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The Sun
4 days ago
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Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners ‘on verge' of making Eze bid, Rodrygo ‘LOAN', Arteta issues triple injury update
THE summer transfer window is heading towards a thrilling climax - and Arsenal's business is far from finished. The Gunners are reportedly on the verge of making a bid for Eberechi Eze with Fabio Vieira expected to leave for Stuttgart. In other news, Arsenal are said to be waiting to see if Real Madrid will allow Rodrygo out on loan. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta has issued a triple update on the fitness of Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Califiori. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Follow ALL of the latest news, rumours and transfer updates from the Emirates below...
BBC News
01-08-2025
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Palace win and lose in FC Augsburg friendly
Crystal Palace recorded a victory and a defeat in their double-header pre-season friendly against Bundesliga side FC Augsburg in Oliver Glasner fielded different starting XIs for the two 90-minute fixtures, the first of which breezed to a 3-1 victory and the second of which struggled in a 1-0 first starting line-up featured plenty of experienced first-team players, with Jean-Philippe Mateta grabbing a brace to continue his pre-season goalscoring form and attacking partner Eberechi Eze also featuring on the second starting line-up saw a number of academy prospects handed minutes, including a senior debut for centre-back Luke Browne, alongside senior figures such as Will Hughes, Jefferson Lerma and Odsonne Eagles will now turn their attention to the Community Shield on 10 August (15:00 BST), as Liverpool lie in wait at Wembley Stadium.
The Sun
31-07-2025
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- The Sun
Has Crystal Palace's European demotion made Eberechi Eze a must-have player?
EBERECHI EZE (£5.5m) will forever be a Crystal Palace hero. The England international scored the winning goal against Manchester City in an FA Cup final to deliver the Eagles their first major trophy. 4 Dream Team managers have to put emotions and sentimentality aside when choosing their XI but even without intangible romances, Eze is an extremely tempting selection. For the latest in our SCOUT REPORT series, we're seeking to establish whether the 27-year-old is worthy of his new-found status as one of the game's most expensive players. At £5.5m, Eze is the joint-fifth most costly midfielder ahead of Gameweek 1 with only Bukayo Saka (£6.5m), Cole Palmer (£6m), Bruno Fernandes (£6m) and Florian Wirtz (£6m) commanding greater price tags. The first reason for this is that he performed superbly last season. Eze scored 15 goals and provided 11 assists on his way to 315 points, a tally bettered by just four players in his position. 4 He also ranked seventh for bonus points (46) among all assets, thanks to his impressive stats concerning successful dribbles, fouls won and goals scored from outside the box. When all was said and done, Eze averaged 7.3 points-per-game in 2024/25. HIGHEST POINTS-PER GAME AVERAGE AMONG DREAM TEAM MIDFIELDERS LAST SEASON (MINIMUM 5 APPEARANCES): 8 - Bryan Mbeumo 7.9 - Bruno Fernandes 7.7 - Cole Palmer 7.7 - Bukayo Saka 7.3 - Eberechi Eze 6.3 - Dwight McNeil 6.2 - Antoine Semenyo 6 - James Maddison 5.9 - Morgan Rogers 5.9 - Iliman Ndiaye The second reason for Eze's punchy starting price is that his schedule will be enhanced by European commitments for the first time in his career. The Selhurst Park faithful are understandably frustrated by their side's demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League because of Uefa's multi-club ownership rules but this harsh turn of events may actually create golden opportunities in the world of Dream Team. 4 Gaffers should be licking their lips at the prospect of Eze (plus Daniel Munoz, Philippe-Jean Mateta, etc) taking on some extremely favourable opponents in Europe's tertiary competition. Chelsea players provided ample returns on Thursday nights last season on their way to Conference League glory. Palace's No10 capitalised on his side's FA Cup success last term, taking plenty of points from the additional domestic fixtures from start to finish. Even when he was on the wrong side of the fixture deficit, Eze was a viable Dream Team midfielder. Favourable European commitments could make him a must-have asset for much of 2025/26. 4 The elephant in the room is that Eze has long been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park. Arsenal are said to be keen admirers and should such a transfer materialise it would be interesting to see the impact on his Dream Team ownership, which is currently 10.6%. A move to the Gunners would mean no favourable Conference League match-ups for Eze but his schedule would still be enhanced by Champions League commitments. For now, he's a Palace player and seemingly well placed to produce another points-laden campaign.
BBC News
30-07-2025
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- BBC News
How are Crystal Palace shaping up for new season?
Crystal Palace's summer has played out in the boardroom and will continue in the club's failed fight to maintain their place in the Europa League next season has dominated the club's summer, in what should have been a period of celebration and optimism following their FA Cup triumph in forthcoming appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas), scheduled to take place behind closed doors on 8 August, will ultimately determine whether Palace keep what they believe to be their rightful place in the Europa League or will play in the lesser Europa Conference League.A decision is expected on 11 has also been the matter of American businessman Woody Johnson's buy-out of former Eagles joint-owner John Textor's the pitch, however, there is similar of their best players in Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze have interest from England's elite clubs, their manager Oliver Glasner is inside the final 12 months of his contract and the club are currently without a full-time sporting director following Dougie Freedman's far their two summer signings are a goalkeeper - signed for free - and a £3m this week, Glasner went public with his concerns regarding the club's transfer business so BBC Sport examines how Palace's summer is shaping up as they look to build on last May's euphoric FA Cup triumph. Decisions due on Eze and Guehi Out of Eze and Guehi, there is less pressure on Palace to make a big decision on the many ways it is out of their hands. The England international has a £68m release clause - if a club agrees to meet that fee then Palace are powerless in deciding his is understood the buy-out expires two weeks before the window closes, which offers Palace an added layer of have a genuine interest in Eze but have so far shown no inclination of triggering the forward's release sources are also indicating that Arsenal would prefer to sell a forward before making any formal move for there is also a feeling at Arsenal that Eze's best position is at number 10 - an area that Martin Odegaard and Ethan Nwaneri operate can play on the left and Arsenal may view the Palace forward as a multi-functional attacker rather than just a number are aware of Arsenal's Gunners are understood to value Eze lower than the clause and want to negotiate a deal beneath the agreement. As things stand, Palace chairman Steve Parish has shown no indication he would be open to negotiating a lower price; though there is a thought at rival clubs his stance may soften later in the window, to avoid the player going into the final year of his is understood Eze is very open to joining attraction is clear, with Arsenal a contender for both the Premier League and Champions League next that is not to say Eze is desperate to leave Selhurst 27-year-old is a key member of the Palace squad. He is immensely popular among his sounds cliche, but the camaraderie nurtured at Palace under Glasner is something numerous sources have told BBC Sport players would find difficult to walk away from. A recent party attended by almost all of the squad was illustrative of their would be true for Arsenal do not come knocking often. When they do, particularly for Eze - who was turned down by the Gunners as a youngster - such an offer would be hard to sources are also indicating Arsenal would prefer to sell a forward before making any formal move for is also a feeling at Arsenal that Eze's best position is at number 10 - an area that Martin Odegaard and Ethan Nwaneri operate can play on the left and Arsenal may view the Palace forward as a multi-functional attacker rather than just a number 10. Liverpool's interest in Guehi Guehi's future at Palace is less straightforward. The Eagles captain has fewer than 12 months on his contract, meaning he can leave for nothing next summer - a prospect that would represent a huge financial loss to the club given they turned down a deal of around £65m from Newcastle for Guehi in things stand, there are no signs Guehi is prepared to extend his contract, though Palace are obviously keen to discuss a new have a genuine interest in Guehi this the level of the Merseyside club's interest will be dictated by cost. Liverpool don't want to get drawn into a long saga over Guehi's valuation and will only move if they believe the fee represents that the defender can join them for nothing next are believed to want around £40m for Guehi, but Liverpool want to pay less than that Newcastle and Chelsea have all registered varying degrees of interest in Guehi since the end of the finds himself in a unique position of power: a homegrown player in the final year of his comes with a delicate balance of trying to maximise the situation he is in, but also acknowledge that certain chances do not come around all too the opportunity to join the Premier League champions, particularly given their exciting summer additions that could yet include Alexander Isak, is one Guehi would likely give serious consideration another option open to Guehi is to see out the final season of his deal with a view to leaving on a free transfer next options would certainly enhance in that scenario. The financial packages on offer would also be more are risks attached to that, of course, injury being the main one. Freedman loss being felt Dougie Freedman's departure earlier this summer arrived as a blow and navigating his exit during such a busy period has presented various has been on hand to oversee parts of the transfer window, given he was at the forefront of formulating the club's summer many of Palace's transfer targets were recommended by instance, the club's first choice central defensive option - Sporting Lisbon's Ousmane Dembele - is a player identified by free transfer capture of goalkeeper Walter Benitez is also one of the Scot's loss of Freedman, who has taken a multi-sport role at Saudi club Al-Diriyah, will be keenly has been influential in the recruitment of the club's best players, often plucking them from lower-level Guehi, Michael Olise, Adam Wharton, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Chris Richards and Daniel Munoz are among the players recruited by Freedman from relative - like Eze and Guehi - has attracted top-level interest but the midfielder is likely to stay this Palace can keep the England international beyond the following close season remains to be seen, with Liverpool among the clubs watching Freedman's absence, his number two Ben Stevens and recruitment consultant Iain Moody have, alongside Parish, taken greater responsibility in the transfer in particular, continues to benefit from Freedman's however, are not ruling out replacing Freedman on a long-term basis. BBC Sport has learned Matt Hobbs has emerged as an external candidate should Palace decide to appoint a new full-time sporting left Wolves earlier this summer and has been recommended to Palace, with the club's new American owners keen to have a direct replacement for Freedman in path the club are understood to be considering is appointing someone in a senior scouting role to replace Freedman's renowned talent identification that scenario, Stevens and Moody would see their remits widen. I was promised we'd be more active - Glasner Like Guehi, manager Glasner also has under a year left on his over an extension are underway but as yet there has been no Palace are absolutely clear in their intention to keep Glasner and would like the matter resolved sooner rather than is logic, however, in the Austrian waiting until the end of the window before committing to a longer Guehi and Eze would leave the team significantly will be a tall order to replace both players with players who are of a similar level, particularly for Palace where the recruitment budget isn't was pointed when asked about the club's transfer business so far this summer after the pre-season game against Mainz."Even though all the players are still here, we haven't made the most of the transfer window so far. I was promised that we would be more active and bring in the new players earlier this year," he said."As of now, I have 17 outfield players. I hope we don't lose any more. If that happens and we get four new ones on deadline day like last year, another false start is possible."The fact one player has already complained of slight muscular soreness in recent days will have accentuated Glasner's are a number of questions that still need answering. Glasner is eagerly awaiting the outcome.
The Sun
29-07-2025
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- The Sun
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners ‘get HUGE Eze boost', Rodrygo LATEST, Saliba gives new contract UPDATE
ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands - and there are some huge deals are in the pipeline! The Gunners have received a boost in their pursuit of Eberechi Eze, with Crystal Palace reportedly lining up a move for Leicester's Bilal El Khannouss as a potential replacement. Elsewhere, William Saliba has said he will "hopefully" pen a new deal at the Emirates as the Frenchman heads into his final two years of his current contract. Rodrygo. 28th Jul 2025, 00:01 By Alex Smith Xhaka arrives in Sunderland Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka and his agent have landed in the North-East to complete a move to Sunderland. Swiss midfielder Xhaka, 32, is set to undergo a medical at the club and put pen to paper on a two-year contract. The Premier League new boys have agreed to pay Bayer Leverkusen £17m, with £13m initially and £4m in add-ons. Xhaka spent seven years at Arsenal before leaving for for Germany in 2023 and firing Leverkusen to a league and cup double the year after. His departure comes despite new boss Erik ten Hag demanding he stays. The ex-Man Utd manager said: "His agent can say whatever he wants. "But this club has already let three important players go, and we won't let any more go. 'Granit is a leader and still has three years left on his contract here. 'It's clear – Granit is a key player, he signed here for five years and still has three years left on his contract. "He's too important to us to let him go." 28th Jul 2025, 23:00 By Alex Smith On the 'mendi Mikel Arteta was impressed with new signing Martin Zubimendi after the 3-2 win over Newcastle. He said: "Very good. I think the demand that Newcastle put on you, especially in midfield, with the kind of plays and profiles that he had, I think he coped with it with intensity, with the physicality. "He's so smart, he's one step ahead constantly, he can read situations, he can execute at higher speed, whether he has space or not. "And that's not a common thing to have in a player, especially when you're a midfield player." 28th Jul 2025, 22:10 By Alex Smith Team-mates react to Dowman The comments on Max Dowman's Instagram post after his sensational performance against Newcastle is full of Arsenal stars singing his praises. Declan Rice led the squad by saying alongside a laughing emoji: "15 you know." Jurrien Timber reacted: "Some Playa." Ethan Nwaneri dropped three heart emojis. And David Raya, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Jakub Kiwior, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Martin Odegaard all liked the post. By To to Max William Saliba has heaped praise on young guns Max Dowman and Marli Salmon, 15, who are with the squad in Singapore. He said: 'They are unbelievable. 'Of course they are young, we mustn't put pressure on them, but to play the way they play at 15. "I remember when I was 15, I was not playing with the first-team — I was with the U17s. 'We have to protect them and give them support, but of course they are really really good players, and I hope they will help us as soon as possible.' 28th Jul 2025, 21:00 By Alex Smith Gyokeres 'scary' good William Saliba had little issue coping with Viktor Gyokeres when Arsenal beat Sporting 5-1 in the Champions League in November. But the defender was impressed by the £63.5million man that night. Saliba revealed: 'We know how good he is, how it's scary to play against him. 'When you face a striker who scores goals, you have to be focused, but now he's in our team and he will score for us, so that's good. 'Of course, I'm so happy to have him in my club and I'm sure that he will help us to win games and win trophies.' 28th Jul 2025, 20:30 By Alex Smith 'Our mindset is to win the Prem' William Saliba is hopeful Arsenal's new signings will make the difference in the title race. He said: 'Every year is different. We have to learn from the last three seasons. "Of course, we are lucky to have a chance to compete in the Premier League again and try to win. "Our mindset is to win the Premier League and we will give everything from the first game. "We have a lot of new players and they will hopefully help us to win this league.' 28th Jul 2025, 19:55 By Alex Smith Saliba's contract update William Saliba has hinted that he could follow down the same path as centre-back partner Gabriel and pen a new contract. Real Madrid are interested in the Frenchman, who has two years remaining on his current deal. Asked about ongoing extension talks, Saliba said: "Yeah, hopefully. Of course, there is nothing now but there is a good conversation with my agent and the club. Let's see.' 28th Jul 2025, 19:20 By Alex Smith Matiland-Niles' Prem return Former Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles is wanted by Everton. Maitland-Niles, 27, is high up David Moyes' summer wishlist due to his Premier League experience. The versatile ace's ability to play in defence and midfield is valued by Everton. He has two years left on his contract at Lyon and he is a key man for them. Maitland-Niles missed just three games in Ligue 1 and the Europa League for the French giants last term. 28th Jul 2025, 18:44 By Alex Smith Spurs debut for Gyokeres? Mikel Arteta kept his cards close to his chest on whether Viktor Gyokeres will make his debut on Thursday against Tottenham. The boss said: "Well, I think he hasn't had a single training session with the team since the last game with Sporting when they became champions. "So we will assess him tomorrow, he's done all the medicals, everything is looking good. "But to get him up to speed with the right levels of fitness, I think is very important. "So we're not going to stop him, we want him with us as quick as possible, but we'll have to assess and the medical team will do that." 28th Jul 2025, 18:01 By Alex Smith Watch the NLD Arsenal face Tottenham in a pre-season North London derby in Hong Kong on Thursday afternoon, kick-off at 12:30pm (UK Time). The Gunners are inviting supporters to the Club Level of the Emirates Stadium to watch the game. Doors are going to open at 10:30am and tickets are available on the club's site. 28th Jul 2025, 17:33 By Alex Smith Ramsdale in Toon talks Former Gunners goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is in talks with Newcastle. Eddie Howe's side are looking at a deal for the Southampton stopper on loan after missing out on Burnley's James Trafford, who looks set to join Man City for £27m. Newcastle are yet to submit an official offer for Ramsdale. Personal terms will not be an issue for them. Ramsdale left the Emirates last summer in a move worth an initial £18m that could rise to £25m if add-ons were reached. 28th Jul 2025, 17:00 By Rahman Osman Barce eye Jesus Robert Lewandowski may be one of the game's greats but at 36, Barcelona know the end is near and are already planning for life after the Polish hitman. The Spanish giants want to keep Lewa for one more season, then go all-out for a new No.9 in summer 2026. Julian Alvarez has been mentioned as a dream target, but the Catalans are casting their net wide. According to reports in Spain , Barca are now tracking Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus — with Spurs, Newcastle, AC Milan and even Brazilian giants Flamengo and Palmeiras also sniffing around the 28-year-old. 28th Jul 2025, 12:30 By Rahman Osman Arteta hints of more to come Viktor Gyokeres has finally arrived, but is there more transfer activity to come from Arsenal. They have been strongly linked with Eberechi Eze, who has a £68m release clause. Mikel Arteta was asked for an update on the club's plans and, as ever, did not give much away. "Let's see,' he said. 'The market is still going on and we'll have to balance out the squad as well. I think we'll be open to see what happens." 28th Jul 2025, 11:45 By Rahman Osman Arsenal star close to joining Fulham Fulham are closing in on a deal to bring Reiss Nelson back to Craven Cottage this summer. The Arsenal winger caught the eye during his loan spell with the Cottagers last season — and now Marco Silva wants him back in white. According to The Athletic, talks over a loan deal with an option to buy are at an advanced stage, with both clubs keen to get it done. A permanent switch hasn't been ruled out either, as Fulham look to strengthen their attack ahead of the new campaign. 28th Jul 2025, 10:44 By Rahman Osman Arsenal handed Rodrygo boost Arsenal been given a major boost in the race to land Real Madrid star Rodrygo. The Brazilian forward looks to be edging closer to the Bernabeu exit after falling down the pecking order under new boss Xabi Alonso. Rodrygo was barely used at the Club World Cup — starting just once in the group stage against Al Hilal, then reduced to two late sub appearances. He didn't even make it off the bench in the semi-final defeat to PSG. And now Spanish outlet AS claims Los Blancos are planning a summer clearout… with Rodrygo right at the top of the chopping block. The 23-year-old has long been admired by both Arsenal and Liverpool, who are on the hunt for attacking reinforcements. With Madrid ready to cash in, the two Premier League giants could be set for a summer showdown. Alonso wants to reshape his squad — and with big names on big wages heading for the door, Rodrygo could be one of the first to go 28th Jul 2025, 10:00 By Rahman Osman Arsenal to turn attention Eze after Viktor Gyokeres Arsenal aren't messing about this summer. Fresh off sealing a blockbuster move for Viktor Gyokeres, the Gunners are now charging full speed ahead for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. Boss Mikel Arteta is desperate to land the silky midfielder, and according to The Independent, Arsenal are lining up a rapid £60million bid to get it done fast. To make things even juicier, reports say personal terms are already in the bag — meaning this one's looking more and more like a done deal. Watch this space, Arsenal fans.
