Ligue 1

[ad_1] Arsenal FC journalist Charles Watts has discussed the prospect of the Gunners sealing the transfer of Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich amid some speculation that he’d be keen to move to the Emirates Stadium. Kimmich is in the final year of his contract with Bayern and it seems likely he’ll have a lot of interest if he doesn’t sign …

[ad_1] Arsenal like and admire Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams but it’s not yet clear if they’ll be willing to pay the big money required to get the deal done, according to Charles Watts. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Watts explained that although the Gunners have some appreciation of the Spain international, he doesn’t expect them …

[ad_1] Newcastle United youngster Yankuba Minteh reportedly has heart set on joining Marseille if he is to move to Ligue 1 this summer. The highly-rated young forward, who has impressed on loan at Feyenoord, has also been linked strongly with Lyon and Everton in the last few days. However, reports from France now state that Minteh himself would prefer to …

[ad_1] Newly promoted Ipswich Town are reportedly advancing in talks to sign West Ham United defender Ben Johnson. The Hammers full-back is out of contract at the end of the month and with no signs of a renewal being offered, Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys are hopeful of capitalising on what could be a smart piece of business. Originally reported by …

[ad_1] Chelsea have reportedly held talks with the agent of Jonathan David, who is also a target for Tottenham in this summer’s transfer window as the player looks for a move away from current club Lille. That’s according to Simon Phillips on his Substack, with the Blues writer explaining that the Canada international’s agent is looking for a move for …

[ad_1] Brighton and Hove Albion attacking midfielder Julio Enciso is in Copa America action for Paraguay. The South American scored against Columbia on Monday night during a 2-1 defeat but was undoubtedly a standout performer despite his country’s disappointing result. And according to a recent report from Fichajes, one club that remains interested in the 20-year-old and is ‘closely following’ …

[ad_1] Spain’s victory over Albania on Monday night guaranteed England a place in the EUROs knockout rounds. Although top of Group C following a 1-0 win over Serbia and a 1-1 draw against Denmark, the Three Lions will be desperate to take another three points when they meet Slovenia on Tuesday night to avoid a Last 16 tie against hosts …

[ad_1] Former Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke is open to a return to the club this summer but Bournemouth have reportedly declined to allow the Blues to pay his release clause in instalments, according to Simon Phillips. Solanke impressed at Bournemouth last season, scoring 19 goals in 38 Premier League games, and 21 in all competitions in total. It now surely …

[ad_1] Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist is reportedly likely to go out on loan in this summer’s transfer window and could link up with former Blues midfielder Cesc Fabregas at Italian club Como. Gilchrist has long been highly regarded after rising up through Chelsea’s academy, but it looks like it will still be difficult for him to see much in the …

[ad_1] Manchester United need a new striker and they are pushing hard to make new additions this summer. The Red Devils scored the lowest number of goals in the top half of the Premier League table in the 2023-24 season. Teams like West Ham United, Newcastle and Aston Villa scored more goals than Erik ten Hag’s Man United team. In …