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27 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Arsenal given encouragement on £70m Rodrygo transfer to solve problem position
Arsenal's pursuit of a new wide forward continues, with Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta still looking to push ahead with a move for a new left-sided option. The Gunners fell short in their pursuit of the Premier League title last term, finishing 10 points behind champions Liverpool and failing to match their own total of the previous year. Arsenal finished on 74 points, 15 points less than in the 2023-24 campaign, with their inefficiencies in attack ultimately proving their downfall. Arteta's men scored 22 goals less across their 38 games last term than they managed the previous year. And while they only lost the same amount of games as Arne Slot's men, 14 draws - five more than the Merseysiders' - ultimately proved costly. Losing Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka didn't help, with Mikel Merino forced into emergency action as a striker. Thus, beefing up their attacking ranks this summer is a must. The club consensus is that a new No.9 is required. Back up striker Eddie Nketiah was sold to Crystal Palace last summer and not replaced, something which, looking back, was perhaps a mistake. As such, Berta has been working on deals for both RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko and Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres simultaneously - with the hope of signing one to rival Havertz as the side's attacking focal point. Sesko has been the top choice, but Gyokeres remains very much in the mix - to the extent that, it's believed, club bosses are now ready to do a deal for either, provided it fits what Arsenal believe is fair value. The Gunners have also been pushing to chase an elite level left winger. They have Saka on the right, but Gabriel Martinelli has scored less league goals in the past two seasons than he did in the 2022-23 campaign, and Arteta believes the time is right to upgrade on the Brazilian. Cashing in on the 24-year-old later in the summer, amid interest from Bayern Munich and Saudi Arabia, is not out of the question. Nico Williams has been a major target for the Gunners, but the Spain winger looks increasingly likely to join Barcelona. They are his desired choice and the Spanish champions pushing to get a deal done - although his club, Athletic Bilbao, want his release clause paid. Eberechi Eze is on their radar too, but they're aware he prefers to operate centrally, and that Crystal Palace want his £68m release clause paid as per the terms of his contract. But the North London club have also been keeping close tabs on Real Madrid's Rodrygo - and will be increasingly emboldened that a deal can be done. The Brazil international would cost in the region of £70million and his wage demands would make him one of Arsenal's top earners. There's no doubt he's an ambitious target. But similar to Mesut Ozil 12 year ago, who became the club's then-record signing when he moved from the Bernabeu to the Emirates, Rodrygo is being cast aside in Madrid. And both the 15-time Champions League winners, and the player himself, may well be open to a parting of ways. A long-time starter under Carlo Ancelotti, the Club World Cup has shown that Rodrygo is anything but guaranteed a place under Xabi Alonso. The new Madrid boss is trying new systems as he looks to make his mark, chopping and changing between 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2, 4-3-3 and 3-4-2-1 in America during the early days of his tenure. But increasingly, and even despite Kylian Mbappe's health issues, Rodrygo has largely become a bystander in the US. He has not started since the opening match against Al Hilal, when he was substituted in the 65th minute. Left on the bench against Pachuca, he got just over 20 minutes against Salzburg before being left on the bench throughout the last 16 win over Juventus on Tuesday night. With Alonso looking for Madrid to live less off moments and more on consistent dominance than his predecessor, Rodrygo increasingly looks like being the fall guy. The Spaniard has decided that he cannot create a side that adheres to his principles while all four of Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham are all on the pitch. He's added Arda Guler into midfield, the Turkey international the heir apparent to Luke Modric to give the side more control alongside Fede Valverde, back in his best position after spending much of last term at full-back. Then there is also the arrival of River Plate sensation Franco Mastantuono to consider. Alonso has thus far been very diplomatic over Rodrygo's role at the club, insisting 'he will be an important player'. But the proof on the field has very much suggested otherwise and there's an awareness that his comments always seem to point towards a future that doesn't look like arriving. The player's camp are becoming increasingly aware that his days in Madrid could be numbered. But they are willing to see how things progress during the summer and don't want to jump too soon. Arsenal too are willing to play a waiting game. But their chances of an ambitious move and persuading Rodrygo to head to the Premier League and fill the left-sided spot they want to upgrade on, are increasing. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Daily Mirror
28 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd chiefs 'surprised' over new £2bn stadium decision after Ratcliffe call
Manchester United have been surprised that Foster and Partners', who they have hired to build their new £2billion stadium, have also chosen to take on the redevelopment of the San Siro. Manchester United have been surprised that Foster and Partners - the architecture firm who will build their new £2billion 100,00-seater stadium - has also opted to take on the redevelopment of the San Siro. Those in Manchester have fears over whether the company, does not have offices in Milan or Manchester and are based in London, will have the resources to take on two mammoth projects. Sir Norman Foster's relationship with Sir Jim Ratcliffe was key in the firm being picked to design the Red Devil's new stadium, which is due to cost around £2billion. Foster has said the project will take five years, but with the iconic Italian stadium now also on their to do list, City AM has claimed that there is concern over how they will manage both assignments. The Premier League giants confirmed their plans to leave Old Trafford and move to a new 100,000-seater stadium back in March. The new stadium will be the largest in the UK and built on club-owned land adjacent to Old Trafford. Ratcliffe said the intention is to create "an iconic football stadium". The Ineos chief said: "By building next to the existing site, we will be able to preserve the essence of Old Trafford, while creating a truly state-of-the-art stadium that transforms the fan experience only footsteps from our historic home." Ratcliffe also said: "The north of England has won 10 Champions League medals, London has two. But London has Wembley, Twickenham, Wimbledon and the Olympic Village. The north of England deserves a stadium where England can play football, where we can hold the Champions League final, and one befitting of Manchester United's stature." The design for the new stadium in Manchester is an a very early stage, consisting so far of some conceptual videos and images rather than detailed plans. AC Milan and Inter Milan have confirmed they will redevelop the San Siro, which remains one of the most historic stadiums in the world and hosted the Champions League final as recently as 2016. The Milan stadium project is a long-running saga. Previous plans for a 60,000-capacity stadium inspired by the city's Duomo called 'Cathedral' in 2019 was abandoned after the clubs failed to get the backing of the local authority and they have now had to look elsewhere for the redesign. Milan and Inter had announced plans to pursue separate stadium builds before coming back together last year in a joint redevelopment project on the site of the San Siro.
North Wales Chronicle
34 minutes ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Jarrad Branthwaite signs new five-year contract with Everton
The 23-year-old defender arrived at the club from Carlisle in January 2020 and enjoyed loan spells with Blackburn and PSV Eindhoven before breaking into the Toffees' first team. Branthwaite made 30 league appearances for Everton last season as they finished 13th in the Premier League table and had been linked with a big-money move away from the club. 'I'm over the moon. It's been something we've been talking about since the end of the season and to get it signed now is something I'm really excited about,' Branthwaite told EvertonTV after signing a new deal that runs until June 2030. Jarrad Branthwaite has committed his long-term future to the Toffees by signing a new five-year contract until the end of June 2030. 💙 — Everton (@Everton) July 2, 2025 'The trust the club's put in me and how many games I've played over the past two seasons has made it quite an easy decision for me to stay and to keep progressing as a player. 'I know the club. I feel loved by the players – we've got a good group here – and the fans. Over the past few years, I've seen the impact the fans have on us as a team and how much it means to them. And, obviously, with the new stadium we've got here, the new ownership and the new manager, it's an exciting project and it's something I want to be part of. 'Moving to the new stadium together and having that first game at home is something we're all looking forward to. We want to go again and push for a good season. 'I've been at Everton for five-and-a-half years now and I've seen the change the club's had over the past six months. 'It's very exciting for us as a team, as players, to have that going on in the background and obviously to be starting the new season at the new stadium. The ambition was a huge thing. 'The way the manager wants us to go as a team and what he wants us to do for next season and where he wants us to challenge for has had a big impact on the decision. I think you saw towards the end of last season as a team what we can do. 'The manager has been really good, not only for me but for the group. You saw the change in results, the change in mood since he came in. He drives the demands every day to be better.' Speaking about Branthwaite's new contract, Everton boss David Moyes said: 'We're delighted Jarrad has committed his future to us. He is still only 23 and his best years are hopefully still ahead of him. 'We believe he can have a huge role to play in an exciting new era at the football club.'
