ARSENAL will reportedly return with a new bid for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino in the coming days.
Meanwhile, the Gunners have rejected an attempt by Ajax to sign goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, according to reports.
Bournemouth are reportedly a move for Eddie Nketiah after the striker’s proposal to move to Marseille fell through.
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Arsenal’s new signing Riccardo Calafiori sent a message to the Gunners ahead of their opening Premier League match against Wolves on Saturday.
The 22-year-old Italian, who joined north London in the summer, took to social media on Thursday afternoon.
He said: Still for the badge⚔️? Let’s go Gunners❤️?”
Jurrien Timber spent all of last season sidelined due to injury, but his coach has subsidized him to make this crusade a success.
Arteta said of the former Ajax star: “He is a player who has already earned the respect and admiration of all of us without playing. “It is something that needs to be done after just one season.
“We’re all desperate to have him on this field. His leadership, his skills, his composure, his way of competing, his intelligence. . . I think he will contribute a lot to the team.
Ipswich’s American owner, Brett Johnson, has revealed that his love for football was born thanks to Arsenal.
He told the Business of Sport podcast: “The gateway for me, Arsenal. A very close friend brought me to Highbury when I was 18.
“I still have a comfortable place for Arsenal after seeing them first-hand. Similarly, too long ago I had the opportunity to meet David Dein.
“It is simply desirable to listen to their stories. I highlighted his book a lot. Listen to it and hear how the fashionable Premier League was founded. . . . There are parallels with what happens with the USL.
“We have to work together as an active group. David Dean and many others have recognised that the changes want to take a stand in English football.
“We all owe them a debt because it will spread to the rest of the world in terms of modernizing the game and developing its assets. “
Arsenal star Declan Rice has the nickname given to him by his Emirates teammates.
Fresh off the Paris Olympics, the Arsenal stars were asked to mention the occasion when they would have a chance to win a medal at the Los Angeles Games in 4 years’ time.
Rice responded, “Because the boys call me the horse: 5,000 yards of ultimate running. “
Arsenal made a minor for Victor Osimhen a few weeks ago, but Chelsea and PSG are the favorites for the Napoli star.
Florian Plettenberg reports that Arsenal took a “soft approach” to Napoli striker Victor Osimhen a few weeks ago, but lately the player is pushing for promotion to the Premier League.
Chelsea also need the striker and are in a position to offer Romelu Lukakau in return.
Former Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti has been introduced to Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City, according to HITC.
The midfielder joined Qatari side Al-Arabi last summer but has only one year left on his contract and may need to return to Europe.
Man Utd and Liverpool are in the market for a number six and can look to Verratti to fill that position.
Arsenal want another type of striker to propel Manchester City to the title, claims former star Bacary Sagna.
He told Paddy Power: “Arsenal want to be stronger and more attacking in the future.
“This season, scoring passes was a challenge for them. They may have a real striker, a nine. Arsenal are betting well, but they know how to make their crosses, they hold the ball well in general, but from time to time you will want to go through it more.
”I am satisfied with Gabriel Jesús, as long as he is in good shape, but they still have to be safe. I would decide on someone like Olivier Giroud, someone physical who knows how to hold the ball very well and the team if he does.
“They want someone who can wait in the box and help them offensively and defensively. “
A strict replacement of the rules regarding set pieces will be introduced in the Premier League this season, which could hurt Arsenal.
Referees will clamp down on attempts by players to interfere with loose kicks and corners of their conflicting parties.
Arsenal benefited greatly from the set last season, scoring the most goals without penalties (22) and the most corners (16).
They also conceded the second-fewest goals from set pieces (six) in the 2023-24 campaign.
The Gunners achieved the feat by obstructing or blocking opponents, the opposing goalkeeper.
However, this time they will not do anything similar.
According to the Times, acts of holding, blocking and obstruction on set pieces will be sanctioned more severely starting this season.
Bournemouth are set to drop Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah after Porto’s Evanlison’s touchdown.
Nketiah may still leave the Emirates this summer with Fulham and Crystal Palace admiring the striker.
Teddy Sheringham believes Arsenal will ever painfully miss out on the Premier League title.
He told onlinepoker. ltd: “Manchester City will win again. Arsenal will be second again. Aston Villa will be third and Tottenham fourth. “
“I think with Tottenham it’s imaginable to qualify for the Champions League.
“I’d love to see a challenge for the name and I think they could do it if things go their way, but fourth position is achievable. “
“I’m at Liverpool and I think maybe they’ll have a transitional season with the arrival of the new manager. “
Fans will NOT know which clubs each referee supports in the Premier League season.
This follows the huge controversy surrounding Nottingham Forest last season.
The West Midlands club criticised PGMOL after believing that Stuart Attwell had shown bias towards them.
The VAR referee since Forest did not get 3 consequences in their defeat against Everton.
The club revealed that they told the Premier League that Atwell was a Luton Town supporter before the match.
Arsenal’s No. 1 credited goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana for converting his game after running with the Spanish at Brentford and with the Gunners.
Raya said: “He replaced my taste as a goalkeeper. If you take a look at the highlights of my return to Blackburn, you’ll see a goalkeeper who was alone on the line, coming in for nothing, rarely looking for a cross, rarely coming off the line. A well-trodden path, rarely anticipating, just waiting to make that salvation.
“When I signed for Brentford, Iñaki completely replaced my taste for controlling the pass, to be more proactive and anticipate things that haven’t happened yet. So if you can try a cross, pass it. Don’t wait for them to save you, better Avoid opportunities for balls from behind and all that, stay as high as possible to be able to cut off the attack.
“If you see me at Blackburn and after signing for Brentford, they are two completely different goalkeepers. In Blackburn he wasn’t going to cross the line. And then in Brentford and here I think my numbers in the crosses are remarkable.
“I like to be involved in the preparation, try to create goals and create attacks. It’s fun. I like the challenge. I know there will be mistakes and goals conceded for that, because that’s how we play. But that’s the threat we take on and that’s the threat that the manager needs us to assume, I think the advantages gained are greater than the threat.
David Raya has revealed his delight at making his move to Arsenal permanent as he reflects on a successful debut campaign and winning the European Championship with Spain.
He told Arsenal. com: “Coming here on loan and betting on this club, making my debut in the Champions League, being on the verge of winning the championship and then also winning the European Championship, I’m pleased to be able to say that I learned something from my dreams. .
“We have to be informed of each and every mistake and the smart things we did as well, to continue. That is what we will have to do. It’s been a fantastic year, but we have to do it. and I’ll have to. . . next time.
“It is a relief to sign the contract for the next few years. It’s exciting to be here, it’s fantastic, with the way the club is evolving, the players, the staff, everyone around the club, the fans. It’s amazing.
“You don’t know how smart he is until you’re in. It’s exciting to be here and it’s a dream come true to be part of this club. “
Alan Shearer has pleaded with Arsenal to finally end Manchester City’s dominance by winning the Premier League title this season, especially if they make a big signing.
He told Betfair: “I think it’s going to be a very close race for the Premier League name this season and I see more than two groups competing for that. “I think the same old groups that you would expect there have already spent a few kilos. They will put themselves in better positions than last year.
“There are still many things that can happen in the movement window. If Arsenal go out and sign a centre-forward, then I think they would have a wonderful chance of winning the title.
“I think it can make the difference for them. Consider how brilliant they were defensively last season, but now they have spent a fortune on another very, very intelligent defender, Riccardo Calafiori. I still think they want to do it in this striker position. center and that can make the difference.
Arsenal and three other clubs form an exclusive organization in terms of value this season.
The Emirates’ cheapest subscription, with Tottenham, Liverpool and Chelsea, still costs more than paying for the available streaming service.
If enthusiasts don’t need to be tied to a contract, they can use daily, monthly, and seasonal subscriptions, but even the cheapest features would charge a minimum of £669 over the course of a season.
Alan Shearer has spoken of the race for the top four after predicting that Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Newcastle will advance to the Champions League places.
He told Betfair: “I think Liverpool will once again finish in the top 4 most sensible. I hope Newcastle because they don’t have European football to face this year, so in terms of injuries and team availability, they deserve to help them. If they can If they get a single game, Newcastle can finish fourth.
“There are other groups that will be a challenge. I took inspiration from Man United in the Community Shield. They looked smart and had the most productive opportunities, even though Man City still had some players injured or recovering from the Euros. However, I think that It will be a very close race for the four most sensible.
I think Spurs will challenge again. Dominic Solanke is a smart signing for them. They paid a lot of money for him, but he’s what they needed and he’ll also help them get started a little bit more. “
Ian Wright fought back tears as he revealed his brother’s tragic death shortly after the passing of Kevin Campbell.
During his speech on Stick to Football, presented via Sky Bet, the emotional Arsenal legend spoke about his struggles this summer.
When asked about it via Gary Neville, the former Match of the Day pundit said: “It’s emotional to lose my guy Kevin Campbell and a few weeks later to lose my brother.
“It’s one of the things you have to come to terms with: it surprises everyone from time to time.
“You’re driving, think about my brother, he’s really smart, a smart cricketer and footballer. He doesn’t come home like you expected, but that’s because he’s lonely. “
With a shaky voice, he continues, “You’re constantly reaching out to touch us and bam, he’s gone.
“Tomorrow I will go to Kevin’s house and on the 30th to my brother’s house. Sometimes he is, man.
“Now I feel like I have a lot of control, but at some point later, it catches up with you. “
Ivan Toney has reportedly been presented with a £15. 5m-a-year deal via Saudi Pro League Al-Ahli.
According to Foot Mercato, the Brentford striker is the subject of a three-year contract that the club is offering.
His contract with the Bees is set to expire next summer, and a host of Premier League sides are interested in the England striker.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all linked with the 28-year-old this summer.
Arsenal’s new signing Riccardo Calafiori has sent a message to the Gunners ahead of their Premier League opener against Wolves on Saturday.
The 22-year-old Italian, who joined north London in the summer, took to social media on Thursday afternoon.
He said: He’s fighting for the badge⚔️?. Let’s go through Gunners❤️?. “
Paul Scholes has predicted that Arsenal will win the Premier League name this season.
The former Manchester United and England midfielder told beIN Sports: “My favorites are the same as last year.
“Manchester City will be the favorite, closely followed by Arsenal.
“I hope Arsenal are the team that wins the name this year. I think they have progressed in recent years under Mikel Arteta.
“I just think this year is the time where they are in a position to win. “It’s not going to be easy, there will be a lot of festival because the seven or eight most sensible groups in England are all smart groups.
“But I think Arsenal will be the team that breaks Manchester City’s cycle this season. “
Manchester City legend Joleon Lescott claims Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had other plans for Kai Havertz after signing him last summer.
He told SunSport: “I thought he would be vital for them. I think Arteta had another role for him at the beginning. It didn’t go as planned. And then he and player Kai HavertzArray had to adapt.
“And yes, I think that because we need a forward profile – a nine – who has a confident look and a confident image, I think we don’t give him credit for being a number nine.
“But if you compare it with his style, as well as his attributes, are they really very different from Berbatov? He is able to travel long distances with the ball, he is very, very technically intelligent. He scores goals. He looks comfortable. ” in front of the goal.
“So yes, I think the fact that he plays in the front positions makes it difficult for him to appeal for his ninth appearance.
“But you have to respect it, you’re not betting on Arsenal as a real name contender, nor betting on the European Championship for one of the most sensible nations like the number nine, and you shouldn’t do it properly. “
Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara believes Arsenal will win the Premier League title this season.
He told Grosvenor Sport: “Arsenal look more powerful than ever.
“With a coach who knows how to get the most out of his players, I think this can be his year, I hate to say it. I see this season going to play out until the end, maybe even a decision will be made on the pitch. “. last day.
“For me, Arsenal have made significant improvements and there is still news of some other important signing, maybe a striker, who would further increase their chances of winning a name. They have built a team that has taken a step forward together and is now ready. , while reinforcing spaces with quality and improving replacement players.
“I would look for a striker capable of replacing Bukayo Saka, because the agenda will be busy with Europe and he will want to rest. Apart from that, there are very few chinks in his armour. “
Mikel Arteta attacked Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber on the eve of the new season.
The Dutch defender signed for Arsenal last summer but played three games after tearing his cruciate ligament.
Arteta told Sky Sports: “He’s a player who has already earned the respect and admiration of all of us without playing, it’s something incredible after only one season.
“We’re all desperate to have him on this field. His leadership, his skills, his composure, his way of competing, his intelligence. . . I think he will contribute a lot to the team.
Emile Smith Rowe smiles at the familiar face that would help him settle into Fulham after spending more than part of his life at Arsenal.
Smith Rowe’s move from north to west London marked a reunion with the coach who first met him at the age of nine.
Neither the Cottagers’ leader, Marco Silva, nor the Portuguese coach’s first team coach, Colin Omogbehin.
In addition to his role at Fulham, Omogbehin controlled South London’s Junior Elite youth team for many years, which counts Premier League stars such as Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Djed Spence and Smith Rowe among its pupils.
Smith Rowe, now 24, played there for one season before Arsenal swung in in 2010 and developed him over 14 years, promoting him to Fulham for an initial £27m fee earlier this month.
And the England midfielder, who has played three caps, will now face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League big start tomorrow.
Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna asked to sign Real Sociedad and Spaniard Mikel Merino.
He told Paddy Power: “Mikel Merino is another intelligent footballer and we saw how vital the European Championship was for Spain.
“He has been linked to Arsenal for some time and has the quality to move up to the club. I am surprised that Arsenal are interested in him because Arteta will have followed him.
“He is someone who can adapt to any club and is a bit like Ilkay Gündoğan because he arrives in the box at the right time and we have noticed that he does it with Spain.
“Arsenal want to double in that position [midfielder] and he is one of those who would be a vital addition to the team.
“They want players like that and a festival in the team. If that happens, it would be very promising to start the season like that. “
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