Arsenal board 'big fans' of £113m Arteta target at the Emirates
Arsenal have been admirers of Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix for an extensive period and the Emirates Stadium hierarchy are ‘big fans’, according to journalist Paul Brown.
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Forget Tour de France, Remco Evenepoel should target Giro d’Italia in 2023 – Vincenzo Nibali
Vincenzo Nibali has urged Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) to delay his Tour de France debut and target the Giro d’Italia in 2023. Evenepoel soared to a maiden Grand Tour title at La Vuelta in September, fuelling excitement over a potential showdown with Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) and Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) at the Tour next year.
Connor Barron sets Aberdeen target as fit-again ace responds to contract query
Connor Barron is desperate to make up for lost time to injury by helping Aberdeen prove they’re in rude health.
Aston Villa to target Mauricio Pochettino if Steven Gerrard gets sacked after crucial double-header – Paper Round
Villa’s ambitious Poch bid Aston Villa will attempt to lure Mauricio Pochettino to Villa Park if the club decide to part ways with Steven Gerrard in the coming weeks, the Telegraph reports. Villa are 16th in the Premier League table, one point above the relegation zone, after picking up just two wins in their opening 10 league games.
Liverpool join battle to sign Frenkie De Jong from Barcelona, Manchester United target AC Milan’s Rafael Leao
Liverpool join De Jong race Liverpool are ready to rival Manchester United for the signing of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong in the January transfer window, according to the Mirror. The Dutchman was linked with a move to Old Trafford all summer, but eventually ended up rejecting the Red Devils due to his ambitions to stay in Barcelona and play in the Champions League. However, De Jong has struggled to break into Barca’s starting eleven this season and there are question marks over his long-term future at the Camp Nou.
Leeds transfer target of 'similar ilk to Joe Gelhardt' at Elland Road
Leeds United target Leon King is of a ‘similar ilk’ to striker Joe Gelhardt, with the Rangers defender attracting plenty of interest from Elland Road, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
Lautaro Martinez on target as Inter beat Salernitana
Goals from Lautaro Martinez and Nicolo Barella gave Inter all three points as they overtake Juventus and move just one point off the top six. Simone Inzaghi's side dominated possession as expected in the opening exchanges, all without creating too much in terms of dangerous opportunities.That was until Lautaro Martinez broke the deadlock with his first shot of the match after 19 minutes. Nicolo Barella found Martinez who struck viciously from distance past Sepe and into the bottom corner.
Harry Kane on target as high-flying Tottenham Hotspur beat Everton
Tottenham Hotspur helped them to a 2-0 win over Everton to cement their place in the Premier League top four on Saturday. Everton had defended resolutely and wasted a couple of gilt-edged chances but when their goalkeeper Jordan Pickford brought down England team mate Kane just before the hour mark the striker made no mistake from the spot. Tottenham dominated after the break and Kane was then involved in a flowing move that ended with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg wrapping up the points in the 86th minute.