Author: Soccerhuz
Manager Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his squad with a new winger this summer, though a striker remains his top priority. Arsenal have been strongly linked with Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, with the club reportedly ready to invest heavily in both positions. Leao would bring significant quality to Arsenal’s attack. The 25-year-old Portuguese has established himself as one of Europe’s best wide forwards during six seasons at Milan, scoring 70 goals and providing 62 assists in 260 appearances. This campaign alone, Leao – who is worth €75million (£66m) on Transfermarkt – has contributed 12 goals…
At the end of Milan 2 – Monza 0, Matteo Gabbia said to DAZN’s microphones: “It was a difficult match in terms of atmosphere. The responsibility for that is also, and above all, ours. The season has been negative for everyone, and it’s a good thing that it’s over. This team has a lot of quality; there are many important players.” He added: “We are very sorry for the fans. Now we have to learn from our mistakes and start again right away.” On next season without European competitions, Gabbia commented “Do like Napoli? We obviously would have preferred to…
AC Milan clinched a comfortable 2-0 win against Monza in the final game of the season. Several players did well in attack and below are the ratings for the Rossoneri. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out how we decide the player ratings. From the scale to what affects the rating, we have compiled everything there. Note: I didn’t name any MOTM tonight due to multiple players on the same rating. Starting XI Maignan (7): He preserved the clean sheet with a fantastic reflex save in the dying minutes (which was also Monza’s second shot on target). He truly…
Arsenal transfer chief Andrea Berta has now contacted another club’s director over signing an alternative to Sporting CP superstar Viktor Gyokeres, with “concrete talks” also ongoing for his signature Over the last fortnight, a plethora of reports in the Portuguese media, and some closer to home, indicated that the Gunners were seriously advancing when it comes to Gyokeres’ signature Portuguese newspaper O Jogo boldly claimed in its Monday headline that Gyokeres is “on his way to Arsenal”, even reporting that a £59 million fee was agreed, while fellow outlet A Bola reported news of a £135,000-per-week salary offer from Mikel…
Rafael Leao appears destined to leave AC Milan at the end of the season and several clubs are monitoring his situation. According to a report, Arsenal director Andrea Berta has even had a phone call with the winger. Despite 12 goals and 13 assists in all competitions, many would label Leao’s season as a disappointment due to ups and downs, with little to no consistency. And after six years with the Rossoneri, it appears he could now be heading for the door. DAZN reported earlier today that there is a ‘high probability’ of Leao making his final game with Milan…
AC Milan are expected to make some major changes to the squad ahead of next season, and according to a report, eleven players already have their bags packed. It has been a disappointing season from start to finish for Milan, likely to finish 9th in the league standings. The Coppa Italia final against Bologna was also lost, while the Supercoppa Italiana win was more of a fluke than anything. And now, without European football, changes are needed. Igli Tare will soon be announced as the new sporting director, as reported by Calciomercato.com’s Daniele Longo, and there will be a lot…
Thousands of AC Milan supporters protested outside the club headquarters on Saturday as the Rossoneri wrapped up a season in which they failed to qualify for Europe and lost to Bologna in the Italian Cup final. “Singer, Cardinale, Furlani, Ibra, Moncada: everyone leave, free Milan from this agony,” read a banner held by fans. They named the team’s key management members and owners. Inside the San Siro later for Milan’s final Serie A match against last-placed Monza, there were more protests. Fans on the upper level at one end positioned themselves to form the words, “Go home.” Milan began the…
Reports in Italy claim that up to 10 Milan players could play their final Rossoneri match in the upcoming game against Monza in Serie A on Saturday evening. Milan-Monza is one of two Serie A matches on Saturday’s schedule following Napoli’s Scudetto-winning victory over Cagliari at the Stadio Maradona on Friday night. There will be no Sergio Conceicao for Milan’s final game of the season as he sits out a one-game suspension in what is expected to be his final match in charge. The Portuguese was appointed as the successor to Paulo Fonseca at the end of 2024, but has…
Arsenal have been in talks recently with AC Milan winger Rafael Leão (25), according to Foot Mercato. The Gunners are planning to inject fresh blood in attack and the former Lille winger is reportedly part of Andrea Berta’s short-list. The Arsenal Sporting Director was in talks with Leão over the phone this month to make Arsenal’s interest known. The Portugal international is tied with Sergio Conceição’s Rossoneri over a contract set to expire in 2028. Leão may leave for pastures new as Milan have failed to qualify for Europe next season. Indeed, Milan are certain to finish out of the…
Arsenal are approaching the biggest summer in recent memory. They have made the step up to being a contender after four years of hard work from former sporting director Edu Gaspar and Mikel Arteta, but now they have to go further. Moving from nearly there to topping the pile is arguably even harder to do than the total cultural reset Arsenal have carried out. The attention and scale of business goes up a notch To become the best you have to, very often, buy the best. That is not how Arsenal have gotten to this point but the appointment of…