Author: Soccerhuz
Eberechi Eze has returned home after putting pen to paper on a long-term deal to become our seventh summer signing, ending a 14-year journey back to north London where his footballing story began. The England international joins us from Crystal Palace, where he scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final last season to immortalise himself south of the river. As the winger crosses the capital to start a new chapter, here are 10 essential facts you need to know about our new number 10! Jumpers for goalposts Born in Greenwich, Ebere honed his football skills playing on the…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reiterated his desire to “dig for gold” this season in the Premier League and feels the club are ready to go to the next level. The Spaniard is entering his fifth full season in north London and is looking to end Arsenal’s 22-year wait for a top-flight title – after runners-up finishes in each of the last three years. The Gunners, who host Leeds on Saturday live on Sky Sports, have lost out in three successive title races – twice to Man City and once to Liverpool last season – but started this campaign on…
Juventus could reportedly sell Lloyd Kelly to Crystal Palace in the coming days, a move that may trigger a sequence of transfers affecting Arsenal. The potential deal for Kelly is part of a broader pattern in the transfer market, in which clubs seek to balance acquisitions and departures before the summer window closes. Juventus and Crystal Palace negotiations Crystal Palace are expected to sell Marc Guehi to Liverpool soon, creating a need for a defensive replacement at Selhurst Park. Juventus’ Kelly has emerged as a candidate for the role, with discussions reportedly underway regarding a potential transfer. The Bianconeri are…
Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly set to be Arsenal’s first-choice penalty taker this season, with Mikel Arteta admitting the striker is their best option from the spot. Daniel Kristoffersson reported for Swedish outlet Sportbladet this week that ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, Arsenal had selected Viktor Gyokeres as their primary penalty taker for this season. Kristoffersson has been a reliable source for updates on his fellow Swede in recent times, but for anyone still dubious, Mikel Arteta himself gave another hint in an interview this week. Speaking to ESPN Brasil, Arteta was asked to pick his best player in a variety…
Arsenal once faced instant regrets when signing Kim Kallstrom, as they discovered in his medical he had a broken back. Thankfully for the Gunners, incoming Eberechi Eze is believed to have passed his medical this week with flying colours ahead of his £67.5million move from Crystal Palace. Medicals haven’t always gone smoothly for Arsenal, who ultimately opted to plough ahead with the signing of Kim Kallstrom, even though the Swede had a fractured vertebrae. It was early 2014, and Arsene Wenger’s title-challenging side had already suffered a spate of injuries within their camp. Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey were sidelined,…
Arsenal’s Ambition Shakes Up Transfer Market as Liverpool Target Rodrygo After sealing a sensational move for Eberechi Eze, Arsenal have shifted the dynamics of this summer’s transfer window. According to teamtalk, the Gunners are not stopping there, with Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta reportedly exploring another marquee addition before September 1. Their pursuit of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo could derail Liverpool’s plans and even challenge Arne Slot’s ambitions of keeping Liverpool at the summit of English football. Eze Arrival Signals Arsenal’s Intent Tottenham Hotspur were edging closer to signing Eze, but Arsenal surged ahead and wrapped up a…
Arsenal have come in leaps and bounds in recent years, both on the pitch and behind the scenes. What was once a club that often disappointed on the pitch and struggled with talent production and retention is now impressing on both fronts. Arsenal have been one of the best teams in the Premier League for a number of years now, and their squad keeps getting stronger and stronger. In addition, the Gunners are now doing well when it comes to signing top players, tying them down to long-term deals in good time, and producing great academy players. With Arsenal sailing…
Arsenal and Manchester United have always been huge rivals in the Premier League. The two clubs are competing for different things now, but back in the day, they were always fighting for the biggest trophies in the country. Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger shared many great battles at the time, but financial restraints following the construction of the Emirates Stadium created a big gap between the two teams. Arsenal had to sell their best players as a result, and Manchester United landed Robin van Persie in the summer of 2012. A year before that, Ferguson apparently tried to sign…
Luke Ayling revealed the impact Thierry Henry had on his Arsenal career almost 15 years after he was left “hurt” over his emotional Leeds United departure. The 33-year-old came up through the ranks of the north London side and spent a decade at the club. It was in July 2009 that Ayling signed his first professional contract following his starring role in Arsenal’s double-winning youth team of the 2008/09 season. Aged 16, he was given a rude awakening to the men’s game when he was asked to mark the legendary Henry in training. Discussing the ominous task he was handed,…
Sometimes the grass is not always greener – especially when leaving Crystal Palace. Oliver Glaser has won two trophies in three months and yet the best players want to jump ship. Ebereche Eze is off to Arsenal, Marc Guehi is patiently waiting for Liverpool to come knocking and Adam Wharton is linked with Manchester United. But history tells us that not every Palace star who chases brighter lights finds glory. Often, they end up with their tails between their legs. Wilfried Zaha is the prime example. The most dazzling winger in the Premier League failed to cut it at Old…