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 …
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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 …
Joshua Zirkzee signs for Manchester United and vows to reach ‘another level’
Joshua Zirkzee has vowed to make an immediate impact and take his game to “another level” after completing a £36.5 million move to Manchester United from Bologna. The Netherlands striker, who underwent a medical on Friday, has signed a five-year contract to June 2029 with the option of another year and becomes the first signing of the …
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Marseille ready Eddie Nketiah offer as Arsenal plan revealed – sources
Marseille are plotting a move to sign Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah on a permanent deal this summer. The 25-year-old has found himself on the fringes of Mikel Arteta’s squad, with both Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz preferred as the main options up front. As a result, sources say he will be allowed to leave the …
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What Bukayo Saka did on Arsenal debut proved Unai Emery right as England glory awaits
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is part of an England squad on the cusp of doing something no men’s player has done for 58 years: winning a major international competition. The Three Lions star has been in mixed form during the tournament, starting slowly before turning on the style with a brilliant equaliser in the quarter-finals against Switzerland …
Arsenal get huge transfer incentive to sanction triple Mikel Arteta move as £20m deal announced
Arsenal have been given a clear incentive to sanction senior exits for some of their homegrown stars. As a selling club, the Gunners have struggled to get full value for departures with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s £40million move to Liverpool remaining as the most they have received from a marquee exit. Given the Premier League’s crackdown on …
Arsenal agree second summer transfer for highly-rated Ajax star
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Ajax to sign English goalkeeper Tommy Setford, according to The Athletic. The Gunners have pushed ahead with their interest for another goalkeeper in recent weeks after David Raya’s move was made permanent. Wolves’ Dan Bentley was the subject of an unsuccessful bid from the north Londoners, falling below his £1million valuation. The …
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Top three contenders to become this season’s ‘Kobbie Mainoo’ at Manchester United, youngster anointed by Erik ten Hag makes the list
Manchester United’s sacred tryst with youth has been further strengthened under Erik ten Hag’s management due to the Dutchman’s determination to bring through players. As such, United are in an enviable situation where they’ve unearthed a gem in both seasons with Ten Hag. Alejandro Garnacho was the find of the first summer and Kobbie Mainoo followed him. …
Manchester United make ‘contact’ for £25m transfer bargain as third striker targeted
Manchester United have moved fast in the transfer window so far with Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt close to becoming Erik ten Hag’s first signings of the summer. Following an overhaul of the recruitment team at Old Trafford and the decision to stick with Ten Hag, United have pushed ahead with their transfer plans within the …