Arsenal set to buy winger amid Saka concerns after top target sends promising message

Arsenal could move for a new winger this summer over concerns about the amount of minutes Bukayo Saka played last season, according to reports.

The Gunners had a brilliant campaign under Mikel Arteta with Arsenal beaten to the Premier League title by Manchester City on the final day of the season.

have yet again improved under Arteta with the Emirates Stadium once again an attractive proposition for some of the best players in world football.

Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, David Raya and Jurrien Timber improved the quality in depth of Arteta s side last term and now they are set to dip into the market for some more top players this summer.

And former CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs insists that Arsenal could now move for a winger after concerns over the amo…

Southgate reveals England player ‘had the hump with me for putting him on’ v Slovakia

Gareth Southgate says Ivan Toney had the hump when he was being thrown on for England against Slovakia in Sunday s Euro 2024 last-16 clash.

praised England’s squad for invoking the spirit of 1966 as the Euro 2024 hopefuls dug deep to beat Slovakia a few weeks after watching a presentation about Sir Alf Ramsey’s World Cup heroes.

The former defender’s 99th match in charge looked set to be his last as the Gelsenkirchen clash entered stoppage time with England trailing, only for Jude Bellingham, who turned 21 on Saturday, to score a jaw-dropping overhead kick.

That cancelled out Ivan Schranz’s first-half strike to take the last-16 tie into extra time, which was not even a minute old when captain Harry Kane nodded home from substitute Ivan Toney’s smart he…

Shearer claims England star ‘wasn’t happy at all’ with Southgate in Euro 2024 final defeat

Alan Shearer claims that Jude Bellingham wasn t happy at all with England boss Gareth Southgate after being put out on the left in the Euro 2024 final.

Spain winger Nico Williams had broken the deadlock early in the second half, but substitute Cole Palmer struck an equaliser to give hope.

However, Mikel Oyarzabal then hit a late winner and continue the Three Lions 58-year wait for a major trophy.

And former England striker Shearer had no complaints about the scoreline but reckons Bellingham grew increasingly frustrated by Southgate s tactics.

: Bellingham wasn’t happy. He was stuck on the left again. You could tell he wasn’t happy at all.

He had a disappointed look about him, his arms were up, he was looking towards the bench for guidance.…

Barcelona sense danger as PSG can blow them out the water for top target, with Deco scrambling

Barcelona sporting director Deco is reportedly missing the club s US tour to negotiate a deal for Nico Williams, as there is concern that Paris Saint-Germain could swoop in and steal him given their interest.

Barca have struggled financially in recent times, hardly spending a penny in the past few transfer windows. Last season, Vitor Roque was the only signing, out of six, that they spent more than £3million on.

They made two free transfer signings, two loans, and signed Oriol Romeu for a very small fee.

This summer, they are seemingly struggling to finance a move for their favourite target, Spain winger Williams, who has a £48million release clause, and PSG are now in the mix for him, according to reports.

Deco scrambling to stop Williams hijack

Inde…

Fulham agree cut-price fee for Chelsea, Man Utd-linked France star as Silva secures fourth signing

According to reports, Fulham are on the verge of signing French forward Rayan Cherki after agreeing a fee with Ligue 1 club Lyon.

Cherki has been linked with several Premier League clubs in recent years and .

are also believed to have looked at the 21-year-old, who played for France at this summer s Olympic Games.

An incredibly exciting and skillful forward, Cherki has already played 141 times for Lyon, scoring 17 goals and providing 25 assists.

Should he make the move to Craven Cottage, he will join with experience of playing in the Champions League and Europa League, though he is yet to win a trophy in his young career.

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Cherki has entered the final year of his contract at the French …

Arsenal forward ‘has chosen’ newly-promoted side, with Sterling deal ‘at final stages’ as room is made

Reiss Nelson has reportedly agreed to join Ipswich on loan, and Raheem Sterling could take his place at Arsenal, with that move at the final stages as per Fabrizio Romano.

Sterling s future has taken a few turns in the final days of the transfer window. After being told he has no future at Chelsea, it looked as if a move to Arsenal could be unlikely, with it stated .

But manager Mikel Arteta has personally spoken to Sterling about the prospect of joining, and he is fully on side, if club-to-club talks go well, with the .

According to Romano, there should be no problems with an agreement being struck between the clubs, as the move is at the final stages .

The Gunners are likely to pay a loan fee to Chelsea, and may be happy to do that after seeing Nelson …

Arsenal: Arteta ‘in love’ with Liverpool target as ‘express request’ is made to replace ‘key’ player

According to reports, Mikel Arteta is in love with Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni and Arsenal want to sign him next year.

were busy in the transfer market during the summer as they signed David Raya, Riccardo Calafiori, Mikel Merino, Neto and Raheem Sterling.

The Premier League giants sold Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Aaron Ramsdale in the summer to free up funds for signings, but more players were linked with moves elsewhere.

Thomas Partey s contract expires next year and was linked with a potential move to the Saudi Pro League earlier this year.

Despite this, the experienced midfielder stuck around and started in Arsenal s first three Premier League games of the 2024/25 campaign.

A report in Spain says Partey is a key defensive pi…

Arne Slot: Beating Bournemouth ‘normal’ for Liverpool as three Reds men earn praise

Arne Slot believes beating Bournemouth at home is normal for Liverpool but insists that Andoni Iraola s side made it a hard fight .

beat the Cherries 3-0 at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, bouncing back from their shock home defeat to Nottingham Forest last weekend.

I think it was a good performance, especially with the ball, Slot said. Quite a lot of shots on goal, a lot of chances, but not as easy as the score probably looks.

It is normal we win a home game against Bournemouth but it is a tough schedule, and the teams you face are really strong. They made it a hard fight for us so it is good for us to win again and now let s continue.

Luis Diaz scored his fourth and fifth Premier League goals of the season to put Liverpool in front before Darwin Nun…

ESPN BET Set to Debut ‘Certainly Before Thanksgiving’

PENN Entertainment held its Q2 2023 earning report this morning and CEO Jay Snowden didn t hesitate in informing the public when would likely make its debut.

Snowden revealed that ESPN BET will debut in the middle of the NFL season, certainly before Thanksgiving, but a specific date had yet to be determined. The new sportsbook is likely to launch sometime in November. Sports fans looking to sign up with ESPN BET will be glad to hear the will be available for readers of SportsBettingDime.com.

ESPN and PENN Entertainment yesterday announced an to launch ESPN BET by the fall in 16 states where PENN is licensed to operate. Barstool Sportsbook will be rebranded as ESPN BET moving forward.

*Note: they were right! ESPN Bet launched on November 14, more than a week be…

2024 Puppy Bowl Odds & Picks: Team Fluff Favored Over Team Ruff

In the 2024 Puppy Bowl odds, Team Fluff is the -150 favorite over Team Ruff, giving them 60% implied probability to garner victory.

Patrick Mabones (Team Fluff) is the +500 MVP favorite at sportsbooks, while Bark Purdy (Team Ruff) is available as a +3500 longshot at most sportsbooks.

 

All odds as of Feb. 11, 2024. 

What Is the Puppy Bowl?

The Puppy Bowl is an annual event that airs on Animal Planet and Discovery channels on Super Bowl Sunday. It features adoptable puppies from shelters and rescues playing together on a miniature football field, complete with toys, tunnels, and even a water bowl camera.

The Puppy Bowl was first held in 2005 as counterprogramming to the Super Bowl halftime show. It has grown tremendously in popularity over t…