Hale End Graduates may be needed by Arsenal in the coming weeks to help make up for the shortage in attack as injury list grows. Arsenal’s injury crisis continues to grow and ahead of their return to action this weekend, Kai Havertz has been lost for the remainder of the season. The information was a big blow, which adds to the already turgid injury list at the club, with fellow striker Gabriel Jesus already been ruled out for the remainder of the season since January. The two strikers at the club will play no more part this season, while Gabriel…
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Arsenal reportedly had a bid turned down by Aston Villa for English striker Ollie Watkins during the January transfer window, but latest revelation suggests that the Gunners never really intended to complete a deal. Top English journalist David Ornstein has revealed that Arsenal, although tabled a bid to Villa for the striker, never took it seriously, and knew it was going to be turned down anyways. The North Londoners failed to make any signing to bolster their ranks as they seek to end their two decades wait for a Premier League title. They were initially linked with a move for…
The Premier League returns this weekend with important games that will affect the title race, European spots, and the relegation battle. Every match is crucial, and here’s a breakdown of this weekend’s fixtures. Full Premier League Fixtures – Matchday 24 Here are the games happening this weekend:- Big Games to Watch Arsenal vs. Manchester City: This is the biggest game of the weekend. Arsenal needs a win to stay in the title race, while Manchester City needs a win to stay close to the top. Bournemouth vs. Liverpool: Liverpool wants to stay at the top of the table and will…
Patrick Dorgu will complete a €30 million guaranteed move to Manchester United from Italian club Lecce, and become the first significant signing of Ruben Amorim for the club. The highly rated Danish left-back has made waves since joining Lecce from Danish club Nordsjælland in the summer of 2022, and now departs for United as the most expensive sale in the club’s history. As a move to one of the most decorated clubs in the world nears, fans have been eager to learn more about the 20-year-old, who has made Ruben Amorim fall for his charms. In this article, Oltsport journalist…
Sodiq Ismail’s anticipated transfer to FK Partizani FC has officially fallen through, as negotiations between his current club and the Albanian side did not reach a satisfactory agreement on key contract terms. The talented right-back is now set to return to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), where he will rejoin Remo Stars. In addition to his move back to Nigeria, Sodiq Ismail’s impressive performances still put him on the radar of several clubs. Notably, there is interest from an unnamed European team and ES Tunis from Tunisia, as well as two other clubs based in Africa, highlighting his growing…
Abdukodir Khusanov was introduced to fire as he made his Manchester City debut in a Premier League meeting with Chelsea on Saturday evening. The 20-year-old Uzbekistani center back completed a permanent move to the Etihad club from French outfit RC Lens for £34 million during the week, becoming the most expensive player in his country’s history. His outing was marred by a critical error in the opening minutes of the game, making an error leading to an early goal for the opposition in less than two minutes into his debut. Less than two minutes later, he was booked for a…
Here’s a clearer version of the Champions League standings and situation after Match day seven. Champions League Table Analysis – Gameweek 7 Liverpool and Barcelona have already clinched their spots in the Round of 16, leading the pack at the top of the table. Just below them, Arsenal and Inter Milan (both on 16 points) need just one more point to secure direct qualification to the Round of 16. Atletico Madrid and AC Milan are also well-positioned with 15 points each, with strong chances to avoid the playoff round. A tight mid-table battle is brewing among six teams, all on…
Barcelona’s President, Joan Laporta has in a press conference that will be remembered for a long time, came out swinging, armed with facts, confidence, and delivered a clear message: Barcelona is back on its feet financially and ready to take on the world. No More Financial Palava – Joan Laporta Laporta proudly announced that the club has finally broken free from La Liga’s financial shackles. According to him, Barca is no longer operating under strict restrictions and can now spend freely under the 1:1 rule. “We’ve left those troubled times behind,” he declared. The president explained that new partnerships, including…
Eric Chelle has finally been unveiled as the head coach of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles; event held at the MKO Abiola stadium press conference room in Abuja, Nigeria on Monday. The 47-year-old former Mali international, who led his country to the quarter finals of the African Cup of Nations last year, takes over from interim boss Austin Eguavoen, after the latter helped secure the ticket for the next continental tournament. Chelle is tasked with leading Nigeria through the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with a contract ending at the end of the calendar year and to be…
Evan Ferguson has become a name that emerges almost only in transfer windows due to lack of engagement at Brighton. He, is yet again a focal point in this window, with speculation linking him away from the AMEX due to the aforementioned reason. The Seagulls have reportedly slapped a £40 million price tag on the striker, preferring a permanent move rather than a loan, albeit they are also open to the possibility of the latter, because the player has grown frustrated due to lack of minutes. However, inside information disclosed that it is Ferguson’s entourage that triggered the speculation, in…