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Report: Arsenal have held positive talks with agents of 24-year-old forward

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By:Saikat

Arsenal are hoping to secure a new contract with Bukayo Saka in the coming months.

The 24-year-old is one of the best players at the club, and he is certainly one of the best young attackers in the Premier League. Arsenal will need to hold players of his quality if they want to build a formidable team for the future.

Arsenal in contract talks with Bukayo Saka

According to a report via Fichajes, Arsenal have held positive talks with the representatives of the 24-year-old winger, and they are hoping to agree on a new contract with the player soon. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Saka is enjoying his football with Arsenal, and he is performing at a high level consistently. On the other hand, Arsenal are pushing for major trophies every season as well. There is no reason for the England International attacker to move on. It seems likely that he will commit his long-term future to the club. 

Arsenal have done well to secure the long-term future of William Saliba recently, and the fans will be delighted that the club is working hard to secure the long-term futures of their key players. Arsenal have been very active in the transfer market in recent windows, and they have signed some quality players. However, they must look to keep their best players if they want to build a competitive team.

Saka is an elite talent

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Saka has all the tools to develop into a world-class player, and keeping him at the club long-term would be a huge boost for Arsenal. It remains to be seen whether the two parties can iron out an agreement quickly. 

Saka has 74 goals and 71 assists for Arsenal, and he is only 24. He will only improve with coaching and experience. He has a contract with Arsenal until 2027, and the Gunners must look to secure his future quickly. 

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Enzo Maresca claims Chelsea star is among “the two best” in the world in his position

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By:Saikat

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has been in impressive form this season.

The 23-year-old Ecuador international has been performing at a high level consistently, and he is certainly the best defensive midfielder in the league right now. Caicedo has been linked with top clubs because of his performances.

Enzo Maresca waxes lyrical about Moises Caicedo

Manager Enzo Maresca has now heaped praise on the talented young midfielder. Chelsea secured a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League today, and Maresca explained that Caicedo is among the two best defensive midfielders in the world right now. 

Chelsea will be delighted with his performances so far, and they hope that he can sustain his current form until the end of the season. He has been crucial to their success so far this season. Chelsea will be hoping to fight for trophies, and they need Caicedo in top form.

Maresca told the BBC: “He’s top. In this moment, him and Rodri are the two best defensive midfielders in the world.”

Caicedo has been exceptional

Moises Caicedo in action for Chelsea
Moises Caicedo in action for Chelsea (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images)

The South American is still quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. When Chelsea paid in excess of £100 million for him, they would have expected him to perform at this level consistently.

They will be delighted with the way the transfer has worked out for them so far. They will hope that the midfielder can fulfil his potential with them and develop into a world-class star. Chelsea are hoping to tie him down to a new deal as well.

Caicedo will be delighted with his performances as well, and he will look to build on his impressive start to the season. He will hope to guide Chelsea to major trophies in the coming seasons. 

Meanwhile, Maresca also hailed the Manchester City midfielder Rodri as one of the two best defensive midfielders in the world.

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Report: West Ham want “great player” from Bundesliga to replace unwanted first-team ace

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West Ham United are hoping to sign Angelo Stiller from VfB Stuttgart.

The 24-year-old defensive midfielder has done quite well for club and country, and he has attracted the attention of top clubs. According to a report from Fussball Europa, West Ham are interested in signing the German International as a replacement for Guido Rodriguez.

The 31-year-old does not have a future at the London club, and West Ham are hoping to get rid of him. They are looking to replace him with the German midfielder.

Angelo Stiller would improve West Ham

The 24-year-old defensive midfielder would be an excellent addition for West Ham. He has shown his quality in the Bundesliga, and there is no doubt that he has the ability to succeed in the Premier League.

The Hammers have been quite disappointing defensively, and signing a quality defensive midfielder could make a huge difference for them. He would protect the defensive unit and allow the creative players to express themselves better. 

Stiller is a quality player

Angelo Stiller of Stuttgart
Angelo Stiller of Stuttgart (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)

The 24-year-old is certainly good enough to play for top teams, and it remains to be seen whether West Ham can convince Stiller. He might look to join a club where he will be able to challenge for trophies regularly. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds. 

Stiller is a target for Manchester United as well.

The player is entering the peak years of his career, and this could be the right time for him to take on a new challenge. Moving to the Premier League could be exciting for him. Stiller has been hailed as a “great player”.

It will be interesting to see if West Ham can find a suitor for Rodriguez during the January transfer window. He will be a free agent at the end of the season, and they will not want to lose him for nothing. It would make sense for them to sell the player for a nominal fee in January. 

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Local media confirms Liverpool have joined four-way tussle for €100m-rated South American

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Liverpool have now joined the race for the River Plate winger Ian Subiabre. 

The 18-year-old is highly rated across South America, and he is regarded as one of the finest young prospects in South American football right now. He has recently agreed on a new deal with River Plate, and he has a €100 million release clause in his contract. 

Liverpool want Ian Subiabre

According to a report from El Intransigente, Liverpool have now joined the race for him. They will face competition from Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal as well.

Arsenal and Chelsea have been scouting Subiabre for months.

The 18-year-old is a player in demand, and multiple top European clubs are also monitoring his progress. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool decides to make their move for him. They are unlikely to pay €100 million for the talented young winger, and they will hope to negotiate a reasonable deal for him. 

They are looking to build a formidable team for the future, and signing some of the best young talent across the world would be a wise decision.

Subiabre could fancy a move

Ian Subiabre in action for River Plate
Ian Subiabre in action for River Plate (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the opportunity to join the Premier League champions will be quite exciting for the South American as well. 

Liverpool have done well to groom talented young players, and the Argentine prodigy will look to fulfil his potential with them. They could provide him with the platform to fight for trophies regularly. 

However, the winger must seek proper assurances from the English club before joining them. He should look to join a team where there is a clear plan for his development. He will need first-team opportunities to develop further. 

Even though he might not be a regular starter for Liverpool right away, he could still be an important first-team player for them. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. 

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“Be more consistent”: Amorim lays down challenge for Man United ace with “lot of talent”

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has now laid down a challenge for Amad Diallo for the remainder of the season.

The Manchester United manager explained that the 23-year-old Ivorian attacker has a lot of talent, and he could develop into a key player for the club. However, he needs to improve his consistency if he wants regular game time.

It will be interesting to see if Diallo can continue to improve in the coming weeks and fulfil his potential with Manchester United. He is certainly one of the most exciting young talents at the club right now.

Amorim’s message for Amad Diallo

Amorim said (h/t Metro): “He has a lot of talent. We have a lot of players who are young and talented. Amad can be so much better and be more consistent. You could see in first half he had some opportunities. He has potential to do better.”

Diallo rescues Man United with a late goal

Amad Diallo of Manchester United celebrates scoring
Amad Diallo of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League today. Casemiro handed them the lead in the first half, but the Red Devils conceded twice in quick succession. Diallo rescued a point for them in the second half with a strike in the 81st minute.

The 23-year-old attacker is still quite young, and he has plenty of time to improve further and fulfil his potential. If he can work on his inconsistency issues, there is no doubt that he could develop into a top-class Premier League attacker for Manchester United.

It is clear that the manager rates him highly, and he expects more of the Ivorian.

The player will be fully aware of the areas where he needs to improve, and it remains to be seen whether he can work on his game in the coming months.

Meanwhile, Manchester United will be disappointed to have dropped two points today. With a bit more defensive structure, they could have picked up all three points.

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Man United player “frustrated with his current role”, two rival clubs eyeing January move

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By:Saikat

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.

The 24-year-old has struggled for opportunities at Old Trafford, and he is yet to start a single league game this season. He needs to move on in search of regular playing time.

With the World Cup next summer, he will want to play regularly at the club level to cement his place on the national team.

Joshua Zirkzee is seeking an exit

According to Football Insider, the player is frustrated with his situation at the English club, and he is looking to move on. Clubs like Aston Villa and West Ham United are interested in securing his signature during the January transfer window.

Pete O’Rourke claims: “I think it’s a case that Zirkzee is frustrated with his current role at Old Trafford. He finds himself well down the pecking order at Old Trafford with Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Mbeumo all ahead of him to play in the United front line.

“Zirkzee probably is keen to be playing regularly as he wants to be in that Netherlands squad for the World Cup.

“Villa are one of a number of clubs who have been linked with the former Bologna man, West Ham have been credited with an interest as well, but it does seem Manchester United are not rushing Zirkzee out the door.”

Man United to let Zirkzee move on?

Joshua Zirkzee in action for Manchester United
Joshua Zirkzee in action for Man United (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

It will be interesting to see if Manchester United are willing to sanction his departure in January. They lack depth in the attacking unit. Keeping the Netherlands international until the end of the season would be ideal for them. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

The 24-year-old cannot continue to sit on the bench at Old Trafford every week. He needs to get back to playing more often. If Manchester United cannot provide him with the opportunity he needs, he should look to force an exit.

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Report: Tottenham must pay “huge fee” to sign 28-year-old “talisman” from Euro giants

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Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a surprise move for Scott McTominay from Napoli.

According to Football Insider, the Italian outfit values him highly, and they are unwilling to let him leave. The midfielder is reportedly happy at the Italian club as well.

McTominay has been linked with Barcelona as well.

Scott McTominay will cost a premium

Pete O’Rourke claims: “He’s such a key man for them. He’s their talisman right now in that Napoli side, especially now with Kevin De Bruyne out injured.

“Napoli won’t want to weaken their squad by losing such an important player like Scott McTominay. He’s under contract until 2028, so, to even consider selling him would be a huge fee as well.”

Spurs would have to pay a huge amount of money in order to convince Napoli to sell the player. The 28-year-old midfielder has been excellent since joining the Italian club, and he was nominated for the Ballon d’Or after his impressive performances last season.

Spurs could use McTominay

Scott McTominay celebrates a goal for Napoli
Scott McTominay celebrates a goal for Napoli (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

He could prove to be an excellent addition for Spurs. They need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and a goal-scoring midfielder would add a new dimension to their attack.

The player knows the Premier League well from his time at Manchester United, and he could make an instant impact. However, it seems highly unlikely that Tottenham will be able to get the deal done.

There is no doubt that he has the qualities to help them improve, and he is at the peak of his career as well. However, he is enjoying his football at one of the biggest clubs in Europe, and he has no reason to move on.

He helped Napoli win the league title last season. Tottenham managed to win a European trophy last season, but they are not quite at the level required to win league titles. The Scottish International will look to continue with Napoli and win major trophies with them.

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Report: Arsenal and Man United plot raid on La liga club for 22-year-old summer signing

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Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing the Levante striker Karl Etta Eyong.

The 22-year-old has done quite well since joining the Spanish club, and his performances have attracted the attention of the two Premier League clubs, as per Fichajes. Eyong has nine goal contributions in 10 league matches so far. 

Arsenal could use Karl Etta Eyong

Arsenal are looking to bring in more quality and depth to the attacking unit. They have signed Viktor Gyokeres during the summer transfer window, but they need more quality in that area of the pitch. Gabriel Jesus has been linked with a move away from the club, and Arsenal will need to find an alternative.

The 22-year-old La Liga attacker could prove to be the ideal long-term investment for them. Arsenal will be hoping to win major trophies, and they need more cutting-edge in the final third. The La Liga attacker could help them improve further.

Man United also keen on Eyong

Karl Etta Eyong looks on
Karl Etta Eyong in action for Levante. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Manchester United invested in Benjamin Sesko during the summer transfer window. However, the Slovenian has not been able to hit the ground running. He needs more support in the attack, and the 22-year-old Levante striker could compete with him for the starting spot.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be quite exciting for the 22-year-old striker. Arsenal and Manchester United are among the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them will be hard to turn down. They could provide him with the platform to fight for major trophies. They have the resources to pay a substantial amount of money for him as well.

Apparently, the striker has a release clause of around €30-40 million. The two Premier League clubs have the finances to pay the reported asking price. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official proposal in the coming months.

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Report: 24-year-old ace makes decision on future amid Chelsea and Tottenham interest

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Chelsea and Tottenham are interested in signing the Barcelona defender, Eric Garcia.

The 24-year-old has been linked with the move away from the Spanish club, but he has decided to renew his contract with them, as per Fichajes. Barcelona are hoping to keep him at the club for the long term as well.

Blow for Chelsea and Tottenham

The development will come as a huge blow for Chelsea and Spurs. Both clubs were looking to add more quality to the defensive unit. Garcia would have been a quality addition. He is capable of operating in multiple roles, and his versatility would have been a bonus.

The Spanish international has played in the Premier League before with Manchester City, and Garcia won the League title with them. Apart from his quality as a player, his winning experience could have been invaluable. He helped Barcelona win the title last season.

Eric Garcia wants Barcelona stay

The 24-year-old believes that he could be a player for Barcelona in the coming seasons as well, and he is hoping to win major trophies with the Spanish outfit. He has no desire to return to the Premier League.

It will be interesting to see if Chelsea and Tottenham decide to move on to other targets. They need to add more depth to the squad if they want to fight for major trophies. They will look to get back to the top of English football in the coming seasons.

Both teams have recently won European trophies, and they are looking to improve their squad so that they can fight for the league title. Someone like Garcia would have helped them tighten up defensively. It remains to be seen whether they can bring in the necessary additions in the coming months.

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