Arsenal CEO Richard Garlic has made a concrete transfer decision as he stamps his authority at the start of his premiership. Vinai Venkatesham formally steps down from his position as chairman at the Emirates at the end of the month after 14 years with the club. But unofficially, Garlick has already started pulling the strings as …
Monthly Archives: June 2024
Ilkay Gundogan explains why Euro 2024 hosts Germany can end 28-year streak
Ilkay Gundogan is hopeful that Germany can ‘benefit from the euphoria’ of a home crowd at Euro 2024 and is “confident” they can progress deep into this summer’s tournament as they bid to win their first continental trophy for nearly three decades. Die Mannschaft have won a total of seven major tournaments including three European Championship titles – the joint-most …
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Open to future possibilities’ – €60m-rated Barcelona target hints at summer exit
Currently with the Spanish national team for the UEFA Euro 2024, RB Leipzig forward Dani Olmo has opened the door for a summer exit amid interest from FC Barcelona. Olmo, 26, is one of the names that Barcelona are looking at as an option to reinforce the left wing. The Spaniard’s versatile nature as well as his …
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Hansi Flick takes a look at Barcelona youngsters in reserve team training
Having arrived at FC Barcelona earlier this week, new manager Hansi Flick is wasting no time in getting to work on planning the squad for the next season. The 59-year-old German tactician has been holding meetings with sporting director Deco to discuss the Catalans’ transfer plans for the summer over the past few days. At …
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Arsenal plan to advance on deal for £43m attacker wanted by Tottenham
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are likely to have a busy summer with regards to transfers in pursuit of glory in 2024/25. The Gunners took the Premier League title race to the final day of the season and also reached the Champions League quarter-finals last term. Meanwhile, Spurs finished fifth in the table to reach the Europa League, but this …
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Jack Wilshere says Arsenal once had a defender whose ‘finishing was unreal’
Jack Wilshere has heaped praise on one former Arsenal defender. The Englishman spent a long time at Arsenal – first as an academy player and later in the first team. He rubbed shoulders with several superstars at the Emirates Stadium during his time there. Now, Wilshere has hailed one centre-back who played for Arsenal – not for …
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Who is Santiago Gimenez? Arsenal target next Robin van Persie after Benjamin Sesko decision
Arsenal are monitoring the situation of Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez as Mikel Arteta tries to bolster his attacking department this summer. Despite scoring a club-record 91 Premier League goals last season, Arteta is keen to add another front man to his squad. Kai Havertz ended the season as the No.9, scoring nine goals and five …
Arsenal handed transfer boost as £63m release clause confirmed for Chelsea target
Arsenal are monitoring the situation of Porto’s Diogo Costa ahead of a potential summer move. Costa has been one of the standout goalkeepers in Europe over the last couple of years and was impressive in the Champions League against the Gunners during the 2023/24 season. The 24-year-old remarkably conceded just 38 goals in 45 appearances …
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Ruthless Arteta to sell £75m Arsenal trio and make room for quality Dutch signing
Mikel Arteta is planning a complete overhaul of his defence and this will likely see three Arsenal players leave and an Eredivisie star join, as per reports. Arsenal enjoyed another great campaign in 2023-24, winning 28 out of 38 Premier League games and finishing on 89 points. However, it was not enough to end their wait …
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Player profile – Who is Nico Williams and what can he bring to Hansi Flick’s Barcelona?
In today’s modern era of football, where cohesion and collective ideals take centre stage, opportunities for players to showcase their individuality are becoming increasingly limited. Given the current trajectory of football, it is no surprise that classic wingers, known for their ability to infuse creativity and flair, are becoming a rare breed. But in a …