Arsenal are desperate for a world-class striker, and one look at Harry Kane’s numbers explains exactly why that search feels so painful. The Gunners spent much of the summer pursuing Julian Alvarez, only for the Argentine to remain at Atletico Madrid after a move to Barcelona failed to materialise. Without a new forward, Kai Havertz has been thrust back into the centre-forward role that Arsenal seemingly wanted to move him away from just a year ago. Andrea Berta brought Viktor Gyokeres to the club from Sporting CP after the Swede scored a staggering 54 goals in 52 games during his…
Author: James Coswell
Fabrizio Romano has indicated that Manchester United could have a genuine opportunity to sign Alejandro Balde when the January transfer window opens. The 22-year-old Barcelona left-back has played zero minutes so far this season, intensifying speculation about a potential departure from Camp Nou in the winter. Romano previously reported that Manchester United held talks with super agent Jorge Mendes over a possible deal for Balde during the summer transfer window. United ultimately decided against pursuing a move at that stage due to concerns over the transfer fee and the wages a deal would require. The club were only interested in…
Harry Kane scored his 150th goal for Bayern Munich on Sunday, netting the winner in a 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Elversberg. The England captain reached the milestone in just 153 games, making him one of the fastest players to the landmark in modern football history. Kane had gone without a goal in his first two league appearances of the season, but his form quickly returned to the devastating level supporters have come to expect. He had already scored three times across the German Cup and Champions League before opening his Bundesliga account, bringing his overall Bayern tally to 150. With…
Liverpool held serious interest in Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes before ultimately moving on to an alternative target, according to The Athletic. The 24-year-old Portuguese defender originally joined PSG on loan from Sporting CP in 2021, with the move made permanent the following year. Mendes took time to adjust to life in Paris but ultimately developed into one of the most highly regarded left-backs in world football. During his time at PSG, Mendes has collected five Ligue 1 titles, two Champions League trophies, and a string of other major honours. In 40 appearances across all competitions last campaign, the left-back…
Arsenal head to the Stadium of Light on Sunday looking to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season against Sunderland on matchday four. Mikel Arteta’s side secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Napoli in the Champions League during the week, keeping their winning run across all competitions intact. Both of Arsenal’s away wins this season have come by a 1-0 margin, underlining a disciplined defensive approach on the road under Arteta. The Gunners are expected to make four changes to the starting lineup that faced Napoli, with rotation and fitness concerns shaping the predicted XI. David Raya is…
Spurs are desperate for their first Premier League win of the 2026/27 season as they host Everton at home this evening. Roberto De Zebri’s side have taken just one point from their opening three matches, leaving them under significant early pressure. A 0-0 draw away to Nottingham Forest last weekend ended a run of defeats but Spurs are yet to score a single goal this season. They suffered losses to Brentford and Newcastle United in their two prior outings, making this home fixture feel like an urgent must-win occasion. De Zebri has made four changes to his starting lineup, with…
Manchester United are locked in a transfer battle with Arsenal and Liverpool for VfB Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch, according to Italian outlet Tutto Juve. The 20-year-old has emerged as one of the most sought-after young defenders in Europe following an impressive start to his career in Germany. Jeltsch began his footballing journey at SV Raitersaich before joining FC Nurnberg’s academy at just nine years old, showing early signs of significant potential. He worked his way through Nurnberg’s youth system before making his first-team debut a couple of years ago, quickly catching the eye in the 2.Bundesliga. Stuttgart were so impressed…
Everton manager David Moyes has heaped praise on right-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles following the club’s goalless Premier League draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. The Merseyside outfit continued their unbeaten start to the campaign with a hard-fought 0-0 result at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Everton could have won the game on another day, but the overall defensive display was one for the coaching staff to feel proud of. Moyes specifically highlighted Maitland-Niles as a standout performer, alongside James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Vitaliy Mykolenko in defence. Speaking to Sky Sports via BBC Sport, Moyes said: “Ainsley Maitland-Niles needs a mention as…
The Manchester derby returns this weekend for its 199th edition, with the fierce local rivalry between City and United showing no signs of losing its intensity. Enzo Maresca will lead his Manchester City side into the fixture for the first time in his managerial career, while Michael Carrick is preparing for his second taste of the contest. Carrick enters the game with confidence, having beaten City in last season’s meeting and looking to repeat that achievement on home turf. All eyes will fall on Erling Haaland, who sits eighth on the all-time list of Manchester derby scorers and is edging…