Hansi Flick, the new coach of FC Barcelona, is determined to fully integrate into the club’s structure, including its renowned youth academy, La Masia. Despite having limited ties with Barça prior to his arrival, Flick and his coaching staff are gathering extensive information about the club’s young talents, according to the local press. This approach aligns with …
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Mikel Arteta will be keen to bolster his squad after missing out on the Premier League title on the final day of the season. Arsenal have already been linked with some big names but, for now, it remains to be seen whether or not Edu will wheel out the war chest. Last year, the Gunners …
Arsenal have been linked with all sorts of strikers in recent months. The Gunners have been at the centre of so many transfer rumours regarding centre-forwards, and perhaps the most prominent player who has regularly been linked to Arsenal is Ivan Toney. The Brentford star was spoken about so much in the January transfer window, but since then, …
Arsenal are on the lookout for a new forward in the summer transfer window. But having originally looked for a centre-forward, it now looks like the Gunners are after a player who can play across the frontline. Benjamin Sesko was the main target, but once he signed a new long-term contract with RB Leipzig, Arsenal changed tack. …
Chelsea have signed four players from Ligue 1 clubs over the past two seasons and could be about to make it five this summer. Benoit Badiashile became the first 18 months ago as the central defender arrived from Monaco at the start of the January transfer window. Before the end of the month, the club also …
It’s becoming more and more likely that if Arsenal want to bolster their squad in order to challenge for the Premier League title for a third consecutive season, they’ll need to first cast off some players. One player they won’t want to lose, though, is young striker Chidozie Obi-Martin. To give themselves the wiggle room …
A prominent figure involved in a case that transformed football could play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of a scheme supported by clubs like Arsenal. The Gunners returned to the Champions League after a protracted absence in 2023-24, reaching the quarter-final stage. They have re-emerged as an elite club in recent years thanks …
As we close in on the start of the summer transfer window, the Barcelona board is working ’round the clock, scouring the markets for players who can ideally reinforce the squad for the season ahead. The Catalans have been linked with moves for quite a few players in recent weeks, with Manchester United’s Kobbie Maino …
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While the world has its eyes set on the upcoming Copa America and European Championships, the offices in Barcelona see no rest. Coming off the back of a trophy-less season, Joan Laporta and Co. did not hesitate to axe Xavi and his staff and replace him with Hansi Flick. The German tactician swiftly sprung into action …
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Hansi Flick held several meetings with Deco this week as the Barcelona manager and director, respectively, began to chalk out plans for the summer transfer window. As is well-established by now, a new defensive midfielder remains the priority while a new left-winger is also on the agenda if finances permit. But it appears that manager …
