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Mikel Arteta faces Bukayo Saka decision after Johan Bakayoko enquiry as £33m move unlikely Arsenal have had a quiet opening two weeks of the summer transfer window, but needless to say, work will be ongoing behind the scenes at London Colney. Mikel Arteta’s side will reconvene for their preparations ahead of the upcoming Premier League season, but there is plenty of work to be done before the curtain rises in August. Unlike some of their top-flight rivals, the Gunners aren’t bowing to the pressure of Profit and Sustainability sanctions as clubs sweat over straying over the line and into the…
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are interested in signing Belgian attacking sensational Johan Bakayoko this summer. According to Gazet van Antwerpen via SportWitness, Arsenal want to add more firepower to their ranks this summer and they are interested in the services of Johan Bakayoko who has had an impressive rise at PSV Eindhoven. He made the move to the Netherlands back in 2019. He started with their Under-17 team and managed to break into the first team in three years. Since getting promoted in 2022, the young winger has already featured in 85 matches for the senior team. Bakayoko had an exceptional…
Liverpool’s goalkeeping department may be bolstered if two exits happen. It’s an area of the squad that Liverpool have not had to bolster in five years. But in Arne Slot’s first summer transfer window, the Reds’ goalkeeping department may require more attention than it has received for some time. The new Anfield head coach has no issues when it comes to the No.1 spot. That firmly belongs to Alisson Becker. The Brazil international has been magnificent since his arrival from AS Roma in 2018. The £67 million that Liverpool paid raised eyebrows at the time – it has been fully…
Transfer deals to help PSR rules are something Liverpool will be paying attention to. As Premier League profit and sustainability rules (PSR) go, Liverpool fans scarcely have to worry. The way Fenway Sports Group run the club means that breaches of financial regulations are not a thing of concern. But what is happening in the top flight when it comes to the rules – and the way clubs are seemingly circumventing them – is intriguing. Aston Villa, Everton and Chelsea’s deals have led to the Premier League now monitoring a ‘loophole’ to get around them. Clubs are only able to…
Gary Neville expressed sympathy for Trent Alexander-Arnold after the Liverpool star was dropped for England’s final group game at Euro 2024. Alexander-Arnold has come in for heavy criticism during the first two games at the tournament, having been named in midfield by Gareth Southgate. Roy Keane and Wayne Rooney have been among the most vocal of the critics rallying against the move. They’ve got their wish for the Three Lions’ final game in Group C as they take on Slovenia, knowing that a win will see them finish top. England’s progression to the knockout stages has already been guaranteed, with…
Bayern Munich director Max Eberl insists that the club will do everything in their power to get Jamal Musiala to sign a new long-term contract. The attacking midfielder has been one of the standout performers of Euro 2024 so far. Despite coming off a relatively poor season by his high standards, the 21-year-old has stolen the show for host nation Germany this summer. His performances have, naturally, ramped up the speculation surrounding his future again. Though Musiala still has two years left on his Bayern contract, transfer rumours have abounded for months. That is because talks over an extension have…
The ex-Liverpool and England defender has become an outspoken voice on Twitter and fans were expecting the same on Tuesday evening during the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 group finale against Slovenia, they were met with a weird sight. Carragher’s Twitter account appeared to have been hacked. His followers dwindled from 2million to just 15, while his profile picture was changed to an image of his Sky Sports colleague Gary Neville during his time at Manchester United. The bio also had an unfamiliar look reading: “Pay me $30 for the user back…” The hacker did not stop there as they shared…
SUBTLE MOVES IN THE TRANSFER MARKET David Lynch recently shared his insights on Liverpool’s approach to the summer transfer window on the Anfield Index’s ‘Media Matters’ podcast. He pointed out, “Liverpool have never been particularly leaky anyways even when Michael Edwards left, but he shuts down a lot of stuff and really likes to control the narrative.” This observation underscores the club’s preference for maintaining a tight lid on transfer activities, a strategy that avoids unnecessary drama and keeps their cards close to their chest. STRATEGIC SILENCE The lack of noise around Liverpool’s transfer dealings can often be misconstrued as…
Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has endured a tough Euro 2024 thus far. Alexander-Arnold, after months of discussion about where is his best position for England, was utilised in central midfield by Gareth Southgate in the first two group stage games. Alexander-Arnold was positioned alongside Declan Rice in a 4-2-3-1 system, with the Liverpool man tasked with using his world-class passing ability to help open up the opposition and retain possession. In games against Serbia and Denmark, we saw flashes of the Alexander-Arnold that Liverpool fans see on a regular basis at Anfield. He demonstrated his long-range passing a few times,…
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has reacted after Austria produced a hugely impressive performance in their 3-2 win over the Netherlands to progress to the last 16 as Group D winners. Despite facing tough opponents in the Netherlands and France, Ralf Rangnick’s team managed to secure two victories out of their three matches. The Netherlands had already secured their place in the round of 16, but they will progress as one of the best third-placed teams, with France securing second place. The Dutch fell behind early on due to a Donyell Malen own goal in the sixth minute, but Cody…