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1 day ago
Arsenal

Arsenal Transfer News: Gunners want to sign Frenkie De Jong from Barcelona

Arsenal is interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong to bolster their midfield. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Chelsea

Arsenal Transfer News: Jorginho's Agent Speaks On Potential Serie A Return

Jorginho's agent is considering a return to Serie A for the player.
Jorginho has been a regular player for Arsenal despite the presence of other midfield options. [ more ]
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3 months ago
English Premier League

Arsenal tired of star with 104 appearances due to key reason, his days at the club are numbered

Declan Rice has been a key player in Arsenal's midfield this season, but Thomas Partey's days at the club are numbered due to his injury record.
Partey has only played five games this season and has not featured since October 8th.
Juventus were previously interested in signing Partey, but it is unclear if they are still pursuing him. [ more ]
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chelsea
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1 week ago
Chelsea

Chelsea discuss potential move for 21-year-old Arsenal transfer target

Chelsea considering Xavi Simons as a potential transfer target, facing competition from Arsenal. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Chelsea

Rumor: Pochettino Wants To Bring PSG Midfielder To Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino interested in signing PSG midfielder Vitinha for Chelsea in the upcoming transfer window.
Vitinha has been a key player for Paris Saint-Germain, offering experience and stability to the team's midfield. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Chelsea

Madueke misses out in Chelsea's predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace

Chelsea picked up an impressive 3-1 victory at Villa Park
Pressure is increasing on Chelsea to perform consistently [ more ]
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liverpool
BBC Sport
2 weeks ago
Liverpool FC

How clever Klopp's changes kept Liverpool in title fight

Liverpool showed resilience and improved intensity in their recent game, especially in midfield. [ more ]
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1 month ago
English Premier League

Manchester United Confident Of Signing Liverpool Target This Summer

Manchester United confident of signing Teun Koopmeiners despite competition from Liverpool
Koopmeiners could be a valuable addition to Manchester United's midfield [ more ]
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3 months ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool report: Top midfield talent a serious target, in huge statement of intent

Liverpool is looking to strengthen their midfield in the midst of a tight title race.
They are targeting Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta and are willing to pay around 40 million for him. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Liverpool FC

How Conor Bradley can help Liverpool unlock Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield

Liverpool could utilize Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield due to the emergence of Conor Bradley as a viable alternative at right-back.
Gareth Southgate used Alexander-Arnold in midfield in Euro 2024 qualifiers, hinting at a potential role for him in that position. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Liverpool FC

Three players Liverpool could sign in January

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are looking to sign new players in January to address squad depth and injury issues.
Liverpool are primarily looking to reinforce their defense and left-back position. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Chelsea

Team of the week: Table-topping Liverpool duo Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah lead the line... but who else makes the cut this week?

Liverpool registered the highest xG ever recorded in the Premier League (7.27).
Dubravka made 10 saves, including Salah's penalty. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
Liverpool FC

New Liverpool sporting director wants key area strengthened and is targeting early summer signing

Liverpool looking to strengthen midfield for 2024/25 despite recent revamp. [ more ]
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3 weeks ago
Chelsea

Newcastle United step up chase of 40m Premier League star

Newcastle United is intensifying its scouting of midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea despite the availability of other midfield options. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Chelsea

Ajax coach confirms interest in Jordan Henderson

Ajax is interested in signing Jordan Henderson from Al Ettifaq
Ajax is engaged in talks with Henderson, but Al Ettifaq may not be willing to let him leave [ more ]
bayern-munich
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1 month ago
Bayern Munich

Three Observations from Bayern Munich's unexpected 0-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga

Bayern Munich's expected victory over Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena did not happen, showing unpredictability in results.
Joshua Kimmich's standout performance at right-back was a positive highlight for Bayern Munich. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich confirm Sacha Boey signing as shirt number revealed

Bayern Munich have signed Sacha Boey on a four-and-a-half year contract to fill their right-back position.
Bayern Munich are also targeting Martin Zubimendi for their midfield and trying to secure Alphonso Davies with an improved contract offer. [ more ]
Bavarian Football Works
3 months ago
Bayern Munich

Three observations from Bayern Munich's 2-2 UWCL draw to AS Roma

Bayern Munich rescued a point in the Women's Champions League against AS Roma, but did not get the three points they needed.
Bayern's hopes for qualifying to the next round are hanging by a thread, with Paris Saint-Germain and Ajax ahead in the group standings. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Bayern Munich

Lothar Matthaus says Bayern Munich players can't understand why Thomas Tuchel won't start Leon Goretzka

Tuchel's decision to start Guerreiro over Goretzka in midfield was a bizarre choice
Goretzka is highly regarded by the team and brings unique qualities to the midfield [ more ]
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3 months ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich plotting a player-plus-cash deal to sign Newcastle star

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Newcastle right-back Kieran Trippier.
They may offer Joshua Kimmich as part of the deal to sweeten the transfer. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Bayern Munich

Contrary to popular belief, Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich says he doesn't mind right-back

Joshua Kimmich has been utilized as both a right back and midfielder by different managers at Bayern Munich and the German national team.
Julian Nagelsmann plans to use Kimmich as a right back at the European Championships due to a surplus of midfielders and a need for wide backs. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Juventus

4 takeaways from Europe: Bellingham goal controversy, Barcelona's injury bug & more

Refereeing errors persist in European football.
Injuries plague Barcelona's midfield. [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
Juventus

Transfer Talk: Tottenham's Hjbjerg a priority for Juventus

Juventus is prioritizing the signing of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg from Tottenham Hotspur to strengthen their midfield.
Spurs are not interested in loaning Højbjerg and are demanding a transfer fee or loan with easily achievable triggers for a permanent move. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Juventus

The Juventus midfield will be in dire straits if Adrien Rabiot walks

Weston McKennie was Juventus' best midfielder against Genoa, but the team failed to win the match.
The absence of Adrien Rabiot in the Juventus midfield revealed a lack of depth and quality in the team's midfield options. [ more ]
transfer-window
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3 months ago
Juventus

Report: Juventus tap Teun Koopmeiners as top summer transfer target

Juventus is already planning for the summer transfer window and targeting Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners.
Juventus is expected to make a bid worth at least €40 million plus bonuses for Koopmeiners. [ more ]
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3 months ago
English Premier League

Manchester United have joined the race to sign 24-year-old Arsenal target

Both Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
Zubimendi is Mikel Arteta's main target for Arsenal's midfield, but Manchester United sees him as an ideal replacement for Sofyan Amrabat. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool are eyeing 35m transfer of their long term midfield target

Liverpool is interested in signing Manu Kone from Borussia Monchengladbach for Ă‚ÂŁ34.68 million.
Tottenham Hotspur is also interested in signing Kone. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Arsenal

Arsenal could move for Arthur Vermeeren in January

Arsenal could make a move for Royal Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren in the January transfer window.
Vermeeren has impressed with his performances in the UEFA Champions League.
He would be a long-term investment for Arsenal and could develop into a key player for them. [ more ]
Bavarian Football Works
4 months ago
Bayern Munich

Report: Bayern Munich ready to splurge on starting caliber player in January

Bayern Munich are targeting a defender who can also play in midfield in the January transfer window.
The club is willing to invest in established players who can immediately help the team. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea hierarchy and Pochettino face tense disagreement over player's transfer situation

Conor Gallagher is still available for sale by Chelsea, with some members of the club's hierarchy viewing it as a logical decision.
Tottenham and other clubs are monitoring Gallagher, with Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou reportedly seeing him as an ideal fit to complement James Maddison in the midfield. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Chelsea

Newcastle contact Chelsea regarding unhappy loanee

Newcastle United have reached out to Chelsea to discuss a potential move for Andrey Santos.
Chelsea is considering recalling Santos from his loan spell with Nottingham Forest. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea decide Conor Gallagher asking price ahead of January transfer window

Chelsea are willing to sell Conor Gallagher during the January transfer window.
Tottenham are considering reigniting their interest in Gallagher. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool's 2024 January transfer window wishlist

Liverpool could look for another holding midfielder in the winter window The Reds will be missing Wataru Endo at the Asian Cup and Mohamed Salah at AFCON early next year Jurgen Klopp may ask for defensive reinforcements given Joel Matip's season-ending injury Liverpool may dip into the market in January / ProShots / Contributor / Michael Regan / Staff / Lars Baron - FIFA / Contributor Liverpool were busy bees during the last transfer window, dedicating their summer to a midfield rebuild.
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4 months ago
Liverpool FC

"He's the standout for me, his performances have been incredible." Former Liverpool man Charlie Adam on which new Reds midfielder has impressed him most this signing

Despite overhauling their midfield, Liverpool is currently at the top of the Premier League table.
New signings like Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have acclimatized well to Anfield. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Liverpool FC

Exclusive: Liverpool expert addresses one major concern with reported LFC transfer target

Liverpool FC unlikely to pursue a deal for Joshua Kimmich
Midfield is not a priority for Liverpool this January [ more ]
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5 months ago
Liverpool FC

Michael Owen has weighed in on Liverpool's "disappointing" Wataru Endo

Michael Owen discusses Wataru Endo's transfer to Liverpool and his struggle to secure a starting position in the midfield.
Endo has made only 14 appearances for Liverpool and fans have labeled him as a disappointment. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool make shock change of direction in transfer target: report

Liverpool has changed their transfer plans for January and is now focused on defensive targets rather than midfielders.
There is debate among fans as to whether Liverpool needs a true defensive midfielder or another centre-back.
Klopp's high defensive line has made reinforcements in the backline necessary. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Arsenal

Arsenal could have the best midfield in the world if they sign Odegaard 2.0

Arsenal is looking to strengthen their midfield and is rumored to be interested in Nicolo Barella from Inter Milan.
Barella is considered a top midfielder and securing his services could give Arsenal one of the best midfield lineups in the world. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea abandon their pursuit of 18-year-old South American prodigy

Chelsea have withdrawn their bid to sign Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Moscardo.
PSG are leading the race to sign Moscardo. [ more ]
Soccer News
5 months ago
Chelsea

Lewis Miley lined up for key Newcastle role after starring against Chelsea - Soccer News

Teenager Lewis Miley is set for a key role in Newcastle's midfield due to an injury crisis.
Miley impressed in his Premier League debut and will be relied upon in upcoming matches.
Miley's perfectly weighted pass contributed to Newcastle's opening goal against Chelsea. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Chelsea

EXCL: Ivan Toney still in demand, the truth behind Icardi rumours and more

Arsenal's priority is Douglas Luiz for their midfield
Chelsea appreciates Ivan Toney but has not started the process to sign him
Real Madrid's transfer plans are unlikely to change unless there are more injuries [ more ]
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5 months ago
Chelsea

Man Utd injury list grows as midfielder ruled out of Everton clash

Mason Mount has picked up another injury and could face a spell on the sidelines.
Mount has struggled for continuity since joining Manchester United and is yet to score or assist in the Premier League.
United officials hope Mount will return to action before the end of the year. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Juventus

Friday Poll: If Manuel Locatelli can't play, who should take his place against Inter?

Manuel Locatelli's availability for Juventus' game against Inter Milan is uncertain due to a broken rib.
Locatelli has been training separately from the group all week, indicating a greater likelihood that he will not play against Inter.
Max Allegri faces a difficult decision on whether to use a different player in midfield or go with someone who has had limited playing time. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Juventus

Juventus could have just three healthy midfielders for the Derby d'Italia

Juventus' midfield is facing a depth crisis due to injuries and other issues.
Only three midfielders are likely to be healthy for the next game against Inter.
Juventus is relying on inexperienced players and backup options to fill the void in midfield. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Juventus

Manuel Locatelli reportedly has a broken rib, forcing him to leave Italy camp

Manuel Locatelli suffered a broken rib during Juventus' game against Cagliari.
Locatelli's availability for the Derby d'Italia against Inter is in doubt.
Juventus will have limited midfield options if Locatelli is unable to play. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
Real Madrid

Man City have made an enquiry about Real Madrid's midfield maestro

Manchester City is interested in acquiring Real Madrid's Toni Kroos for his experience and creativity in midfield. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Podcast

The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, Episode 211: Juve actually won a game in February

Juventus wins a game in February with a last-second goal by Daniele Rugani.
Concerns over Federico Chiesa's role as a striker experiment and Juventus' midfield being shorthanded. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Arsenal

Arsenal have already signed the missing midfielder for their system - saving more money for a striker this summer

Kai Havertz and Jorginho have been questioned about their place in Arsenal's midfield
Albert Sambi Lokonga has impressed in his loan spell at Luton Town and could be a solution for Arsenal's midfield [ more ]
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4 months ago
Arsenal

Arsenal 'agree to meet' 50m asking price for midfielder: report

Arsenal is looking to strengthen their midfield by reigniting their interest in midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Zubimendi has a release clause of €60 million and has attracted interest from Barcelona as well. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Arsenal

Arsenal face competition from top four rival to seal transfer of 60m midfielder

Arsenal and Aston Villa are reportedly competing for the transfer of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
Zubimendi could be a valuable addition to both teams' midfield and would cost around 60 million according to his release clause. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Arsenal

Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano confirms Premier League star is "appreciated" by Arsenal

Arsenal have an appreciation for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana but there are no concrete updates on his future at the club.
Mikel Arteta is in need of more depth in midfield due to Thomas Partey's injury problems, making Onana a potential replacement. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Arsenal

Video: Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino scores in FA Cup win

Charlie Patino impresses while on loan at Swansea City
Supporters believe he has potential for Arsenal senior squad [ more ]
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4 months ago
Arsenal

Kieran Gibbs thinks Arsenal will offer two first-team players in swap deal for Douglas Luiz

Kieran Gibbs believes Arsenal should focus on strengthening their midfield by signing Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa.
Gibbs suggests using Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe in a swap deal to acquire Luiz. [ more ]
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4 months ago
English Premier League

Boost for Premier League clubs as Juventus pull out of race for Manchester City midfielder

Juventus have pulled out of the transfer race for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips due to financial constraints.
Spurs are actively seeking to sign Phillips as they believe he would be the perfect midfield partner for James Maddison. [ more ]
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4 months ago
English Premier League

Arsenal are ready to listen to offers for experienced midfield duo

Mikel Arteta plans to reshape Arsenal's midfield and he is willing to let Thomas Partey and Jorginho leave the club this month.
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4 months ago
English Premier League

Newcastle frontrunners to sign 28-year-old Tottenham target

Newcastle United are keen on signing Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City during the January transfer window.
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5 months ago
English Premier League

100m-rated player's insane statistic underscores his importance to Manchester City

Manchester City has struggled in the absence of midfielder Rodri, losing four games in his absence this season.
Rodri has an impressive record of remaining undefeated in his last 43 outings for Manchester City. [ more ]
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5 months ago
English Premier League

Manchester City star could depart just SIX months after joining the club: report

Manchester City is considering loaning out midfielder Mateo Kovacic, who joined the club in June.
Galatasaray is interested in signing Kovacic on loan to strengthen their midfield. [ more ]
BBC Sport
4 months ago
London

Charlton sign Sheff Wed midfielder Bakinson on loan

Charlton have signed Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Tyreeq Bakinson on loan.
Bakinson adds physicality and versatility to Charlton's midfield. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich midseason player ratings: The midfield

Joshua Kimmich's performance as a midfielder for Bayern Munich has declined, with fans criticizing his mistakes and inability to dictate the tempo of the game.
Kimmich's decline in performance has also affected his role as a leader on and off the field, impacting Bayern's on-field cohesion. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Bayern Munich

Liverpool make move for world class Champions League winning midfielder

Liverpool is looking to make moves in the January transfer window to build on their successful season so far.
Joshua Kimmich is a target for Liverpool, Manchester United, and Real Madrid. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich to undergo serious overhaul - with five senior stars facing axe: report

Bayern Munich is planning to sell five senior squad members in order to bring more leadership to the team.
The players at risk of being sold include Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Matthijs De Ligt, Alphonso Davies, and Serge Gnabry. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Manchester City

Manchester City chasing exciting 22-year-old midfielder

Contrary to suggestions of a quiet January transfer window at Manchester City, recent reports are indicating the potential for a significant arrival at the Etihad Stadium.
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4 months ago
Arsenal

Arsenal lead race for 60m CB, club accept he could leave in January transfer window

Arsenal are reportedly the team in the strongest position for the potential transfer of Sporting Lisbon centre-back Goncalo Inacio.
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4 months ago
Arsenal

Arsenal ready to sell first-team ace in order to make way for 28-year-old target

Arsenal are interested in signing Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha in 2024.
Palhinha could provide defensive cover and physicality to the Arsenal midfield and potentially form a partnership with Declan Rice. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Arsenal

Arsenal report: Concrete move for 'the new Andres Iniesta' being prepared for January - with one source claiming it's been 'agreed' for 13m

Arsenal is looking to strengthen their midfield in January and has set their sights on Belgian wonderkid Arthur Vermeeren.
Vermeeren has been compared to Barcelona legends Xavi and Andres Iniesta and is seen as a long-term project for Arsenal. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Arsenal

Sources: Arsenal eye Luiz amid midfield reshuffle

Arsenal are targeting Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz as a potential January signing.
The future of Arsenal's Thomas Partey is uncertain, with clubs like Juventus reportedly interested in him.
Arsenal's limited funds may require them to sell Partey in order to make a significant offer for Luiz. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Chelsea

Arsenal star's agent admits player is currently set to LEAVE despite growing in importance for Mikel Arteta

Italian midfielder Jorginho has become Arsenal's first-choice No.6 ahead of Declan Rice.
Jorginho is a free agent come next summer, and his contract situation with Arsenal is at a standstill.
Arsenal are considering new midfield options in the absence of Thomas Partey, who may miss the Africa Cup of Nations. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Arsenal

Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano names "dream" Arsenal transfer target and one possible alternative

Arsenal's priority midfield transfer target is Douglas Luiz, though Ruben Neves could be an alternative.
Mikel Arteta has always been a big fan of Ruben Neves.
Aston Villa is unlikely to sell Douglas Luiz in January unless Arsenal presents a significant offer. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Chelsea

Bruno Fernandes urges Erik ten Hag to sign 19-year-old wonderkid

Bruno Fernandes urges Manchester United to sign Benfica wonderkid Joao Neves.
Manchester United in need of midfield reinforcements amidst injury crisis.
Joao Neves impressed for Benfica and Portugal, but won't come cheap. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Arsenal

Club already searching for replacement for Arsenal & Barcelona transfer target

Real Sociedad is already searching for a replacement for Martin Zubimendi, who is attracting interest from clubs like Arsenal and Barcelona.
Arsenal and Barcelona are both considering midfield reinforcements, with Arsenal targeting Ruben Neves and Douglas Luiz, while Barcelona is looking to strengthen with young talents in midfield. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Chelsea

Barcelona lead Chelsea in race for 25million wonderkid transfer

Barcelona is leading the race for Gabriel Moscardo, a talented midfielder from Corinthians, despite Chelsea's strong interest.
Barcelona see Moscardo as a potential long-term successor to Sergio Busquets, who recently left the club for Inter Miami in MLS.
Both Barcelona and Chelsea have a good track record of recruiting and developing young players. [ more ]
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