The Gunners managed to sign a player before the transfer window slammed shut, albeit not one the fans had been waiting for. Liverpool failed in their approach to sign one themselves but could resurrect a move in the summer. Arsenal confirmed the signing of Auston Trusty from Colorado Rapids late during the deadline day. The USMNT U20 international, who is left-footed and plays as a centre-back, will remain in the MLS until the summer, after which he will journey to London to officially join his new club. Credit: Colorado Rapids The 23-year-old becomes Arsenal’s second signing of the winter window; the North London club also captured New…
Author: Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish is a football expert who has a keen interest in tactics and player recruitment aspects of the sport.
Everton confirmed the appointment of Frank Lampard as the new first-team head coach on deadline day before presenting him with two new midfielders; Donny Van De Beek joins the club on loan from Manchester United and Dele Alli from Tottenham Hotspur. Sixteenth in the table and without a win in five, the Toffees have brought in some new faces to help them scale the standings during the second half of the season. Vitalii Mykolenko, Nathan Paterson, and Anwar El Ghazi were joined by Van de Beek and Alli on the deadline day of the January transfer window but not before the club confirmed the…
Hyderabad striker Bartholomew Ogbeche became the outright top scorer in Indian Super League history when he netted his second goal – one of five his team scored on the night – against a struggling NorthEast United. As such, Hyderabad stretched their lead at the top of the Indian Super League table. Manolo Marquez’s men scored five at the Fatorda on Monday night – two of which were scored by Ogbeche, who became the outright top scorer in Indian Super League history with 49 goals, one better than Sunil Chhetri and Ferran Corominas. Three minutes into the match, Hyderabad took the lead. A well-worked corner routine created an…
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in the capital of Catalunya to sign for Barcelona on a six-month loan deal, reports claim. Elsewhere, Liverpool are continuing with their interest in Fulham youngster Fabio Carvalho – on deadline day. Images have confirmed the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Barcelona – the Gabon international is said to be in the city to complete a loan move to the club from Arsenal for the remainder of the season. https://twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1488116820355731458 Reports confirmed Barcelona’s interest in the forward last night but earmarked his wages as a potential stumbling block. However, the deal seems to be moving forward with…
The Magpies, helped by their new riches, are pursuing several deals on Deadline Day in the hopes of warding off the relegation threat. Among their targets are Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard and Reims forward Hugo Ekitike. Newcastle United will be the busiest of the twenty Premier League clubs on the deadline day of the January transfer window – if reports are to be believed. They are currently chasing signings across all areas of the pitch and hope to get in multiple players before the window winds down. The strugglers hope additions in all positions will help them stave off…
Bengaluru FC recorded their third win in five Indian Super League games to go fourth in the points table. The Blues beat Kerala Blasters at the Tilak Maidan on Friday night, courtesy of a sensational free-kick from left-back Naorem Roshan Singh. Having lost four of their starting six games in the ongoing league campaign, Bengaluru are unbeaten in eight since. The Blues recorded a narrow 1-0 win over Kerala Blasters, ending their nine-match unbeaten streak. The two teams were matched in terms of intensity and efforts, producing an end-to-end first half but with few clear-cut opportunities. Sunil Chhetri, a goal away…
As per widespread reports on Friday night, the Toffees have decided to appoint former Chelsea midfielder and manager Frank Lampard as their new head coach. Reports from Friday night and Saturday morning confirm that the Englishman is Everton’s candidate of choice for the vacant managerial position. The ex-Chelsea man returns to management a year after his last job, which, as it happened, was at his former club. Lampard was relieved of his duties last January after a string of poor results left the Blues in ninth. Everton interviewed Lampard and former Porto boss Vitor Pereira for the managerial job after sacking Rafael Benitez on January 16. Wayne…
Bruno Guimaraes’s anticipated departure to Newcastle United could force a continent-wide transfer carousel with Tottenham, Lyon, Juventus, and Aston Villa all on the lookout for recruits ahead of Monday’s deadline. The Magpies have agreed to pay Olympique Lyonnais a 42.5 million euros fee – rising up to 50.5 million after add-ons – to complete the signing of midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, reports Fabrizio Romano. The Brazilian will undergo his medical while on international duty – before completing a transfer to the Premier League strugglers. Guimaraes’s anticipated move to Newcastle could initiate a continent-wide game of transfer dominoes ahead of Monday’s deadline day; Lyon are one of many clubs…
Striker Daniel Chima Chukwu scored on his debut in Jamshedpur’s 1-0 win over FC Goa at the GMC Athletic Stadium on Friday night. Goa created plenty but were unlucky not to score even once. While the Red Miners were decisive, the Gaurs were wasteful in the opposition penalty box; they hit the crossbar thrice over the ninety minutes while also forcing Rehenesh TP into making a strong save on a couple of occasions. Goa dominated possession throughout, and it was they who carved out the game’s first big opportunity through some good combinations and wing-play. Aibanbha Dohling, by the left touchline, rifled in…
Robin Gosens have completed a transfer to Inter Milan from Atalanta; the Nerazzurri have signed the German on a loan plus obligation deal, beating out competition from the likes of Newcastle United. Serie A champions – and current league leaders – Inter Milan have completed the signing of Robin Gosens from top-four chasers, Atalanta. https://twitter.com/Inter_en/status/1487003076930252800 The German wing-back joins Inter on an initial six-month loan deal with the club obligated to sign him at the end of the stipulated loan period if certain conditions are met. The Nerazzurri will reportedly pay Atalanta a 25 million euros fee should the same happen. “I’m so proud…