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Mikel Merino has given Arsenal the ‘green light’ in their bid to sign him from Real Sociedad this summer, according to Matteo Moretto. The Gunners have identified the 28-time Spain international — who played in all seven of La Roja’s triumphant Euro 2024 campaign this summer — as the ideal player to slot alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard in their midfield. …

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Olivier Giroud says Antoine Griezmann was ‘a bit jealous’ when learning of his move to MLS side LAFC, backing his former France teammate to join him in the United States. Giroud touched down in Los Angeles earlier this week as he prepares for life in Los Angeles and could even make his Black and Gold debut in the Leagues Cup …

The future of Man City’s Julian Alvarez is set to become clearer next week following a meeting between the player’s agent and the Premier League champions. The World Cup winner has been a big talking point throughout the summer transfer window as Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid have shown an interest in the Argentina star, who has not committed himself …

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad and are “confident” that it will be concluded in the next few days.  Mikel Arteta has been looking to strengthen his squad throughout the summer to mount another challenge for the Premier League title this season and the Spanish coach has already seen Riccardo Calafiori join his …

Florian Wirtz says there is no ‘timetable’ regarding his future at Bayer Leverkusen. The 21-year-old has been a revelation for Die Werkself and just last season, notched 18 goals and 20 assists across all competitions to deliver an unbeaten Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double, alongside a Europa League final. The form of Wirtz — who scored twice in five appearances for Germany at …

Chelsea have banished Conor Gallagher from first-team training ahead of the 2024/25 campaign as the Premier League giants look to sort the midfielder’s future amid interest from Atletico Madrid.  The La Liga side have had a bid worth £33m plus add-ons accepted for Gallagher, however, the Englishman has yet to agree personal terms with the Spanish club. The midfielder is …

Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has admitted that he will remain at the North London club for the 2024/25 season amid links to La Liga champions Real Madrid.  The defender experienced another incredible summer with the Argentina national team as La Albceleste won their fourth major tournament in a row by defeating Colombia in the final of the 2024 Copa America. …

Alexander Sorloth’s transfer from Villarreal to Atletico Madrid is ‘all but done’, according to Matteo Moretto.  The 53-time Norway international is something of a journeyman, with Crystal Palace, Gent, Trabzonspor and RB Leipzig just a handful of his former clubs. His spell with the former in the Premier League didn’t go to plan, with the striker managing just one goal …

As the transfer market begins to heat up, CaughtOffside sources understand that Spanish top-flight team, Villarreal, are looking to plunder Premier League outfit, Wolverhampton Wanders, for two of their players. Coach of the Yellow Submarine, Marcelino, is believed to be specifically targeting a striker and a winger, with the latter also able to operate as a second striker when needed. …