Author: Soccerhuz
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…
Malick Thiaw has decided to reject the offer from Como and will thus remain at AC Milan, at least for the time being. An agreement was found between Milan and Como over a €25m fee, while a €4m per year salary offer was on the table. However, reports claimed that the centre-back wasn’t keen, wanting either a move to a club in European competitions or a return to Germany, to boost his national team hopes. As days passed pessimism grew that Cesc Fabregas would be able to convince the former Schalke 04 talent, and it has emerged this afternoon that…
Theo Hernandez is leaving AC Milan after six seasons, and that means the leadership are on the hunt for a new starting left-back. According to Calciomercato.com, Theo will officially join Al-Hilal in the coming days for a €25m base fee plus €5m in bonuses, earning €20m net per season in salary. He was a driving force in the Scudetto win of 2021-22 and the Champions League semi-final run the season after. So, while his last season at the club did not go well, the Rossoneri must replace him well. Igli Tare and his team are already searching for a replacement…
Spartak Moscow have opened talks with AC Milan and they could secure a double deal involving two outcasts, a journalist has claimed. According to the latest from Daniele Longo of Calciomercato.com, Spartak Moscow are in contact with Milan over the potential signing of Yacine Adli and, above all, Emerson Royal. The Brazilian full-back is considering the Russian club’s proposal at present. It is clear that neither player is considered a part of the first-team plans under Massimiliano Allegri. The former has been told to only report for training on July 14 with Milan Futuro, while the latter was close to…
New Milan signing Samuele Ricci admits that his move to Milan could be ‘fundamental’ for his international career with the Italy national team. Ricci was unveiled as a new Milan player during a press conference on Wednesday. The 23-year-old has made ten senior appearances with the Azzurri and hopes his move to San Siro will lead to a further improvement on the international front. “I think Milan could be fundamental for my career with the Azzurri,” Ricci said via TMW. “It’s the right place to improve and grow. I’m aware of the challenges ahead. When you take a big step…
This summer’s atmosphere around the Lakers feels different, tenser, and more uncertain. The blockbuster acquisition of Luka Doncic has been dominated by one nagging question: Can Los Angeles really earn his loyalty? As the looming deadline for a four-year, $228 million extension approaches, the spotlight turns to Rob Pelinka and whether the franchise has done enough to justify such a monumental commitment. Understanding the backdrop is key. In February, Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka orchestrated a seismic trade, bringing Luka from Dallas in exchange for Anthony Davis. The deal shocked the NBA. Luka himself admitted he was “shocked”…