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Mikel Arteta does not believe Martin Odegaard's return will hamper Emile Smith Rowe's progress, instead believing the move to be important to "protect" Arsenal's number 10. Arsenal announced two new signings on Friday, Odegaard followed at Emirates Stadium by goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. Odegaard already knows his surroundings, however, having spent the second half of the 2020-21 season on loan from Real Madrid. During that time, he only started eight times alongside Smith Rowe in all competitions, although Arsenal have won…

Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira made a one-season loan to Brazilian giants Flamengo on Friday. Pereira trades United for Flamengo, who has the option to buy the former Brazil international at the end of the loan deal. It comes after Flamengo signed Kenedy on loan from Premier League powerhouse and Champions League holders Chelsea. “Amazing feeling,” Pereira told Flamengo TV after arriving at the airport. "I'm very happy. I want to work, I want to come here to win titles, to help the team and to do my best.…

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel believes Romelu Lukaku is "the perfect fit" as he praised the star's "quality" and his desire to return to Stamford Bridge. Lukaku is set to make his debut for Chelsea against London rivals Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday after his £ 97.5million (€ 115million) transfer from Serie A champions Inter. The Belgian international forward left Chelsea in 2014, eventually joining Manchester United Inter in 2019, scoring 64 goals in all competitions - his 24 Serie A goals in 2020-21 leading…

Chelsea star Kai Havertz donated € 200,000 to start a German Red Cross flood crisis fund after being stunned by the scale of the tragedy. The regions of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate were badly affected in July, with more than 180 deaths recorded and shocking levels of structural damage caused. Today, German international Havertz, from Aachen in North Rhine-Westphalia, expressed his sadness and concern over his homeland's vulnerability to such devastating events. Havertz will also auction special edition…

Thomas Tuchel joked that new signing Romelu Lukaku will score 50 or 60 times before the end of the year, but the Chelsea manager expects an impact beyond his goals. Lukaku could make his second Blues debut against Arsenal on Sunday, after returning to Stamford Bridge with a £ 97.5million transfer from Inter. Tuchel was asked on Friday if Lukaku could be "the missing piece" for his side Chelsea, who won the Champions League last season but were guilty of debauchery in front of goal. While Lukaku has scored 24 times for…

Arsenal have finalized the signing of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from championship club Sheffield United for £ 24million plus add-ons. Ramsdale made the England squad at Euro 2020 after Dean Henderson had to retire with injury, although it was Jordan Pickford who played every minute of the Three Lions campaign. The 23-year-old joined Sheffield United in 2020 after losing Bournemouth but suffered a back-to-back Premier League relegation as the Blades finished low last season. However, Mikel Arteta sees Ramsdale as real…

Arsenal have finalized the signing of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from championship club Sheffield United for £ 24million plus add-ons. Ramsdale made the England squad at Euro 2020 after Dean Henderson had to retire with injury, although it was Jordan Pickford who played every minute of the Three Lions campaign. The 23-year-old joined Sheffield United in 2020 after losing Bournemouth but suffered a back-to-back Premier League relegation as the Blades finished low last season. However, Mikel Arteta sees Ramsdale as real…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Raphael Varane has held Manchester United in his heart for 10 years as the defender prepares for a possible debut against Southampton. The France international was introduced to Old Trafford fans ahead of the 5-1 win over Leeds United last week, having signed a four-year contract after Real Madrid agreed to an initial royalty of around $ 34million. pound sterling. The 28-year-old was wanted by United when he was a rising star at Lens, but he chose to join Madrid in 2011, where he won three La…

Chelsea star Christian Pulisic has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday's London derby against Arsenal. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder's setback comes less than a week after scoring in the Blues' 3-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League opening weekend. Pulisic also helped Chelsea win the UEFA Super Cup last week, scoring in penalties as Champions League winners Thomas Tuchel edged Villarreal for more silverware. Pulisic posted in an Instagram story on Friday: “Hello everyone, unfortunately I…

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