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Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
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Chelsea ‘interested in Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri' with Gunners star, 18, having just a year left on his deal
Nwaneri is in a similar boat to another Arsenal youngster Gunn with the wind Chelsea 'interested in Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri' with Gunners star, 18, having just a year left on his deal Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHELSEA are showing interest in Ethan Nwaneri, according to reports. The Arsenal youngster has one year left on his contract at the Emirates. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Chelsea are interested in signing Ethan Nwaneri if he fails to agree new terms with Arsenal Credit: Getty 3 Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge Nwaneri, 18, signed his first professional contract with the club when he turned 17 in 2024. Talks are said to be at a "delicate" stage, with the two parties yet to find an agreement. And the matter of keeping one of their brightest stars could soon become far more complicated for the Gunners. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL MAD WORLD Chelsea star Noni Madueke, 23, agrees personal terms with Arsenal That is because London rivals Chelsea are monitoring the situation, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Blues are poised to strike if Nwaneri fails to agree new terms with the north London club. Nwaneri, part of England's winning Under-21 European Championship squad, is understood to want game time guaranteed. He made his Premier League debut for Arsenal in 2022 against Brentford at the age of 15 years, five months and 28 days old. But he enjoyed a real breakout season in 2024/25, making 37 appearances in all competitions. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He scored nine goals in all comps and provided two assists. Arsenal faced a similar prospect of losing Myles Lewis-Skelly for free amid interest from Real Madrid before the Hale End graduate put pen to paper on a new deal. Man City vs Arsenal fan battle - 'QPR let Aguero score PL winner' | Stoppage Time This potential deal does not impact Arsenal's move to land Noni Madueke from Chelsea after it was claimed the Three Lions winger had agreed terms over a transfer. Elsewhere, Chelsea have confirmed the £52m arrival of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Chelsea ‘interested in Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri' with Gunners star, 18, having just a year left on his deal
CHELSEA are showing interest in Ethan Nwaneri, according to reports. The 3 Chelsea are interested in signing Ethan Nwaneri if he fails to agree new terms with Arsenal Credit: Getty 3 Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge Nwaneri, 18, signed his first professional contract with the club when he turned 17 in 2024. Talks are said to be at a "delicate" stage, with the two parties yet to find an agreement. And the matter of keeping one of their brightest stars could soon become far more complicated for the Gunners. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL That is because London rivals The Blues are poised to strike if Nwaneri fails to agree new terms with the north London club. Nwaneri, part of He made his Premier League debut for Arsenal in 2022 against Most read in Football But he enjoyed a real breakout season in 2024/25, making 37 appearances in all competitions. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He scored nine goals in all comps and provided two assists. Arsenal faced a similar prospect of losing Man City vs Arsenal fan battle - 'QPR let Aguero score PL winner' | Stoppage Time This potential deal does not impact Elsewhere, Chelsea have confirmed the 3
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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Arsenal Files: Still no Benjamin Sesko transfer offer as Gunners wait for nervous Leipzig to act
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THERE is a growing sense of fear and anxiety at the Red Bull Arena around the future of Benjamin Sesko. RB Leipzig are in desperate need to sell players to rebuild their squad after missing out on Champions League football last season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Arsenal still haven't made a bid for Benjamin Sesko Credit: Getty 6 Sesko is enjoying his holidays as he waits on the Gunners to make a move Credit: In previous years, they have sold big and recruited wisely, earning the tag as one of the best self-sustaining clubs in Europe. Last summer, they raked in around £85m from Dani Olmo and Mohamed Sinakan. The year before, a whopping total of around £188m for Christopher Nkunku, Dominik Szoboszlai and Josko Gvardiol. And in 2021, they managed to convince Bayern Munich to fork out a record-breaking £21m to lure manager Julian Nagelsmann away. Read more football stories FOOTIE 'RAPE' Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey charged with 5 counts of rape against 2 women Leipzig need to cut their wage bill by at least 20 per cent to balance the books, and need funds to provide a competitive group of players for new manager Ole Werner. They had hoped that winger Xavi Simons – who they signed for a club record £70m including add-ons in January before asking to leave this summer – could generate a good return, but his recent form has not turned heads. In this window then, Leipzig have accepted that Sesko, 22, will be the man to fill up their kitty. The issue is that Arsenal have still not made a bid – and that is seriously worrying the German club. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS SunSport understands that, as it stands, negotiations over a fee that both clubs are happy to shake hands on are at a stalemate. And there are no signs of progressing, despite Arsenal and boss Mikel Arteta's well-documented admiration of the young Slovenian. Man City vs Arsenal fan battle - 'QPR let Aguero score PL winner' | Stoppage Time 6 6 Mikel Arteta and Arsenal transfer chief Andrea Berta are desperate to add a new striker Credit: Getty They have also already agreed on personal terms with the player. Arsenal consider around £60m a fair price. Leipzig would prefer upwards of £70m, but the Gunners are ready to dig their heels in and hold out, playing hardball for their man. Arsenal know that Leipzig are getting desperate, in a weak negotiating position financially, and they are confident they represent Sesko's best chance of a move this summer with other suitors, for now, looking elsewhere for a No.9. Sesko's agent Elvis Basanovic has so far been reluctant to pressure Leipzig into a sale. There are frustrations that the 'gentleman's agreement' the the striker could leave for £60m is in danger of being broken. But Sesko's entourage know relations need to be kept sweet should his player stay in Germany, and has been keeping a lower profile than usual. 6 Inside Arsenal's frustrating striker transfer saga By Jordan Davies ARSENAL'S never-ending hunt for a world-class striker is in turmoil as deals for Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres stall. The Gunners were confident of doing their business quickly this summer after months of preparation by boss Mikel Arteta and new sporting director Andrea Berta. But inflated asking prices and broken gentlemen's agreements have derailed those plans and left Arsenal frustrated. Sesko believed he would be allowed to leave RB Leipzig for around £60million, while SunSport understands Gyokeres was told £59m would be enough to seal his own exit. But those price-tags have gone up, leaving Arsenal debating whether they represent value for money. While the players' camps are also growing restless, knowing the Gunners can only sign one of them. So what next? Will Arsenal keep waiting in the hope of fees eventually going down? Or turn to other targets, like Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike? Whatever they decide, with pre-season looming and the fixtures already out, Arteta will be desperate for them to move quickly to avoid another nearly season. The hope for Arsenal is that, in the coming weeks, Leipzig lose patience and lower their asking price, in need of the funds as soon as possible to get their own deals over the line. But SunSport understands they have still not yet highlighted a preferred Sesko replacement. There is, however, a growing unrest within the Leipzig fanbase which could also force the club's hand in negotiations. There are concerns Sesko will not react well to not getting his move, especially given their absence from the Champions League. Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta will not wait around forever though. The ideally want a striker through the door before their pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong on July 19. And they have maintained an interest in Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres and Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike should the Sesko move collapse. In short, it looks a mess from the outside, but Arsenal remain calm over their approach. 6 Former Man Utd star Gabriel Heinze is getting straight to work in his new Arsenal role Credit: Getty HEINZE STRAIGHT IN FORMER Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Gabriel Heinze will join Mikel Arteta's coaching staff at Arsenal. The Argentine will fill in after the recent departure of assistant Carlos Cuesta, who became Parma's new head coach. And SunSport understands that Heinze is set to get straight to work by joining the squad on their warm-weather trip to Spain next week ahead of their pre-season two-week tour of Asia from July 19. Arteta is keen to integrate Heinze, 47, with the players quickly to develop lasting relationships, as well as helping his new man get to grips with the demands of supporting a Premier League squad. Argentine coach Heinze has spent most of his managerial career in his home nation, as well as a short stint in the MLS with Atlanta United.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Arsenal Files: Still no Benjamin Sesko transfer offer as Gunners wait for nervous Leipzig to act
THERE is a growing sense of fear and anxiety at the Red Bull Arena around the future of Benjamin Sesko. football last season. Advertisement 6 Arsenal still haven't made a bid for Benjamin Sesko Credit: Getty 6 Sesko is enjoying his holidays as he waits on the Gunners to make a move Credit: In previous years, they have sold big and recruited wisely, earning the tag as one of the best self-sustaining clubs in Europe . Last summer , they raked in around £85m from The year before, a whopping total of around £188m for Christopher Nkunku , And in 2021, they managed to convince Advertisement Read more football stories Leipzig need to cut their wage bill by at least 20 per cent to balance the books , and need funds to provide a competitive group of players for new manager Ole Werner. They had hoped that winger Xavi Simons – who they signed for a club record £70m including add-ons in January before asking to leave this summer – could generate a good return, but his recent form has not turned heads. In this window then, Leipzig have accepted that The issue is that Advertisement Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS SunSport understands that, as it stands, negotiations over a fee that both clubs are happy to shake hands on are at a stalemate. And there are no signs of progressing, despite Arsenal and boss Man City vs Arsenal fan battle - 'QPR let Aguero score PL winner' | Stoppage Time 6 Advertisement 6 Mikel Arteta and Arsenal transfer chief Andrea Berta are desperate to add a new striker Credit: Getty They have also already agreed on personal terms with the player. Arsenal consider around £60m a fair price. Leipzig would prefer upwards of £70m, but the Gunners are ready to dig their heels in and hold out, playing hardball for their man. Advertisement Arsenal know that Leipzig are getting desperate, in a weak negotiating position financially, and they are confident they represent Sesko's best chance of a move this summer with other suitors, for now, looking elsewhere for a No.9. Sesko's agent Elvis Basanovic has so far been reluctant to pressure Leipzig into a sale. There are frustrations that the 'gentleman's agreement' the the striker could leave for £60m is in danger of being broken. But Sesko's entourage know relations need to be kept sweet should his player stay in Germany , and has been keeping a lower profile than usual. Advertisement 6 Inside Arsenal's frustrating striker transfer saga By Jordan Davies ARSENAL'S never-ending hunt for a world-class striker is in turmoil as deals for Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres stall. The Gunners were confident of doing their business quickly this summer after months of preparation by boss Mikel Arteta and new sporting director Andrea Berta. But inflated asking prices and broken gentlemen's agreements have derailed those plans and left Arsenal frustrated. Sesko believed he would be allowed to leave RB Leipzig for around £60million, while SunSport understands Gyokeres was told £59m would be enough to seal his own exit. But those price-tags have gone up, leaving Arsenal debating whether they represent value for money. While the players' camps are also growing restless, knowing the Gunners can only sign one of them. So what next? Will Arsenal keep waiting in the hope of fees eventually going down? Or turn to other targets, like Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike? Whatever they decide, with pre-season looming and the fixtures already out, Arteta will be desperate for them to move quickly to avoid another nearly season. The hope for Arsenal is that, in the coming weeks, Leipzig lose patience and lower their asking price, in need of the funds as soon as possible to get their own deals over the line. But SunSport understands they have still not yet highlighted a preferred Sesko replacement. There is, however, a growing unrest within the Leipzig fanbase which could also force the club's hand in negotiations. Advertisement There are concerns Sesko will not react well to not getting his move, especially given their absence from the Champions League. Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta will not wait around forever though. The ideally want a striker through the door before their pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong on July 19. And they have Advertisement In short, it looks a mess from the outside, but Arsenal remain calm over their approach. 6 Former Man Utd star Gabriel Heinze is getting straight to work in his new Arsenal role Credit: Getty HEINZE STRAIGHT IN FORMER Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Gabriel Heinze will join Mikel Arteta's coaching staff at Arsenal. The Advertisement And SunSport understands that Heinze is set to get straight to work by joining the squad on their warm-weather trip to Spain next week ahead of their pre-season two-week tour of Asia from July 19. Arteta is keen to integrate Heinze, 47, with the players quickly to develop lasting relationships , as well as helping his new man get to grips with the demands of supporting a Premier League squad. Argentine coach Heinze has spent most of his managerial career in his home nation, as well as a short stint in the MLS with Atlanta United.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Callum O'Dowda seals shock Ferencvaros switch to become Robbie Keane's first Irish signing
IRELAND defender Callum O'Dowda has joined Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros after agreeing a deal to depart Cardiff City. Keane swooped for the 30-year-old this week after learning that Cardiff were open to offers for the Ireland international. Advertisement 2 Callum O'Dowda has joined Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros from Cardiff City 2 He becomes the first Irish player that Keane has signed at the Hungarian champions The 30-year-old still had three years to run on his contract and new Cardiff boss Brian Barry Murphy wanted him to stay. But the 32-times capped Ireland star was keen to make the switch to Budapest following Cardiff's relegation to League One as he will now compete in the Champions League for the first time. Ferencvaros enter in the second round and O'Dowda's debut will likely come in that tie, against either Noah of Armenia or Buducnost Podgorica of Montenegro. He is also the first Irish man Keane has signed in club management, having taken over Ferencvaros last January before guiding them to what was their seventh successive title. Advertisement read more on football Keane briefly played alongside O'Dowda at the tail end of his Ireland career in 2016, and then coached him in 2019 when part of Mick McCarthy's coaching ticket. Man City vs Arsenal fan battle - 'QPR let Aguero score PL winner' | Stoppage Time
