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Philippe Coutinho will decide on his future after the Champions League
Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho who is currently on loan at Bayern Münich could play against Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League if Barcelona manages to knockout Napoli, and if Bayern defeats Chelsea. Currently, Coutinho wants to just focus on the Champions League. If the forecasts come true, Barça and Bayern will face each other on the 14th. Until the Champions League finishes, the 28-year-old will not decide on his future. The only thing that is certain as it stands is that the Brazilian prioritizes a Premier League return. However, all the clubs that have shown interest in Coutinho (Chelsea, United, Newcastle, Tottenham, and Arsenal) are aware of Barça’s financial needs, so they will not rush a move until the last moment to sign him for a low fee. Barcelona ex...
Report: What Kieran Tierney was taught at Celtic caused problem among some Arsenal teammates
According to ESPN, former Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney ‘caused some awkward moments’ early on in his career at Arsenal during training. Arsenal signed Tierney from Scottish Premiership giants Celtic in the summer of 2019. The Scotland international left-back arrived at the Gunners with a ‘train as you play’ mentality taught at Celtic, but that did not go down well with some of his teammates at Arsenal, and he was asked to tone it down during training sessions, according to the report. However, Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta favours the 23-year-old defender’s aggressive approach, according to the report. Stats According to WhoScored, Tierney has made nine starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League for Arsenal so far this season. The left-back also provided two assists i...
Report: £30m player planning exit, Jose Mourinho in contact, Everton keen
According to ESPN, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho wants to sign Everton target Kurt Zouma, with the player already planning his exit from Chelsea. It has been reported that Mourinho has been in contact regarding a transfer for the 25-year-old central defender with whom he worked at Chelsea. The France international’s representatives have already put plans in place for a move this summer, with the player available for £30 million, according to the report. ESPN has added that Everton are also keen on securing the services of the 25-year-old former Saint-Etienne star. Stats According to WhoScored, Zouma has made 21 starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League for Chelsea so far this season. The Frenchman has also provided one assist in six Champions League games f...
Liverpool skipper out for the rest of the season
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury. The England midfielder limped out of a 3-1 victory at Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday after damaging his left knee in a challenge with Yves Bissouma. At a Friday news conference, Klopp revealed Henderson will play no further part in the champions’ bid to break Manchester City’s record Premier League points tally of 100. The former Sunderland man will not require surgery, however, and his manager is optimistic he will be fit for the start of the 2020-21 season. Klopp said: “Best possible news. It’s a knee injury, but no surgery is required. “He will not play this season, but I’m positive he will start the new season. He’s a quick healer.” Klopp also revealed Dejan Lovr...
Report: Spurs dealt massive injury blow with star ruled out of Arsenal clash
Tottenham Hotspur will look to keep their hopes of playing in Europe next season alive by getting all three points when they host Arsenal on Sunday following last night’s disappointing 0-0 draw at Bournemouth. Spurs need a victory to remain in contention for the Europa League places, while Arsenal also have to win to have any chance of playing in the Champions League. A fierce North London derby should be expected, but Tottenham have been dealt a massive injury blow with Dele Alli ruled out the clash. Dele Alli will not be fit for Sunday’s north London derby because of his hamstring injury #THFC #COYS — Jonathan Veal (@jonathandveal83) July 10, 2020 The midfielder injured his hamstring last Saturday and has missed the games against Everton and Bournemouth. He was expected to be avail...
‘Welcome to Arsenal’: Some fans respond to £25m star’s six-word Twitter post
Celtic have officially released their new Adidas home kit and the Bhoys have announced that it is available for pre-order. The Hoops confirmed earlier this year that they had agreed a five-year partnership deal with German kit designer Adidas. It is reported to be the biggest kit sponsorship deal in the club’s history, and also across the Scottish Premiership. Many Celtic fans have been urging the club to share the picture of Odsonne Edouard donning the new shirt. The French striker has posted a message on Twitter today. Some things are worth waiting for… @CelticFC 🍀💚 pic.twitter.com/6EQdYTSqhc — Odsonne Edouard (@Oedouard22) July 10, 2020 The 22-year-old was in scintillating form in 2019/20 for the Bhoys. He scored 21 goals and provided 12 assists in the Scottish Premiersh...
‘Genuine intent’ – Sutton & Lineker react after Arsenal striker was sent off last night
10-man Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium last night, with Jamie Vardy’s 84th-minute equalizer cancelling out Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s 21st-minute opener. The Gunners were looking to make it four straight Premier League victories and boost their chances of playing in the Champions League next term, but a red card to Eddie Nketiah with 15 minutes remaining proved costly in the end. The young striker replaced Alexandre Lacazette as manager Mikel Arteta looked to add fresh legs to his attack and find another goal, but he lasted just four minutes on the pitch and didn’t even touch the ball before he was sent off following a high challenge on Leicester’s right-back James Justin. While Arteta agreed that it was the right call to send off the Arsenal...
Gary Lineker shares what he has noticed about Arsenal under Arteta
Arsenal were six minutes away from securing a fourth consecutive Premier League victory last night, but it wasn’t meant to be as Jamie Vardy drew Leicester City level to snatch valuable two points away from the hosts. Victory would have seen the Gunners gone six points behind the top-four but the draw left them nine points behind the Foxes, and they will need to pick up a win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to keep their hopes of playing in the Champions League next season alive. Nevertheless, getting a point after playing with 10 men for the last 15 minutes of the game is commendable, and Arsenal are clearly getting better under Mikel Arteta. How they fare in their remaining four games will determine if they will be playing in Europe at all next term, but BBC Match of the Day presente...
Report: Arsenal very interested in signing 22-goal star linked with Newcastle recently
Arsenal are very interested in signing the French striker Moussa Dembele this summer as per Foot Mercato. The former Celtic ace has been a sensation in Ligue 1 ever since he joined Lyon. If the Gunners manage to sign him, it would be a coup for them. The player has recently been linked with Newcastle United and Manchester United. Mikel Arteta has Lacazette and Aubameyang at his disposal but the Frenchman has been linked with an exit this summer. Also, Aubameyang is yet to commit his long-term future to the club. Nketiah and Martinelli are talented but they are too young to lead the line on a weekly basis. Someone like Dembele would be a fantastic replacement if the likes of Lacazette move on this summer. Dembele will add pace, flair and goals to the side. Although he is a centre forward, h...
Balague shares what he has been told about Thiago to Liverpool move + PL clubs he wants to join
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool this summer. Bayern’s chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has recently admitted the player is seeking a new challenge, and therefore he will leave the German giants. The 29-year-old is out of contract at the Allianz Arena in 2021. And Bayern are demanding a fee in the region of €35m for the former Barcelona midfielder. According to Spanish football expert, Guillem Balague, the Spain international will leave the German club this summer. Thiago wants to play in the Premier League, and he wants to join either of Liverpool, Manchester United or Arsenal. [embedded content] However, it doesn’t look like Liverpool would move for him. Balague has suggested that Thiago doesn’t ...
Report: €50m striker rejects move to Euro club, waiting for Arsenal or Man Utd offer
In the past couple of weeks, it has been widely reported that Serie A giants Napoli are looking to sign Lille striker Victor Osinhem. According to reports from Football Italia, Napoli were supposed to pay €50m fee transfer fee to Lille, plus a huge salary to the 21-year-old striker. His potential arrival would have left the door ajar for Arkadiusz Milik to move elsewhere this summer. However, it seems the young striker, who scored 18 goals in 38 competitive games for Lille this season, along with six assists, is waiting for a Premier League offer instead. The report claims that the Nigeria international visited the Napoli facilities, coach Gennaro Gattuso’s home and the house of President Aurelio De Laurentiis. The stage was perfectly set for him to join Napoli. Ho...
‘My information’ – Ornstein shares what he’s heard about Arsenal’s interest in Saint-Maximin
Arsenal are reportedly keen on Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin ahead of the summer transfer window, and the North London giants are said to have already made contact with the winger’s representatives. However, The Athletic’s David Ornstein has poured cold water on the claims after making his own enquiries following the emergence of the report. Arsenal indeed want a winger, but they are keeping tabs on Chelsea’s Willian and not the Newcastle star. Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to lure the Brazilian to The Emirates once he leaves Stamford Bridge at the end of the campaign as a free agent. “One of the names that have come up in recent days in Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle,” Ornstein revealed on The Ornstein and Chapman Podcast. “My information is Arsenal are not interested in...
