Barcelona captain prioritises contract renewal but not ruling out other offers

Sergi Roberto has been a hot topic in Barcelona circles lately, with questions arising as to whether or not the club will be able to extend the veteran’s contract. Earlier in the year, Barcelona had almost guaranteed a contract renewal to Roberto, owing to his performances and influence in the dressing room. However, following the …

Barcelona given boost as Bayern Munich contract decision moves Joshua Kimmich further from renewal

Bayern Munich will try to tie Joshua Kimmich down to a new deal this summer, with just a year left on his deal meaning a sale is likely if they cannot reach an agreement. However that agreement is unlikely before the Euros. It’s a move that could work in Barcelona’s favour, with the Catalans one of the …

Gareth Southgate could hand Edu dream Arsenal transfer audition for perfect Declan Rice partner

Mikel Arteta and Edu will be desperately hoping one particular Premier League midfielder heads to this summer’s European championships. The tournament is just under two weeks away from kicking off and while it may allow for the perfect scouting opportunities, getting early deals over the line will be a significant challenge. “That’s the ideal scenario,” Arteta …

Arsenal Set to Secure ‘First Summer Signing’ in David Raya

Arsenal are set to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya on a permanent deal and will proceed with the transfer in the next few days, Fabrizio Romano revealed. Raya, who joined Arsenal on a season-long loan last summer, impressed for the Gunners as he won the Premier League’s Golden Glove in his first season at the Emirates. …

Arsenal to Target Left-Backs in Summer Transfer Window

Arsenal chiefs will be looking to fine tune their squad in the summer transfer window ahead of what would be a third consecutive title race with Manchester City for the Premier League trophy – and that will include a left-back, according to The Athletic. The Gunners have come closer and closer to tasting domestic success after a 20-year hiatus from …

Crystal Palace star admits “It was my dream to play for Arsenal”

Sometimes football can be a cruel game and when you’re looking to play at the highest level, with some of the best teams in the world, making the cut can be almost impossible and considering how many young players from academies just don’t make it, it’s a hard industry to be in and can be …

Arsenal outcast ‘expected to leave’ for ‘around £25m’ with Arteta tipped to avoid West Ham star

Arsenal want ‘around £25million’ for Emile Smith Rowe with London rivals Fulham interested in signing him this summer, according to reports. Smith Rowe has only started three Premier League matches in the last two seasons, dramatically falling down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta after a superb 2021/22 campaign. The England midfielder scored 10 goals and made …

Chelsea to submit bid for top Arsenal striker target as transfer battle ignites

Arsenal will have to ward off the attention of Chelsea in their pursuit of highly-rated RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, TEAMtalk can confirm. Chelsea are on the hunt for a new star striker but they are not alone in their desire to bring in a new number nine. It is the key position in this window …

Arsenal transfer hypocrisy emerges after Mikel Arteta’s £65m shock move and double exit

All clubs want to sign world-class players with a winning mentality and a footballing CV which boasts some of the elite honours in the sport. Arsenal have been a side lacking this for many years, but have gradually added more experience to the side and the impact on the club’s competitiveness in terms of the title race …

Arsenal kickstart summer firesale Mikel Arteta needs as £97m transfer saga finally comes to an end

Arsenal’s confirmed wave of first exits this summer has been released publicly. In announcing the club’s retained list, a wide-ranging group from youngsters to first-team outcasts have been let go. They are in full: Mauro Bandeira, Omari Benjamin, Luis Brown, Catalin Cirjan, Noah Cooper, Sabrina D’Angelo, Henry Davies, Ovie Ejeheri, Mohamed Elneny, Taylor Foran, Hubert …