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Arsenal identify £21.8m Bundesliga star as summer alternative to Martin Odegaard
Arsenal will consider a summer move for Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Brandt as a permanent deal for Real Madrid attacker Martin Odegaard could prove expensive, Bild’s Christian Falk claims. Odegaard joined the north London on loan in January, and he has impressed in his 14 appearances in all competitions, contributing a couple of goals. The Gunners are open to the prospect of a permanent deal, but it is reported that they may struggle to meet the transfer demands of Los Blancos this summer. They may now return for the services of Brandt, who was on their radar in the last transfer window before they signed Odegaard. The Germany international has three years remaining on his contract with Dortmund, but he could be prised away for around £21.8 million. Sportslens view: Odegaard was valued at a...
Jose Mourinho ‘set to land another Premier League job’
Jorge Mendes is to help Jose Mourinho secure his next job in the Premier League, with Wolves being mentioned as a possibility by Don Balon. After his sacking by Tottenham, you get the impression that Mourinho has exhausted all of his options at the top end of the Premier League table. His past affiliation with Chelsea and Spurs rule him out of the running for the Arsenal job, while any ex-Manchester United manager is not going to be replacing Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. If The Special One is to remain in England, compromises may have to be made. As per Don Balon, a drop down to mid-table could be on the cards for the Portuguese. Don Balon report that, with doubts emerging over the future of Nuno Espirito Santo at Molineux, Mourinho could take the Wolves job ahead of next season. It’s...
‘Behind you’, ‘Cash in’: Some Arsenal fans react to £100,000-a-week star’s display vs Everton
A selection of Arsenal fans on Twitter produced a mixed reaction towards Bernd Leno’s howler in the recent Premier League clash against Everton. The Gunners hosted the Toffees at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night, and it was a cagey encounter with a combined four shots on target. The hosts looked best placed to break the deadlock in the match, but against the run of play, the Toffees opened the scoring in the 76th minute. Richarlison’s attempted cross was deflected into the back of the net by Leno off his right leg, after he fumbled his attempt to grab the ball. The Gunners were unable to find the equaliser over the remainder of the game, and it was a frustrating night where they were denied a penalty by VAR. Leno’s own goal produced a mixed reaction among the club’s supporters with a f...
English FA ‘exploring all options’ to prevent Super League repeat
English football is set for a fan-led review, under the direction of former sports minister Tracey Crouch, following the fall-out from the widely criticised breakaway plans. Twelve of Europe’s leading clubs — including the Premier League’s “big six” — announced late Sunday they had signed up to compete in the Super League. But the plans dramatically unravelled two days later as clubs withdrew following an outpouring of outrage from fans, governing bodies, players and politicians. Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham all swiftly confirmed they would not be moving ahead with the proposals, which would have seen founder members exempt from relegation. Bullingham is determined there must be no repeat of the chain of events, which caused an uproar throug...
Predicted Everton starting XI: Ancelotti to make three changes, 24-year-old set to return
Everton will face Arsenal in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on Friday evening. The Toffees are without a win in their last six games in all competitions, and they will be looking to return ways, starting with Arsenal. They are heading into this match on the back of three consecutive draws in the Premier League, the latest being the 2-2 draw against Spurs. Everton find themselves eighth in the Premier League, and they need some positive results to boost their chances of securing a European spot this season. Ahead of the match, Carlo Ancelotti has delivered some positive news regarding players returning from injuries. Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed the last game, and he is available for selection. Likewise, Yerry Mina, Andre Gomes, Fabian Delph and Bernard are all available for sel...
Josh Kroenke apologises to Arsenal fans for ESL, speaks on the club’s future
Arsenal director Josh Kroenke and chief executive Vinai Venkatesham apologised for the club’s involvement in the European Super League during an Arsenal Fans’ Forum meeting earlier today. On Sunday, the Gunners confirmed that they were one of the founding clubs of the breakaway league but withdrew just 48 hours later amid fierce fan opposition. They were the first club to admit their mistake and issue an apology. Despite this, there continues to remain criticism from many of the supporters, and it has been reported that there will be ‘KroenkeOut’‘ protests before the Premier League clash against Everton on Friday. Speaking in today’s Fans’ forum meeting, Venkatesham said that the club deeply regrets the decision to join the Super League. He added that they were not the authors of the ...
Premier League trio join Atletico Madrid in race for La Liga winger
Three Premier League clubs are eyeing up a move for Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze, claims La Razon. Since his promotion to the first team in 2018, Chukwueze has been a regular at Villarreal, making 114 appearances in all competitions. He has scored 16 goals for the Yellow Submarine, and was named by UEFA in their ’50 for the future’ piece in 2019. Chukwueze celebrates a goal for Villarreal The 21-year-old has also enjoyed success on the international stage, scoring three goals as he helped Nigeria to the under-17s World Cup trophy in 2015. For the senior team, he has earned 19 caps, scoring on three occasions. The winger has attracted a lot of attention for his performances. La Razon reports that Atletico Madrid are joined by Arsenal, Everton, and West Ham United in the race for his s...
Arsenal braced for ‘Kroenke out’ protests before Everton clash
Arsenal are braced for fan protests when the Gunners host Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Friday evening, according to the Evening Standard. Arsenal were one of six Premier League clubs to announce their involvement in the creation of a controversial European Super League (ESL). The new competition was heavily criticised in the footballing world, with pundits, fans, clubs and governing bodies coming together to condemn its creation. After a couple of days of widespread criticism, the six English clubs formalised their withdrawal from the ESL. As a result, Juventus chief Andrea Agnelli admitted the competition will have to be put on the backburner. However, Arsenal’s involvement in the original plans have sparked a new fan drive to kick Stan Kroenke out of the club. The American bus...
Arsenal find breakthrough over a permanent transfer deal for on-loan star
Arsenal have negotiated a fee with Brighton & Hove Albion over the permanent signing of goalkeeper Mat Ryan this summer, Football Insider reports. The Australian made the surprise loan move to the north London club in January, and he has since turned out on two occasions. His debut came against Aston Villa in the Premier League in February, where he produced a solid display with seven saves. His second appearance was against Fulham last weekend. He managed a crucial header in the box as the club equalised in second-half stoppage time. Earlier yesterday, it was claimed that the Gunners were in advanced talks to sign Ryan permanently. It is now reported that they will pay an initial fee between £3-5 million. Brighton will include a few add-ons, but the package will be significantly less ...
Both Arsenal strikers out of Everton game, ‘Kroenke Out’ protests expected
Arsenal have provided a fitness update on five players ahead of the Premier League clash against Everton on Friday night. The Gunners recently played out a frustrating 1-1 draw against Fulham at home, and they will be aiming to make amends against the Toffees. Ahead of the game, the club have provided a fitness update on five players, including the front duo of Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Aubameyang has been sidelined for the past few games recovering from malaria, and he has not been deemed fit enough to face Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Meanwhile, Alexandre Lacazette is also ruled out for the encounter as the club are still assessing the hamstring strain suffered against the Cottagers. David Luiz and Kieran Tierney are also sidelined with knee injuries, although the for...
European Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw
The European Super League collapsed on Wednesday as eight of the 12 founding members from England, Italy and Spain abandoned the breakaway project. The project collapsed after it came under massive pressure from fans, politicians, football officials and even the British royals. Founder and Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli told Reuters he was reluctantly calling time on the new league. This was after six English clubs withdrew on Tuesday, with Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid following suit and AC Milan indicating they would too. “The voices and the concerns of fans around the world have clearly been expressed about the Super League, and AC Milan must be sensitive to the voice of those who love this wonderful sport,” the Italian club said in a statement. Agnelli said he still believed in the...
What did each club say as all six Premier League teams withdraw from ESL
All six Premier League clubs have now withdrawn from the European Super League. Manchester City and Chelsea claimed yesterday that were preparing documentation to withdraw. The other four Premier League sides – Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham – have all now followed the same path. Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin welcomed the reversal. He said to BBC Sport: “They are back in the fold now and I know they have a lot to offer not just to our competitions but to the whole of the European game. “The important thing now is that we move on, rebuild the unity that the game enjoyed before this and move forward together.” UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson posted on Twitter: “I welcome last night’s announcement. This is the right result for football fans, ...
