Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pushing hard to add Dutch wonderkid Simons to his young Gunners
The 20-year-old Dutch international has a clause in his contract that allows him to return to Paris Saint-Germain for €12 million ($12.9 million) this summer, but the Parisians are not PSV’s biggest problem at the moment. That is because Arsenal are vying for the former Barcelona man’s signature. Mikel Arteta has proven in recent seasons that he can develop young talents, which will be attractive to Simons
Sports charity fears referees might be murdered after ‘Donald Trump of football’ harassed Europa League final referee
The Ref Support chief executive stressed that Roma manager Mourinho should receive a ban and Roma an additional punishment for the actions of their head coach.
How free scoring Erling Haaland has elevated Man City market valuation to astronomical levels
There is a belief that Haaland is bringing in a new wave of younger fans, who start supporting clubs through their idols rather than any pre-existing connection. Haaland quickly became an icon at Borussia Dortmund and further cemented that in his first year here.
Money talks: New report shows how Europe’s big clubs flex financial muscle to dominate football
European giants Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as Premier League sides Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal finish off the top 10. Spurs rank above their North London rivals due to their state-of-the-art stadium.
Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal FC tables mouthwatering $1.3 billion to lure Lionel Messi to Middle East
Barca boss Xavi appears increasingly confident of bringing Messi back to the club where he made his name. He told TV3.cat: “Our fans started to mention Leo Messi’s name at every game…I like the feeling but trust me, the comeback of Leo Messi only depends on him.
Chelsea’s caretaker manager Lampard warns boss Mauricio Pochettino to brace for indiscipline
“There’s a lot of work to be done. That’s my synopsis after six weeks, the basics that I keep talking about – standards are so relevant to this club at the minute. Standards collectively have dropped – I can be honest about that as it’s my last game and I might not see some of them that much anyway!
Chelsea is a club where players oversleep, arrive late for bus, but it’s manager who gets the stick
At least one player has had a post-training nap and missed the team bus, half of dozen of squad have openly admitted they want to leave and some haven’t bothered to tie their laces ahead of training. The Blues squad is overcrowded, with it revealed that players often have to sit on the floor in team meetings – a situation that contributed to the downfall and eventual sacking of Graham Potter.
Vinícius Júnior: Racism is rife in Spain’s La Liga, rivals think it’s normal as federation and opponents cheer it
Madrid regional President Isabel Díaz Ayuso, who has become a lightning rod for culture war issues before local elections on Sunday, retorted that Spain “is not a racist country,” adding that anyone who said so was “lying.”
Arsenal tie down winger Bukayo Saka with 375,000 per week pay, making him one of highest paid Gunners
The winger reserved high praise for both his manager Mike Arteta and the club’s sporting director, Edu, highlighting the belief that both men have had in him.
Arne Slot set to become new Tottenham manager as Feyenoord start hunt for his replacement
Slot is a Johan Cruyff inspired, Total Football manager who wants to attack and wants his team to be the protagonist in games. The negotiations could be complicated by the fact that CEO te Kloese has turned down an offer to become the new Sports Director at Spurs.
