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Liverpool have a busy summer transfer window ahead of Arne Slot's first season as head coach after replacing Jurgen Klopp in the Anfield dugout.  A busy summer awaits for Liverpool, and it's arguably the most important in the club's recent history. The Reds will have new head coach Arne Slot at the helm when he officially takes over from Jurgen Klopp on June 1. Work will already be underway from the Anfield hierarchy for their plans for Slot's first summer transfer window in charge. Richard Hughes is working in his first summer as Liverpool's new sporting director. He will be alongside Michael Edwards who was appointed as Fenway Sports Group's CEO of football earlier this year, as the Reds embark on the first season of the post-Klopp era. Liverpool will already have an idea of what they want to accomplish during the upcoming summer transfer window. Here, the ECHO takes a look at what may be considered a 'dream' scenario to be presented to the Reds when t...

 Rennes’ teen sensation Desire Doue is rated a target for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta – as well as Manchester United. The Gunners will be one of the sides that are expected to do alot of transfer business over the summer window as Mikel Arteta will be keen to keep on adding to the squad – and there has been some big names linked. However – ARSENAL have a history of signing some of the best young talent around in the game – and Doue is reportedly a player that the Arsenal coaching staff have been keeping an eye on over the past 12 months. Sport Zone say Arsenal have held “initial contacts” with the French midfielder’s representatives after a season in which he has notched four goals and four assists in 31 Ligue 1 games. Team-mate Baptiste Santamaria reckons the Under-23 international already dreams of joining a European giant and is the best young player he’s ever seen. Santamaria said: “He’s a very talented player with a great sense of football. But he’s still young. “He’s a player w...

  After his arrival from Ajax last summer, it was anticipated that Jurrien Timber could have a transformative effect on Arsenal’s defence. As it transpired, however, Timber was only involved in Arsenal’s first and last games of the Premier League campaign as he spent the majority of the season on the sidelines as a result of the ACL injury he suffered against Nottingham Forest on the opening day of the season. There is much excitement, though, with regards to the impact that a fully-fit Timber could have for Arsenal next season as they continue their pursuit of silverware. When watching Timber his technical ability is immediately evident, which makes him a perfect fit for Mikel Arteta‘s team. Jurrien Timber’s versatility is a key asset Furthermore, the 22-year-old is a very versatile player who is capable of performing effectively across the back line. Timber featured at right-back when he came on as a substitute against Everton last weekend and proceeded to give a good account of ...

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has highlighted three key signings that the club should prioritize for this summer.  Ian Wright has highlighted three key signings that Arsenal should prioritize this summer. According to Arsenal legend Ian Wright, Mikel Arteta must focus on bolstering the squad in the right-wing position, at centre-back, and in midfield during the upcoming transfer window. Despite a commendable season, Arsenal fell short of winning any trophies, finishing as runners-up in the Premier League, exiting the Champions League in the quarter-finals, and missing out on domestic cup success. Wright believes that Arteta’s starting XI is strong, but emphasizes the need for additional quality in the squad to provide depth, rotation options, and cover for potential injuries. While Bukayo Saka and William Saliba have excelled for Arsenal, Wright suggests that the club should secure better backup options for them. Additionally, he advocates for a new signing in central midfield to stren...

  Jamie Carragher has shared one factor about Arsenal’s squad that is holding the Gunners back from winning the title. The north London side pushed Manchester City all the way to the final game of the season, with both challengers winning their last fixture as Pep Guardiola won his fourth Premier League title in a row. Given the records Arsenal set this season, Mikel Arteta’s side can hardly be faulted for their efforts, as the Gunners again just fell short of matching City’s efforts throughout an entire 38-game campaign. And Carragher believes one reason could be behind Arsenal missing out on the title. Carragher claims Arsenal’s attacking-three isn’t good enough to win the title Speaking on Stick to Football, the former Liverpool defender noted that Arsenal’s front-three when compared to City could be a key factor as to why the north London side fell just short of the Premier League. Aside from Bukayo Saka out on the right, Arsenal’s front-line underwent plenty of changes through...

 Benjamin Sesko: Arsenal boost as agent of striker target rules out two possible destinations The striker is high on Mikel Arteta’s summer wishlist Arsenal have been given a boost in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko after his agent confirmed Italian clubs will struggle to afford the striker and he doesn’t want to move to Saudi Arabia. Sesko is being chased by Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, as well as other top clubs after a fine debut season with RB Leipzig. The 20-year-old, who scored 14 goals in the Bundesliga, has a release clause of around £55million and his agent has confirmed he is assessing his options. There is interest from clubs in Italy and Saudi Arabia, but Sesko’s agent, Elvis Basanovic, has hinted the Premier League is his client’s most likely destination. “I can say that there is interest in Benjamin, both from the Premier League and from Italy,” Basanovic told Slovenian broadcaster Sportklub. But out of respect, I can’t talk about the names of the clubs. We ...

  KYLIAN MBAPPE will snub Real Madrid to join Arsenal this summer, according to Youtuber IShowSpeed. The social media sensation has slammed Fabrizio Romano’s claims that Mbappe will be heading to Madrid this summer. Mbappe announced in an emotional goodbye video last week that he would be leaving PSG at the end of the season. And all signs point to a move to the Santiago Bernabeu with rumours linking the Frenchman to Madrid for a number of years now. But YouTube star IShowSpeed has suggested that those reports are wide of the mark and claimed Mbappe will instead be heading to north London. The Manchester United loving streamer reacted to a video of Romano revealing Mbappe is set for a Madrid switch on his YouTube, which boasts a whopping 24.4million subscribers. While watching Romano discuss Mbappe’s future, IShowSpeed slammed: “He’s capping! He’s capping bro!” Before adding: “He’s not going to Real Madrid, he’s not going. I promise you. “Don’t ask me how I know but he’s not going....

  Arsenal’s secret transfer meeting to sign Kylian Mbappe – ‘I was at his parents’ home’ Arsene Wenger went to great lengths to try and convince Kylian Mbappe and his parents that Arsenal was the right club for him, long before he signed his first professional contract. Arsene Wenger secretly met with Kylian Mbappe’s parents at their family home in his attempts to sign him for Arsenal. Legendary boss Wenger had spotted the world-class potential of fellow Frenchman Mbappe at a young age. The then-teenager had been accepted into Clairefontaine, their national football centre, following in the footsteps of former Gunners forwards Thierry Henry and Nicolas Anelka. Well aware of the talent he had, Wenger made a personal plea to bring him to England – returning to his homeland to speak face-to-face with Mbappe’s mum Fayza and dad Wilfried in 2013. Recalling the interaction on new BBC documentary Mbappe, he said: “You know at one point I tried to convince him to come to Arsenal. I was at ...

     The Gunners had an excellent season in the Premier League, but once again, they fell short of winning the title. Manchester City finished two points above them and ended the campaign as the champions. Arsenal, however, have a lot of positives to take from this season, and Lineker seems to be really impressed with one of Mikel Arteta‘s key players. Gary Lineker explains why Arsenal’s William Saliba reminds him of Virgil van Dijk William Saliba was one of Arsenal’s best players in the 2023/24 season. The Frenchman, whose injury cost the Gunners the title in the previous campaign, achieved the incredible feat of becoming the first Arsenal player in Premier League history to play every single minute of the season. Some people argue that Saliba’s centre-back partner Gabriel had a better season for Arsenal. He performed brilliantly – nobody can deny that. However, Saliba just fills you with a lot of confidence if he’s on your team, and his performances have impressed almos...

  A look at the burning issues for Arne Slot and Liverpool's new-look backroom team will have to address from the start of June The circumstances that led to Liverpool handing Arne Slot a three-year deal to be their head coach are fairly unusual in the modern game. The 45-year-old's succeeding of Jurgen Klopp became football's worst-kept secret in recent weeks, particularly over a busy weekend when the man himself first confirmed that he would be taking over at Anfield before his predecessor sang his name in front of 60,000 fans at Anfield. And despite his impending arrival being common knowledge by Monday morning, Slot was eventually confirmed as the first-ever 'head coach' for the Reds at 5pm on Monday evening. He joins a club that, to be frank, did not want to lose the man it already had at the helm and the task of following on from such a beloved and revered figure like Klopp is undoubtedly a daunting one. But the fact that Slot has the confidence of his own abi...

  Arsenal youngster Arthur Okonkwo has spoken about his decision to leave the club. The 22-year-old has been attracting interest from several teams after a promising spell at Wrexham. While the lower league club are hoping to secure him permanently, Okonkwo is not short on offers. “It's been an incredible journey, from joining at the age of eight, I'm now 22 and I've been there for 15 years which has been brilliant because I've worked with amazing people, from the academy to the first-team," he said of Arsenal to The Mirror. “It's a bittersweet moment because I have to start a new chapter as I've had so many great years at Arsenal but, in the last two years, I need to keep playing and carry on my journey. “I'm still really ambitious to play at international level. I can still play for England or Nigeria and I've not made a choice yet."

A £34m striker, who has been hailed as superior to Erling Haaland, is now being encouraged to make a move to Arsenal this summer. Following their failure to secure the Premier League title, Arsenal appears to be gearing up for a busy transfer window. Despite Kai Havertz’s impressive record of scoring nine goals in his last 14 Premier League games, Arteta is anticipated to strengthen his attacking options in the upcoming summer transfer window. Several players have already been linked with a potential move to the Emirates Stadium, including Alexander Isak, Brian Brobbey, and Joshua Zirkzee. Former Crystal Palace manager, Frank de Boer, has expressed his preference for Zirkzee to join Arsenal. In an interview with Calciomercato, De Boer was questioned about his desired destination for Bologna’s Zirkzee this summer. I hold Arsenal in high regard due to their patience and trust in their players. This is evident in their support for Arteta, despite his initial struggles. Unlike some other c...

  “We wasted a whole lot of money to sign him, but not anymore it’s time to release him and let him go”- Arsenal Sporting Director Edu Gasper has told Mikel Arteta to bin £35M Arsenal star who’s breaking the wage structure at the club “We wasted a whole lot of money to sign him, but not anymore; it’s time to release him and let him go,” said Arsenal Sporting Director Edu Gasper, instructing Mikel Arteta to offload the £35M star disrupting the club’s wage structure. ### Arsenal’s Forgotten Man: Time for Mohamed Elneny to Move On? Arsenal are in excellent form in the Premier League. Despite not winning the title, the future looks promising with the current squad set to compete for years to come. This turnaround has been led by Mikel Arteta and Edu Gasper, who have rebuilt the team from the disappointment of the Unai Emery era through strategic transfers and nurturing young talent. One standout from Arsenal’s youth academy, Hale End, is Bukayo Saka, one of the club’s most valuable pla...

  According to Fabrizio Romano, Martin Zubimendi has agreed to a contract with Arsenal. Sources indicate that Thomas Partey is set to leave the club this summer, prompting Arsenal to strengthen their defensive lineup for the next season. Martin is considered the best fit for this position. Arsenal is eager to sign the £69 million star before the Euros. As the summer transfer window nears, Arsenal is accelerating their efforts to strengthen their midfield. While still vying for the Premier League title, the club is already considering potential signings for next season. Edu, Arsenal’s technical director, is actively seeking reinforcements. Several midfielders, including Bruno Guimaraes and Manu Kone, have been linked to Arsenal. However, recent reports from TuttoJuve indicate that the club is targeting an even higher-profile player, Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, with negotiations for a deal around €50 million (£45 million) underway. Zubimendi, a highly-rated midfielder, has a...

  Ahead of a busy summer, Arsenal now believe they could achieve one high-profile move for something of a cut price. In truth, Mikel Arteta will have probably decided his transfer plans well before this season ended. Arsenal want to operate swiftly this summer in a similar fashion to last when they secured the signatures of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz before pre-season began. Edu Gaspar will know his brief, and he’ll no doubt be working around the clock to ensure Arsenal can add two, three or maybe even four world class players. A striker is thought to be the priority, someone who can compliment Kai Havertz across the season and add to his goal-scoring. Where that would leave both Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah remains to be seen, with the latter looking more and more likely to leave. That being said, it’s not just a striker that Arsenal will be targeting, a midfielder and possibly even a left-back also seems to be on the agenda. And with that in mind, iNews have just provided an ...

  Whilst Arsenal were not able to claim their first Premier League title triumph since 2004 on Sunday, there was still an air of positivity in North London. Arsenal fans were praised for the atmosphere they generated at the Emirates Stadium. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s side signed off on their campaign in style with a 2-1 win over the Toffees. Arteta addressed supporters after the final whistle, promising greater successes would come in the future.  Amongst the crowd to hear his speech were a host of former Arsenal players. Five former Arsenal stars who attended final match against Everton Theo Walcott Theo Walcott spent over ten years on the books with the North London club, making nearly 400 appearances and scoring over 100 goals. The former winger was spotted in the stands by X user @afc_cat. The 35-year-old enjoyed a fine career with the Gunners. However, Walcott recently revealed that many Arsenal fans still haven’t forgiven him for the goal he scored against Arteta’s side ...

Arsenal are now the favourites to sign a striker who has been compared to Ronaldinho and Dennis Bergkamp. Mikel Arteta and Edu are currently plotting how to break the 90-point barrier after narrowly missing out on another Premier League title to Manchester City, with attacking reinforcements seemingly on the agenda. That is despite the fact the Gunners impressively scored 91 goals in 38 Premier League games throughout the 2023/24 campaign – so perhaps a senior figure, like Gabriel Jesus, could depart. Nevertheless, let’s take a look at who Arsenal are – supposedly – now favourites to sign… Arsenal frontrunners to sign Joshua Zirkzee Bologna No.9 Joshua Zirkzee is seemingly in Arsenal’s sights. Italian journalist Daniele Galosso of Tuttosport spoke to TV Play’s Ti Amo Calciomercato show about the Gunners and the Netherlands U21 international, where a very interesting comment was made. He said: “On Zirkzee, however, the competition is high. From what we understand, Arsenal has the advant...

Chris Sutton believes Rodri has sent a message to Arsenal after Manchester City pipped them to the Premier League title. Arsenal missed out on their first title in 20 years by just two points on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side took care of business on their end with a 2-1 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium.  Unfortunately for the Gunners, Manchester City proved to be typically unrelenting and reeled off nine wins on the bounce to scoop their fourth consecutive Premier League title. Following the celebrations at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, Rodri claimed there is a difference in ‘mentality’ between Arsenal and City at the moment.  What Rodri said about Arsenal The Spaniard told Optus Sport: “To be honest, I think it’s in here [pointing to his head]. It’s the mentality.  “Arsenal, also they deserve [to win the league], they did an unbelievable season, but I think the difference was in here [pointing to his head again]. “When they came here, they faced us at the Etiha...

 Arne Slot will replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager this summer. The Reds are likely to be aggressive in the transfer market. Slot may turn to familiar faces from Feyenoord. Liverpool’s recent deal with Feyenoord to hire Arne Slot as their new manager has sparked excitement among Reds fans. The presence of the 45-year-old not only raises expectations for his tactical prowess and leadership, but also ignites conjecture about prospective player additions. Here are five Feyenoord players that Slot may recommend to his new team. Mats Mats Wieffer’s efforts for Feyenoord this season have piqued the interest of numerous prominent clubs. Among those, Liverpool stands out as a team where Wieffer’s abilities could be put to good use. Wieffer has given stability and control to Feyenoord, anchoring the club with his defensive abilities and assisting Slot in implementing his ideas on the game. His ability to disturb opponents with timely interceptions and strong challenges makes him an i...

  The North London based club Arsenal are considering a move for Portuguese winger, Pedro Neto from fellow EPL side Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer transfer window. According to Football365, The Gunners have shown interest in the versatile attacker as they aim to bring him to Emirates Stadium this summer. According to SoccerNet, The Gunners are ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Manchester United in their level of interest in the highly-rated attacker ahead of the transfer window reopening in the summer. The versatile winger Pedro Neto joined Wolverhampton from Braga in 2019 and has gone to become one of the most admired wingers in the Premier League. The English Premier League giants Arsenal have started internal talks with his agents regarding his wages, salaries and winning allowances, according to Football Mirror. The English Premier League giants Arsenal have reportedly offered him a three year contract as they aim to bring him to Emira...

  Mikel Arteta reportedly drew up a transfer shortlist in case one Arsenal star left for Saudi Arabia last year. The Middle Eastern state last summer took to football in a big way, luring the likes of Karim Benzema, Neymar and N’Golo Kante to Saudi Arabia with eye-watering contracts in a bid to grow the sport in the country. With this summer expected to see Saudi Arabia again flex their financial muscle, Arsenal players have not been exempt from interest, with Thomas Partey and Gabriel Jesus just two names who have been linked with moves to the Saudi Pro League in recent days. And one Arsenal star was seemingly close to making such a move last summer. Gabriel Magalhaes eyed by Saudi Arabia as Arsenal drew shortlist According to the Athletic, Gabriel Magalhaes was wanted by Saudi Arabia as Arsenal expected a bid last summer for the Brazilian international, with Arteta even drawing up a shortlist of replacements. With Gabriel missing the first three games of the season, the interest ...

  Chris Sutton has claimed that one Arsenal star has ‘looked a bit off’ this season. Arsenal missed out on the Premier League title on Sunday despite a 2-1 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners pushed Manchester City right down to the wire but fell short by just two points.  Mikel Arteta will now be firmly focused on what looks set to be a crucial summer transfer window at Arsenal. It’s no secret that Arteta is keen to bolster his options in midfield, with Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes of interest. There will also be a decision to be made over Thomas Partey’s future, who will head into the final year of his contract this summer. The Ghanaian missed a large chunk of the season through injury but returned to the Arsenal XI for their last five league games this term. Yet, Chris Sutton has been unconvinced with the midfielder’s performances of late. Sutton says Thomas Partey has ‘looked a bit off’ at Arsenal Speaking...

  Liverpool have officially announced that Arne Slot will be their manager starting from the 2024/2025 season. The Dutchman will take over from Jurgen Klopp, who managed his final game on Sunday. Slot will begin his duties on June 1. Slot became Liverpool’s top choice after the club missed out on Xabi Alonso and Ruben Amorim. In April, Slot revealed that Feyenoord and Liverpool were negotiating a compensation package. Liverpool is believed to have paid around £9.4 million (£7.7 million plus £1.7 million in add-ons) for the 45-year-old manager. “Liverpool Football Club can announce Arne Slot has agreed to a deal to become the club’s new head coach, formally taking up the position on June 1, 2024, subject to a work permit. “The 45-year-old will join the Reds from Feyenoord ahead of the 2024-25 season after a deal was reached with the Eredivisie club for his services,” Liverpool said in a statement on Monday.

  Jurgen Klopp took charge of his final game as Liverpool manager on Sunday. A former Liverpool player has thanked Jurgen Klopp for helping him at "the lowest point" of his life. Many have paid tribute to the German manager after he said an emotional farewell following the club's final day of the season clash against Wolves. The 56-year-old surprised world football in January when he announced his decision to step down as Liverpool boss at the end of the 2023/24 season. He attributed his decision to “running out of energy” after a memorable nine-year spell featuring Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup wins. Speaking to the Liverpool fans after Sunday's 2-0 win, he opened up about his exit. "It doesn't feel like an end, just feels like a start. I saw a team full of creativity, desire," he said. "Since a few weeks I have had too much attention, but in this time I realised a lot of things. "People told me I turned you from doubter to ...

 Former Liverpool Manager, Jurgen Klopp has claimed he may not likely continue as a manager elsewhere after ending his eight-and-a-half year reign at Liverpool. According to the 56-year-old German, he feels “empty” after the emotional strain of his final months in charge at Anfield. Recall that Liverpool beat Wolves 2-0 at home to finish in third-place in the Premier League. “I don’t know exactly why nobody believes I probably will not be a manager again,” Klopp said in his post-match news conference at Anfield. “But I understand because obviously it seems to be a drug — it looks like that because everybody comes back and everyone works until they are 70-something. “I always had the idea that I will not do that that long.

Rodri believes Manchester City pipped Arsenal to the Premier League title due to a difference in “mentality”. It was a superb season for Arsenal – breaking the club record for most wins in a Premier League campaign – but it was not enough as Pep Guardiola’s men beat West Ham on the final day to win their fourth title in a row, a feat that had never been done before in the English top flight. Man City went into Sunday’s final day knowing a win over David Moyes’ side would win them the title and Phil Foden’s beautiful strike after 78 seconds killed any nerves, if there were any at all. Arsenal did their bit by beating Everton 2-1 at the Emirates thanks to a late Kai Havertz winner. The Gunners only dropped points in two games in the second half of the season, drawing 0-0 away to Man City and losing 2-0 at home to Aston Villa. It was an excellent end to the campaign, especially considering last year’s capitulation, but it was not enough as the Citizens did not lose a single match after th...