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Xabi Alonso ‘expected’ to be on Man City shortlist to replace Guardiola

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Xabi Alonso is reportedly "expected to feature" on a three-man shortlist to replace Pep Guardiola when he eventually leaves Manchester City. Guardiola's current contract runs until 2027, but speculation hovers over his future at the club amid an expectation he could leave this summer. Alonso is...

Arteta issues Saka injury update ahead of Chelsea clash

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the injury sustained by Bukayo Saka before the Leeds United match is "not too serious".  The winger had to be taken out of the lineup ahead of the 4-0 win at the Emirates Stadium after hurting himself in the warm-up. After...

Arsenal open to late move for Al-Hilal midfielder after Merino injury blow

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Arsenal are open to a late move for Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves, though a deal appears difficult before the deadline. The Gunners are assessing the market for midfield additions after Mikel Merino was sidelined with a broken bone in his foot. Merino is expected to miss...

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s Milan move off after medical tests

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Crystal Palace striker Jean Philippe Mateta will not join AC Milan on deadline day after medical examinations. The Italian side have informed Crystal Palace that the club do not wish to proceed with the signing of Mateta, having earlier agreed a fee in the region...

Arsenal make ‘no contact’ over Newcastle United transfer

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Arsenal will not be signing Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali on Transfer Deadline Day, according to reports.  The Italy international had been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium as a replacement for the injured Mikel Merino. Merino sustained a bone injury in his foot...

Arsenal open talks to sign Hearts striker Wilson on loan

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Arsenal are in talks to sign Hearts teenager James Wilson on an initial loan deal. Wilson became Scotland's youngest-ever debutant when he made his maiden international appearance last March, eclipsing a 138-year record for the national team. The 18-year-old has already made 45 senior appearances for...

Nottingham Forest fail with bids for Celtic and Middlesbrough midfielders

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Nottingham Forest have had bids for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney and Celtic's Arne Engels rejected on transfer deadline day. Sean Dyche wants to bring in another midfielder after Douglas Luiz's loan was cut short, with the Brazilian signing for Aston Villa. Forest have seen an offer...

Liverpool close in on £60m transfer as medical booked

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Liverpool have scheduled medical tests for Jeremy Jacquet ahead of his move to Anfield in the summer transfer window.  The Reds have reportedly agreed a deal worth up to £60 million to sign the centre-back from Rennes. The 20-year-old is set to put pen to paper...

Deadline Day Folklore: When Peter Odemwingie rocked up to Loftus Road only to get locked out

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It was the deadline day era of microphones shoved through car windows, groups of supporters outside stadiums and everlasting speculation about who will sign for who. You’d seen it all before. But one transfer tale in the winter of 2013 changed the landscape of...

The five youngest players to reach 300 Premier League games

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Declan Rice celebrated a career milestone this weekend after making his 300th appearance in the Premier League. Rice brought up his 300th top-flight game as Arsenal won 4-0 at Leeds United to extend their lead in the Premier League title race. The England international broke into...