da esoccer bet： This season has felt like something of a slog for Arsenal.

da cassino： Mikel Arteta’s side have seemingly gone from one talking point to another over the last six months, be that dodgy decisions, injuries to key players or a lack of attacking signings in the winter transfer window.

The last two have left the team looking incredibly thin in the frontline, with Kai Havertz being the latest addition to the ever-growing injury list following a suspected muscle problem picked up in Dubai.

The German international has come in for plenty of criticism over the last few months, and while he’s a key player for the team, he’s currently being outperformed by someone Arteta let go for nothing.

Arsenal's slim attacking options

So, with the likes of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and now Havertz all out of action, Arsenal’s frontline options look precariously thin.

Out wide, he only has two senior wingers to choose from in Leandro Trossard, who has 11 goal involvements in 36 games this season, and Raheem Sterling, with a disappointing haul of one goal and two assists in 18 appearances.

Fortunately, academy star Ethan Nwaneri has shown he’s more than capable of contributing to the first team this season, racking up a sensational tally of seven goals in just 700 minutes of action across 23 appearances.

Up top, there is even less of a choice for Arteta, as following reports of Havertz’s recent injury, Trossard is the only senior option left who has played as centre-forward, and even then, that is not a position he appears to be all that comfortable in.

The former Chelsea ace’s potential absence could be a serious problem, as while Understat’s data revealing he’s underperformed his expected goals in the league by 2.76 demonstrates he can be profligate at times, he’s still done an alright job leading the line.

For example, in 34 appearances, totalling 2776 minutes, the Aachen-born poacher has scored 15 goals and provided five assists, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 1.7 games, or every 138.8 minutes.

That said, while Havertz is doing a better job than he perhaps gets credit for, he’s still being outperformed by a striker let go by the club for nothing three years ago.

The former Arsenal star outperforming Havertz

Arteta has seen his fair share of strikers leave Arsenal since taking charge, like Alexandre Lacazette, who moved back to Lyon, and Eddie Nketiah, who moved to South London to join Crystal Palace.

However, the forward in question is former club captain Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, who left the club for free in the 2022 winter transfer window after scoring 92 goals and providing 20 assists in 163 appearances, which was enough for Saka to brand him a “legend”.

The next few years would see the Gabonese star play for Barcelona, Chelsea and Marseille, where he did unbelievably well, producing 41 goal involvements in just 51 appearances last season, which was also enough to earn a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, where he has kept up his good form.

In fact, the former star of the Emirates has already scored 12 goals and provided two assists in just 20 appearances, totalling 1784 minutes this season.

That means he’s maintained an average of a goal involvement every 1.42 games, or every 127.42 minutes, which is a better average than Havertz has managed for the Gunners this term.

Aubameyang’s recent form

Season

23/24

24/25

Appearances

51

20

Minutes

4005′

1784′

Goals

30

12

Assists

11

2

Goal Involvements per Match

0.80

0.70

Minutes per Goal Involvement

97.68′

127.42′

All Stats via Transfermarkt

Now, while the level of football in Saudi Arabia is obviously far lower than that of the Premier League, the 35-year-old sharpshooter was tearing things up in a top-five league only last season, so there is every chance he could still be doing a job in England.

Ultimately, Havertz has been doing reasonably well this season, but we can’t help imagining just how different things might have been had Arteta and Aubameyang been able to reconcile their differences in 2022.

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da aposte e ganhe： A Leeds United reporter has revealed what he’s heard coming out of the club over a move to sign Manor Solomon on a long-term deal this summer.

Leeds United transfer news

da esoccer bet： Daniel Farke and his Leeds side still have plenty of games ahead of them before they can concentrate fully on the summer transfer window. But given how they have played all season, they look on course to seal a return to the Premier League, and that has resulted in plenty of transfer talk in recent days and weeks.

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The Yorkshire side was very quiet during January, but it is expected to be a busy summer, especially if promotion is secured. In the last week or so, it’s been reported that Leeds have held internal talks over the signing of James McAtee from Manchester City. The midfielder is struggling to nail down a regular spot, and his future could be decided in the summer if that doesn’t change between now and the end of the campaign.

It’s also been claimed that Leeds may consider signing Conor Coady from Leicester City in the summer, as Farke eyes defensive reinforcements.

The centre-back has struggled for consistent game time since moving to the King Power Stadium and could be available for cheap in the summer, when he enters the final 12 months of his contract.

Leeds update on permanent Solomon transfer

As well as the Whites looking at players from other clubs, they are also keeping an open mind about their current loan star, with reports suggesting he and the club could be open to a permanent transfer.

However, according to Leeds Live’s Isaac Johnson, Leeds are undecided whether to pursue a permanent move for Solomon at the end of the season.

Solomon joined the Whites on a season-long loan deal in the summer, with no option to make the deal into a permanent switch. Therefore, if Leeds want the player to remain at Elland Road, they will need to agree to a transfer fee with Tottenham. Solomon has become a key player under Farke, and his popularity among the fanbase has grown with him “very happy” at the club, but that could drive the price tag higher.

And Leeds are unsure over a permanent switch, partly because they don’t yet know which league they will be playing in next season. Furthermore, it is unclear what Solomon’s stance is on staying at Leeds for the long term, and they have also yet to understand Spurs’ stance on selling the winger.

Manor Solomon’s 24/25 Leeds stats

Apps

28

Goals

7

Assists

8

The 25-year-old has only played six times for Spurs, and with them bringing in new attacking players in the last couple of transfer windows, Solomon’s future at the Premier League club looks all but over.

Leeds will know that sealing promotion to the Premier League gives them the best chance of signing the player on a permanent basis. The winger has fitted into Farke’s system rather well, and with Wilfred Gnonto’s future very much up in the air, keeping Solomon may be something Leeds have to do.

da bet7k： Rangers icon Ally McCoist has made a manager claim on an attacking boss who he’s heard could move to Ibrox.

Rangers manager rumours

da supremo： The Gers could be extremely busy off the pitch over the coming months, with the 49ers Enterprises agreeing a deal in principle to take over as owners at Ibrox.

There is also the matter of looking to hire a new full-time manager after parting ways with Philippe Clement. Former captain Barry Ferguson is in interim charge until the end of the campaign and didn’t do his chances of landing the job permanently any harm with an impressive win away to Fenerbahce.

Rangers will now take a 3-1 lead into the Europa League last 16 second leg, and Ferguson’s name has been mentioned as a contender to take over on a full-time basis.

Other potential targets include Derek McInnes of Kilmarnock and former Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner, whereas it has also been claimed that Rangers and the 49ers have made Rafael Benitez the preferred managerial target.

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Ex-Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has also been named in the media about potentially returning to Ibrox before Clement’s sacking, four years on from winning the Scottish Premiership with the club. Now, McCoist has made a new claim on Rangers and Gerrard.

McCoist makes claim on Gerrard returning to Rangers

Talking to Football Insider, McCoist admitted he’s “heard” that Gerrard could be on his way back to Glasgow with Rangers.

“The other one I’ve heard is Steven Gerrard coming back. He’s out of work, but I’m not sure what his current situation is. I think one of the slight problems might be would be him having to stay out of the country for tax reasons.”

Gerrard, who plays an attacking 4-3-3 formation, even shares the same Wasserman agency as Rangers duo John Souttar and Danilo.

Gerrard’s record at Rangers

Games

192

Wins

124

Draws

41

Losses

27

Players used

65

Average goals scored per game

2.12

Average goals conceded per game

0.72

As well as Gerrard, McCoist named Kevin Muscat as another interesting option. “Another one who interested me was Kevin Muscat, with his team currently trying to get into the Asian Champions League, but they’re struggling a little bit. He’s been very successful, having won a League Cup double in China.”

Since leaving Scotland in November 2021, Gerrard has struggled at both Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq, averaging 1.18 points per game at Villa Park and 1.33 in Saudi Arabia.

He parted ways with Al-Ettifaq at the end of January and is still out of a job, so that could potentially appeal to Rangers, and it could be one to keep an eye on.

da bet nacional： As Newcastle United get set to face Liverpool in the League Cup final, the Magpies will likely be missing a few key players.

da luck： Anthony Gordon is suspended for the game after being sent off against Brighton and Hove Albion, while Lewis Hall will miss the rest of the season having suffered a foot injury against Liverpool in February.

The long-term loss of the full-back, in particular, will provide a real headache for manager Eddie Howe…

Lewis Hall's major injury blow

Hall featured in all but one of Newcastle’s matches this season before the foot injury sidelined him until the 2025/26 campaign.

The 20-year-old was one of the most consistent performers in the Premier League for the Magpies this term. Indeed, he created five big chances, averaging 1.3 key passes per game while succeeding with 61% of his dribble attempts, proving to be a key component of the side going forward.

The youngster also won 54% of his total duels per game and made 2.1 tackles each match for the club in the top flight, and he will be a huge miss for Howe.

Matt Targett is the obvious replacement for him at left-back, but did Howe sell an upgrade on the 29-year-old during the January transfer window? A player who didn’t really get a chance at the club during the first half of the season.

Newcastle already sold the perfect Hall replacement

Targett has played just four times for the Toon this term, with only one of those coming in the Premier League.

Due to Hall’s injury, however, he could find himself slotted into the starting XI between now and the end of the campaign.

Injury issues plagued him last season too, playing just seven games for the St James’ Park side in all competitions.

Howe allowed Lloyd Kelly to move to Juventus in January on an initial loan deal, before the Serie A club have an obligation to pay £20m to make the deal permanent this summer.

Kelly made just 14 appearances for the Toon before leaving, but he has already played six times for Juventus.

Hailed by former manager Gary O’Neil as “incredible”, the English defender can either play centre-back or left-back and would have solved the crisis Howe is now undergoing by slotting into the space vacated by Hall.

Lloyd Kelly’s PL statistics for Newcastle (Per 90)

Accurate passes

13.4

Tackles

0.5

Total duels won

1.8

Interceptions

0.1

Ball recoveries

1.9

Touches

22.9

Via Sofascore

Across his three Serie A games for the Italian giants, Kelly has averaged a pass success rate of 88%, while keeping two clean sheets, recovering four balls per game and winning 4.7 total duels per game.

An impressive array of statistics given he was thrown into the deep end in Serie A. Howe must regret moving him on during the winter window, although he wasn’t expecting Hall to miss the remainder of the season due to injury.

Targett must now come into the side and perform well, especially if Newcastle want to stand any chance of winning the League Cup, claiming their first major domestic honour in nearly 70 years in the process.

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da jogodeouro： Like a thief in the night, Chelsea and Todd Boehly have pounced, with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano announcing in the early hours of Friday morning that the Blues have struck an early deal for the signing of Sporting CP starlet, Geovany Quenda.

da betano casino： That swift capture has, quite literally, come as a bolt from the blue, with it having looked for all the world as if the 17-year-old sensation would be making a move to Manchester United this summer, reuniting with his former boss and compatriot, Ruben Amorim.

Indeed, The Athletic’s David Ornstein had reported during the January transfer window that the Red Devils were targeting a summer swoop for the teenager, with Amorim having handed the youngster his first-team debut earlier this season.

As it is, the versatile winger is set to make the move to Stamford Bridge rather than Old Trafford in 2026, with the west Londoners – who are believed to be forking out as much as €50m (£42m) – set to loan Quenda back to his current side for the 2025/26 campaign.

While the Blues will then have to wait a while to see their new man in action, such a deal represents yet another exciting acquisition in the Boehly era.

Why Chelsea have signed Geovany Quenda

The Portuguese starlet is a winger by trade, although had forced his way into Amorim’s side in a right wing-back berth, showcasing a tactical flexibility that will be invaluable to Enzo Maresca and Co.

Not set to turn 18 until next month, the raw talent appears to have the world at his feet, having already chalked up two goals and eight assists in just 43 appearances for the Lisbon side.

Described as a “highly unpredictable” winger by data analyst Ben Mattinson, the Sporting youth product’s strengths lie in his ball carrying and dribbling prowess, shown by the fact that he ranks among the top 16% of his Champions League peers for progressive carries, as well as in the top 15% for successful take-ons per 90.

While yet to make an appearance, Quenda has already been called up to the senior Portugal side this season, with national team boss Roberto Martinez stating that he has a “quality that is not normal at 17 years old”.

All the signs point to Chelsea having potentially hit the jackpot with such a signing, with the teen wizard set to provide further competition to an attacking department that already boasts Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke and Pedro Neto.

That said, Quenda may not be the biggest star who is set to arrive at Stamford Bridge in the near future, with Boehly having already made a handful of statement long-term signings in the recent past.

Chelsea already have a bigger talent than Quenda

Supporters may cry for further depth and quality in the defensive ranks, not least with first-choice goalkeeper Robert Sanchez having made five errors leading to a goal in the Premier League this season, yet the priority for Boehly appears to be to continue raiding the globe for the best and brightest attacking stars.

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Indeed, the signing of Quenda has not just come as a surprise due to its timing, with there a question to be asked of whether the club are actually in need of another teenage winger, having already moved to sign Kendry Paez and Estevao Willian.

Estevao, in particular, could represent an even bigger star than the Sporting ace on the flanks, with the 17-year-old Brazilian lauded as a “future Ballon d’Or winner” by Mattinson.

Also hailed as a “world-class talent” by scout Jacek Kulig, the Palmeiras superstar was signed by the Blues back in May 2024 on an initial £29m deal, albeit having had to wait until he turns 18 to move to England ahead of next season.

A dazzling left-footer, in a similar mould to Quenda, the young diamond has already scored 20 goals and provided ten assists in just 58 first-team games for his current side, making the transition to life at senior level with ease.

Already in 2025, Estevao has scored five goals from just 12 league games, while creating two big chances and averaging 2.1 key passes per game, as per Sofascore.

Quenda, for instance, has one goal and four assists in the league in 2024/25, while creating nine big chances and averaging just 1.9 key passes per game, albeit having played 25 times.

Quenda vs Estevao stat comparison

Stat (per 90)

Quenda

Estevao

Non-penalty goals

0.00

0.43

Assists

0.12

0.39

Shot-creating actions

3.25

5.97

Pass completion

74.8%

77.2%

Progressive passes

4.24

3.95

Progressive carries

3.12

6.22

Successful take-ons

1.50

3.61

Touches in opposition box

2.62

6.70

Progressive passes received

5.49

12.49

Stats via FBref

As evidenced by the table above, it is Estevao who comes out on top across a string of attacking metrics across the last 365 days, with excitement brewing over finally seeing him in action when next season rolls around.

As such, with Maresca already boasting a string of right-sided forwards in the form of Madueke, Neto and Palmer – and with Paez and Estevao soon to join the mix – the decision to also fork out for Quenda could be seen as overdoing it, with investment needed elsewhere in the squad.

On the flip side, having such an array of attacking stars to call upon truly is exciting, with the question now as to whether this youth-centric transfer approach will yield tangible success on the pitch.

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da gbg bet： Tottenham Hotspur have been told to sack Ange Postecoglou with a “special” former Spurs boss, in what would be seen as a very bold and left-field move by chairman Daniel Levy.

Spurs perform due-diligence on replacements for Ange Postecoglou

da winzada777： As Postecoglou readies his side for their all-important Europa League second-leg tie with AZ Alkmaar on Thursday, a game which could end up making or breaking their campaign, Spurs are believed to be doing due-diligence on potential replacements for their current head coach.

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Tottenham’s links with a new boss are nothing new, with the Lilywhites reported to have drawn up a list of possible heirs to Postecoglou as far back as January (TEAMtalk).

Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzić, Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi and Brentford boss Thomas Frank are all managers under consideration by Spurs, according to reports, with all the aforementioned tacticians mentioned as possible targets.

Tottenham’s next five Premier League fixtures

Date

Fulham (away)

March 16th

Chelsea (away)

April 2nd

Southampton (home)

April 5th

Wolves (away)

April 12th

Nottingham Forest (home)

April 21st

Italian news outlet Tutto Juve even reported this week that Tottenham are “ready” to make a managerial change, with Inzaghi high on their agenda, but this is yet to gain traction among national media outlets closer to home.

In any case, the north Londoners do appear to have targets in mind if they decide to part company with Postecoglou, following a dismal campaign where almost all of his key Tottenham players have been sidelined through injury for long periods.

Spurs currently sit 13th in the Premier League table, with only the division’s bottom four sides tasting more defeats than Postecoglou’s side this season. Even with the injuries, supporters and critics have been making the credible case that the results just haven’t been good enough.

Tottenham told to axe Ange Postecoglou and re-appoint Harry Redknapp

Now, talkSPORT pundit Majestic has advised the north Londoners to re-appoint retired former manager Harry Redknapp as Postecoglou’s heir.

The 78-year-old called time on his coaching career after a failed stint at Birmingham City in 2017, but Majestic has urged Tottenham to re-hire Redknapp and “get rid” of Postecoglou.

“What I’m saying is, for Spurs to move forward, because next year there’s no European football for us, unless we win the Europa League,” said the pundit live on air (via GiveMeSport).

“But with that manager, they can’t win that, in my opinion, because where is the rousing of the team, and we’re together, we’re a unit.

“There’s nothing from him. I personally tomorrow morning, get rid of him. Bring back Harry Redknapp, for one last hurrah. I’ll bring Harry back.”

Redknapp is fondly remembered as a real fan favourite from his time as Spurs boss, taking charge of the club from 2008 to 2012, where he guided them to the Champions League quarter-finals.

The tactician was also hugely respected by members of the Tottenham squad, like star ex-midfielder Rafael van der Vaart.

“Harry is a very special man, that’s why I already feel at home at Spurs. It feels like I’m back on the street,” said van der Vaart on Redknapp when the pair worked together at White Hart Lane.

“There are no long and boring speeches about tactics, like I was used to at Real Madrid.

“There is a clipboard in our dressing room but Harry doesn’t write anything on it.”

da 888casino： Liverpool are believed to be willing to pay £67m to acquire the signature of an “exceptional” Mohamed Salah replacement this summer, should the Reds legend depart.

Doubts over Liverpool legends' futures

da heads bet： While Liverpool fans will be dreaming about seeing plenty of new signings arrive at Anfield in the summer transfer window, retaining the services of their most important players is equally important, if not more so.

As has been the case for most of this season, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Salah still haven’t committed their futures to the Reds, with their contracts now perilously close to expiring later this year.

Recent reports have suggested that Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid at the end of the campaign is “99% done”, while Van Dijk has been tabled an offer by Paris Saint-Germain.

Meanwhile, Salah has talked openly about the situation for months now, almost challenging the club to give him what he wants, but as things stand, he appears to be no closer to extending his stay at Liverpool. Now, a potential successor to the Egyptian has been mentioned in a new transfer claim.

Liverpool preparing £67m offer to sign Salah replacement

According to a report from Spain, Liverpool and FSG are willing to spend £67m on RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons in the summer window, with the Reds considering him an “ideal” replacement option for Salah, should he depart.

They believe that the Dutchman can bring “dynamism and creativity” to their attack, and while he only joined Leipzig permanently from PSG in January, the Bundesliga club appear to be happy to cash in on their record signing.

It goes without saying that Salah signing a new contract remains the preferable option for Liverpool this summer, but if he does move on, Simons could be an excellent option to come in.

Still only 21, he is already such a consistent attacking player for Leipzig, scoring seven goals and chipping in with five assists in the Bundesliga this season, while Christoph Freund has hailed his ability, saying:

“He is a very good player. He had a very good European Championship and a great season with Leipzig. He’s developed really well. I think he’s going to have a really good career at the highest level. He has everything, mentality, character and is just an exceptional player.”

Simons enjoyed a memorable personal moment last summer, scoring a superb goal for the Netherlands in the semi-final of Euro 2024 against England. While his country went on to lose the game, it outlined the ability that the young attacker possesses.

The Leipzig ace is also versatile, which Arne Slot could like, being capable of shining out wide on both flanks, and in a central attacking midfield role.

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As mentioned, Simons hopefully won’t be needed because it means Salah is staying, but he could be a great long-term option to fill the eventual void left by Liverpool’s legendary No.11.

da doce： Enzo Maresca has personally been in ongoing contacts with a transfer target’s representatives, while Chelsea themselves have also approached his club over the possibility of a transfer this summer.

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Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi, who is about to enter the final 12 months of his contract at Selhurst Park, could be available for a much cheaper price than in previous windows, with Tottenham most recently having a £70 million bid rejected for the England international in January.

Chelsea’s next five Premier League fixtures

Date

Tottenham (home)

April 3rd

Brentford (away)

April 6th

Ipswich Town (home)

April 13th

Fulham (away)

April 20th

Everton (home)

April 26th

Chelsea are rumoured favourites to re-sign Guehi, after the centre-back departed Stamford Bridge for £18 million in 2021, but another Premier League star is also thought to be high on their transfer shortlist.

Bournemouth starlet Dean Huijsen has starred under Andoni Iraola for the Cherries this season, and news of a release clause in his contract is reportedly motivating clubs to seriously consider a move for the Spain international this summer.

Chelsea are expected to make a serious push for Huijsen, with Spanish news outlet Sport now claiming that they’ve already begun to lay the groundwork.

Chelsea make approach for Huijsen after "direct contact" from Maresca

The website and journalist Fermin de la Calle reports Chelsea have approached Bournemouth over signing Huijsen, as have PSG, Man United, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, but Maresca has done serious homework on the player.

The Blues boss has strong connections to the defender through Malaga, and he’s been in “direct contact” with Huijsen’s representatives “for years”.

Maresca is also apparently very acquainted with the coaches who worked with Bournemouth’s star youngster in the youth academy at Malaga, and while Real are working hard to get close to the player through his agents, Chelsea’s manager is already there and has been for a long time.

This is why Real aren’t counting their chickens just yet in the race for Huijsen, as Chelsea and Maresca specifically pose a serious threat to them.

The 19-year-old, whose exit clause stands at around £42 million according to this report, is being continuously linked with an exit from the Vitality Stadium, and Bournemouth expert Mark Mitchener admits that his exit is a possibility.

“If his release clause doesn’t come into play until the summer at least you know you’ve got four, five months left of him,” said Mitchener.

“If Bournemouth are in a position at the end of the season where they will play in Europe next year, then you would like to think he would want to stay unless a team came in and offered him a deal too good to turn down.

“He made the decision to come to Bournemouth as a 19-year-old and not wait for a bigger club even though people were saying very nice things about him so he wants to play. He’s doing a very good job of it.

“I’d like to think the club can keep him, but with some of the very best young players in the world it’s very difficult to tell what will happen.”

da premier bet： Arsenal are now ready to pay the £51m release clause for a “world-class” player, who is also of interest to Real Madrid, according to a report.

Gunners title hopes bleak despite Fulham victory

da betcris： Fulham secured a surprise 3-2 victory against Liverpool yesterday afternoon, which means the Gunners remain 11 points behind the Reds in the Premier League table, but with just seven games left to play, their title hopes are looking very bleak.

Mikel Arteta still has an opportunity to make the 2024-25 campaign a memorable one, however, with his side still fighting in the Champions League, although their route to Munich will not be easy, as they are set to take on Real Madrid in the quarter-final.

The north Londoners will have to take on the reigning champions without an out-and-out striker, with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus still sidelined, which will make the daunting task even more difficult.

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Squad depth has been an issue for Arteta this season, and the manager is keen to bolster his options in the summer transfer window, with a new central midfielder of interest.

According to a report from Caught Offside, Arsenal are now ready to meet the €60m (£51m) release clause in Martin Zubimendi’s Real Sociedad contract, having wanted to sign the midfielder for quite some time.

The Gunners are looking to finalise the deal for Zubimendi, who is Arteta’s primary target in central midfield, but Real Madrid also retain an interest, and the Spanish side could provide competition for his signature, alongside Atlético Madrid and Manchester City.

An agreement has already been reached on personal terms, indicating the Spaniard is keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium, but his head could still be turned by one of the rival suitors.

Gunners must win race for "world-class" Zubimendi

The 26-year-old has been one of Sociedad’s best performers in La Liga this season, averaging a WhoScored match rating of 6.89, the second-highest figure in the squad, and he has received high praise from members of the media.

Ben Mattinson lauded the Spain international for a “top performance” against Real Madrid last week, claiming he could relieve the burden of creating chances that is currently on Martin Odegaard, while he has also proven himself to be solid defensively.

Journalist Alexandra Jonson believes there is “no doubt” the Sociedad star is “world-class”, indicating he could take Arsenal’s midfield to the next level, with Arteta in need of at least one new player, given that Jorginho is in talks over a move elsewhere.

As such, it is promising news that Arsenal are now ready to pay the £51m release clause, and they will be hoping his head isn’t turned by the prospect of remaining in Spain with Real Madrid or Atlético Madrid.

da spicy bet： Manchester United have now identified a new top target to replace Andre Onana this summer, amid concerns over the goalkeeper’s performances this season, according to a report.

Man Utd star dropped after Lyon disaster

da winzada777： Onana had a point to prove heading into Man United’s Europa League clash against Lyon, having received heavy criticism from Nemanja Matic before the match, but the Cameroonian put in a very disappointing performance.

After making a major blunder, which allowed Rayan Cherki to bag a late equaliser, the goalkeeper received a 5.9 SofaScore match rating, the lowest of any player on the pitch, and he was subsequently dropped for the 4-1 defeat against Newcastle United.

Given that Altay Bayindir also failed to impress at St. James’ Park, Ruben Amorim has a selection dilemma heading into the second leg against Lyon on Thursday night, which is perhaps his side’s most crucial game of the season so far.

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The Red Devils have joined the race for a goalkeeper, amid concerns over Andre Onana’s form.

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However, Amorim’s lack of faith in his goalkeepers means it is now looking increasingly likely a new option will be brought in between the sticks this summer, and a new top target has now been identified.

According to a report from Spain, FC Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa is the leading candidate to replace Onana, with Old Trafford chiefs now ramping up their pursuit of a new goalkeeper.

Costa’s impressive performances for club and country mean he has now been pinpointed as the Red Devils’ number one choice, most notably putting in some top displays for national side Portugal at Euro 2024.

The Portugal international is protected by a €75m (£64m) release clause, and Porto are unwilling to sanction his departure for a lower fee, so United will need to spend big to get a deal over the line this summer.

"Superman" Costa could be upgrade on Onana

The Porto shot-stopper put in some top displays at Euro 2024, while he has also impressed in a Porto shirt for quite some time, having been lauded as a “superman” by scout/writer Jacek Kulig after catching the eye in the Champions League.

Perhaps crucially, the 25-year-old appears to be competent in possession of the ball, given that he ranks in the 93rd percentile for touches per 90 over the past year, when compared to his positional peers.

Not only that, but the Porto academy graduate is particularly adept at saving penalties, recently denying Christian Eriksen from the spot in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark.

At 25-years-old, Costa may be about to enter his prime years, and his performances for both club and country indicate he could be a real upgrade on Onana, who is running out of time to save his Man United career.