Barcelona’s signing of Dani Olmo has brought a wave of optimism to the club, and rightly so. His arrival is not just another addition to the squad; it’s a significant move that offers Hansi Flick a multitude of tactical options.  This is because Olmo’s versatility on the pitch is one of his most outstanding qualities, and it is something that …

It’s time for the traditional Arseblog season preview post, and as we do every year we’ve got a couple of other Arseblog regulars to give us their ten cents. All of these have been written independently of each other, so there’s no cross-contamination. So, this is what myself, Andrew Allen and Tim Stillman think of the squad – as it …

It’s been a long summer as far as Chelsea have been concerned. The Blues have managed to make a handful of decent signings with Pedro Neto being the headline grabber at this point, however, their pursuit of Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has been frustrating to say the least. With two weeks left of the current transfer window, there isn’t long left …

A Groundbreaking Move to Transform the Game In an unprecedented move that’s sending shockwaves through the football community, the Premier League has announced a dramatic overhaul of its Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the upcoming 2024/25 season. For years, fans have expressed their frustration with the often opaque and controversial decisions made through VAR. But now, the Premier League …

With Oriol Romeu returning to Girona and no return date set for star midfielder Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona are short on numbers in the midfield unit. That is perhaps why the Catalans have been recently eyeing a move for midfield veteran N’Golo Kante. But to their misfortune, the former Chelsea star was declared non-transferable by his current club Al Ittihad. …

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has been linked with an exit from the club all summer. He is one of the most important players for manager Eddie Howe as he is among the best midfielders in the league. According to GiveMeSport, Newcastle United have decided not to entertain any late offers for Guimaraes in the transfer window. The Brazilian international …

Journalist Pipe Sierra has shed light on the situation of Luis Diaz, revealing that Barcelona have reignited their interest in the player after missing out on Nico Williams.  This development comes at a time when Liverpool appear open to parting ways with the player, especially as contract renewal talks have stalled. It is said that Barcelona are keen on making …

There aren’t too many players that could improve what Man City already have at their disposal, though Real Madrid’s Rodrygo could certainly be considered to be one such player. Although not a household name as such at the Santiago Bernabeu, the young Brazilian is, nevertheless, a key component of Carlo Ancelotti’s serial winners. The arrival of Kylian Mbappe at Los …

The NUFC Blogcast is back, as myself and Ed preview the new 2024/25 season, share our predictions for the coming campaign and look ahead to Saturday’s clash with Southampton (Listen here or press play below) It’s a jam-packed episode that starts with a quick pre-season recap and a look at our summer so far, along with our ongoing search for a right-footed …

Chelsea have had an eventful summer this year with Mauricio Pochettino leaving the club and Enzo Maresca arriving to take charge. The Blues have been active once again in the transfer window to bring new players at the club. Their spending has been huge and more players are expected to arrive at the club, just like more players are set …