Chris Wheatley
Football Content Editor and Writer at National World Publishing
Football Journalist at Freelance
Football correspondent & broadcaster.
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1 week ago |
sportingnews.com | Chris Wheatley |European football. He
Arsenal have entered formal negotiations with RB Leipzig over the signing of Benjamin Sesko, following reports that a personal agreement has already been reached with the Slovenian striker. The Gunners, long-term admirers of Sesko, are pushing ahead with a deal believed to be worth between €80–100 million ($86–108 million). Sporting News understands discussions between the clubs are now underway as Mikel Arteta seeks to strengthen his forward options ahead of a pivotal 2025/26 season.
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1 week ago |
sportingnews.com | Chris Wheatley |European football. He
Arsenal are preparing for a summer of change as they look to reshape Mikel Arteta’s squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, with multiple incomings and outgoings expected at Emirates Stadium. Oleksandr Zinchenko is among the players who could be on the move, with AC Milan stepping up their interest in the former Manchester City full-back.
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1 week ago |
sportingnews.com | Chris Wheatley |European football. He
Arsenal have confirmed the permanent departure of Brazilian winger Marquinhos to Cruzeiro, a move that will see the Gunners bank £2.5 million ($3.3m) and retain a potential financial interest in the player’s future. The 22-year-old had joined the Brazilian Serie A side on loan at the start of the 2025 calendar year, with the original agreement running until December. The deal included an option to buy, opening the door for a permanent switch should both clubs reach a final agreement.
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1 week ago |
sportingnews.com | Chris Wheatley |European football. He
Arsenal remain in talks over two high-profile striker targets as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new season, with the club in contact with representatives of both Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko, Sporting News understands. The Gunners are expected to prioritise the addition of a top-level forward this summer but may only be in a position to secure one major deal.
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2 weeks ago |
sportingnews.com | Chris Wheatley |European football. He
Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their search for a new striker, with Viktor Gyokeres no longer a viable option for the summer window, according to reports. The Sporting CP forward had been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford, with INEOS reportedly keen on reuniting the Swedish international with his former coach Ruben Amorim. However, Record report that the player’s agents have now formally ruled United out of the race.
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