
David Ornstein
Football Correspondent at The Athletic
Football Correspondent, @TheAthleticFC
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5 days ago |
nytimes.com | David Ornstein
Arsenal hope to end any doubt over the future of William Saliba after opening talks about a new contract for the centre-back. Saliba's existing terms run until the summer of 2027 and he is being targeted by Real Madrid. While the France international also has other suitors, should he depart Arsenal it is likely to be for the 15-time European champions.
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6 days ago |
nytimes.com | David Ornstein
Today, we ran the latest edition of our subscriber-exclusive Ask Ornstein Q&A. Once a week for an hour, The Athletic 's subscribers can ask me for my views on anything from the football world. I have pulled together some of my favourite questions and my answers to them below. Got a question? Join us again next Thursday. Julian N. asked: "Do you have any insight on Florian Wirtz? Is he considering staying at Bayer Leverkusen or going to Manchester City, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich?
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6 days ago |
nytimes.com | David Ornstein
Here is your opportunity to ask me anything you want about the world of football. This is our weekly hour-long Ask Ornstein session, exclusive to The Athletic's subscribers. Want to know my views and opinions on the biggest stories in football right now? Just ask. Drop your questions into the box below and I will endeavour to respond to as many of them as possible from 5pm to 6pm UK time (12pm to 1pm ET). If I don't know the answer to a query, I'll be honest about that.
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6 days ago |
nytimes.com | David Ornstein |Jacob Tanswell
Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans could miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a muscle injury. It is feared the 28-year-old, who is yet to miss a Premier League match this season, could now be sidelined for Villa's final three top-flight games of the campaign against Bournemouth, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United as Unai Emery's side bid to secure Champions League football.
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6 days ago |
nytimes.com | David Ornstein
David Beckham and Gary Neville plan on lifting Salford City to new heights after completing a takeover of the League Two side as part of a fresh consortium that has committed to injecting significant funds. Beckham and Neville were already part-owners of the north west club - currently playing in the fourth tier of English football - along with other former Manchester United team-mates, nicknamed the 'Class of 92'.
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🚨 Jack Wilshere decides to leave Norwich City after #NCFC chose to look externally for permanent boss. 33yo developing excellent reputation in coaching + plans to pursue career elsewhere as a No1 - already interest building from other clubs @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/M1meM2X1o5

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🚨 Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans set for spell out injured - fears 28yo Belgium international will miss rest of #AVFC season with muscle problem. Chance of returning for #MUFC on last day but currently seen as remote. W/ @J_Tanswell @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/bwqUPCTrN7