Pre-qualifying just another awful idea in pursuit of change

The Swiss Model is full of holes. A European Super League would be a disaster. Obsession with change is to the detriment of fans and minnows.   Jubilation can’t be heard in stadiums right now, but there were cries of digitalised joy as Porto beat Juventus earlier this month. Online bursts of euphoria rang loudly […]

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Chelsea, Liverpool emerge as surprise contenders to sign £50m La Liga playmaker

Chelsea, Liverpool emerge as surprise contenders to sign £50m La Liga playmaker – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea and Liverpool could enter the race to sign Martin Odegaard this summer as Arsenal may not be able to afford a permanent deal for the Real Madrid midfielder, The Star reports. The Norwegian joined the Gunners on […]

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Arteta defends Arsenal’s transfer policy after Adams’ criticism

Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal’s transfer policy after club legend Tony Adams criticised them for signing Martin Odegaard on loan. The 2020/21 campaign has been a difficult one for the Gunners. But one of the biggest positives from it has been the performances of the likes of Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka. Arsenal took […]

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Gossip: Liverpool exacerbate poor Arsenal’s £50m worries

Arsenal ‘fear’ Martin Odegaard has been a little too good for them. Liverpool are among the teams taking an interest to push his value up.   GAARD OF HONOUR As unofficial Arsenal spokesman, no-one should be surprised that Ian Wright can read the Gunners inside out when it comes to Martin Odegaard. He is “so […]

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Arsenal handed boost in re-signing Martin Odegaard next season

Arsenal handed boost in re-signing Martin Odegaard next season – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal have been handed a boost in re-signing Martin Odegaard with the Real Madrid loanee telling those close to him that would like to stay with the Gunners, Football.London reports. Odegaard had an impressive loan stint with Real Sociedad last term, […]

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Premier League rookies: ten youngest players in the top-flight this season

Featuring a couple of Man Utd starlets, eight academy graduates, a £10million recruit, and a record signing…   1) Antwoine Hackford – Sheffield United 16 years, 9 months,  13 days Crystal Palace 2-0 Sheffield United The centre-forward was given his Premier League debut at the start of January, perhaps in part for Chris Wilder to […]

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Lucas Torreira open to playing for Arsenal again on one condition

Lucas Torreira open to playing for Arsenal again on one condition – originally posted on Sportslens.com Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira would be open to playing for Arsenal next season if he is assured regular playing time by manager Mikel Arteta, The Athletic reports. The 25-year-old fell out-of-favour under Arteta following the project restart last term, […]

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Arsenal could be handed big boost in re-signing Martin Odegaard if this happens

Arsenal could be handed big boost in re-signing Martin Odegaard if this happens – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal have a good chance of re-signing Martin Odegaard next season, should Zinedine Zidane remain the manager of Real Madrid, Football Insider reports. The Norwegian had an impressive loan stint with Real Sociedad last term, registering seven […]

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Decision time: One loanee per club causing a dilemma…

With the season approaching business time, it’s decision time for clubs over the players they have allowed to leave temporarily. Keep, sell, release or loan again…   Arsenal – William Saliba Most of the players dispatched on loan by the Gunners this season need to take the hint. Lucas Torriera and Matteo Guendouzi have their […]

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Sevilla, Roma join Atletico in race for Arsenal star Lacazette

Sevilla and Roma have joined Atletico Madrid in the race to sign Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal, according to reports. The Gunners are hoping to begin contract talks with the forward ‘soon’ to ward off any interest from European clubs. But that hasn’t stopped teams from La Liga and Serie A from declaring their interest. OPINION: […]

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