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Metro
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Metro
William Saliba provides update on Arsenal future amid fresh Real Madrid links
William Saliba has distanced himself from reports that he could be set to quit Arsenal for Real Madrid, revealing he hopes to sign a new contract 'soon'. The 24-year-old has established himself as one of the Premier League's most highly regarded defenders over the last two seasons with Arsenal and has twice been named in the PFA Team of the Year. But Saliba's future has been the subject of some speculation in recent months, with the centre-back attracting strong interest from La Liga giants Madrid. A recent report from Cadena SER suggested Saliba had been placed at the top of Madrid's wishlist in what has been dubbed 'Operation 2026'. Though Arsenal's valuation is seen as a potential 'problem', Los Blancos are said to be preparing formal talks with both the Gunners and the Frenchman's camp. 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. However, Arsenal view Saliba as a cornerstone of Mikel Arteta's side going forward and club bosses are working to tie the former Saint-Etienne man down with a new long-term contract as quickly as possible. After starring in Arsenal's pre-season win over Newcastle, Saliba was asked when he planned to sign an extension at Arsenal as he passed through the mixed zone – and his answer was unequivocal. 'Hopefully soon! God is great,' he told AFTV. More Trending 'This year we will try to win everything.' Saliba's current deal at the Emirates runs through to June 2027. More to follow. MORE: Mikel Arteta speaks out on 'special' Max Dowman after Arsenal fans make Lionel Messi comparison MORE: Manchester United consider signing two strikers after Viktor Gyokeres joins Arsenal MORE: Antony rejects two transfer offers to leave Manchester United
Wales Online
04-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Swansea City close to third summer signing amid breakthrough for free agent
Swansea City close to third summer signing amid breakthrough for free agent The club are close to finalising their third signing of the summer Ricardo Santos is close to moving to Swansea City on a free transfer (Image: Shutterstock ) Swansea City are poised to make centre-back Ricardo Santos their third signing of the summer. The 29-year-old is currently a free agent after seeing out his deal at League One side Bolton Wanderers, but is now understood to be closing in on a move to the Swans, amid links with Championship rivals Sheffield Wednesday. Should a deal be completed, Santos would follow on from the captures of Bobby Wales and Zeidane Inoussa, while Melker Widell is also set to finally link up with the squad this summer following his move from AaB in January. Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone His arrival would certainly help to add more depth to Alan Sheehan's centre-back options, which have been substantially depleted following the departures of Hannes Delcroix and Kyle Naughton. There are clearly also huge questions around Harry Darling's future at the club, with the 25-year-old still pondering over an improved contract offer as his current deal runs down. Wrexham and Birmingham City are among those understood to have kept tabs on the situation, but there is still some hope that Darling could yet commit his future to the Swans. Article continues below Sources have stressed that Santos is not arriving as a potential replacement for Darling, and is instead arriving to add extra cover, with Ben Cabango currently the only recognised senior centre-back on the books for next season. There could well be further additions at the heart of defence this summer, with FC Sion's Gora Diouf believed to be one of several options the Swans have cast an eye over. Santos arrives in south Wales having spent five years with Bolton, and made over 200 appearances for the club, 32 of which came last season. Commenting on his departure from the club, he said: "So my time here is up. Crazy! I never thought I'll be writing this. Been a mad five years since I first signed. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here. 'We came into League Two and everyone grafted to get us that promotion straight away. "Being named Player of the Year that season, getting into the EFL Team of the Season and also being in the PFA Team of the Year four years in a row… that felt special.' Article continues below The news was clearly a blow to boss Steven Schumacher, who has also had to contend with the departure of Gethin Jones. "Decisions like these are always difficult, particularly with players like Geth and Rico who have given so much to Bolton Wanderers over the years," he told the club website.. "They were central figures in the promotion from League Two and the EFL Trophy success at Wembley and have conducted themselves with great professionalism throughout their time here."
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Every time Liverpool BROKE English transfer record before Florian Wirtz
Stan Collymore - 1995 (£8.5m) Liverpool broke the transfer record for Stan Collymore back in 1995, paying Nottingham Forest for one of the most exciting talents in England. It was a real coup for the Reds and he went on to form a fantastic strike partnership with Robbie Fowler. Advertisement However, Liverpool just weren't good enough, earning a reputation for not taking things seriously enough. The 'Spice Boys' were then broken up quite deliberately at Anfield and an incredible young talent in Michael Owen made Collymore pretty redundant after just a couple of seasons. Still, 35 goals in 81 games wasn't bad and Liverpool recouped much of what they paid with a sale to Aston Villa in 1997. Dean Saunders - 1991 (£2.9m) Dean Saunders scored 17 goals in a relegated Derby County back in 1991 and pretty much every top English club was in line to sign him. Liverpool won the race, paying a record fee. Advertisement Saunders, though, didn't quite live up to expectations. 23 goals in all competitions was certainly good but only 10 of those came in the league as Liverpool finished 6th. The Reds decided to quickly overhaul things after just one season, selling Saunders to Villa for a small profit. So if it doesn't work out with Wirtz, at least we know Villa will take him. Peter Beardsley - 1987 (£1.9m) Now we're onto a success. Peter Beardsley arrived from Newcastle United and immediately became a star. He was in the PFA Team of the Year for three of his four seasons at Anfield, winning the Division One title twice. But it was the fact he somehow managed to replace Kenny Dalglish as a creative force that stands out. Advertisement Beardsley is an all-time Liverpool great, even if he didn't stick around for as long as most other legends. The European ban prevented him from showcasing his talents on the biggest stage but there's no question that the Reds got value for money here. Kenny Dalglish - 1977 (£440k) Nothing will beat this, admittedly. No matter how good Wirtz is. Kenny Dalglish is essentially in a two-man debate over who the greatest Liverpool player of all-time is, along with Steven Gerrard. And that's before factoring in everything else Dalglish has done for the club. Liverpool have never had better value for money. The Reds needed someone to replace Kevin Keegan in 1977, fresh after winning the European Cup for the first time. They turned to Dalglish, paying a record amount to Celtic for the Scot.
Daily Record
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Stirling Albion prepare for Angus curtain call as home side battle for survival
The Binos head to Station Park for a third time this season with little on the line - but they could play party poopers in the Loons' bid to avoid the relegation play-off. It's the curtain call for Stirling Albion for the 2024/25 season as they aim to be heartbreakers on a third trip to Forfar. The Binos' playoff hopes were finally put to bed after a disappointing 4-1 home defeat to Clyde last weekend, meaning that Stirling head north with only the goal of pipping Spartans to fifth place in the table still live. But while thoughts of holidays will be in the visitors' minds, it will be a very different case for the nervous Loons faithful after their side was dragged back into the relegation mire in the last couple of weeks. The home side sit two points clear of bottom dogs Bonnyrigg Rose going into the final round of games after Rose closed five points in the last fortnight, beginning with a win at Station Park before following that up with a 96th minute winner at home to Spartans last weekend. Meanwhile, Forfar could only play out a goalless draw with Edinburgh City in the capital, meaning the season will go to the final day to decide who will be 'club 42' and take part in the nerve-shredding play-off matches. For Stirling, boss Alan Maybury will be given the chance to cast his eye over his squad one more time as decisions are taken ahead of next season - with some out-of-contract names already having signed on for next season or being offered deals. Meanwhile, it was all smiles for Albion midfielder Adam Brown this week after he sealed a stellar season in the red and white by scooping the prizes at the club's player of the year bash. The two awards given out on the night - the Players' Player of the Year and the Supporters' Club Player of the Year - were both given to midfielder Adam Brown, to add to an illustrious debut season in red and white for the late summer arrival from Stenhousemuir. The 29-year-old has made 27 appearances in all competitions for the Binos and is likely to finish the campaign as the team's top scorer on 11 goals, with a further nine assists. Brown — who is making his return to the first-team in recent matches after an injury stint — was also the only Stirling player to be included in the PFA Team of the Year, announced last week. Following the news, Brown announced on his social media: 'Thank you to the supporters for the award, it's appreciated! 'Looking forward to next season already!'
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Jamie Vardy ‘plotting shock Premier League transfer' as ex-England star, 38, confirms Leicester exit
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JAMIE VARDY believes that he can still play in the Premier League and does not want to drop down to the Championship. Vardy, 38, confirmed that he would be leaving Leicester City after 13 years, with the Foxes relegated from the top flight with a whimper. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Vardy will blow the whistle on his 13-year stay at Leicester Credit: Getty 2 Vardy was powerless to stop the Foxes falling to another defeat at Wolves Credit: Alamy The striker brandished the campaign a 's***show' before announcing he was leaving in an emotional farewell message. The Foxes' fate was sealed when they failed to beat champions Liverpool at home. His spell at the King Power Stadium included winning the Premier League title in 2015-16, to go along with his Player of the Season and place in the PFA Team of the Year. He won the Premier League Golden Boot in 2019-20 on 23 goals, one ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Vardy has scored seven goals in 32 games this term for Leicester. He had previously been tipped to make 'the most obvious transfer of all time' to Wrexham. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS However, Sky Sports reported that Vardy does not want to drop down to the second tier, instead fancying himself to keep doing the business in the top flight. He had previously been linked with a move to Major League Soccer, while former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp believes that should Vardy join Wrexham, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the striker could fire the Welsh side into the Premier League. Wrexham were promoted to the Championship last weekend after they beat Charlton Athletic 3-0 at the Racecourse Ground. Jamie Vardy reveals best XI he's played with at Leicester with huge snub to England stars and entire current squad He has also been touted for a fairytale return to his boyhood club Sheffield Wednesday. Vardy, who won 26 caps for England, scoring seven times, is reported to begin his hunt for a new club after the end of the league season.
