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The Guardian FootballArsenal bank on continuity after big names elude them late in transfer window
Could the vain pursuit of ‘dream’ signings such as Vinícius Júnior at the expense of all-round strengthening come to haunt the champions? When Mikel Arteta revealed before Arsenal’s win at Aston Villa that he had pleaded with the Premier League to introduce bigger matchday squads, the final 24 hours of the transfer window was not quite what he would have had in mind. A deadline day on which Manchester City matched the British record to sign Enzo Fernández from Chelsea for £125m came and went as Arsenal allowed Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri to leave without bringing in replacements. With Gabriel Martinelli expected to join Al-Hilal before Sunday’s deadline in Saudi Arabia for a fee that could rise to £60m, there are question marks about the depth of the champions’ squad, despite Arteta still having at least two options for each position. Eberechi Eze will provide competition on the left for the new boy Christos Tzolis, and the manager has a plethora of central midfielders at his disposal after the arrival of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle, but there is not much room for manoeuvre should Arsenal experience injuries in attack like they have for the past two seasons. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballHow the search for younger players is driving the Premier League’s internal transfer market
England’s top division buys more teenage players than any top European league, and it’s creating a market all its own The boy prophesied to be the next Frenkie de Jong made a mere 20 first-team appearances in the Eredivisie for Ajax before moving on to Newcastle United this summer. Sean Steur is 18. And once a credible Premier League club came calling, there was little the four-time European champions could do to hang on to a prodigy who would sooner play for the 1968-69 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup winners. Newcastle were willing to pay $27m (£20m) for him, or north of $1m per senior appearance. De Jong, for what it’s worth, had been a regular in the Ajax first team for two years, before departing for Barcelona at age 22. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballTransfer window verdict: how every Premier League club fared
The British transfer record was equalled and one club signed no fewer than 18 players in another hectic summer Bringing in Christos Tzolis, Bruno Guimarães and Ezri Konsa was a strong start to the window but could Arsenal’s failure to sign a marquee attacker cost them in the long run? They began targeting Morgan Rogers before pivoting to Vinícius Júnior when the England forward went to Chelsea, only to end up disappointed when Vinícius signed a new deal with Real Madrid. Julián Alvarez made clear he had no intention of joining from Atlético Madrid in the final days of the window and Arsenal kept their powder dry despite sanctioning the exits of Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona and Ethan Nwaneri to Borussia Dortmund. Should Gabriel Martinelli complete his move to Al-Hilal as expected in the coming days – the Saudi Pro League window remains open – a few injuries could leave Arteta short. Ed Aarons Continue reading...
ESPNArsenal are a great team, but adding a forward before the transfer deadline could be transformative
As good as Arsenal already are, it's clear an attacking transfer boost could take the club to a new level in the Premier League title race.
ESPNArsenal are a great team, but adding a forward before the transfer deadline could be transformative
As good as Arsenal already are, it's clear an attacking transfer boost could take the club to a new level in the Premier League title race.
ESPNBellingham revels in new role under Mourinho
Jude Bellingham said he's enjoying the "freedom" of a new role under coach José Mourinho after scoring in Real Madrid's 4-0 win over Málaga on Sunday.
ESPNDraw reaction: Good for Liverpool, bad for Barcelona, must-see games
The Champions League is back! So let's unpack all the must-see games, winners and losers, and talking points.
BBC Sport — Premier LeagueWhat will Jackson bring to Villa with Watkins set for exit?
BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.
ESPNWhich top players could still move before the transfer window closes?
Here are 10 players who either really need to find a solution, or promise to be the subject of intense speculation, ahead of the transfer window slamming shut on Sept. 1.
ESPNWill Álvarez join Barcelona or Arsenal? Or stay at Atlético?
Julián Álvarez, wanted by the champions of Spain and England, has faced backlash over his desire to leave.
ESPNLucky Liverpool have a long road back to the top; Mourinho, Real Madrid win ugly
The new European season is here, and with it, the triumphant return of Gab Marcotti's Monday Musings. This week, Liverpool and Man United still look half-baked, and Mourinho gets a vintage kind of win with Real Madrid.
ESPNMourinho: Opponents, fans are 'bullying' Vini Jr.
José Mourinho has defended Vinícius Júnior, saying the star is "bullied" after he clashed with Espanyol players and the crowd during Real Madrid's 2-1 LaLiga win Saturday.
ESPNWatch out, Premier League -- Arsenal are still the team to beat
Arsenal more than looked the part of reigning champions, strolling past Coventry to kick off the Premier League season.
ESPNWeekend predictions: Will Liverpool or Newcastle prevail?
Julien Laurens makes his predictions for the opening weekend of Premier League action and beyond, including Liverpool's stiff test vs. Newcastle.
The Guardian FootballJosé Mourinho marks Real Madrid return with late drama and touch of humility
The old master is back at Madrid as he begins with celebrations, frustrations and relief in a 2-1 win at Espanyol José Mourinho says he is calmer now so when the rest of the bench emptied, sprinting down the touchline to celebrate the 90th-minute goal that finally delivered victory on his first game in charge of Real Madrid in 4,380 days, he did not set off with them. Instead, he clenched his fists, got to his feet and walked down the touchline behind the subs, watching them head, shouting, towards Carlos Espí. As they piled on down in the corner, he pulled over his captain Fede Valverde for a word. Which might just have been: phew . For all those stars; for all that Mourinho’s main task might just have been to find a way to fit Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham together; for all that he had introduced Yan Diomande, the most expensive player in the club’s history , it was a 21-year-old, unknown six months ago and unexpectedly signed from Levante, who got the goal that secured victory upon the coach’s second coming. Continue reading...
ESPNEuropean soccer predictions: Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga and more
The new season has arrived! Which teams will win silverware? ESPN's writers predict it all.
BBC SportBellingham, Vinicius Jr and Mbappe not incompatible - Mourinho
Real Madrid trio Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe can all play together in the same team successfully, new head coach Jose Mourinho says.
Sky Sports Premier LeagueThe Premier League is back! All 20 clubs assessed
Football hasn't stopped this summer, so to make sure you're up to speed with how every Premier League team is shaping up ahead of the new season we've taken a look at their preparations for the new campaign.