Arsenal are set to make their third major signing of the summer transfer window ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League season. The Gunners only recently completed the signing of Riccardo Calafiori and activated the buy option in David Raya’s loan deal, but Mikel Arteta is yet to close the cheque book ahead of a crucial season at the Emirates. The North London outfit are reported to be closing in on the signing of Mikel Merino. The midfielder who won Euro 2024 with Spain has accepted personal terms for a move to England’s capital. Arsenal are also said to have started…
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Carlo Ancelotti has voiced his opinion on who will win this year’s Ballon d’Or award between his players, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal. The Real Madrid manager has stated his opinion on seeing Vini Jr crowned as the world’s best player. The Brazilian had a blistering 2023-24 season, aiding Los Blancos, en route to them lifting the Spanish LaLiga title and their 15th UEFA Champions League. However, he was dumped out with the Selecao in the quarter final stage of the 2024 Copa America. It is worthy to note that Vinicius’ achievements with Madrid came alongside the likes…
Barcelona are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the start of the Hansi Flick era in the upcoming 2024-25 season. The Catalan giants have fixed their attention on RB Leipzig and Spain midfielder Dani Olmo, following his impressive performance in Euro 2024. Olmo finished as joint-top scorer in the European Championship, leading La Roja to their fourth title. It has now been exclusively revealed by Fabrizio Romano that the highly-sought after midfielder is bent on a move to the Blaugrana, after agreeing a six-year deal. Olmo is now waiting for the two clubs to reach an agreement. Hence, Barça…
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca clarified on the situation between teammates Enzo Fernandez and Wesley Fofana following the racism controversy. Fofana cut a furious figure on social media after Fernandez posted a video of himself and his Argentina team-mates singing a song about the France national team. Fofana — who labelled it “uninhibited racism” — is now said to have cooled off and worked things out with the midfielder. “The meeting was between Enzo, some of his mates, Wes was there. They spoke with each other. It is normal sometimes that the first reaction is not always good when they…
Jürgen Klopp has revealed his coaching plans for the nearest future following rumours linking him to the vacant England role. The German ruled out a return to coaching, stating; “as of today, that’s it for me as a coach”. The 57-year-old made the claim at the German Football Coaches Association meeting in Wuerzburg, saying: “I didn’t decide to stop on a whim, it was a general decision.” The Borussia Dortmund manager stepped down as Liverpool boss at the end of the 2023-24 campaign, pointing out exhaustion and burn out after 23 years of management. He was eyed by several jobs,…
Following the long transfer saga and his impressive Euro 2024 performance, Arsenal have finally completed the signing of Riccardo Calafiori. The 22-year-old joins the North London outfit from Serie A side, Bologna on a five-year deal. The transfer fee — which half will go to the Italian defender’s former club, Basel — is worth around £38million. Speaking of Calafiori’s abilities, Arsenal sporting director Edu said: “Riccardo has proven his qualities for his club and his country time and time again,” he said in a press release. “He was one of the best players in Serie A last season and performed…
Real Madrid’s frontline is looking extremely formidable ahead of the 2024-25 season. Los Blancos unveiled Brazil forward Endrick as their new signing ahead of the incoming season on a six-year contract. The European champions had agreed to finalise the signing from Palmeiras, in 2022, with the view of him joining after turning 18 in 2024. Media outlets in Spain reported that Endrick – who will be wearing the LaLiga champions’ number 16 jersey, was signed for an initial fee of €35million with an add-on fee worth up to €25million. “This is crazy! I’m so happy, since I was a kid…
Mikel Arteta has admitted to Arsenal working on the sale of some their first team stars. The Arsenal manager spoke on the possible sales of Emile Smith-Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson. Following their share of the spoils in their pre-season opener against Bournemouth at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, a one-all draw with the Gunners winning on penalties, the Spaniard is gradually resigning to losing three of his top talents. “Yeah, there are things happening in the background at the moment. We decided the best thing to do was to keep him away from the game today,”…
Argentina U23 coach Javier Mascherano labelled the occurrence that left his team on the wrong end of a 2-1 result against Morocco in the men’s Olympic football tournament opener on Wednesday, “a disgrace” and “a circus”. Argentina — two-time gold medallists — believed they had fought back for a 2-2 draw in the Group B contest when Cristian Medina netted in the 16th minute of added time, however, the players were taken off the pitch before the referee’s full time whistle as crowd trouble came about. For a while, the outcome of the match was unknown, with the official IOC…
New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca voiced his opinion on Enzo Fernandez ahead of the Argentinean rejoining the squad in time for the start of the Premier League campaign following the racism controversy. The Blues boss revealed he does not expect “any problems at all” following the midfielder’s recent controversy after he posted a video on social media of his and his fellow national team players singing a derogatory chant about the France team while celebrating their Copa America victory earlier in July. The song was seemingly aimed at striker Kylian Mbappe, amongst others and includes racist and homophobic insults. The…