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Metro
5 minutes ago
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- Metro
Arsenal in 'serious negotiations' to sign Bayern Munich star
Arsenal have held 'serious negotiations' to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha this summer, according to reports in Germany. There has been a flurry of activity at Arsenal in recent days after a somewhat quiet start to the transfer window, with Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard all signing on the dotted line at the Emirates. The Gunners are also working on deals for Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera and Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, while personal terms have reportedly been agreed with Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze. Though Arsenal have managed to fill the void left by Jorginho and Thomas Partey by capturing both Zubimendi and Norgaard, it's understood the north Londoners remain open to the prospect of further strengthening the base of their midfield. A report from German publication Bild suggests Arsenal have expressed a strong interest in Palhinha and there was 'almost a major transfer' before Bayern got their Club World Cup campaign up and running. It's claimed Palhinha finds himself high up on Arsenal's shortlist of targets in midfield and 'concrete figures' have been discussed with a view to luring the ex-Fulham man back to Premier League football. 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 we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. But at this stage, Arsenal are yet to come close to reaching an agreement for Palhinha and the Gunners have been forced to explore other avenues to bolster Mikel Arteta's options in the middle of the park. Serie A giants Inter Milan are also keeping close tabs on Palhinha's situation and there have been other offers from England, Italy, Spain, Turkey and Portugal in recent weeks. While Palhinha's 'big dream' is to stay put and make a success of his time at Bayern Munich, the report states that an 'absolutely top offer' from a club of Arsenal's stature may make the former Fulham man 'think twice' about his future. Palhinha swapped Fulham for Bayern in a high-profile £47.4 million move 12 months ago, but was plagued by injury problems across a frustrating debut season with the Bundesliga champions. The Portuguese is currently competing for game-time in Bayern's midfield with Leon Goretzka, Aleks Pavlovic, Joshua Kimmich, Konrad Laimer and new signing Tom Bischof, There are still three years remaining on Palhinha's current contract at the Allianz Arena. Speaking to Sky Germany after Portugal's Nations League victory over Germany last month, Palhinha revealed that he planned to discuss his future with those in charge at Bayern. However, he underlined that he would be willing to fight for his place in Vincent Kompany's starting XI after his tough start to life in the Bundesliga. 'I still have three years left on my contract here at Bayern,' he said. More Trending 'I need to talk to the coach and sporting director about whether I'll get my chance here. If not, then we'll see. 'My dream is to be successful here. It was incredibly tough getting here. Nothing in life is easy. I'm proud to have landed here. 'There's no reason to be angry. I've won a title with Bayern and hope there is more to come. 'I will always fight, whatever the future holds.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: The real reason why Arsenal haven't completed deal for Viktor Gyokeres yet MORE: Paul Parker, 61, insists he offers more than Man Utd star who 'must move on' MORE: Liverpool hijack move for key Arsenal transfer target and prepare huge bid
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🎮 Bayern Munich star joins Jude Bellingham on EAFC 26 cover
Jamal Musiala has been unveiled as the second cover star of the 2026 EA Sports FC game and features alongside Jude Bellingham. Bellingham returns to the game cover for a second consecutive year and is joined by his former England youth teammate, Musiala. Advertisement Both players are also sporting the new kits for their respective teams, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Musiala is also the first Bundesliga star to feature since Marco Reus in 2017 and the game features two players for the cover for the first time since 2023. 📸 Dylan Buell - 2025 Getty Images
News18
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala Unveiled As EA FC 26 Cover Stars: Check Out All Details
Last Updated: Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala are the cover stars for EA FC 26's standard edition, while Zlatan Ibrahimović graces the Ultimate Edition. Jude Bellingham has officially been revealed as one of the cover stars for EA FC 26, appearing alongside Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala on the front of the game's standard edition. The Real Madrid midfielder returns to the cover following his appearance on EA FC 25, while Musiala makes his debut. After months of speculation, EA Sports has begun lifting the lid on what fans can expect from EA FC 26, the latest installment in the evolving EA Sports FC franchise. Earlier this week, the company updated its social media branding to reflect the new game's logo, signaling the beginning of a new promotional cycle. The momentum kicked off with the announcement of Zlatan Ibrahimović as the Ultimate Edition cover star. Now, the standard edition stars have also been confirmed, validating leaks that pointed to Bellingham's continued presence and Musiala's first-time inclusion. While an official release date has yet to be confirmed, EA FC 26 is widely expected to launch on September 26, 2025, based on the franchise's consistent annual release pattern. The official reveal trailer is scheduled to debut on July 17, which is likely to include a confirmed release date. As in previous years, players will be able to choose between two editions of the game: the Standard Edition and the Ultimate Edition. The Ultimate Edition offers a week of early access, along with exclusive in-game bonuses. Predicted New Icons for EA FC 26 Each new installment in the EA Sports FC series introduces a fresh set of Icons—legendary players who are immortalized with unique cards in Ultimate Team. According to leaks, EA FC 26 will feature 12 new Icons, expanding the roster with several fan-requested legends from both the men's and women's game. The rumored new Icons include: view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EA FC 26 cover stars confirmed as Jamal Musiala joins Jude Bellingham as faces of EA Sports FC
Jude Bellingham has remained as the EA Sports FC cover star, but a new face joins him on the front of EA FC 26 Jamal Musiala has been confirmed as a new EA FC 26 cover star, with the Bayern Munich star featuring alongside Jude Bellingham on the front of the new game. After months of anticipation, EA Sports is finally starting to reveal information about EA FC 26, the newest instalment in the EA Sports FC series. EA recently updated all of its social media profile photos with the EA FC 26 logo to mark the start of the EA FC 26 era, and that began at the start of the week, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic being unveiled as the new EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition cover star. Now, the new EA FC 26 cover stars for the standard edition of the game have been revealed. EA FC 26 leaks confirmed that Bellingham would remain on the front of the game for EA FC 26, but a later leak revealing that he would be joined by Musiala has now been proven true, with the German lining up on the EA FC 26 cover alongside the Real Madrid midfielder. The faces of EA FC 26 revealed The EA FC 26 Standard Edition cover has been released by EA, featuring both Bellingham and Musiala. The image features the duo, rocking the new Real Madrid and Bayern Munich kits respectively, walking out of a tunnel, with fans cheering them on from either side. The image also features Champions League advertisement in the background, confirming that the competition will be fully licensed in EA FC 26. But, the biggest tell from the EA FC 26 cover is that Bayern Munich will be a partner club for EA FC 26. Bayern Munich were previously licensed with Konami's eFootball, but that partnership ended earlier this year, opening up the door for a full return to EA FC 26. This means that, for the first time since FIFA 19, the Allianz Arena will be available to use in-game. After making his debut on the EA FC 25 cover, EA FC 26 marks the second time Bellingham has been an EA Sports FC cover star, while it's also the first time that Musiala has appeared on the front of the game. In fact, Musiala is the first German and Bundesliga player to star on the cover since Marco Reus in FIFA 17.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Why Diaz is in demand
It is easy to see why Bayern Munich are interested in Luis Diaz, and why Liverpool are in no mood to sell. The Colombian enjoyed his most prolific season for a single club as the Reds won the league title in 2024-25, scoring 17 goals. [BBC] Unsurprisingly, Diaz's shot conversion rate of 18.3% comfortably ranks as his best in a Premier League season. Advertisement Many of his other attributes stood out statistically, with Diaz hovering just outside the top 10 in the Premier League for most combined goals and assists (18), shots on target (30), chances created (56) and dribbles completed (52). His defensive attributes and renowned work-rate are also evidenced by the fact he won possession in the final third on 22 occasions, more than any other Liverpool player relative to their time spent on the pitch.
