Author: Soccerhuz
Arsenal were reportedly among the clubs interested in a potential deal for Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho earlier this summer. The Argentina international has been told to find a new club by Ruben Amorim, following the pair’s public bust-up after the Europa League final, and he is expected to complete a move to Chelsea before the end of Transfer Deadline Day. Enzo Maresca’s side have reached a full agreement on personal terms with Garnacho and they are now locked in advanced negotiations with Man Utd over a potential transfer fee. The reigning Club World Cup champions currently value Garnacho at…
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal held a fresh vote on the club captaincy ahead of the new season, and Martin Odegaard won by “a mile”. The subject hit the headlines earlier this week when Tony Adams – skipper for 14 years and never shy of an opinion – suggested Declan Rice should be given the role, claiming, “you’re not going to win the league with Odegaard as captain.” It was a subjective take, but it inevitably sparked debate and was put to Arteta in his first press conference of the season. The manager was ready. “My opinion is clear.…
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have been transformed since he took charge in December 2019, but admits the one thing still missing is a major trophy. Three consecutive second-place finishes in the Premier League and a Champions League semi-final are no mean feat, yet the Spaniard knows it’s silverware that seals legacies. He’s spent the summer reinforcing his squad across the board in an attempt to put that right. What he hasn’t reinforced, however, is his maths. Speaking to ESPN Brasil, he said: “I give my passion, my energy, my knowledge and everything I have to give to this club. I…
The Coppa Italia kicks off in earnest on Friday, so check the schedule for the matches including Milan vs. Bari, Cremonese vs. Palermo, Parma vs. Pescara and Torino vs. Modena. The tournament had a preliminary phase already, but this is the First Round proper and there are 12 Serie A teams involved at this stage. The biggest of them is without doubt Milan, who make their debut under new coach Max Allegri, even if technically he won’t be on the touchline. That is because he still needs to sit out the ban imposed after his behaviour in the 2024 Coppa…
Manager Mikel Arteta says Martin Odegaard was the overwhelming choice of players and staff to remain Arsenal captain this season, despite criticism from club legend Tony Adams. Former skipper Adams led the Gunners to four top-flight titles during his 19-year career. And he insisted England midfielder Declan Rice, 26, should take the armband this season to give them a better chance of winning the Premier League for the first time since 2004. However, Arteta revealed Norwegian Odegaard, 26, was the unanimous choice after he held a vote on the captaincy. “Well my opinion is clear and it’s not just my…
Martin Zubimendi’s pre-season displays for Arsenal offered clues as to why the club were willing to wait a year to sign him. The 26-year-old, whose £51m move from Real Sociedad was tentatively agreed last summer, has already made a positive impression. The real tests are still to come, of course, starting at Old Trafford. But Mikel Arteta is already lauding his “incredible” presence and the speed and quality of his decision-making. “It’s something very uncommon to find in a midfielder,”. That intelligence stood out to those who worked with him in Spain too. “Like Xabi Alonso in the way he…
Ruben Amorim will know what to expect when he comes up against Viktor Gyokeres in Sunday’s Premier League opener between Man United and Arsenal, but he has already revealed the striker’s biggest weakness. Gyokeres, 27, moved to the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon for a fee rising to £64million last month after a lengthy transfer saga throughout the summer. The Swedish striker, who was also linked to United, is set to play in the Premier League for the first time after previously representing Brighton, Swansea and Coventry in English football. It was at the Sky Blues where Gyokeres made his name…
Former Brighton & Hove Albion striker Glenn Murray has doubts about whether Viktor Gyökeres would suit Arsenal’s playing style ahead of the new Premier League season. The Sweden international signed for the Gunners from Sporting CP for a package worth £64 million last month. He recently scored in the 3-0 friendly win versus Athletic Club. Gyökeres is preparing for a blockbuster debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Ahead of the game, Murray has played down the striker’s qualities. Despite netting 54 goals for Sporting CP last season, the 41-year-old insists the move is ‘such a big step’…
Noah Okafor could be on his way to Leeds United this summer. A very stale 1-1 draw against AC Milan this summer may have just sparked more intrigue as a result of a report emerging from Elland Road. Okafor has since been linked with a move to Leeds after starting the clash in Dublin and could become the fourth striker arrival for Daniel Farke. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is edging closer to his move following his exit from Everton, though a deal for Okafor would see him drop down the pecking order before he has even unpacked his bags. Concerningly similar to…
Rafael Leao has urged close friend Moise Kean to join AC Milan, hailing the prospect of a “scary” strike partnership at San Siro. During a Twitch livestream, Leao answered fan questions and playfully suggested that Kean could join him at Milan. Calling the Fiorentina striker “like a brother,” the Portuguese winger insisted their on-field chemistry would be “scary” and that they would “eat everyone” in their path. The two have known each other for years, even collaborating on music projects away from football. Leao and Kean’s friendship dates back to their teenage years, with their bond extending beyond football. The…