mane got the goals. Chelsea ended the campaign in fourth place despite losing 2-1 at Aston Villa – Bertrand Traore and Anwar El-Ghazi were on target for the Midlands club. Leicester City missed out on the top four after crashing 4-2 at home to Tottenham Hotspur – Gareth Bale (2), Harry Kane and Kasper Schmeichel (OG) were on the scoresheet for the visitors. Champions Manchester City rounded off the season with an emphatic 5-0 home victory over Everton –...
Arsenal sack U23 coach after 30 years at the club
Arsenal have sacked U23 coach Steve Bould, ending his 30-year association with the club. The 58-year-old former defender has held various coaching positions at Arsenal since retiring in 2000. An official announcement is still to come from the club but he will leave the Gunners in the coming days. Bould led Arsenal’s U18 side to Premier Academy League titles in 2009 and 2010 as well as the FA Youth Cup in the 2008/09 season. He was then promoted to become assistant to former manager Arsene Wenger in 2012, a role he served for seven years before he was reassigned as U23 coach in 2019. Arsenal’s U23 side only finished 10th in the Premier League 2 this season under Bould, but the team has produced Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe, who have emerged as highly influential members of Mikel Arteta’...
