William Saliba injury: Arsenal FC defender ruled out of Southampton trip on Premier League final day
The injury will rule the Frenchman out of Sunday's trip to St. Mary's, but manager Mikel Arteta has told BeIN Sports that the issue will only keep him out for 'a few weeks'.
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The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
Arsenal offered Benjamin Sesko and have free run at transfer with RB Leipzig desperate to sell £85million striker
RB LEIPZIG would love to sell star player Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal NEXT WEEK. The Bundesliga club have told the Slovenian forward, 21, they are looking for a quick sale so they can start spending the cash at the start of the transfer window. 3 3 But the situation is complicated because Arsenal are looking at Sesko and Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres and are extremely unlikely to sign both as they also need to strengthen elsewhere. Arsenal could even prioritise trying to sign in-demand £70million rated Gyokeres, meaning Mikel Arteta 's search for a new striker could turn into a saga and Sesko might have to wait. Gunners boss Arteta wanted to sign Sesko both last summer and in January. Leipzig know the north London club remain interested but there have been no further talks. Leipzig did speak with Sesko this week and told him he can leave as soon as possible. But the German club are hoping for £85m, although they are likely to get nearer £60m. Sesko was due to play for the club in a friendly against Santos on Wednesday but was ruled out with a knee injury. The centre-forward enjoyed an impressive season with Leipzig as he amassed 21 goals and six assists in 45 appearances across all competitions. This adds to the Arsenal target's total of 39 goals and eight assists in 87 appearances ever since his move from Red Bull Salzburg in 2023. The Slovenian also counts 16 goals in 41 caps with his national team. Martin Zubimendi, meanwhile, will complete his Arsenal medical in the next few days ahead of a £51m switch from Real Sociedad. 3
Metro
5 hours ago
- Metro
Wesley Sneijder names 'perfect match' for Viktor Gyokeres after Chelsea talks
Dutch legend Wesley Sneijder has named Real Madrid as the 'perfect match' for Viktor Gyokeres this summer. The Sporting Lisbon star is one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe after another incredible haul in Portugal this season, ending the campaign with 51 goals in 53 appearances. The expectation is the 26-year-old will leave the Portuguese capital this summer, thought to be available for a fee of around £58million. Arsenal have been the front runners to sign the Sweden international with club officials holding talks with his representatives this week. The Gunners however are also exploring a move for Benjamin Sesko, thought to be Mikel Arteta's preferred target to lead his attack next season. Chelsea have also made an approach and while the Blues are close to wrapping up a deal to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, a more experienced option up top could also be considered. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. Manchester United meanwhile have long-standing interest with Ruben Amorim keen to be reunited with his former Sporting star. Their failure to qualify for the Champions League next season however has damaged their chances of competing for Europe's top talent this summer. While one of the continent's most prolific marksmen, Arsenal and Chelsea's interest in other options has complicated Gyokeres' future. Barcelona have also been credited with interest but former Real star Sneijder has claimed a move to the Santiago Bernabeu could be the perfect solution for both parties. 'You have to pick a team which works for your playing style,' Sneijder told Metro courtesy of BetMGM. 'At the moment, maybe Real [should consider signing him]. If it allows Kylian Mbappe to move back to the left then maybe it's a perfect match.' While Mbappe has operated through the middle for Real in his first season in Spain, the France international is at his devastating best down the left – the role currently occupied by Vinicius Jr. While Real boast one of the most fearsome attacks in Europe, doubts have also emerged over the future of Rodrgyo, with the Brazil international considering his future with Chelsea and Arsenal among those interested in his services. Arsenal It's obvious why a move to the Emirates Stadium might appeal to Gyokeres. Arsenal look set for a third successive second-place finish in the Premier League and they have come so close to winning the title without an out-and-out striker. Gyokeres would be an immediate upgrade on Mikel Arteta's current options, which include ex-Chelsea forward Kai Havertz, the injured Gabriel Jesus and makeshift striker (at least since Arsenal's injury crisis) Mikel Merino. More than just a goalscorer – as 12 assists so far this season shows – Gyokeres would also thrive in an Arsenal team that requires more from their forwards than just a poacher. Players speak glowingly of Arteta and Arsenal would be a stable environment for Gyokeres to continue his development and perhaps be the difference for a team who have aspirations of winning trophies on the regular over the next few years. Manchester United Old Trafford was immediately tipped as Gyokeres' future destination when Ruben Amorim left Sporting Lisbon to replace Erik ten Hag. Gyokeres' incredible first season came under Amorim and the ex-Sporting boss looks set to welcome a new striker to the club this summer after being left underwhelmed by expensive but struggling signings Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. The chance to reunite with Amorim will be tempting for Gyokeres, who would also be joining one of the biggest clubs in the world despite their recent struggles. The problem, of course, is Manchester United – deep in the bottom-half of the Premier League – will be without Champions League football next season. Louis Sealey | Deputy Sports Editor, Metro While his next destination may not be decided yet, Gyokeres is expected to leave Sporting this summer to take on a new challenge. He will be expected to maintain his prolific record in front of goal wherever he lands, but Sneijder has warned the Swede will inevitably face a difficult period where he might initially struggle to win over his new fans. More Trending 'The position of a striker, it is really important for the team. In the first month when you don't score, they start arguing, the press will be against you, the fans will be against you because they know you can score a lot of goals and that is what they expect from you. 'So it is a difficult one, deciding what is best for him. He is in position to make a transfer he has to make the right choice.' Wesley Sneijder was speaking on behalf of BetMGM. You could win over £27m today with MGM Millions. BeGambleAware 18+ MORE: Emmanuel Petit fears £30million transfer target won't break Chelsea 'curse' MORE: Paul Ince questions 'pathetic' Man Utd under Ruben Amorim: 'Jury is still out' MORE: Chelsea issue ultimatum to Jadon Sancho over £25m transfer from Manchester United
Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Thierry Henry details fallout with club legend immediately after he quit Arsenal
Thierry Henry arrived at Barcelona as an Arsenal legend but was quickly brought back down to earth by club legend Xavi, who took issue with the Frenchman questioning the team's motto Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has revealed how he clashed with Xavi when he joined Barcelona after questioning their club motto. The Frenchman will go down as one of the greatest forwards in recent history after winning almost every major trophy in football and scoring 366 times. The biggest move of his career came when he signed for Barcelona in 2007-08, having become a legend at Arsenal across eight seasons, helping them win two Premier League titles and three FA Cups after netting 226 goals in 370 appearances. But he was quickly brought down to earth shortly after he arrived at Barcelona by new team-mate Xavi, who told him to "shut up and work" when Henry mocked their slogan "mes que un club", which translate to "more than a club". Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, he revealed: "When I joined Barcelona, I was upset as I was the new one on the block - people are having a go at you more than the guy that won before, which I understand but it does wind you up. "I always remember, I was with Samuel Eto'o, we're going up the stairs at the Camp Nou, and I'm looking at the Més que un club. I'm talking to Samuel Eto'o, and I said 'Mes que un club? Come on man'. "Xavi was behind me, and I didn't see he was behind me. He goes 'Oi – what did you say?' He said, 'Don't talk about my club like this, you've never won anything here. Shut up, work, and when you win something one day, you can talk about it.' "I looked at him at that moment, he was well within his rights for me to understand what it was – because I didn't know what it was. Now I know what it is, because I lost there, I won there, I understood what the club meant and what it means. "This is why the club is what the club is, because Xavi passed it onto me at that moment. I didn't say anything back, and it's not like me to not have the last word, but I looked at him and said sorry. "With Barcelona, they will all hammer you with what the club is. Anyone who went to La Masia, anyone who won there, they will talk about to you, they will pass it on, because they believe in it, because they have a duty, they have a way of playing, you like it, or you don't. They are proud of what they do, and proud of the club – but it's nice to have people around the club like that." Henry did not enjoy one of his most clinical seasons during his first year at Barcelona. He played 30 times in La Liga but scored just 12 - with 19 in all competitions - though he did win the treble of the title, Copa del Rey and Champions League. His second second at the Nou Camp was much better for him personally, scoring 26 goals in total and winning La Liga once again. In his third campaign, Henry picked up fewer minutes as stars like Pedro began to challenge his position and he scored just four times in all competitions. Henry left Barca in 2010 and would finish his career with New York Red Bulls in the MLS, where he netted 52 times in 135 outings. Arsenal fans will also cherish his brief loan spell back with the Gunners in the 2011-12 season, where he scored twice in seven appearances. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
