Author: Soccerhuz

Nicolas Jackson’s future at Chelsea remains uncertain with it now increasingly likely that he will depart Stamford Bridge over the coming weeks. Jackson has split opinion amongst the Blues faithful since arriving from Villareal with his potential often weighted against his erraticness. The 24-year-old has netted 30 goals in 81 appearances for the West London club but he’s fallen down the pecking order this summer. The arrivals of Liam Delap and João Pedro means Jackson isn’t guaranteed to be Chelsea’s first-choice number nine with Brazilian international Pedro likely to start the season leading the line. David Ornstein has reported that…

Rasmus Højlund appears increasingly likely to depart Manchester United this summer with Benjamin Sesko’s arrival at Old Trafford imminent. United will pay RB Leipzig an initial €78.5 million fee for the Slovenian international with the figure almost guaranteed to rise to €85m with add-ons. Sesko’s arrival casts extreme doubts on Højlund’s future and it’s understood that United will entertain offers, either on-loan or permanently, before the transfer window closes – despite the Danish international’s preference to stay. Speaking recently on United’s pre-season tour of the United States, Højlund said: “I think my plan is very clear and that is for…

This afternoon, a report has stated that AC Milan are close to an agreement with Manchester United for Rasmus Hojlund. A proposed deal for Hojlund has come around really quickly. Milan have gone from being in a position of considering him to making a move in less than a week, and it is a telltale sign of how the mercato can really ramp up. Of course, making a move and having one accepted is different. But, even then, things have moved quickly, it seems. According to Luca Bianchin (via MilanMatters) this afternoon, the Rossoneri are ‘close’ to an agreement with…

AC Milan, this afternoon, have rejected a bid from Olympique Marseille for midfielder Ismael Bennacer, reports from France say. After forcing through a move to France at the end of the January mercato, it was hoped that the French club would pay the fee included in the loan deal. Instead, they opted not to, and Bennacer returned. Unfortunately, finding a new club has not been so easy, or at least a suitable one. Milan had agreed a deal with Al Ittihad, though the midfielder did not want to move to Saudi Arabia. So, he is still with the Rossoneri. Interest…

AC Milan have already added one Swiss National Team player to their ranks this summer in Ardon Jashari, and they may add another. This summer, Milan have looked at positions that need strengthening and have looked to do exactly that. The midfield looks a complete article, and the defence is only one signing away from being in the same boat. Finding the right profile has been a challenge, but it seems increasingly likely that Zachary Athekame will be the signing made for the position, with reports suggesting today that he has handed in a transfer request. He is not the…

Arsenal are heading into the final few weeks of the transfer window still intent on improving their squad. Arsenal are set to bid for Eberechi Eze and the club are also exploring a move for Real Madrid star Rodrygo either on loan or in a cut-price deal. The Gunners need to add some options to their attack in order to bridge the gap to Liverpool and will not want to have any regrets upon the September 1st deadline. Arsenal have lost out on some high-profile players in the past, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were close to signing under Arsene…

Arsenal have missed out on some fantastic signings over the years. Indeed, the Gunners have a long list of players they nearly signed at one point or another. Alexander Isak nearly signed for Arsenal before becoming a Premier League superstar, while Xabi Alonso could’ve joined Arsenal at one point. However, perhaps the most famous story of a player missing out on a transfer to Arsenal was back in 2013 when Arsenal made a £40m +£1 bid for Luis Suarez. Speaking on Inside Arsenal, former Gunners chief, Richard Law, has now shared the story of Suarez’s near miss with Arsenal, claiming…

Max Dowman has caught the eye for Arsenal during pre-season. The teenage sensation was called up to Mikel Arteta’s squad for their trips to Singapore and Hong Kong, and seized the opportunity with both hands, impressing in all of his cameos off the bench. Already earning comparisons to Lamine Yamal, the Gunners’ supporters are growing increasingly excited about what the Hale End graduate could develop into. However, Dowman isn’t expected to feature regularly for Arsenal’s first team next season, with the North London club eager to allow him to integrate slowly. Dowman was granted his first senior appearance against AC…

Mikel Arteta has a number of talented players at his disposal in Arsenal’s squad. The Spaniard has been able to take his side from mid-table mediocrity to perennial title challengers in a matter of years, and he’s done this by acquiring a number of stars who boast exceptional attributes. Declan Rice is arguably one of the best midfielders in the world, and the same can be said of William Saliba in his position. Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka is in the elite bracket of wide forwards, and the likes of Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Odegaard, and David Raya are all arguably also some…

Arsenal legend Alan Smith has called on Mikel Arteta to consider parting ways with Gabriel Jesus this summer but believes the Gunners should retain Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. Smith, who scored over 100 goals for Arsenal, expressed concerns over Jesus’ playing time following the club’s £64 million capture of Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon. Jesus, 27, joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 for £45 million and made an instant impact, registering 69 appearances in his first two seasons. However, persistent injury issues restricted him to just 17 Premier League outings last term, prompting Arteta to prioritise signing a…