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Arsenal XI vs Tottenham: Gyokeres debut, confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for friendly Gyokeres could feature at some point but he has not played any part in pre-season this summer Debut: Viktor Gyokeres could be handed a first Arsenal appearance Viktor Gyokeres could make his Arsenal debut when the Gunners take on Tottenham on Thursday. Gyokeres completed his move to Arsenal last weekend, arriving from Sporting as part of a deal that could eventually be worth over £60million. The striker has joined Arsenal on their pre-season tour of Asia and he is being assessed by medical staff. Gyokeres has not taken part in any pre-season training this summer as he was on strike at Sporting before joining Arsenal. “He’s done all the medicals, everything is looking good, but to get him up to speed with the right levels of fitness, I think is very important,” said Mikel Arteta. “So we’re not going to stop him, we want him with us as quick a...

Eberechi Eze to Arsenal transfer latest - Release clause truth, Crystal Palace demand The latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours - as they continue to pursue Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. Arsenal are still interested in other attacking players this summer transfer window after signing Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres. Anthony Gordon, Eberechi Eze and Rodrygo are among those, with the Crystal Palace playmaker understood to be the number one priority. The player has a well-documented £67.5million release clause in his contract, a deal signed in November 2023 and which runs until the summer of 2027. However, after spending over £100million on Gyokeres and Madueke, the club's current focus is moving the likes of Albert Sambi Lokonga, Fabio Vieira and Karl Hein off their books. READ MORE:  Eberechi Eze signs, £50m transfer - Arsenal dream XI vs Manchester United in season opener READ MORE:  ...

Liverpool 3-1 Yokohama FM: Florian Wirtz scores as Reds come from behind to cap pre-season tour with victory Hugo Ekitike failed to score but impressed as he made his debut in Japan Off the mark: Florian Wirtz is on the scoresheet for Liverpool for the first time Florian Wirtz scored his first Liverpool goal as the Reds came from behind to beat Yokohama FM 2-1 to cap a pre-season tour of Asia. After Liverpool suffered an ego-bruising 4-2 defeat to AC Milan last time out, the relegation-threatened Yokohama, who have won just five of their 24 J1 League outings this season, seemed fitting opponents as they looked to get back to winning ways. For a brief spell in the second half, though, Liverpool were again facing defeat as they fell behind in the second half after Asahi Uenaka’s opener, but quickfire goals from Wirtz and Trey Nyoni had them back in front just 13 minutes later. The 16-year-old Rio Ngumoah then reminded Arne Slot of his quality in the closing ...

Liverpool vs Yokohama FM LIVE: Pre-season friendly match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction Premier League champions bid to end pre-season tour on a high Liverpool vs Yokohama F Marinos LIVE! Arne Slot’s Liverpool face J-League side Yokohama F Marinos at the Nissan Stadium in their final game of their pre-season tour of Asia. The Reds are looking to right the wrongs of their last friendly, where they were beaten 4-2 by AC Milan in Hong Kong. Domink Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo were on target for the Premier League champions that night, but they were dealt a counter-attacking masterclass by Massimiliano Allegri’s Milan. Noah Okafor scored a brace, while Rafael Leao and Ruben Loftus-Cheek also helped themselves to goals against a leaky Liverpool defence. Now, they embark on a new challenge, but they will be missing three key names. Joe Gomez flew home after he sustained an Achilles injury, while Luis Diaz was given permission to seal a transfer to Bayern Mun...

Arsenal receive major £78m transfer boost as 'contact' continues with Eberechi Eze Arsenal are enjoying one of their most proactive summer transfer windows in a long time as they look to unseat Liverpool in the Premier League Arsenal's summer transfer window may not go any better than it has done as the countdown continues to the start of the Premier League season. Last week, the Gunners' top target in the window officially joined them as Viktor Gyokeres arrived from Sporting. His arrival is a huge statement of intent from Arsenal, who are looking to reward Mikel Arteta's rebuild with silverware this season. However, there is no suggestion that the market has shut for the Gunners at this stage, and that is reflected in the gossip surrounding the club in the media headlines.  Football.london  has taken a closer look at what is being said below. READ MORE:  Ebere Eze shares Crystal Palace social media message amid Arsenal transfe...

Alexander Isak: Liverpool have new £165m transfer plan to sign Newcastle striker The star striker is expected to move to Anfield in a record-smashing deal Target: Alexander Isak Liverpool have devised a new £165million plan to sign Alexander Isak this summer. The Reds confirmed their interest in the Newcastle striker earlier this month, expressing a willingness to open talks over a deal for around £120m. Newcastle promptly told them that Isak is not for sale. However, Isak has now told Newcastle he wants to leave, which has prompted the Magpies to explore deals for Yoane Wissa and Benjamin Sesko. Liverpool are expected to launch their first formal bid for Isak this week, with the £65m sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich freeing up a significant chunk of the required transfer fee. Newcastle have reportedly in private set Isak’s asking price at £150m, though it remains to be seen if the striker’s transfer request will lower that demand. Isak, argu...

Arsenal given Eberechi Eze transfer deadline as Man Utd battle looms amid Andrea Berta plan Arsenal have a public deadline to complete the transfer of Eberechi Eze if Mikel Arteta wants to use the attacker against Manchester United Arsenal have had a proactive summer window so far, with six signings made before their second pre-season friendly even kicked off. Four of the deals were done before the club flew to Asia for their tour, with Cristhian Mosquera and Viktor Gyokeres joining the group later. That being said, Arsenal are still not believed to be quite finished with their investment and are targeting a third attacking signing of the window after Gyokeres and Noni Madueke. "Let's see, the market is still going on, and we'll have to balance that out with the squad as well. I think we'll be open to see what happens," Arteta said when asked if Arsenal would do any more business after Gyokeres had been confirmed. Eberechi Eze is a potential additi...

Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE: Pre-season friendly match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction Gunners face a tricky test in second friendly of tour Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE! Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal take on Premier League opposition as they embark on their second match of their pre-season tour of Asia. They face Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United at the National Stadium in Singapore, and there could be some fresh faces on display. The Gunners have been active in the transfer market this summer, adding the likes of Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera and Kepa Arrizabalaga to the squad that finished second in the league last term. Now, they are set to add a top striker to their ranks as they expect the arrival of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, although this game will come far too early for the Swede. Speaking of another Swede, Newcastle will be without their in-demand striker Alexander Isak, who was left at hom...

Sporting CP send seven-word Viktor Gyokeres message after Arsenal transfer confirmed All the latest Arsenal transfer news as Sporting confirm the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres to the Gunners Sporting Clube de Portugal have sent a message to Viktor Gyokeres after his move to Arsenal was confirmed. The 27-year-old striker was heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium for much of the summer, and Andrea Berta has finally wrapped up a deal. football.london  understands that Arsenal reached a verbal agreement with Sporting on Tuesday afternoon. The week prior, the Gunners had agreed a deal in principle worth €63.5 million (£55m), plus €10m (£8.7m) in add-ons, before Berta and the Portuguese outfit discussed the payment structure. And, in a post on X, the Liga Portugal club simply tweeted a video of the forward with the caption: "One of the best in our history." While the Arsenal sporting director worked hard to finalise the transfer, it is understood that Sporting h...

Liverpool vs AC Milan LIVE: Pre-season friendly match stream, latest score and goal Liverpool vs AC Milan LIVE! Premier League champions Liverpool play their first game of their pre-season tour of Asia in a re-run of the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul as they take on AC Milan in Hong Kong. The Reds came back from 3-0 down to win on penalties that night in Istanbul, but here, the stakes aren’t nearly as high. Needless to say, there are still plenty of talking points. The first is that Hugo Ekitike, Arne Slot’s latest big-money signing, could play his first minutes in a Liverpool shirt, while £100million man Florian Wirtz may also get another outing after his cameos against Preston and Stoke. Alisson could well return in goal after new deputy Giorgi Mamardashvili manned the net for the first two games, while Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez could also There could also be a start for the returning Alexis Mac Allister after his season was ended prematurely ...

Liverpool stance on signing Alexander Isak after bombshell transfer request Alexander Isak has told Newcastle he wants to leave the club, and Liverpool will be the favorite to sign him after already making their interest clear this summer Liverpool could still be about to pull the biggest coup yet in what has already been a sensational transfer window. The Reds have already broken their transfer record for the signing of Florian Wirtz this summer, and have added Hugo Ekitike this week in a deal that could reach $107 million. With Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez also on board, and Giorgi Mamardashvili completing his move from Valencia, Arne Slot’s squad has a whole new look for next season’s title defense. And there is still the possibility they have something even bigger up their sleeves, especially with Alexander Isak telling Newcastle he wants to leave. According to the Daily Mail, and now backed up by various other outlets, the striker h...

Huge Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal transfer update as striker to finally fly in to complete move Latest Arsenal transfer news with an update on Viktor Gyokeres as the Sporting CP striker edges closer to sealing his move Viktor Gyokeres is expected to arrive in London on Friday to finalise his £63.5million move to Arsenal, it has been reported. The 27-year-old has agreed to sign for the Gunners on a five-year deal after another impressive season at Sporting CP, where he scored 54 goals and provided 13 assists in 52 appearances. Although he received interest from Manchester United and Juventus, among others, Gyokeres made it clear that he wanted to make the move to the Emirates Stadium this summer. Indeed, the Sweden international failed to turn up to pre-season training at Sporting in an attempt to force through a move. Now, Gyokeres is about to get his wish after Arsenal and Sporting came to an agreement on the fee and the structure of the proposed deal. The Gu...

Arsenal reach verbal agreement to sign Viktor Gyokeres after Andrea Berta breakthrough Arsenal are expected to complete a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP after a breakthrough in talks Arsenal have reached a verbal agreement with Sporting CP for the signing of Viktor Gyokeres, Papertalk  understands and as first reported by David Ornstein. The club had agreed in principle a deal of €63.5million (£55million) with €10million (£8.7million) in add-ons just over a week ago. Talks took place with Andrea Berta and the Portuguese side to find an agreement on the structure of the deal and the achievement requirements for the add-ons. Despite hope that other clubs would come in for the striker, the player’s adamance that he only wants Arsenal had worked in the north London side’s favour. Gyokeres, once the complete agreement has been achieved, will undergo a medical before completing media responsibilities before the deal is announced. He c...

Viktor Gyokeres gets honest Arsenal transfer verdict from Sporting teammates as £64m deal agreed All the latest Arsenal transfer news as Mikel Arteta looks to get his hands on a new striker this summer Zeno Debast and Ivan Fresneda have commented on Viktor Gyokeres' potential transfer to Arsenal. The Sporting striker has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium for a while now as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his frontline. Papertalk  understands that the Gunners have agreed a deal in principle to sign Gyokeres from the Portuguese champions. Arsenal will pay an initial €63.5m (£55m) for the 27-year-old, plus €10m (£8.7m) in add-ons. Last week, talks were focused on the structure of the deal and how the add-ons would be activated. Despite negotiations dragging on, it's understood that the north Londoners remain calm in the race for the Sweden international, who has already agreed personal terms. READ MORE:  Arsenal vs Watford behind-...

Eberechi Eze to Arsenal transfer latest amid £67.5m release clause update and payment plan Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze has been heavily linked with a summer move to Arsenal as the Gunners look to strengthen their attack Arsenal continue to be linked with Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze as they look to bolster their attack. Papertalk  reported in May that the Gunners had set their sights on signing Eze in the summer. The Palace star, who has a £67.5million release clause, is reportedly keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium. The 27-year-old's contract at Selhurst Park runs until June 2027. Last season, he made 34 appearances in the Premier League, netting eight goals and providing eight assists. Eze played a pivotal role in Oliver Glasner's side, helping the Eagles secure a 12th-place finish in the Premier League. The England international also led Palace to FA Cup triumph, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Manchester...

Arsenal set new Viktor Gyokeres transfer deadline as Mikel Arteta back-up plan emerges Latest Arsenal transfer news with a number of Viktor Gyokeres emerging as negotiations continue to seal a summer move from Sporting CP Arsenal have set plans in motion for just about every Viktor Gyokeres transfer possibility as talks with Sporting CP rumble on. The Gunners wanted to have him available for their pre-season tour of Asia but a final agreement is still yet to be reached. Just over £55million (€63.5m) has been agreed in principle as the initial fee with a further £8.4million (€10m) available in add-ons. The Portuguese champions are keen to have those bonuses be easily attainable, but Arsenal only want just a few million to be guaranteed and this is where the deal is being held up. A breakthrough in negotiations this weekend was the hope but it does not look as though that will be arriving with numerous contingency plans in place depending on when the switch could be finalised. R...

Arsenal star gives Viktor Gyokeres transfer verdict amid £64m update - 'We all know' Gabriel has offered his thoughts on Viktor Gyokeres and the striker's potential summer move to Arsenal with talks continuing for his signature Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães has become the first Gunners player to offer his view on Viktor Gyokeres' potential summer move to the club. Gyokeres is the player that the north London club have set their sights on, with negotiations having lasted for weeks.  football.london  have recently reported that Arsenal and Sporting had finally reached a consensus on a €73.5million (£63.7m) deal for the forward, with an additional €10m (£8.4m) in add-ons. Rodrygo to Arsenal transfer latest as new Real Madrid talks and shock Barcelona enquiry revealed However, while the total fee has been settled, the clubs are still hashing out the specifics of the add-ons and how they are to be achieved. READ MORE:  Kai Havertz ...

Arsenal on transfer red alert for dream Eberechi Eze alternative after £34.7m bid 'rejected' Latest Arsenal transfer news with Ademola Lookman potentially an option again despite his agreement to join Inter Milan Arsenal could have four transfer targets to choose between for their next signing after Viktor Gyokeres with a potentially huge boost revealed for one of those. The Gunners have signed Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke with the latter's arrival announced on Friday which saw spending go well into triple-figures. The agreed £63.7million (€73.5m) package to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP will see that rise to nearly £200million. Despite that, a versatile addition in the frontline remains a real possibility with talks held for both Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace as the two strongest names of interest. READ MORE:  Fresh Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal transfer twist as Sporting CP threat issued ...

Arsenal miss key Viktor Gyokeres transfer deadline as Mikel Arteta handed AC Milan concern Viktor Gyokeres will not be on the plane to Singapore with his soon-to-be Arsenal teammates Arsenal look set to miss a key deadline to sign Viktor Gyokeres. The transfer is still expected to go through, it just has not happened as quickly as manager Mikel Arteta wanted it to. Gyokeres has long been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium and it seems as if this summer the Gunners will finally get their man, with the 26-year-old set to arrive as Arteta's big-money striker signing. Arsenal have agreed a fee worth up to £63.4million with Sporting CP for the prolific hitman, with £55million of that guaranteed and a further £8.4million in add-ons. However, the transfer has yet to be concluded, with the two clubs negotiating over the breakdown of the figure - how much willbe paid up front and what the instalments will be. The Gunners have ...

Alexander Isak sees shock new landing spot emerge as Liverpool closes in on Hugo Ekitike Liverpool looks to have moved on swiftly from Alexander Isak links, pivoting to Hugo Ekitike. But that does not necessarily mean that the Swede will stay put. Liverpool has played the Alexander Isak situation about right. It would have been wrong not to ask the question of Newcastle — but having received a firm answer, it has not wasted its summer on a very remote possibility. There is little doubt that Isak is the best around in the number nine role at present. It's an area where the Reds need to strengthen, and the budget is there, so Richard Hughes had to make inquiries; however, if Newcastle is bluffing with its not-for-sale stance, then it is a fully committed bluff. Rather than trying to call it, Liverpool looks to have pivoted to Hugo Ekitike. Club-to-club negotiations are ongoing, but a deal with the player himself is already in place. In truth, this always look...

Arsenal add new striker to transfer shortlist amid Benjamin Sesko update Arsenal transfer news as Benjamin Sesko emerges as a shock transfer to the Premier League and fresh striker target linked Arsenal are making moves in the summer transfer window and Andrea Berta isn't expected to stop despite spending in the region of £120 millon. Noni Madueke became signing number four of the summer on Friday night after completing his £48.5m including add-ons move from Chelsea. The forward joins Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi through the door with more new faces anticipated. Defender Cristhian Mosquera is set to bolster Mikel Arteta's defensive options but a new striker is the priority in north London. Here,  football.london  takes a look at some of the latest transfer rumours on this Saturday morning: Gyokeres alternative 'monitored' Viktor Gyokeres is the number one target for Arsenal and it's understood they remain in talks with Spo...

Arsenal now have secret weapon to complete Xavi Simons transfer after announcement made Arsenal transfer news as Mikel Arteta can secure his next attacking transfer thanks to Noni Madueke's arrival Arsenal may have a secret weapon in the race to sign Xavi Simons this summer thanks to Andrea Berta's latest transfer decision. The RB Leipzig star could be on the move this window despite joining the German side permanently in January. Simons has been a name continuously linked with a move to Emirates Stadium since his breakthrough season at PSV Eindhoven. In his solo year in the Netherlands, the playmaker scored 22 goals and registered a further 11 assists. The 22-year-old moved to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2023 before immediately joining RB Leipzig on loan. Last January, he completed a £41.8 million switch to the German side but could now depart. Leipzig missed out on European football last season and are facing the prospect of losing some of their better pla...