Mikel Arteta has expressed his “disappointment” over Arsenal’s lack of activity in the January transfer window, following a quiet month for the club. Despite being open to exploring opportunities across various positions, the Gunners did not make any new signings. Arsenal had closely monitored centre-back Vitor Reis and met with midfielder Sverre Nypan, but Reis ultimately joined Manchester City, while Nypan decided to delay his decision until the summer. The club also turned their focus to a striker, submitting a £40m offer for Ollie Watkins, which was rejected by Aston Villa. After that, Arsenal’s pursuit of attacking targets fizzled out,…
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Rio Ferdinand has urged Ruben Amorim to invite Paul Pogba back to Manchester United, allowing him to train until his football ban is lifted. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since the 2022/23 season due to injury, followed by a four-year suspension after failing a drugs test. After maintaining his innocence, Pogba’s sentence was reduced to 18 months, which will end next month. Since the start of the year, the Frenchman has been training in preparation. Ferdinand believes Amorim could offer Pogba a temporary spot in his squad. “I’d tell Pogba, ‘Come in and train with us, let me see what…
Arsenal were unable to secure any new signings on transfer deadline day, despite widespread speculation. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged that his squad was “very short” following injuries to key players Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. However, as the January window closed on Monday night, no new additions were made to strengthen the squad. Sky Sports reports that Arsenal are now “focused” on making new signings in the summer. Despite this, Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes Arsenal can still compete for the Premier League title. “I do think they can win it. It’s a long shot, but there’s a long…
Chelsea scraped past West Ham United to climb to fourth in the Premier League standings on Monday evening, securing a nervy yet crucial 2-1 win in west London. In Graham Potter’s return to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea struggled to get going in the first half. The Blues lacked intensity and creativity, and they fell behind just before the break after Jarrod Bowen capitalized on a loose pass from Levi Colwill. Cole Palmer nearly equalized moments before halftime with a well-struck free-kick, but West Ham’s goalkeeper, Alphonse Areola, made a stunning save to keep his side ahead. Chelsea were forced to chase…
Tottenham Hotspur have triumphed over Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United to secure Bayern Munich’s highly-rated young forward Mathys Tel on loan, with an unexpected option to buy. It became apparent towards the end of January that Tel was eager to leave Bayern in search of more playing time. The 19-year-old has started just four games across all competitions this season, with an additional ten appearances as a substitute. Chelsea had shown strong interest in the French talent, who netted ten goals last season despite limited minutes, but their pursuit was unsuccessful. Spurs initially faced rejection as well after agreeing on…
Crystal Palace have officially confirmed the signing of Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell on loan for the remainder of the season. Enzo Maresca made it clear at the start of the season that there was no place for Chilwell in his squad, a stance the Italian coach has stuck to, giving the 28-year-old left-back just 45 minutes of playing time across all competitions. Chilwell was even left out of Chelsea’s Premier League matchday squads entirely, with no appearances made on the pitch. Fresh off another home victory over Manchester United, Palace secured a six-month loan deal for Chilwell, who is still under…
In a devastating blow to both Manchester United and Argentina, central defender Lisandro Martínez has been confirmed to have torn his ACL, effectively ending his season. The injury, first reported by TyC Sports, was confirmed after further medical assessments, leaving fans and teammates stunned. According to Fabrizio Romano on Facebook, the 25-year-old’s injury marks the end of his campaign. Martínez, who joined Manchester United from Ajax in the summer of 2022, had quickly become a crucial part of the club’s defensive setup. Known for his tenacity, leadership, and composure on the ball, the Argentine international had earned the admiration of…
Axel Disasi has departed Chelsea to join Premier League rivals Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the season following a busy deadline day for the defender. The French centre-back reached an agreement with Villa a week ago, but Chelsea was initially hesitant to sell him to a direct competitor in the battle for Champions League spots. Although Tottenham Hotspur reportedly reached a deal with Chelsea, Disasi rejected the offer, unwilling to join a team languishing in the lower half of the Premier League table. As Spurs turned their attention elsewhere, Villa pressed ahead with their pursuit. In a…
Al Nassr’s new signing, Jhon Duran, has refuted media reports claiming he joined the club for financial reasons. The Colombian striker completed his move from Aston Villa to Al Nassr on Friday for a fee that could rise to €80m. Duran has signed a five-year contract with the club, reportedly worth €110m, tax-free. In an interview with the club’s website, Duran, who will share a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo, described the Portuguese star as “the best athlete in the world.” “I am very happy with this step. People can speculate, but only my family, my agent, and I know…
Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has revealed that Barcelona attempted to sign him early in his career. Ronaldo, who later played for Barcelona’s La Liga rivals Real Madrid, enjoyed a successful stint at Los Blancos, winning numerous trophies, including the UEFA Champions League. In a recent interview with @EduAguirre7, the 39-year-old forward shared that Barcelona showed interest in him while he was at Sporting CP. “I could have played for Barça before Manchester United,” Ronaldo said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano. “They tried to sign me, they wanted me, but it was a year later when Manchester United came into…