Morning all. A very quick Friday blog for you. The main story today is about links to Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko – with a report from John Cross saying that Arsenal are in ‘pole position’ to sign the 20 year old from Disgustingly Sweet Energy Drink Leipzig. Of course, we’ll have to wait and see how it pans out, but …

According to a report from SPORT, Barcelona’s manager, Hansi Flick, has made it clear that he wants Ronald Araujo to remain at the club as he sees Araujo as essential to his plans, prompting the club to restart talks about renewing his contract. It is to be noted that Araujo’s situation has changed significantly since Flick’s arrival.  Previously, it seemed …

The manner in which Tottenham Hotspur fell away at the back end of last season clearly irked Ange Postecoglou if his demeanour in press conferences was anything to go by. Up until the last few games there was a reasonable chance that the North Londoners could qualify for next season’s Champions League, but a series of reverses and poor performances …

The upcoming Women’s European Championship qualifying match between England Women and France Women is set to be a thrilling encounter. As both teams gear up for the contest, fans are eagerly anticipating who will come out on top. Here’s a detailed look at the team news, form, predictions, and more. Team Form England Women The Lionesses have shown impressive form …

Juventus reportedly has an agreement in place to sign Monza goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio this summer, raising some questions. Juve does not have plenty of money, and Wojciech Szczęsny still plays well, with the Pole likely able to give them two more seasons. However, a new dawn is at the Allianz Stadium, and Juventus is looking to refresh its team …

Having announced its UEFA Champions League Final coverage, CBS is bringing its talented cast pitchside to Wembley Stadium. Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards will do an extended two-hour pregame show at the stadium in London. It adds to the company’s conscious effort to provide more live coverage from stadiums. For example, this season, the crew was …

Five European powerhouses are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid winger Rodrygo in the summer transfer window. The report comes after the Brazilian attacker said he would be open to a move to the Premier League in the future. As Kylian Mbappe inches closer to a switch to Real Madrid, there has been speculation about Rodrygo’s future at the Santiago …

Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the Arsenal podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Harry Symeou from the Chronicles of a Gooner podcast to shoot the breeze about the goings on this week. We chat about the demands on players with the Euros and the Copa America coming up, as well as the changes to the Champions …

After seeing Fiorentina lose in the Europa Conference League Final for the second straight year, Vincenzo Italiano says his side are too naïve. Italiano – who has been linked with a move away from Florence after three years with La Viola – rued missed chances as his side eventually fell to a 1-0 defeat to Olympiacos in Athens, four minutes …

A change of face on the Barcelona bench naturally means a change in the outlook of the squad. One of Xavi Hernandez’s great dreams was to unite with Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva. But having hit the exit door, his dreams of dressing Silva in a Blaugrana jersey may not be able to come to fruition now. Bernardo Silva not …