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Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has performed a U-turn on his future Martin Zubimendi is ‘open’ to leaving Real Sociedad as early as next month, with Liverpool now ramping up a double January deal worth £91m, according to reports.   Liverpool installed Zubimendi as their No 1 transfer target last summer, irrespective of position. The Reds identified the classy Spanish midfielder as the perfect player to pull the strings in an Arne Slot midfield.   Yet despite being willing to pay the €60m / £51m it takes to unlock his transfer, Zubimendi snubbed Liverpool when choosing to remain loyal to…

A new date has been set for the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, but Everton and Liverpool are waiting on approval from UEFA. Original game postponed due to storm Need to fit fixture into a midweek slot The Toffees were due to play host to their local rivals from across Stanley Park on December 7, but saw that contest postponed as Storm Darragh brought gale-force winds to the North West of England. Discussions have been taking place regarding the rearranged fixture. Premier League rules dictate that any cancelled contest should be worked back into the top-flight diary at the…

Latest Arsenal injury news with a new blow coming to light in the midst of the busy December schedule Even away from Emirates Stadium, injury blows with some impact on Arsenal are seemingly never-ending. The Gunners have been plagued by key absences this season with Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori the major doubts to feature against Everton on Saturday. Arsenal star ruled out for 10 weeks with hamstring injury amid Mikel Arteta message Prior to the 3-0 Champions League win against Monaco, Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey missed training which sparked concern over whether they would be able to feature.…

Latest Arsenal injury news with Mikel Arteta still having some concerns even though two fitness doubts featured against Monaco Mikel Arteta has been handed mixed results regarding injuries with a double concern eased but some issues still clear. Six players missed the open training session at London Colney on Tuesday with Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber as new absentees. Gabriel Magalhaes came off early against West Ham in late November. He picked up the initial issue that previous week against Sporting CP and has since missed Premier League games against Manchester United and Fulham. The Brazil international remained absent for…

Liverpool interested in signing Lanus defender Julio Soler as Argentine club demand $15m fee for wonderkid Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing left-back Julio Soler from Argentine club Lanus this summer. Liverpool have reportedly reached out to Liga Profesional side Lanus in an attempt to sign a left-back after observing Soler at the Olympics. Several top clubs are after Soler for a summer transfer after the 19-year-old impressed for Javier Mascherano’s Argentina in Paris. The 19-year-old has come up through the ranks of the Argentine club and was promoted to the first-team last season. He has already made 36 appearances…

Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Catalans want Liverpool ace, club not eyeing Viktor Gyokeres, and more Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Catalans want Liverpool ace, club not eyeing Viktor Gyokeres, and Barcelona are putting together final preparations ahead of their upcoming Champions League tie against Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday, December 11. Hansi Flick’s team arrive at the game on the back of a 2-2 draw with Real Betis over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Catalans are interested in taking a Liverpool right-back to the Camp Nou. Elsewhere, the Spanish giants are not planning a move for Viktor Gyokeres. On…

Alexander Isak to Arsenal: A Potential Game-Changer As the January transfer window nears, Arsenal faces a pivotal opportunity in their quest for Premier League success. Despite Mikel Arteta’s impressive progress with the team, one critical piece remains missing—a prolific striker to elevate their ambitions. Enter Alexander Isak, Newcastle United’s Swedish sensation, who has emerged as a key target for the Gunners. The main challenge lies not only in Isak’s potential fit within Arteta’s system but also in Arsenal’s willingness to meet Newcastle’s reported £80 million valuation. While the price tag is significant, the transformative impact of a forward of Isak’s…

Arsenal 3-0 Monaco: Bukayo Saka’s Brace Powers Gunners Toward Champions League Last 16** Arsenal took a major step toward securing a spot in the Champions League knockout stages with a commanding 3-0 victory over Monaco at the Emirates. Bukayo Saka was the star of the show, scoring twice and playing a pivotal role in the team’s dominant performance. The win leaves Mikel Arteta’s side on the brink of qualification for the last 16, putting them in a strong position in Group A. From the very first whistle, Arsenal looked determined to bounce back after a difficult start to their European…

Following their confidence-sapping draw away to Fulham over the weekend, Arsenal had the tough task of hosting AS Monaco at the Emirates in the Champions League. The French giants, who are third in Ligue 1, were level on points with Mikel Arteta’s side going into the encounter, but it would be inaccurate to describe the game as even. It wasn’t a vintage performance from the Gunners, but they were clearly the better side, and there were a handful of impressive displays from across the starting lineup. However, while it was a good night overall, there were a few worrying performances,…