Author: Soccerhuz
Jose Mourinho has sanctioned a Fenerbahce transfer bid for Oleksandr Zinchenko and Arsenal have dropped their asking price for the defender. Mourinho was keen to strengthen his Fenerbahce squad this summer after his side finished second in the Super Lig last season, 11 points behind Turkish champions Galatasaray. The former Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham manager has overseen a productive transfer window, bringing the likes of Jhon Duran, Sofyan Amrabat and Milan Skriniar to the club. But Mourinho is eyeing up further deals before the summer transfer window shuts and has sanctioned Fenerbahce’s move for versatile Gunners star…
It took Arsenal some time to find a backup option for Bukayo Saka. The £52m signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea in July finally provides Mikel Arteta with a winger who likes to cut inside from the right flank onto his stronger left foot. Previously, Arsenal used makeshift options in this area, such as Raheem Sterling – a vastly different profile who prefers to use his right foot. There was, however, an attempt to sign a cheaper deputy for Bukayo Saka back in the summer of 2022 in Savinho – who could now be heading to Tottenham. The City Football…
Former league-phase rivals Arsenal and PSG are all set to lock horns once again in the semi-final first leg of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Both teams dream of ending their European drought, and the game at the Emirates Stadium is vital in their quest for glory. Mikel Arteta’s men outclassed Real Madrid in the quarter-finals as they booked their two-leg tussle with the Ligue 1 winners. Meanwhile, Luis Enrique’s side defeated a spirited Aston Villa team and made themselves serious underdogs for their next contest. The Gunners are going strong in the UCL this season with an eight-game…
Arsenal have received a huge boost ahead of the new season, with William Saliba agreeing a contract extension that will keep him in North London for the long term. The France international has also completed his media duties for the announcement, with confirmation now imminent. (via. @leafricangooner) The 23-year-old has been central to Mikel Arteta’s plans since cementing his place in the starting XI, and his new deal ensures the Gunners retain one of Europe’s most dominant defenders. Saliba’s pace, composure and reading of the game have been critical to Arsenal’s defensive stability over the past two campaigns. Saliba’s extension…
AC Milan utility man Alexis Saelemaekers is reportedly keen on remaining with the Serie A club beyond the summer transfer window amid his links with Aston Villa. According to an update by French journalist Sebastien Vidal, Alexis Saelemaekers is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a versatile wide attacker in the summer transfer window. So, the 26-year-old AC Milan utility man has emerged as a target for the West Midlands outfit. The Berchem-Sainte-Agathe native is also a target for Nottingham Forest, apart from courting interest from Aston Villa.…
AC Milan are reportedly keeping alive another idea if Rasmus Hojlund does not arrive, and it is not Dusan Vlahovic. In his editorial on TMW, Niccolò Ceccarini confirms that Milan are ready to make the final push for a striker, The team is now being completed and a new centre-forward is the icing on the cake, after Koni De Winter and a right-back arrive. The Rossoneri have decided to accelerate in the last few hours and the name currently in pole position is Hojlund. Manchester United’s openness to the loan formula with no obligation to buy has changed the whole…
Nottingham Forest are in talks with AC Milan over a move for Yunus Musah, and a report has claimed he is now open to the move. Musah arrived at Milan from Valencia two years ago and has played 80 games for the club across all competitions. Despite the sale of Tijjani Reijnders, the signing of three new midfielders – Luka Modric, Samuele Ricci and Ardon Jashari – threatens to put him on the fringes. Musah talks on with Forest Now, The Athletic have confirmed that talks are on between Forest and Milan over a deal, and if those negotiations lead…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was disappointed with how his side played after gaining a man advantage against AC Milan. The Club World Cup winners put a rather weakened Milan side to the sword, starting with an own-goal from Andrei Coubis and a Joao Pedro header from a Pedro Neto cross inside the opening 10 minutes. Coubis was then sent off for a last-man challenge, making it attack versus defence for the remainder. Liam Delap converted a penalty and also scored the fourth for the home side, either side of a Youssouf Fofana goal for the Rossoneri. It means that the…
Rasmus Hojlund must be convinced to join AC Milan, but Igli Tare cannot wait forever in the pursuit of a striker. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tare didn’t board the plane that took Milan back to Italy yesterday after the friendly against Chelsea. The director remained in England, primarily to closely monitor the developments surrounding the Manchester United striker, the club’s top attacking target. On Saturday evening, Hojlund – after staying on the bench for 90 minutes against Fiorentina at Old Trafford – met with the Red Devils’ management. Despite being told that with there’s no longer a place…
Zachary Athekame has already played his last game for Young Boys, and AC Milan expect to complete his signing this week. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) this morning, the 13 minutes that Athekame played on Sunday in Bern against Sion – a game which ended 0-0 – on matchday four of the Swiss league are expected to be his last for Young Boys. Milan are confident they have secured the Swiss full-back and the plan is for him to arrive in Italy this week to undergo the usual medical and then sign a contract until June 2029,…