Arsenal have reportedly agreed on a loan deal for Fabio Vieira with Porto to free up squad space in time for Mikel Merino's arrival. Vieira to return to Porto Merino's signing will push him out of Emirates Has a contract with the Gunners until 2027 WHAT HAPPENED?With Merino set to join and the rising talents of Ethan Nwaneri, Vieira has fallen down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta. H...Full Story »

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad and are on the brink of finalising a deal to allow Eddie Nketiah to join Nottingham Forest, sources have told ESPN. The north London side are set to pay a fee in the region of an initial £28 million ($36.6m) plus around £4m in add-ons to sign Merino, who will become the club's third summer signing a...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted he could not wait for the “suffering” of last season to be over after they earned a 2-0 League One win over Wigan, with the arrival of prospective new owner Rob Couhig now imminent.The 75-year-old American financier and members of his consortium watched on as Reading eased to their first victory of the league campaign, with goals from Charlie Sav...Full Story »

David Artell admitted his relief at seeing Jordan Davies score a stoppage-time free-kick to earn Grimsby a dramatic win over Cheltenham after the Mariners had surrendered a two-goal lead.Goals from Wrexham loanee Davies and Charles Vernam had looked to have set Grimsby on their way to victory only for Cheltenham to hit back through goals from Luke Young and Matty Taylor.But Grimsby would end up ...Full Story »

Arsenal close in on £30m Merino deal with Real Sociedad Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Real Sociedad star Mikel Merino as the Gunners look to strengthen in midfield ahead of the new season. Valencia issue update on Liverpool target Mamardashvili Liverpool could be in for more transfer disappointment as Valencia manager remains adamant about holding on to Giorgi Mamardashvil...Full Story »

Sancho set to stay after PSG cool interest in Man Utd winger Manchester United are willing to give Jadon Sancho a chance to redeem himself at Old Trafford, with a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain now unlikely. Serie A side join Fulham in McTominay pursuit Napoli have expressed their interest in signing Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay as they rival Fulham for his signature. Fe...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on N'Golo Kante as a backup to Conor Gallagher with the France star eager to play Champions League football again. WHAT HAPPENED? According to Relevo, Kante has become a prime candidate for Atletico as doubts grow over the club's ability to finalize a deal for Gallagher. The English midfielder's potential move to Atletico seemed all but confirmed earlier, ...Full Story »

Bradford enjoyed a flying start to the new season as two early goals helped them sink MK Dons 2-1 at Stadium MK.Alex Pattison’s brilliant long-range effort and Sam Sherring’s own goal saw the visitors leading 2-0 after just five minutes and although Alex Gilbey pulled a goal back, Graham Alexander saw his side hold on for victory against his former club.The game came the day after it...Full Story »

With transfer fees increasing exponentially each year, the ten clubs that have cashed in the most money for their stars in the 21st Century has been revealed. We've seen nine players breach the £100m mark in the last seven years alone with a premium being slapped on Premier League talent over recent campaigns. But despite four of the ten most expensive transfers of all time coming from Pr...Full Story »

The summer window enters its final full week before the new Premier League season begins, and the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham are all expected to conclude business before the campaign gets underway. The Gunners remain in talks over a move for Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino and have been linked with Man City star Julian Alvarez. Chelsea should finally announce ...Full Story »

West Ham United are among the clubs pushing to sign Liverpool defender Joe Gomez before the summer transfer window closes, according to reports. Gomez is a long-serving player for Liverpool having joined from Charlton Athletic as a youngster in 2015. Since then, the centre-back — who can also play on either flank as a full-back — has made 224 appearances for the Reds across all c...Full Story »

The new Premier League season is edging ever closer and title hopefuls Arsenal are stepping up their summer business ahead of the big kick-off. Riccardo Calafiori is through the door and now Mikel Merino is in Mikel Arteta's sights with the Real Sociedad midfielder having agreed a four-year contract, while links with Viktor Gyokeres continue. Chelsea are hoping to land a striker as they work ...Full Story »

Al-Ittihad out of De Bruyne race Former Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad are no longer interested in signing Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, according to journalist Rudy Galetti. The Saudi Arabian side reportedly consider the Cityzens' asking price for the player too high considering he has only a year left in his existing contract. Arsenal close to signing Merino from Real Socied...Full Story »

Arsenal and Aston Villa are battling it out for the signature of Euro 2024 winner Mikel Merino, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Spain international enjoyed an impressive campaign with Real Sociedad last season, notching eight goals and five assists across 45 appearances in all competitions, which has alerted several clubs in Europe to his situation this summer. Merino, 28, is under contract ...Full Story »

Manchester United are considering a shock move to sign Chelsea full-back Ben Chilwell. That is according to a report from the Daily Mail, which claims that the Red Devils are considering a move to bring in Chilwell as competition for Luke Shaw. Chilwell, who joined Chelsea from Leicester City in 2020 for £45 million, has made 106 appearances for the Blues, scoring 9 goals and providing...Full Story »

Mikel Merino scored a dramatic header in extra time to send Spain through to the Euro 2024 semi-finals after they beat hosts Germany 2-1.Spain took the lead through Dani Olmo six minutes into the second half, but Germany fought back and Florian Wirtz kept their hopes alive with an 89th-minute equaliser.The match looked destined for penalties but, in the 119th minute, substitute Merino headed Spa...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are seriously considering a swoop for Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, according to reports. The Red Devils are set to splash the cash this summer as new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe targets a first team squad overhaul. Matthijs de Ligt has emerged as a top target for Man Utd Credit: Getty Ratcliffe is determined to strengthen in every area - especially the defenc...Full Story »

Chelsea are weighing up whether to offer defender Trevoh Chalobah as part of a swap deal for Michael Olise according to reports. The Blues have identified Olise as their main transfer target this summer and are pushing hard to sign the 22-year-old. Chelsea almost signed the winger last summer when they activated his then £35m release clause, but the deal fell through with Palace unhappy ...Full Story »

Footballer Jude Bellingham's girlfriend Laura Celia Valk could enjoy a breakout tournament England's team of WAGs can earn eye-watering sums of money from their sunloungers - with a single swipe of a manicured fingernail. The superstars' wives and girlfriends could rake in a combined £32,000 from just one Instagram post, it is estimated. They boast more than six millions followers between...Full Story »

Depleted Wales were hammered 4-0 in Slovakia to pile further pressure on beleaguered boss Rob Page.Slovakia got the perfect Euro 2004 send-off as Juraj Kucka and Robert Bozenik struck either side of the break, with Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward at fault for the opener on the stroke of half-time.Ethan Ampadu, leading Wales for the first time, unfortunately turned the ball into his own net on the ho...Full Story »