Author: Soccerhuz
Noni Madueke has firmly lost his place in the Chelsea team. From being relegated to the makeshift left-winger, he is now out of Enzo Maresca’s best starting XI. Having entered the Club World Cup with his spot in doubt, Madueke started two of the three group games. Chelsea won both of those without conceding but Madueke would struggle to argue he was at his best in either. Instead, Maresca continued his trend of preferring Pedro Neto on the right. As was the case in the final month of the main season, Madueke was tasked with operating on his weaker left…
Arsenal’s decision to keep playing Thomas Partey and even offer him a new contract comes under extensive criticism. Send your thoughts – on football and other related issues – to theeditor@football365.com There’s no easy answer to the whole Thomas Partey episode. Morally and emotionally, of course tempers are on edge because Partey has been charged with a disgusting crime (repeatedly) but never forget that, because of the sensitivity of the charges, in a legal sense every single entity has to be seen to be abiding, absolutely, to the letter and expectations of the law. Which might explain, to some degree,…
Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres is ‘preparing’ for his deal to Arsenal to collapse with a ‘shock therapy’ loan prepared, according to reports. The Gunners have already made the signings of Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi from Chelsea and Real Sociedad respectively, while Christian Norgaard is set to join from Brentford by the end of this week. Arsenal also have lots of other irons in the fire as they look to sign a new centre-back, playmaker, winger and centre-forward before the end of the window. The new striker they are looking to sign is Sporting CP’s Gyokeres after deciding to…
Arsenal are weighing up a swap deal for Eberechi Eze with Andrea Berta ‘determined’ to seal the transfer as soon as possible, according to reports. The Gunners are on the lookout for a new attacking midfielder and at least one winger in the summer transfer window as they look to give Mikel Arteta the tools to compete on all fronts. Arsenal finished as runners-up in the Premier League for the third season in a row last term and now they will be looking to go one better. Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi have arrived from Chelsea and Real Sociedad respectively,…
As Warriors wait for Al Horford, disinterest in Deandre Ayton feels curious originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There was a time when the Warriors so trusted their culture they would bet on it. Confident in feel-good vibes, largely arranged by Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry, they were willing to gamble on a player whose “red flags” might deter others. The Warriors welcomed alleged circus act JaVale McGee, who contributed to two championship teams. Then came certified slacker Nick Young, who picked up a ring. Then came reputed grump DeMarcus Cousins, knowing he’d be sidelined for five months. Once…
The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason, in large part, has been centered around 40-year-old superstar LeBron James. Last Sunday, James put the retirement rumors to rest by opting into his $52.6 million player option. Still, based on the ridiculously high number of hypothetical trade proposals the 21-time All-Star has been involved in recently (due to his agent’s intriguing post-contract decision comments), the idea of James returning to the Lakers appears not to be a foregone conclusion. The New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Golden State are unquestionably the three most popular trade destinations for James this summer. However, according to an…
The last couple of weeks have been highly unusual from an Arsenal perspective. While fans have grown accustomed to the club dragging their feet in the transfer window, they’ve seen the Gunners sign Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi, while also getting closer to the statement signing of Viktor Gyokeres. Furthermore, the Premier League runners-up have also been heavily linked with more attackers, such as the incredibly exciting Eberechi Eze, who has a £68m release clause in his contract. The England international would undoubtedly be an excellent addition to the Gunners’ squad, but one that might require an exit. Eze has…
One Liverpool full-back has now officially completed a free move to Arsenal. The Reds were busy in the first month of the transfer window, securing six new additions before the turn of the month of July. The first arrival was Jeremie Frimpong, who was then followed by Armin Pecsi, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and then Freddie Woodman, who will join the club in a free transfer in the coming days. But Liverpool’s summer transfer activity hasn’t been only about additions. A few of the club’s players have already moved this summer. Trent Alexander-Arnold was the first to move, and he…
Nikola Jokic isn’t just the heart and soul of the Denver Nuggets – he’s also one of the most dominant players the NBA has seen in the last decade. A champion, three-time MVP, and owner of historic stats, the Serbian center is coming off a season in which he averaged nearly 30 points, 13 rebounds, and over 10 assists per game – a simply monstrous level of play. While all signs point to Denver continuing to build its roster around him, recent comments from team president Josh Kroenke have left many fans wondering. Kroenke reaffirmed his full commitment to Jokic,…
Deandre Ayton met with the media for the first time as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Deandre Ayton recently signed a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Arizona star had spent the last two seasons on the Portland Trail Blazers. On Tuesday, Ayton met with the media for the first time as a member of the franchise. He spoke about getting to play with Luka Doncic. Ayton and Doncic were both members of the 2018 NBA Draft class. Last season, Ayton had averages of 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while…