Arsenal’s pre-season has been far from smooth, with the Gunners winning just one of their three warm-up fixtures ahead of the new campaign. Defeats against Real Betis and Borussia Dortmund have caused concern, while their Spanish and English contingent only returned to training earlier this week. One bright spot has been the form of new signing Christos Tzolis, who has made an immediate impression following his arrival at the Emirates Stadium. Tzolis replaced Leandro Trossard, who departed for Besiktas at the age of 31 after several consistently impressive seasons operating on Arsenal’s left-hand side. Mikel Arteta has spoken warmly about…
Author: James Coswell
EFL football is back, and with it comes the familiar mixture of hope, heartbreak, and habit that defines life as a Football League supporter across England. Cartoonist David Squires has welcomed the return of the EFL with a new cartoon strip exploring what it truly means to follow a club outside the Premier League. The piece features returning characters that regular readers of his work will recognise, giving the strip a sense of continuity and warmth alongside its sharp observational humour. Squires has long been celebrated for capturing the emotional reality of football fandom in a way that resonates deeply…
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move to sign Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas, according to The Athletic journalist Laurie Whitwell. The 19-year-old has a £16 million release clause, making him a significantly cheaper alternative to Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall. Whitwell revealed the interest during the latest episode of the Talk of the Devils podcast, naming Salinas as a genuine option for the club. “Jorge Salinas is on the list of potential options [alternatives to Lewis Hall at left-back]. I think he’s got a £16M release clause so he’d be a lot cheaper. Represented by Jorge Mendes, let’s see what…
Aston Villa are targeting Club Brugge left-back Joaquin Seys as manager Unai Emery looks to further strengthen his defensive options ahead of a Champions League return. According to The Sun, Villa have made a formal enquiry into the availability of the 21-year-old Belgian, who impressed significantly during the 2025/26 season. Club Brugge are holding out for a fee of around €35m, equivalent to approximately £30m, before they will consider parting with the highly-rated youngster. Villa are not alone in their admiration, with Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United also having made approaches for the versatile defender. Portuguese clubs Benfica…
Manchester United have turned their attention to RB Leipzig defender David Raum as they seek to bolster their left-back options this transfer window. The 28-year-old has been a consistent performer for Leipzig since joining from TSG Hoffenheim in 2022, establishing himself as a key figure in their squad. Raum delivered an impressive campaign last season, scoring three goals and registering nine assists across 34 appearances in all competitions. He also contributed defensively, helping Leipzig keep eight clean sheets throughout the course of that campaign. His strong form earned him a place in Germany’s World Cup squad, though Julian Nagelsmann used…
Manchester United are reportedly in advanced talks to sign highly rated England youth international midfielder Louis Page from Leicester City this summer. The BBC has reported that United are working on a deal to bring the 18-year-old to Old Trafford, beating out interest from Premier League champions Arsenal and Aston Villa. Page joined Leicester City at the under-nine level and steadily worked his way through the club’s academy ranks over the years. He made his first-team debut against Huddersfield Town in the Carabao Cup in August 2025, quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young talents in English…
Everton are set to make their move for Genoa right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy as the summer transfer window approaches its final stages. The Toffees have already made waves this window by agreeing a swap deal that brings Brennan Johnson in from Crystal Palace while sending Dwight McNeil in the opposite direction. Despite that high-profile business, Everton’s recruitment team continues to target further additions, with a right-back firmly at the top of their priority list. Manager David Moyes was forced to deploy Jake O’Brien out of position at right-back last season, an arrangement that failed to make the best use of the…
Arsenal are preparing to mount a serious challenge to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero as they seek defensive reinforcements this summer. The Gunners are set to begin their Premier League title defence later this month but face a significant blow with William Saliba sidelined through injury. Saliba suffered a back injury during this summer’s World Cup and has decided against surgery, meaning he faces an indefinite spell on the treatment table. With Saliba’s importance to Mikel Arteta’s side well established, Arsenal are expected to move for a centre-back before the summer transfer window closes. Football Transfers has reported that…
Manchester United have made a formal enquiry for Club Brugge left-back Joaquin Seys, with the Belgian valued at around £30 million by his club. The Red Devils are actively seeking a new left-back this summer, a position that has caused recurring problems due to Luke Shaw’s persistent injury issues over the years. Patrick Dorgu currently serves as backup to Shaw, but manager Michael Carrick has often deployed him as a winger due to concerns over his defensive reliability. United are not the only Premier League club interested, with Arsenal and Aston Villa also said to be monitoring the 21-year-old’s situation…