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Alex Iwobi reveals how he was ‘nudged’ out of Arsenal

Alex Iwobi reveals how he was ‘nudged’ out of Arsenal

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Alex Iwobi has spoken about his Arsenal exit, saying the club ‘nudged’ him into signing for Everton. The former Arsenal star joined the Gunners’ academy in 2004 and would stay with the club for the next 15 years, eventually breaking into first-team under Arsene Wenger.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Iwobi made 149 appearances for the London club, recording 15 goals and 25 assists and winning the FA Cup in the year 2017. It was expected that he would continue to develop and play under Unai Emery, but just one season after the Spanish manager's arrival he was sold to Everton for around £28million. The Nigerian international has now revealed that Arsenal gently pushed him out the exit door at the Emirates, but while he was saddened to leave his bo...
Chelsea board furious after receiving transfer request days before Aston Villa game

Chelsea board furious after receiving transfer request days before Aston Villa game

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Chelsea coach Anthony Barry has reportedly asked to leave the club to join Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa. After Tuchel's appointment at Bayern, the Blues coach Barry would like to join him at the Allianz, according to BILD.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The report also states that Chelsea are demanding a compensation payment and the two teams are now locked in negotiations. Barry, 36, has also taken up a part-time coaching role with the Portugal national team alongside his Chelsea duties and was first hired at the Premier League club by former manager Frank Lampard. While working with Tuchel, the German manager was impressed with his level and quality of coaching, so much so he was desperate ...
Chelsea to rival Tottenham for Nagelsmann if they sack Graham Potter

Chelsea to rival Tottenham for Nagelsmann if they sack Graham Potter

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Chelsea will rival Tottenham to appoint Julian Nagelsmann in the summer should they decide to sack Graham Potter, according to reports. Tottenham are seeking to hold discussions with Nagelsmann over a possible move to north London after his surprise sacking by Bayern and after Spurs decided to part ways with Antonio Conte following his public rant.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the 35-year-old – who has also been linked to Real Madrid – has been shortlisted by Chelsea, who have not ruled out sacking Potter if they do not start to ‘deliver now’, according to Sky in Germany. Potter only arrived at Chelsea in September but the Blues have endured a disappointing campaign and are as low as 10th in the Premier League table. Their terrible 2022-2...
Mason Greenwood had to be ‘spoken to’ by Man Utd after brutal Ronaldo criticism

Mason Greenwood had to be ‘spoken to’ by Man Utd after brutal Ronaldo criticism

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Mason Greenwood berated Manchester United’s academy players as he called them ‘s***’ to their faces while describing Cristiano Ronaldo as ‘dead’. It led United staff to correct Greenwood over his language, with the England star not afraid to brutally criticise his teammates.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greenwood has been suspended by the Red Devils since news of his arrest in January last year was confirmed. In February, the England international had his charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive behaviour against him dropped. United have since confirmed they will launch their own internal investigation to determine his future, with it unclear how long it will last, and whether Greenwood will ever play for them again. And according to ...
Ralf Rangnick names change he’s seen in Sabitzer since joining Man Utd

Ralf Rangnick names change he’s seen in Sabitzer since joining Man Utd

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Marcel Sabitzer is playing ‘with more confidence’ since joining Manchester United, according to Austria manager Ralf Rangnick. Sabitzer joined United on the last day of the January window to provide cover for Christian Eriksen after his ankle injury, joining from Bayern Munich on loan until the end of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 29-year-old scored his first goal for the club in the final game before the international break, putting the Red Devils in front as part of their comeback win over Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals. He continued that goal scoring form with two goals in the 4-1 win over Azerbaijan in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Friday, also providing an assist for Austria. Assessing the midfielder’s display, Rangnick, w...
Steven Gerrard takes aim at “disappointing” Mudryk after Wembley woe

Steven Gerrard takes aim at “disappointing” Mudryk after Wembley woe

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Mykhaylo Mudryk's poor start to life in England hit a new low as he had a difficult time while on international duty with Ukraine against the Three Lions at Wembley. The hosts cruised to a 2-0 victory with goals from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, with Ukraine failing to lay a glove on Gareth Southgate's side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the build up to Kane's opener, Saka brushed aside Mudryk who failed to do enough to shut down the Arsenal star's cross. It was that passage of play that sparked criticism from Steven Gerrard, who was on punditry duty for Channel 4 covering the game. "From a Ukraine point of view, it’s fantastic play from England as they open the pitch up, but you would be really disappointed if you’re the coach with Mudryk," th...
Man Utd close in on first summer transfer as Wolves star ‘already negotiating’ transfer

Man Utd close in on first summer transfer as Wolves star ‘already negotiating’ transfer

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Manchester United are "already negotiating" a transfer for Wolves player Ruben Neves, according to reports in Spain. The Portuguese has been heavily linked with a move away from Molineux in the last one year and while his contract is set to run into its last year this summer, he is widely tipped to leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wolves could listen to offers for Neves this summer tramsfer window because he could leave for nothing in the summer of 2024. According to SPORT, United have received a boost of landing the midfielder with Barcelona withdrawing from the race. The report also claims Neves is "already negotiating what could be his transfer to United starting next summer". Erik ten Hag wants to improve his midfield despite Casemiro,...
Zinchenko reveals what he told Mudryk after Arsenal transfer snub

Zinchenko reveals what he told Mudryk after Arsenal transfer snub

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Oleksandr Zinchenko says he holds no grudge against Mykhailo Mudryk after his Ukraine international teammate rejected a January transfer to Arsenal. The Gunners appeared set to break their transfer record in order to secure the services of one of European most highly-rated young forwards.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mudryk had made no secret of his desire to join the Premier League club with a series of less than cryptic social media posts, while he had told Zinchenko’s wife, journalist Vlada Sedan, in an interview that he had dreamed of a move to the Emirates. As events transpired, Arsenal were unable to agree a fee with Shakhtar Donetsk for the player and their refusal to meet the Ukrainain side’s valuation allowed Chelsea and Todd Boehly the...
Man Utd stars ‘surprised’ by Ten Hag decision as details come to light

Man Utd stars ‘surprised’ by Ten Hag decision as details come to light

Premier League
Manchester United players are surprised by Erik ten Hag’s decision to regularly stick with Wout Weghorst, according to reports. The Netherlands international joined from Burnley back in January, arriving as a temporary replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. But, with just two goals to his name, he’s failed to live up to expectations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United turned to Weghorst after previously being linked with players like Joao Felix, Alvaro Morata and Goncalo Ramos. But while he has his uses in the team, he’s often struggled in front of goal, scoring against only Nottingham Forest and Real Betis so far. Now, according to GiveMeSport, Ten Hag’s decision to regularly stick with the 30-year-old forward has surprised members of the club’s ...
Man Utd giving serious consideration to summer move for Chelsea star

Man Utd giving serious consideration to summer move for Chelsea star

Premier League
Manchester United are still interested in signing Chelsea loan star Joao Felix and could make a move for the player in the summer, according to reports. The Portuguese star has been impressive since moving to west London on loan from Atletico Madrid in January, netting twice in the Premier League – most recently in the 2-2 draw against Everton.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Atletico Madrid are keen to secure a permanent deal for Felix in the summer, with the attacker having an uneasy relationship with manager Diego Simeone. The club have also performed excellently since Felix left and are unbeaten in La Liga since his last game, dropping just four points in that time and scoring 18 goals. Chelsea are still considering to turn the 23-year-old’s...
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