Arsenal under-21’s 4-2 victory against Boreham Wood in pre-season’s traditional curtain raiser may have been a real eye-opener for Mikel Arteta. The club chose against involving any senior players for minutes, unless Charlie Patino is now considered in that regard. Patino started alongside the likes of Charles Sagoe Jr and Khayon Edwards – two other …
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Managing Arsenal – Nico Williams signs, Viktor Gyokeres transfer and £146m windfall
Arsenal may not have been as active as they were last summer, but Mikel Arteta has already started work behind the scenes ahead of another huge Premier League season. After falling short to Manchester City in the title race, there is more pressure than ever to be successful. The Gunners spent over £250million in the transfer window …
Arsenal second summer signing agreed as Aaron Ramsdale given Mikel Arteta lifeline
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Ajax to sign goalkeeper Tommy Setfrod with Aaron Ramsdale’s future hanging in the balance. Mikel Arteta previously tried to acquire the signature of Wolves’ ‘keeper Dan Bentley but a bid was rejected by Gary O’Neil’s side as it fell below their valuation of £1m. According to the Athletic , the club agreed on a …
Manchester United ‘interested’ in £25m La Liga star as new transfer stance emerges
Manchester United are looking to add more signings to their squad after the arrival of Joshua Zirkzee. United confirmed the arrival of the Netherlands international on Sunday afternoon. Zirkzee has signed a five-year contract with the Reds after spending two years with Serie A club Bologna. Zirkzee became the first signing for United this summer, and already the …
Manchester United send classy message to England duo, heartbreaking images of Kobbie Mainoo emerge
Manchester United duo Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo were on the wrong end of an England defeat in the Euro 2024 final. England suffered a 2-1 loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, with Mikel Oyarazabal scoring a late winning goal. It meant Manchester United stars Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo missed out on winners medals and had to settle …
Man United provide huge Tyrell Malacia injury update with return date hint after year out
Manchester United have confirmed that Tyrell Malacia has progressed his fitness programme and returned to the grass for an individual training session. Malacia, 24, who joined United from Feyenoord for £13million plus add-ons in July 2022, made 39 appearances during his debut season at Old Trafford. However, the Dutchman did not feature for the entirety of the …
PREMIER LEAGUE NEW BOYS EXPRESS INTEREST IN £50M ARSENAL STAR
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale may be on the move, as reports suggest Premier League newcomers Southampton are preparing a bid for the shot-stopper. Ramsdale, who is currently serving as Jordan Pickford’s understudy in the England squad. The Saints, having returned to the Premier League, are reportedly seeking a top-tier, experienced goalkeeper and have identified Ramsdale …
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Salah scores, new signing starts, wonderkid delivers – Arsenal win pre-season opener
Arsenal got their pre-season campaign under way with a 4-2 win over Boreham Wood on Saturday. It was a chance for the Gunners’ young guns to make their mark against the non-leaguers, with Mikel Arteta ‘s first team squad not back in proper training until Monday. Mehmet Ali’s Arsenal side was full of recognisable names though, with a returning …
Manchester United icon Juan Mata hits nail on head with Kobbie Mainoo assessment
Juan Mata has admitted he has been impressed with the maturity of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo after helping England reach the Euro 2024 final. Mainoo, 19, has excelled since being handed his chance for the Three Lions in Germany. The teenager came on for the second-half of the final group game against Slovenia and has not …
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Man Utd transfer crumbles despite deal being agreed, as Ashworth hastily offers six-year contract to alternative
David Ornstein has confirmed a Manchester United transfer is hanging by a thread unless they pay over the odds, while Dan Ashworth has put a tempting six-year contract to an alternative who looks equally difficult to sign. The transfer action is coming thick and fast at Old Trafford, with new sporting director Dan Ashworth working …