Arsenal ready to sell Jakub Kiwior

Arsenal are ready to sell Jakub Kiwior in the January transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that Arsenal want to bring in a new centre-back in the middle of the season and are prepared to get rid of Kiwior.

Kiwior has been on the books of Arsenal since January 2023 when he joined from Italian club Spezia. The 23-year-old Portugal international centre-back has struggled to make an impact at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have made him available for transfer.

Arsenal are second in the Premier League table at the moment with 40 points from 19 matches, two points behind leaders Liverpool. Kiwior has made 14 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career. The defender has scored one goal and given two clean sheets in those games.

Arsenal want to sign Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt

Arsenal are interested in signing Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich in the January transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to sign a new central defender next month, and that De Ligt is a long-term target for the Gunners.

De Ligt is one of the best defenders in the world and has been on the books of Bayern since 2022 when he joined from Juventus. The 24-year-old Netherlands international has made three starts and five substitute appearances in the Bundesliga so far this season, scoring one goal in the process. De Ligt has also played once in the UEFA Champions League this campaign.

Arsenal are second in the Premier League table at the moment with 40 points from 18 matches, two points behind leaders Liverpool, who …

Tom Lockyer agrees new Luton deal after making full recovery from heart scare

Luton captain Tom Lockyer has agreed a new undisclosed contract with the club after making a full recovery from his recent heart scare.

The 28-year-old Wales defender had surgery to correct an atrial fibrillation last month after collapsing during the Hatters’ Sky Bet Championship play-off final win against Coventry.

Lockyer was key to Luton’s promotion to the Premier League, earning a place in the Championship’s Team of the Season, and Luton boss Rob Edwards described his new deal as “a huge signing”.

Edwards told the club’s official website: “Of course, after Wembley his health was the main thing, and that’s where all our thoughts went to straight away after the final whistle.

“It was brilliant that we were able to see him sitting up a…

Are we expecting a big January transfer window for Graham Potter & Chelsea?

While Chelsea might have been smelling the chance to open the New Year with a flurry on Sunday afternoon, the Blues once again fell short as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.

With some left shocked back in September when it was announced that Graham Potter would be replacing Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge, the former Brighton boss is enduring a difficult start to life in west London.

Although the Blues might have marked their return from the World Cup break with a 2-0 victory at home against Bournemouth, that is the only Premier League win that Chelsea have claimed from their last seven attempts.

Now appearing in an uphill battle if they re to claim a top-four finish this season, it has been suggested that the former European champions co…

Lovren ´does not see any disrespect´ in Brazil´s dancing goal celebrations

Dejan Lovren does not see any disrespect in Brazil s dancing goal celebrations as his Croatia team prepare to face off against the World Cup favourites in a huge quarter-final clash.

Brazil reached the last eight with an emphatic 4-1 thumping of South Korea in the round of 16 on Monday, garnering praise for their impressive attacking display.

However, Brazil s dancing celebrations after their goals were criticised by some, with pundit and former Manchester United captain Roy Keane saying Brazil were disrespecting the opposition with their behaviour.

Lovren disagrees with Keane though, and sees no ill intention with Brazil s post-goal antics, telling reporters: Dancing after a goal? They can do whatever they want.

I don t see any disrespect in that. Every…

Real Madrid want more as Champions League semis await – Zidane

Zinedine Zidane said Real Madrid always want more after reaching the Champions League semi-finals as they also fight to retain their LaLiga crown.

Madrid booked a semi-final berth for the first time since 2018 after Wednesday s 0-0 draw away to Liverpool secured a 3-1 aggregate victory.

Los Blancos, who are only a point adrift of city rivals Atletico Madrid with eight games remaining in LaLiga, have qualified for the semi-finals of the European Cup/Champions League for the 30th time – at least 10 more than any other team as Chelsea await in the final four.

Zidane led Madrid to three consecutive Champions League titles between 2015 and 2018, and after eliminating Premier League holders Liverpool, the Frenchman said: We re all pulling together and this side alwa…

Kylian Mbappe rested as PSG ease past Lille to extend Ligue 1 lead

Kylian Mbappe was kept in reserve as Paris St Germain went 11 points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with 3-1 victory over Lille.

Defender Alexsandro had a night to forget at the Parc des Princes when, after Yusuf Yazici had given the visitors an early lead, he was robbed to allow Goncalo Ramos to level and then sliced the ball into his own net before Randal Kolo Muani cemented the win.

Mbappe was named only among the substitutes ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League last 16 clash with Real Sociedad, as were Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos and Warren Zaire-Emery.

It s over at the Parc des Princes!

Our Parisians win! 3 -1 |

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English)

And Mbappe was not needed as Luis Enrique’s side eas…

Prediction: Turkey vs Wales

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Hoping to widen their buffer at the top of the Group D table on Monday night, Turkey will welcome Wales to Samsun.

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Starting with the hosts, while Turkey might have signed off March’s international break with a 2-0 qualifying loss at home against Croatia, the Crescent Stars certainly came roaring back over the weekend. Eventually claiming what was a remarkable last-gasp 3-2 victory away at Latvia, Stefan Kuntz s men suddenly find themselves tipped as a standout pick to punch their European Championship ticket. Marking their return to Samsun sat at the top of the Group D table, the former Germany coach should find the mood in his camp at a real high. Collecting six points from their first three qualifying appearances, Turkey hav…

Rumour Has It: Manchester City set to pursue Leicester City midfielder James Maddison

Manchester City are reportedly planning a move for Leicester City midfielder James Maddison at the end of the season.

Maddison, 26, has been one of the top goal-creating midfielders in the Premier League over the past couple of seasons, collecting seven goals and four assists from 14 fixtures this campaign after a 2021-22 season with 12 goals and eight assists.

He closed last campaign with goals in each of his final four Premier League outings and was heavily sought after in pre-season, but Leicester opted to hold onto their midfield star.

Regardless of what happens in the second half of the season, Maddison has less than 18 months remaining on his contract and has reportedly shown no interest in extending, which will likely force Leicester s hand unless they wan…

Arteta: ´Right moment´ for Wenger´s Arsenal return

Mikel Arteta believes it was the right moment for Arsene Wenger to make his long-awaited return to Arsenal on Boxing Day.

The legendary Gunners manager was in attendance for the 3-1 victory over West Ham, where the north London side returned to Premier League action in style to clinch a fourth consecutive league win.

Wenger s return to Emirates Stadium was significant as it was his first trip to the club since leaving in 2018, which brought an end to a 22-year tenure.

While he endured a frosty reception from the fans in the latter stages of his spell at the club, Wenger was serenaded by the Arsenal faithful during the comeback victory, where second-half goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah clinched all three points.

Though it has t…