Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has paid tribute to his scouting department for the recent acquisition of full-back Nuno Tavares. The Gunners swooped to sign the left-sided defender for €10m from Portuguese giants Benfica and Tavares has already made a positive impression in his friendly appearances so far. Arteta, too has been delighted by his start … Read more
Swap deals have risen in prominence over the last few years having been a relatively rarity before then. Whether it be a simple swap player-for-player, or whether money is exchanged, including players in deals allows two transfers to be completed at the same time. In the last few seasons the most notable swap deal involved … Read more
Chelsea are monitoring the situation of Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic as they look for other options in their bid to secure a forward this summer. Chelsea have been linked with Erling Haaland for most of the window but with Borussia Dortmund keen on retaining the prolific frontman for at least another year, the Blues are … Read more
Arsenal have emerged as the bookmaker favourites to sign Jordan Henderson this summer, amid speculation he could leave Liverpool. The Reds captain has two years left on his current Liverpool deal but talks are thought to have stalled, sparking speculation that his future could lie away from Anfield. There’s likely to be more intense negotiations … Read more
With Olivier Giroud already gone, and Tammy Abraham rumoured to be on his way out, Chelsea appear all-in for Erling Haaland, but young striker Armando Broja will be hoping to pick up the pieces. The Albanian international spent last season on loan at Vitesse, but with No.9 options limited at Stamford Bridge, he may be … Read more
It’s fair to say that Erling Haaland to Chelsea is this summer’s dragged out transfer rumour. Just like Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, and Paul Pogba to Manchester United before it, the move has seems destined to happen at some stage, but has also been described as “mission impossible” by some sources. READ MORE: How does … Read more
Gareth Bale is set to remain a Real Madrid player for the 2021/22 campaign. Speculation gathered this week that the Welshman was planning to orchestrate a move to Major League Soccer in the United States, and although this is believed to be the case the transfer will not happen until 2022. After falling out of … Read more
Antoine Griezmann’s swap move to Atletico Madrid might have broken down, but Barcelona remain keen to get the World Cup winner off their books. Since making a move from Atleti in 2019 for €120 million, Griezmann has been something of a disappointment at Camp Nou, though by no means catastrophic. However, Barcelona’s financial situation means … Read more
Liverpool are currently sweating over the future of Jordan Henderson after reports emerged this week that talks over a new contract for the club captain have stalled. Henderson’s current deal with the Reds runs out in the summer of 2023 and the club are naturally keen to extend it due to his service, as well … Read more
Toni Kroos has received further criticism from one of his German compatriots, this time coming from legendary midfielder Lothar Matthaus. The Real Madrid midfielder was excellent again for Los Blancos last season, but was unable to bring his form to the international stage with Germany at Euro 2020. Like Germany as a whole, Kroos disappointed … Read more