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Edu reserves £43m transfer fee for Victor Osimhen alternative in Arsenal’s latest news

Arsenal’s sporting director, Edu, has reportedly earmarked funds to sign Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee. This comes after Victor Osimhen, another target for Arsenal, expressed his desire to leave Napoli at the end of the season. However, Chelsea is also pursuing Osimhen, adding competition for his signature. Osimhen recently made comments at the Africa Cup of Nations,…

Anthony Martial ‘eager to depart’, possibly bidding farewell to Man Utd

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is facing a 10-week absence due to surgery and it is uncertain if he will play for the club again. Martial has expressed a desire to leave Old Trafford, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season. When he first joined United in 2015, there were…

Edu secures pre-agreement to fulfill Arsenal’s ideal end to January transfer window; £8m flop set to be sold

Arsenal’s transfer window has been largely quiet, with the only significant move being the recall of Marquinhos from his loan spell at Nantes. Despite this, sporting director Edu still has important tasks to address. Mikel Arteta had previously warned fans about a quiet window, even though Arsenal is in contention for the Premier League title.…

Axel Disasi’s post-Middlesbrough interview uncovers Chelsea error by Sky Sports

Disasi and Madueke both played a pivotal role in Chelsea’s 6-1 victory over Boro, securing their spot in the Carabao Cup final. After the match, Disasi and Cole Palmer were chosen to do the post-match interview with Sky. Disasi’s goal in the first half helped Chelsea take a commanding 3-0 lead. Palmer was named man…

West Ham in discussions to secure £15m transfer following Kalvin Phillips signing

Kalvin Phillips, a midfielder for Manchester City, is set to leave the club and complete a medical with West Ham. Phillips, 28, has had limited playing time for the Premier League champions this season and is looking for more regular opportunities to secure his place in the England squad for Euro 2024. A six-month loan…

Jim Ratcliffe targets four potential star signings for Man Utd, aiming for players similar to Scott McTominay

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly interested in investing in British players for Manchester United. This could lead to Scott McTominay being offered a new deal at the club. One player that United has been linked with is Marc Guehi, who has impressed as a young English defender at Crystal Palace. Although Guehi would prefer to…

Pochettino reveals his frustration during Chelsea’s victory over Middlesbrough

Mauricio Pochettino, reflecting on Chelsea’s semi-final win over Middlesbrough, expressed disappointment at conceding a late consolation goal. The Blues had a comfortable lead with goals from Jonny Howson (own goal), Enzo Fernandez, Axel Disasi, Noni Madueke, and Cole Palmer (brace). However, Morgan Rogers scored a late goal for Middlesbrough near the end of the match,…

Report: Manchester United eye former Tottenham standout as potential replacement for Antony, who has made significant progress

Manchester United are reportedly considering Marcus Edwards as one of their top targets for the summer transfer window. The club is expected to undergo a major reshaping after the season, with underperforming players unlikely to be given another chance. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who recently acquired a 25% stake in the club, has expressed his desire…

Breaking news: Prominent figure departs Man United, Chelsea near signing Benzema, Trippier update

Karim Benzema and Kieran Trippier are both being linked with moves in the January transfer window. Chelsea, despite their recent 6-1 victory over Middlesbrough, are still looking to make deals. They are heavily linked with Karim Benzema, who is reportedly unhappy in Saudi Arabia. Manchester United, having let several players go out on loan, are…

Jim Ratcliffe poised for Man Utd takeover, promising a no-nonsense approach that will delight Roy Keane

Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Fresh reports suggest that there will be ruthless changes at Manchester United as INEOS figures Sir Dave Brailsford and Jean-Claude Blanc are set to earn a seat on the club’s board. Sir Dave Brailsford, the former British Cycling performance director, is currently conducting due diligence in preparation for…