Author: Soccerhuz
Olivia Smith is poised to become the world’s first women’s player to break the £1m transfer barrier after Liverpool accepted a world-record offer from Arsenal for the 20-year-old Canada forward. The fee agreed between Arsenal and Liverpool, according to sources, exceeds the $1.1m paid by Chelsea for the USA centre-back Naomi Girma in January. Smith scored seven times in 20 Women’s Super League appearances in her debut season in the English game last term for Liverpool, who finished seventh in the WSL. She netted just under a third of the team’s league goals across the campaign. The young forward, who…
Ismael Bennacer does not seem to be part of AC Milan’s plans for next season, and a couple of clubs have been linked with a move. Milan made the decision to loan Bennacer to Marseille on deadline day of the winter window, but were apparently frustrated that he had asked to go there on the final day of the second straight window. Despite having an option to buy, the Ligue 1 side didn’t use it and so he returned. As Corriere dello Sport (via MilanPress) report today, Fiorentina want to give their new head coach Stefano Pioli a revamped midfield…
Arsenal’s hopes of landing Rodrygo Goes have received a timely boost, with Real Madrid now actively exploring an exit route for the Brazilian forward. Following Los Blancos’ humiliating 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final, manager Xabi Alonso is said to have made his stance clear on several underperforming players. According to MARCA, the club is no longer counting on Rodrygo, who did not feature at all in the loss and has fallen further down the pecking order. Despite starting only 22 league games last season, Rodrygo still managed six goals and five assists, but his…
The summer transfer window rolls on as Premier League clubs and those around Europe look to add to their squads. Arsenal’s negotiations for Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres have stalled over a difference in overall value and terms. The Premier League club’s stance is to offer €65m, with potential performance-related add-ons of €5m and €10m. Arsenal and Gyokeres had reached agreement on personal terms and director Andrea Berta has flown to Lisbon to try and get things over the line. They finally completed the Martin Zubimendi deal, a medical is planned for incoming Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard and they have their sights…
While Juventus are plotting to terminate the contract for Dusan Vlahovic, Manchester United and Arsenal are keeping close tabs on the situation. The Bianconeri have already brought in a replacement in the shape of Jonathan David who signed as a free agent last week. Moreover, the club is looking to make room for Randal Kolo Muani whom they’re hoping to keep on a permanent transfer following his six-month loan spell from Paris Saint-Germain. Therefore, Juventus are keen to offload Vlahovic one way or the other, especially following his inconsistent displays over the past few years, which have hardly justified the…
Arsenal have signed Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Brentford in a £15m deal. The 31-year-old has joined for an initial £10m – with a possible £5m in performance-related add-ons – on a two-year contract with the option of a third year. Norgaard joined Brentford from Fiorentina in 2019 and became a key player, captaining his side and making 196 appearances. He is Arsenal’s third signing of the summer after deals for Spaniards Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga. Norgaard said he got “almost emotional” because signing for Arsenal means he will live his “dream” of playing Champions League football. “I’ve just…
Arsenal’s hopes of signing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP this summer could be in serious jeopardy following a new bombshell report from Portugal. Gyokeres’ future has been the topic on everyone’s lips during this year’s transfer window, with the Swede scoring 97 goals in 102 matches over the previous two seasons. Arsenal have been tracking the 27-year-old alongside Manchester United this summer, but appeared to have won the race after reports from The Athletic that a deal for the striker was advancing. However, recent reports have thrown a spanner in the works with reports in Portugal via The Daily Mail…
Arsenal target Cristhian Mosquera has indicated that he would be willing to sign a new deal with Valencia, TBR Football can exclusively reveal. Arsenal are chasing further defensive cover for the likes of William Saliba this summer, and Cristhian Mosquera has emerged as the ideal candidate. Of course, Arsenal have had a deal in place with Mosquera for some time now, and the Spain U21 international has previously made it clear to Valencia that he wants the move. However, Valencia boss Carlos Corberan is imploring owner Peter Lim not to let Mosquera leave. Although with just one year left on…
José Mourinho is reportedly ready to move for Viktor Gyökeres should Arsenal walk away from their ongoing negotiations with Sporting CP, according to Correio da Manhã. The Fenerbahçe manager has told the Turkish club’s board that he would welcome the Swedish striker if the transfer to north London collapses, with Sporting continuing to hold out for a guaranteed €70 million. Mourinho’s interest comes amid continued frustration from Gyökeres’s camp, who have made it clear the forward will not return to Sporting and are prepared to force a loan move should a permanent deal not materialise. Friday is the deadline for…
Andrea Berta has no time to adjust and settle to life in North London. Arsenal’s new sporting director has been thrown into the most important summer transfer window since Mikel Arteta took over at the Emirates Stadium. Arteta sent a message to Berta at the end of last season that the Gunners needed attacking reinforcements and despite bringing in Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga, that request is yet to be met. However, Berta is chasing deals for the likes of Noni Madueke and Arsenal are in talks with Sporting Lisbon over a move for Viktor Gyokeres. It is a busy…