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Metro
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Bayern Munich star Joao Palhinha responds to Arsenal transfer approach
Arsenal and Inter Milan have been linked with Bayern Munich's Joao Palhinha this summer (Picture: Getty) Joao Palhinha has distanced himself from reports that he could be on the move and insists he is 'very motivated' to 'prove his worth' at Bayern Munich next season. The 30-year-old will have been desperate to make up for lost time last term after joining Bayern in a £47.4m transfer from Fulham, 12 months after seeing a proposed deal collapse. But injury problems meant Palhinha never really got going across what was a frustrating debut season in German football, in which the midfielder made just six league starts. There has been some speculation that Palhinha could already be deemed surplus to requirements in Munich amid fierce competition for places in Vincent Kompany's engine room. Palhinha is battling it out for minutes with Leon Goretzka, Aleks Pavlovic, Joshua Kimmich, Konrad Laimer and new signing Tom Bischof and the Portuguese has been given no assurances that he will be a regular starter next season. Get personalised updates on Arsenal everyday Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Serie A giants Inter Milan are known to be admirers of Palhinha, while a report emanating out of Germany this week claimed Arsenal had held 'serious' talks to sign the Bayern man before the Club World Cup. Clubs from Spain, Turkey and Portugal are also believed to be monitoring Palhinha's situation at the Allianz Arena. Palhinha made just six starts across Bayern's Bundesliga-winning campaign (Picture: Getty) The ex-Fulham man has three years remaining on his current deal in Munich (Picture: Getty) However, speaking to Portuguese outlet Sport TV on Thursday, Palhinha stressed that he remained committed to his contract with Bayern, which is not due to expire until June 2028. 'I have a contract for three more years, so I'll report for duty on July 29, which is when we start this pre-season,' he said. 'As I've said several times, and it's been a recurring question, I have three more years on my contract.' Palhinha is yet to nail down a regular starting role under Kompany (Picture: Getty) While Palhinha admits there is some uncertainty over his future after a difficult debut year, he is looking forward to representing Bayern again when the new campaign gets underway. 'I don't know what will happen, but I'm at a great club, as I've always said, he added. 'Obviously, it hasn't been an easy year, but as soon as the season starts, I'm very motivated to prove my worth once again at a very special club, a huge club. Palhinha struggled with muscle injuries last season (Picture: Getty) According to Bild, Arsenal have been eyeing Palhinha as a possible target in midfield, even after bringing in Christian Norgaard and Martin Zubimendi from Brentford and Real Sociedad respectively. More Trending With Jorginho and Thomas Partey both having departed the Gunners this summer, new sporting director Andrea Berta has been determined not to leave Mikel Arteta short in the middle of the park. Kepa Arrizabalaga remains Arsenal's only other addition of the transfer window, but it's understood Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera and Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres are closing in on moves to the Emirates. The north Londoners are also working on a deal with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze after agreeing personal terms with the England international. Eze has a £68million release clause at Selhurst Park and Palace are reportedly demanding that their London rivals pay this in full. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Arrow MORE: Ruben Amorim favourite 'says yes' to Juventus after Man Utd transfer links Arrow MORE: Hugo Ekitike rejects Man Utd move to agree sensational Liverpool transfer
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How Florian Wirtz Could Elevate Liverpool's Game Even Further
In a whopping $156 million deal, Florian Wirtz has been signed to Liverpool until at least 2030, travelling over from Bayer Leverkusen to start in the coming season. This tops Liverpool's previous club-record signing of Virgil van Dijk for $100 million, which happened back in 2018. According to Wirtz, he's a player who wants to 'win everything every year', so is he going to do that with the Reds? What do the football odds platforms have to say about that? Liverpool's Winning Ways Over the last few years, Liverpool have been one of the most impressive sides in the Premiership, with Jurgen Klopp leading them to multiple trophies, including a Premier League title in 2020 and a Champions League title in 2019. Klopp's impact is still being felt now too, with the team recently winning the Premier League once again under new manager, Arne Slot. Advertisement No matter what the tournament is, the football odds are nearly always in their favour, with fans of the club – and even non-fans – now expecting them to win, even if they're not necessarily in their best form. Could the Victories Continue? The wins are expected to continue, too. Going into the 2025/26 season, Liverpool are looking more dangerous than ever, with Slot bringing a fresh tactical approach that's being praised for its intensity and fluidity. Key players like Darwin Nunez are still delivering, and with exciting young Liverpool talent rising through the ranks, the Reds' squad depth looks as strong as it's ever been. There's always heavy competition – especially in the Champions League, where they'll have to face juggernauts like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich – but the Reds have proven time and time again that they can go toe-to-toe with the very best, and so the odds don't look set to change in that respect. Advertisement Could Florian Wirtz Elevate Their Game Even Further? With all of this in mind, a lot of people are wondering exactly how Wirtz could elevate their game further. There's no doubting his credentials, having been a standout performer for his club during their historic 2023/24 Bundesliga-winning season – where he was named Player of the Season, scoring 11 goals and assisting 12 more. But with Liverpool currently on a role, there are some who believe a signing like this wasn't exactly needed, and, on the contrary, could disrupt what Liverpool are doing, rather than add to it. One of the reasons the Reds remain so successful is due to their team chemistry, which has been built up over the last few years. Of course, a signing was needed, but signing a superstar like Wirtz will have a huge impact on the team, compared to signing a less established player who could have had the space to integrate more gradually. Sometimes, being a winning club isn't just about signing the best, but signing the players who fit within the existing squad and style of play. It's all about balance, harmony, and understanding both on and off the pitch, and we won't really know if Wirtz can take on that role until he steps onto the field. There's every chance he could. This might be a great signing that truly does push Liverpool to become an even more dominant force than they are now. But we'll all just have to wait and see.
Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Erik ten Hag has already 'annoyed and upset' ex-Arsenal star Granit Xhaka
Erik ten Hag has upset Granit Xhaka with his period of silence after being named the new Bayer Leverkusen boss which has caused the Arsenal star to question his future Erik ten Hag has already managed to annoy Granit Xhaka since being appointed as Bayer Leverkusen boss, according to reports in Germany. The Dutch coach returned to the dugout after several months out of the game following his Manchester United sacking. He's inherited a squad from Xabi Alonso that won the Bundesliga title this time last year with Xhaka a crucial cog in their midfield. The ex-Arsenal man has proved a huge hit in Germany but he and the new manager have not struck it off on the right note. Bild claim that Ten Hag made a deliberate effort to give his new Leverkusen players time and space before touching base for the first time. However this approach has not been universally well received with Xhaka among those to take issue with the new manager's idea. Ten Hag only made contact with the former Arsenal midfielder three weeks after his appointment. That lack of communication has seen the Swiss star question his future. Ten Hag has been keen to underlined how important he felt the 32-year-old would be to his plans moving forward, but the period of silence looks to have backfire on the new manager. Xhaka was an integral part of Alonso's remarkable Bundesliga-winning side that went unbeaten all year and claimed the German Cup. He has a contract at the BayArena until 2028 but AC Milan are circling. It's claimed a deal could be sealed if Milan make an offer in the region of £12.8million, despite Leverkusen initially holding out for a fee of £34m. The German side have already seen a host of their leading lights leave, putting Ten Hag on the back foot as he begins his tenure. Florian Wirtz has left for Liverpool in a British-record deal that has banked the club more than £100m. Jeremie Frimpong has also joined him in moving to Anfield whilst defensive star Jonathan Tah has moved to arch rivals Bayern Munich on a free when his contract expired. It does leave Leverkusen with money to spend however after finishing second in the Bundesliga. Ten Hag had been tipped to return to Ajax, only for him to reject the Eredivisie outfit in favour of a move to Leverkusen when they came calling. He signed a two-year contract and will look to prove himself once again after a poor end to his spell in charge in Manchester.
Business Upturn
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Leverkusen closing in on a deal to sign this PL centre-back
Bayer Leverkusen are closing on in a deal to sign this centre-back from Liverpool. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on June 20, 2025, 08:24 IST Bayer Leverkusen are closing on in a deal to sign this centre-back from Liverpool as personal terms have been agreed. Leverkusen showed great interest in Liverpool's Jarell Quansah and started the negotiations process as soon as the window opened. According to Fabrizio, the deal is very close and it will be around €30 million plus add ons for the centre-back. Bayer Leverkusen are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Liverpool centre-back Jarell Quansah, with personal terms already agreed, according to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Leverkusen, fresh off a historic Bundesliga-winning campaign, identified Quansah as a top defensive target early in the transfer window and quickly initiated talks with Liverpool. The German club have been pushing to bolster their backline as they prepare for a challenging season ahead, including their return to the UEFA Champions League. The deal is expected to be worth around €30 million plus add-ons, making it a significant investment by Leverkusen for the 21-year-old defender, who impressed during his breakout season with the Reds. Quansah's blend of composure, aerial dominance, and passing ability has caught the eye of several European clubs, but it is Leverkusen who appear to have won the race for his signature. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at
Business Upturn
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Liverpool sign this Bundesliga's star for €150 million; club to club agreement done!
Liverpool have finally signed the Bayer Leverkusen's winger Florian Wirtz. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on June 11, 2025, 08:38 IST Liverpool have finally signed the Bayer Leverkusen's winger Florian Wirtz. The Reds were trying hard to sign him since the start of the Summer transfer window and they didn't take much days to complete the deal. However, the deal is worth €150 million, where add-ons are included. The deal was a priority for Liverpool and they managed to do this. But the question remains, whether the player worth €150 million? Well, the upcoming season will tell this. Liverpool have signed Bayer Leverkusen's star winger Florian Wirtz, bringing an end to one of the most talked-about transfer sagas of the summer. The Reds had been pursuing the German international since the start of the transfer window, and their persistence has finally paid off. The deal, reportedly worth €150 million including add-ons, makes Wirtz one of the most expensive signings in Liverpool's history. It was a priority for the Merseyside club, who moved swiftly to secure the 21-year-old's signature amid interest from several European giants. Wirtz, known for his creativity, dribbling, and composure in the final third, played a key role in Leverkusen's Bundesliga-winning campaign under Xabi Alonso. His arrival is expected to inject fresh attacking flair into Liverpool's frontline as the club enters a new era. Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at
