Aaron Ramsdale feels it is “strange” how much attention is being paid to his battle with David Raya to be Arsenal number one – but admits he fears for his England future if he does not win it.
The 25-year-old signed a new contract last season but has found himself on the bench after summer signing Raya broke into the side and has started just once – a Carabao Cup win at Brentford – since mid-September.
Ramsdale picked up his fourth senior England cap in the 3-1 friendly win away to Scotland last month but was an unused substitute in the recent victories over Australia and Italy.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been asked about the goalkeeping situation ad nauseam since Raya was signed, initially on loan, from Brentford and television cameras are now co…
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson wants the report into the incidents at the Champions League final to represent a turning point after inadequate organisation by UEFA.
The May 28 European showpiece between Liverpool and Real Madrid was twice delayed before kick-off at the Stade de France, with fans unable to enter the ground and tear-gassed by police.
UEFA initially blamed Liverpool fans attempting entry with fake tickets before an independent review, commissioned by European football s governing body, placed the blame at the door of the organisers.
The report released on Monday apportioned primary responsibility to UEFA, while also criticising the actions of the French Football Federation and local police authorities.
On Tuesday, Liverpool demanded acti…
QPR striker Charlie Austin is in-demand this summer
Last season QPR struggled in the Premier League, but while the Hoops were performing their usual disappearing act from the top-flight star striker Charlie Austin was thriving.
The 25-year-old was in his debut campaign in the Premier League, yet he looked like he belonged far more than his Hoops colleagues.
Impressive
Austin’s impressive performances in his debut campaign in the top-flight showed that he could score goals at the highest level. The striker found the net 18 times for the Hoops, who finished bottom of the table after a poor campaign.
At times he seemed to be on a one man mission to keep the Hoops in the top-flight, as his team struggled to score goals without him. It seemed at one…
Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte has been linked with a move to Barcelona for quite some time and the deal could go through in the summer, have revealed.
The Catalans have identified the 21-year-old France defender as their top target and will be making a move in the summer transfer window as they look to revamp their backline.
Despite his tender age, Aymeric Laporte has developed into a key figure for Athletic Bilbao since 2012, playing over 100 La Liga matches since his debut for the Basque side.
His impressive and commanding appearances have caught the attention of a number of Europe’s top clubs such as Manchester United, who were thought to be interested in young defender, but Barcelona seem to be keen on making a first move in order to beat the c…
With Antonio Conte set to step into the Chelsea hot seat, former manager Luiz Felipe Scolari warned the Italian that not even being the best coach on the planet can prepare you for life at Stamford Bridge.
Departing Italy coach Conte will manage Chelsea next season following the conclusion of Euro 2016 in July, as interim boss Guus Hiddink steps aside after Jose Mourinho left the Premier League club in December.
Conte moves to London with considerable pedigree as a three-time Serie A-winning coach at Juventus.
However Scolari, who guided Brazil to glory at the 2002 World Cup but lasted just 36 games in charge of Chelsea following his appointment in 2008, insisted all that counts for nothing under demanding owner Roman Abramovich.
You can win the World Cu…
Aston Villa have secured the services of Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona for the rest of the season with an option to buy, and it seems manager Steven Gerrard feels they need more midfield reinforcements. According to reports coming from several sources, Villa are now interested in signing Yves Bissouma from Brighton and Hove Albion.
Currently on international duty, representing Mali at the African Cup of Nations, the 25-year-old defensive midfielder has made a total of 111 appearances for Brighton since arriving from LOSC Lille back in 2018. Seagulls manager Graham Potter was asked about the reported interest in Bissouma after the FA Cup triumph over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, and he said there was no official contact from any club over a potential transfer.
Mikel Arteta has stood by his VAR outburst following Arsenal’s loss at Newcastle on Saturday and insists he will continue to “talk loudly” until he believes the situation improves.
The Gunners lost 1-0 at St James’ Park on Saturday – their first Premier League defeat of the campaign – as Anthony Gordon scored a controversial winner for the hosts.
The second-half goal was checked for three separate VAR offences – the ball going out of play, a foul by Joelinton on Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes and a potential offside – but survived them all to ultimately earn Newcastle the three points.
Speaking after the defeat, Arteta said it was “embarrassing” and a “disgrace” that the goal stood – while Arsenal issued a statement on Sunday in supp…
Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder remains optimistic about keeping Manchester United target Antony, despite the unsettled winger sitting out a 1-0 win at Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday.
Antony starred in consecutive title-winning campaigns under Erik ten Hag in Amsterdam, and the new United boss is reportedly keen on a reunion with the Brazilian as he bids to reverse the Red Devils poor start to the season.
Ten Hag became the first United manager in over a century to lose his first two games at the helm when his team suffered an embarrassing 4-0 loss at Brentford, and he is looking to make several additions ahead of the closure of the transfer window.
United have already reached an agreement to sign Real Madrid enforcer Casemiro, and they have been tipped to make a big-mo…
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has no doubt about Pep Guardiola s ability to adapt to the challenges at Manchester City and in the Premier League.
Guardiola s City have made a flying start to the season, sitting top of the table after three wins from as many matches.
Iniesta, who starred under Guardiola at Barca in 2008-12, backed his former coach and Spain team-mates in the City squad, including the exceptional David Silva.
Pep knows how to adapt and I m sure he ll do so in England, Iniesta said, via The Guardian.
He s also got staff like Mikel Arteta who ll help that process, who know the league.
City have signed well and have a very competitive squad. I know Nolito well because he was a team-mate here at Barcelona and with Spain. He s h…
Arsenal are interested in signing Jesper Lindstrom from Eintracht Frankfurt in the January transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that the Gunners have made contact with the midfielder, who will cost £17 million in transfer fees.
Lindstrom has been on the books of German club Frankfurt since the summer of 2021 when he joined from Brondby. The 22-year-old made 26 starts and three substitute appearances in the Bundesliga last season, scoring five goals and providing four assists in the process. Lindstrom also gave one assist in nine UEFA Europa League last season.
So far this season, Lindstrom has made four starts and two substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Frankfurt, scoring one goal in the process. The 22-year-old has scored one goal in two UEF…