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Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly in the market for Bologna left-back Aaron Hickey left-back, and it is now claimed that a move has been made for the Scotland international by the North Londoners. The 19-year-old enjoyed a successful season in Italy, appearing in 36 games, and such has been his performance that he has caught the attention of several Premier League sides. Whilst the Gunners’ interest in the former Hearts player has been reported for several weeks, Gazzetta dello Sport have now claimed that both Arsenal and West Ham have made an offer for the youngster. Credit: Getty Images According to Express, the…

Chelsea icon John Terry and Manchester United idol Rio Ferdinand have rekindled their feud on Twitter by taking a swipe at each other’s ‘fragile egos’. This spat was reignited after former Red Devils defender labelled Terry as only the fifth-best centre-back in Premier League history. The row started when Ferdinand put three Manchester United defenders including himself ahead of his England teammate Terry. The former Red centre-back was debating about the best centre-back of the Premier League era with Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk for BT Sport. And this when he put himself in top spot, followed by Old Trafford colleague Nemanja Vidic, Van…

Speaking to Sport Bild in March, Robert Lewandowski’s former agent Maik Barthel had stated that for 10 years, Real Madrid was the favourite destination for the player. “My experience with him and those around him shows that a move to another top international club, preferably Real Madrid, was always the goal,”Barthel was quoted as saying. However, since the January transfer window, things have changed within the player’s camp. While Bayern have refused to fulfil the player’s contractual demands, the ex-Borussia Dortmund player Lewandowski has asked the club to listen to offers in this transfer window. With the news of the…

Chelsea are reportedly edging closer in landing Sevilla star Jules Kounde after agreeing personal terms over a switch to Stamford Bridge. As per transfer guru Andreas Korssund, the player has agreed personal terms with the Blues who are ready to meet Sevilla’s asking price. And it is understood that Sevillistas are seeking a fee in the region of 60 million pounds. https://twitter.com/kors_andreas/status/1527673049448960002 The Blues have for long been admirers of the French defender and had even tried to sign the player last year. The 2021 UEFA Champions League winners have revived their interest in the 23-year-old with Thomas Tuchel desperate…

FC Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has confirmed that the Catalan giants are interested to sign Polish striker Robert Lewandowski ahead of next season. The player has himself confirmed that he wants a new challenge and thus wants to leave Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich with Barca being touted as favourites to land the Polish superstar. And Xavi has confirmed that there has been contact between the player and the La Liga club but warned the signing won’t be easy. “It is a possibility that he could come, yes. He has said it publicly as well. There are negotiations, but it won’t…

The Gunners have been in touch with Sau Paulo striker Marquinho for quite a few weeks and a deal was agreed in principle for the teenage winger at the end of last week. And according to Goal.com, the Premier League giants are set to pay Sao Paulo around 3 million pounds for the 19-year-old. As per the same source, the final details of the transfer have been finalised and the player has arrived in London to complete his medical. He is expected to sign a five-year deal with the Gunners that is set to run until 2027. Meanwhile, transfer guru…

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has reportedly halted talks with the Reds over a contract extension amid interest from French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. According to a tweet from Bild’s Christian Falk, the Senegalese international is very interested to join the Paris based clubs chiefly due to economic reasons. Meanwhile, it is also reported that Les Parisiens are ready to offer the 30-year-old a lucrative salary in an attempt to lure him to the Le Parc des Princes. The player’s current deal at Anfield expires in June 2023 and move could be on the horizon as Bayern Munich are also…

Manchester United are considering a move for Lazio’s midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic if their proposed deal for Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong succumbs. The Red Devils are said to turn their attention to the 27-year-old who has been a target for the Premier League giants for “many years,” reports Sky. United will be in the lookout for at least one midfielder with Matic and Pogba being reported to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season. As per the reports, Lazio president Claudio Lolito recently claimed that the club turned down a 119 million pounds for the Serbian midfielder, though it…

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has responded to his take amid criticism of Liverpool fans booing the national anthem before the FA Cup final. The Reds secured their second trophy of the campaign on Saturday afternoon, defeating Chelsea 6-5 in a nerve-wrecking penalty shootout. https://twitter.com/mockgoose/status/1525536495817433089 The Duke of Cambridge Prince William who is the president of the Football Association was met with loud boos from the Reds fanbase as the stadium announcer introduced him at the ground. And minutes later, the same supporters booed the national anthem as well as the traditional ‘Abide With Me’. Although the fans were criticised for…

Frenkie de Jong is reportedly close to leave Barcelona for Manchester United in a news that is certain to please incoming boss Erik ten Hag. As per a report from AS, a deal is close for the transfer of former AFC Ajax man to Old Trafford from Camp Nou. The Catalan giants are expected to allow the 25-year-old to leave Barca if the Red Devils make an offer in the region of 60 million pounds. Credit: Getty Images The deal could work wonders for both the player and the incoming boss as it would reunite ten Hag with his former Ajax protégé. Amid…