Match story
- Aston Villa fired more attempts (13 vs 6 shots).
- Tottenham held more of the ball (59% possession).
Aston Villa defeated Tottenham 0-2 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 18 stage in the 2022 season. The match was played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. J. Brooks officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Tottenham vs Aston Villa meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Tottenham and Aston Villa. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Aston VillaAston Villa defeated Tottenham 0-2 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 18 stage in the 2022 season. The match was played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. J. Brooks officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Tottenham vs Aston Villa meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Tottenham and Aston Villa. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson (Picture: Sky Sports) Paul Merson believes neither Manchester City nor Manchester United are capable of rivalling Arsenal in this season’s Premier League title race. Arsenal will begin their title defence on Friday against newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s side have added more depth this summer with the signings of Bruno Guimaraes, Christian Tzolis and Illan Meslier, with Ezri Konsa also expected to sign for the defending champions in the coming days. The Gunners have already laid down a marker with their comprehensive win over Manchester City in the Community Shield last weekend. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. And Merson believes that his former side are ‘comfortable’ favourites heading into the new season. ‘I just can’t see anybody stopping Arsenal,’ he told Sky Sports. ‘They’ll win it quite comfortably. I don’t see a single weakness in them regarding the Premier League. ‘They do have a few weaknesses in the Champions League but for the Premier League, they remind me of when Manchester City first started dominating the league: two players in every position. Arsenal are the defending champions (Picture: Getty) ‘William Saliba and Gabriel are unbelievable but then Cristhian Mosquera comes in and you wouldn’t even think Saliba was missing. Jurrien Timber is out but Ben White comes in [against City] and keeps Jeremy Doku quiet. ‘I just don’t see anybody touching Arsenal at the moment. The only ones who can beat Arsenal are themselves.’ It has been a busy off-season for virtually all of Arsenal’s potential title rivals, with a slew of managerial changes ahead of the new season. Enzo Maresca is back at Manchester City, while Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso have been tasked with improving the fortunes of Liverpool and Chelsea after their respective poor domestic campaigns last season. Enzo Maresca has replaced Pep Guardiola (Picture: AFP) But Merson believes that City may find it hard to adapt to life without Pep Guardiola and midfield maestro Rodri following his departure to Barcelona. ‘After watching the Community Shield, I said the one thing Manchester City cannot do is sell Rodri,’ he added. ‘And they did it after the game. ‘I just don’t see them competing with Arsenal this season. ‘There were some positives for them in that game, but over 38 games, I just don’t see how Manchester City will be able to live with Arsenal.’ Manchester United are preparing for life back in the Champions League (Picture: PA) Paul Merson's predicted top-six for this season Arsenal Liverpool Chelsea Manchester City Tottenham Manchester United Similarly, Merson finds it hard to envisage a title challenge from United as they prepare for their first full season with Michael Carrick at the helm. No team picked up more points than United in the league following Carrick’s appointment in January, earning 39 points from his 17 games. But Merson fears that a lack of squad depth and the added pressures of Champions League football will take its toll, insisting: ‘I just worry about Manchester United with Europe. ‘We saw it last season at times – their squad is wafer thin. ‘If Bruno Fernandes got injured, then you’d really worry. And yes, they have Youri Tielemans in there but I don’t see a dominant midfield. ‘Manchester United will have their ups and downs – and I don’t expect them to be challengers. It’s too early for that.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Newcastle have agreed a deal for Gençlerbirliği midfielder Ousmane Diabate as confirmed by journalist Resat Can Ozbudak. Providing details on the exclusive news, Turkish journalist Resat Can Ozbudak revealed that the 18- year-old midfielder has secured a 4+1 year agreement with Newcastle United. Under the terms of the transfer, Diabate will stay on loan at […] The post Newcastle agree deal to sign midfielder after losing Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes appeared first on CaughtOffside.
A sensational move to Inter Miami has been floated as a possible next chapter for the Frenchman, although the situation surrounding his future is far more complicated than the glamorous destination might suggest. Lionel Messi could soon find himself sharing a dressing room with Karim Benzema, the former Real Madrid superstar who once played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and is now one of his biggest rivals in the Saudi Pro League. A sensational move to Inter Miami has been floated as a possible next chapter for the Frenchman, although the situation surrounding his future is far more complicated than the glamorous destination might suggest. Benzema’s situation has become one of the most intriguing stories of the Saudi transfer window. With his future at Al-Hilal increasingly uncertain, speculation has naturally turned toward where the 38-year-old could continue his career if he leaves the club. Reports from Diario AS and Sky Sports indicate that Benzema is negotiating a possible contract termination with Al-Hilal. The French striker is reportedly out of Simone Inzaghi’s plans, while the club has already identified Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins as a potential replacement. The situation became even more complicated after Benzema expressed his frustration at being substituted during Al-Hilal’s 4-2 victory over Al-Faisaly. Despite scoring in the match, the veteran forward was replaced in the second half, fueling further speculation about his relationship with the new manager. 🎥 BREAKING! Terjadi keributan antara Simone Inzaghi dan Benzema saat pertandingan Al-Hilal vs Al-Fasaily berlangsungBenzema yg ditarik keluar di menit 70 seperti terlihat tidak terima kalau dia harus digantikan ditengah pertandingan dam terlibat adu mulut dengan Inzaghi.… pic.twitter.com/jla1dkERK3— Dokter Gooners (@DokGooners) August 15, 2026 Inzaghi, however, attempted to calm the situation afterward. “We talked about that after the match. It’s normal that he wants to play every match, and I understand him because I was a striker too,” Inzaghi said, according to Saudi media reports. The Italian coach added that he has a respectful relationship with Benzema, describing him as “not only a great champion, but also a very great professional.” The financial problem blocking Benzema’s exit The biggest obstacle to Benzema leaving Al-Hilal is reportedly financial. The striker wants the full value of the final year of his contract, while Al-Hilal and the relevant Saudi soccer authorities are unwilling to simply pay the entire amount to terminate the agreement. Benzema’s contract structure makes matters even more complicated because part of his salary is reportedly covered through bodies connected to the Saudi Pro League. As a result, ending the deal could require approval from multiple parties rather than being a straightforward agreement between the player and the club. That issue has effectively put the next stage of the veteran striker’s career on hold. Al-Hilal wants to free up a foreign-player spot for a new striker, but it cannot fully move forward until Benzema’s contractual situation is resolved. Karim Benzema of Al Hilal during the AFC Champions League Elite. Could Messi and Benzema really unite in Miami? That uncertainty has opened the door to speculation about a stunning move to Major League Soccer. Inter Miami has been mentioned as a potential destination for Benzema, with the possibility of the Frenchman joining Messi, Luis Suarez and several other established stars creating an irresistible storyline, as per Saudi outlet Midan Al Yaum. The idea would reunite two of the most decorated forwards of their generation. Messi and Benzema spent years competing against each other in European soccer, particularly during Benzema’s Real Madrid career, but could now potentially become teammates in the United States.
The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season. Here are today's latest developments...
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty) Chelsea are in talks to sell Nicolas Jackson after Xabi Alonso placed the striker in a group of players who are training away from the first-team squad ahead of the new season. The Blues have more than 40 first-team players listed on their club website, meaning Alonso has been forced to split his squad as he prepares for Chelsea’s Premier League opener. Chelsea have insisted the group on the periphery should not be considered a ‘bomb squad’ but they certainly do not feature in Alonso’s long-team plans at Chelsea. Fellow striker Liam Delap and returning winger Mykhailo Mudryk are also in a second training group at Cobham. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Chelsea signed Jackson in a £32m deal from Villarreal in 2023 and were encouraged by his first season at Stamford Bridge in which he scored 17 goals in all competitions. Jackson also hit double digits during the 2024-25 campaign but was then loaned out to Bayern Munich following the arrivals of Joao Pedro from Brighton and Delap from Ipswich Town. The Senegal international was hoping to earn a permanent move to Bayern but the necessary conditions were not met and the Bundesliga champions opted against making a new deal with Chelsea. Chelsea are open to offers for Nicolas Jackson (Picture: Getty) As a result Jackson returned to west London but Chelsea bosses immediately made it clear that they were open to offloading him once again. Premier League clubs Aston Villa and Tottenham have made approaches for the 25-year-old but Chelsea are currently discussing a deal with Napoli, according to Sky Italia. Napoli are keen to strengthen Massimiliano Allegri’s attacking options ahead of the new season and also admire Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus and Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee. But their focus for the time being appears to be on Jackson, with reports in Italy claiming talks have began over a deal for the Chelsea man. Liam Delap is also training away from the Chelsea first-team (Picture: Getty) Villa have expressed interest in Jackson amid speculation England striker Ollie Watkins could leave the Midlands club for a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. With Chelsea open to selling Jackson for a fee of around £65m, Manchester United have even been advised to consider a move late in the summer window. ‘Nicolas Jackson is an option for Manchester United,’ Premier League title winner Quinton Fortune said earlier this month. ‘He’s coming off his loan at Bayern Munich and keeps getting clubs so he must have something. Chelsea's fixtures before the first international break Fulham vs Chelsea (August 24) Chelsea vs Luton Town (August 27) Chelsea vs Brighton (August 30) Arsenal vs Chelsea (September 6) Chelsea vs Hull City (September 12) Brentford vs Chelsea (September 18) ‘I see him as more of a goal poacher. If you look at the purest of the pure footballers, he’s not a striker to bring it down and play it like Dimitar Berbatov or Wayne Rooney or Dwight Yorke but that’s what I like about him too. ‘He’s just an out-an-out striker. He doesn’t really care about anything else apart from getting into the box and getting on the end of whatever service he’s provided, and there’s nothing wrong with that. That’s still the hardest part of the game. ‘He’s almost like Erling Haaland at times and he shouldn’t get involved in the play so much. Tell the other guys they can do all the hard work and I’ll score the goals. ‘Whether he’s right for United, I don’t know about that, but you don’t play for Chelsea and Bayern Munich if you haven’t got something about you.’ Chelsea kick-start their 2026-27 campaign with a trip to west London rivals Fulham on Monday night. ‘We feel ready,’ Alonso said at his first Chelsea pre-match press conference on Thursday afternoon. ‘We have prepared the whole pre-season with some players from the first day, other ones coming later. ‘But the de
Arsenal and Barcelona could work on a deal (Pictures: Getty) Mikel Arteta’s trust in Kai Havertz and Arsenal’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen has led Viktor Gyokeres to explore a move away from the Premier League champions. Sweden international Gyokeres endured a mixed first season at the Emirates Stadium, scoring 21 goals in all competitions. While that contribution helped Arsenal win their first Premier League title since 2004 and reach the Champions League final, there were concerns over Gyokeres’ all-round play. As a result Arsenal expressed interest in signing Julian Alvarez earlier in the summer but Atletico Madrid are still determined to keep hold of the Argentine World Cup winner. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. The Gunners have also been linked with a fresh move for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins while last week they reportedly opened talks with Galatasaray over a deal for Victor Osimhen. Like Atletico, Galatasaray have no interest in selling their superstar striker so close to the transfer deadline, but that has not deterred Arsenal who are still interested in striking a deal. Even if a new striker does not arrive in north London before the summer transfer window shuts, Gyokeres faces a battle for game-time with Kai Havertz starting last weekend’s emphatic Community Shield win over Manchester City. Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal last summer (Picture: Getty) Havertz missed much of last season through injury, only making 12 Premier League appearances, but looks set for an influential campaign given he has the trust of Arsenal boss Arteta. The prospect of playing back-up to Havertz and possibly even Osimhen has forced Gyokeres to consider his future at Arsenal and the 28-year-old in fact ‘wants to leave’, according to COPE. The Spanish outlet say Gyokeres’ has a ‘desire’ to move on this summer and has ‘offered himself’ to Barcelona as the La Liga champions look for a new striker. Mikel Arteta is interested in signing a new striker (Picture: Getty) Barca have been linked with a move for £64m former Sporting star Gyokeres as they too struggle to persuade Atletico to sell first-choice target Alvarez. It is claimed Gyokeres’ representatives are hoping to land a meeting with Barcelona transfer chief Deco to discuss a move to the Nou Camp. Earlier this week, Gyokeres insisted he was fully focussed on the new Premier League campaign amid speculation linking him with a move away from Arsenal. Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move to Arsenal (Picture: Getty) ‘I’m looking forward a lot, it’s going to be nice to start a league campaign again and to start against my old club,’ Gyokeres told talkSPORT. ‘It’s a great way to start at home so I’m looking forward to it. I haven’t played against them so of course it’s going to be nice to see a few of them that are still there and meet the fans as well. ‘Everyone starts on zero points again, so we have to do it all over again. We don’t have to defend it [the title], we just have to win as many games as we can and then hopefully, we’ll be there in the end again.’ Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given insists Arsenal should be looking to sign an upgrade on Gyokeres after his ‘okay’ first season at the club. ‘A signing like Bruno Guimaraes can give Arsenal the strength in depth they need to win multiple trophies,’ Given told BoyleSports. ‘But I think they still need to strengthen their options up front with another striker as well. ‘Viktor Gyokeres did okay last season but I still think when you want to win multiple trophies, you need somebody at the very top of the pitch who only needs one chance to score, not three or four chances a game. ‘That’s the level Arsenal are at, at the minute. If there is an opportunity to bring in more quality up front, that’s part of the puzzle too.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and
Tottenham's 1961 Double-winner Terry Dyson has died at the age of 91. Spurs have paid tribute Dyson, who made 209 appearances and scored 55 goals for the club across a 10-year spell. The forward was a key figure in Bill Nicholson's 1960-61 side who were the first English team in the 20th Century to achieve a First Division and FA Cup double.
Tottenham begin their 2026-27 Premier League season away to Brentford, and Roberto De Zerbi sees it as the start of a long journey. The post De Zerbi: Spurs’ ultimate goal to reach the top of the Premier League appeared first on SoccerNews.
Tottenham salute ‘key part’ of 1960-61 Double sideWinger also won Cup Winners’ Cup in 1963Tottenham’s 1961 Double-winner Terry Dyson has died at the age of 91. The Premier League club confirmed Dyson’s death on Thursday and paid tribute to their former winger, who made 209 appearances and scored 55 goals for Spurs in a 10-year spell.Dyson was part of Bill Nicholson’s 1960-61 side, the first English team in the 20th century to achieve a First Division and FA Cup Double, but one of his finest moments occurred two years later when he scored twice a 5-1 victory over Atlético Madrid to secure the European Cup Winners’ Cup. Continue reading...
Tottenham have been urged to make a move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as Roberto De Zerbi continues to explore ways to strengthen his attacking options. Spurs are already involved in advanced talks with Manchester City over a potential deal for Omar Marmoush, but former Tottenham scout Mick Brown believes the North London club […] The post “They can get him on the cheap” – Tottenham urged to sign 50-goal Crystal Palace star appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Aston Villa have made enquires over a deal for Christopher Nkunku, but around ten sides like the AC Milan attacker. The post ‘Ten Clubs Have Expressed Interest’ – Aston Villa In Growing Race For Expected To Move Player appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
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Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson (Picture: Sky Sports) Paul Merson believes neither Manchester City nor Manchester United are capable of rivalling Arsenal in this season’s Premier League title race. Arsenal will begin their title defence on Friday against newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s side have added more depth this summer with the signings of Bruno Guimaraes, Christian Tzolis and Illan Meslier, with Ezri Konsa also expected to sign for the defending champions in the coming days. The Gunners have already laid down a marker with their comprehensive win over Manchester City in the Community Shield last weekend. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. And Merson believes that his former side are ‘comfortable’ favourites heading into the new season. ‘I just can’t see anybody stopping Arsenal,’ he told Sky Sports. ‘They’ll win it quite comfortably. I don’t see a single weakness in them regarding the Premier League. ‘They do have a few weaknesses in the Champions League but for the Premier League, they remind me of when Manchester City first started dominating the league: two players in every position. Arsenal are the defending champions (Picture: Getty) ‘William Saliba and Gabriel are unbelievable but then Cristhian Mosquera comes in and you wouldn’t even think Saliba was missing. Jurrien Timber is out but Ben White comes in [against City] and keeps Jeremy Doku quiet. ‘I just don’t see anybody touching Arsenal at the moment. The only ones who can beat Arsenal are themselves.’ It has been a busy off-season for virtually all of Arsenal’s potential title rivals, with a slew of managerial changes ahead of the new season. Enzo Maresca is back at Manchester City, while Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso have been tasked with improving the fortunes of Liverpool and Chelsea after their respective poor domestic campaigns last season. Enzo Maresca has replaced Pep Guardiola (Picture: AFP) But Merson believes that City may find it hard to adapt to life without Pep Guardiola and midfield maestro Rodri following his departure to Barcelona. ‘After watching the Community Shield, I said the one thing Manchester City cannot do is sell Rodri,’ he added. ‘And they did it after the game. ‘I just don’t see them competing with Arsenal this season. ‘There were some positives for them in that game, but over 38 games, I just don’t see how Manchester City will be able to live with Arsenal.’ Manchester United are preparing for life back in the Champions League (Picture: PA) Paul Merson's predicted top-six for this season Arsenal Liverpool Chelsea Manchester City Tottenham Manchester United Similarly, Merson finds it hard to envisage a title challenge from United as they prepare for their first full season with Michael Carrick at the helm. No team picked up more points than United in the league following Carrick’s appointment in January, earning 39 points from his 17 games. But Merson fears that a lack of squad depth and the added pressures of Champions League football will take its toll, insisting: ‘I just worry about Manchester United with Europe. ‘We saw it last season at times – their squad is wafer thin. ‘If Bruno Fernandes got injured, then you’d really worry. And yes, they have Youri Tielemans in there but I don’t see a dominant midfield. ‘Manchester United will have their ups and downs – and I don’t expect them to be challengers. It’s too early for that.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Newcastle have agreed a deal for Gençlerbirliği midfielder Ousmane Diabate as confirmed by journalist Resat Can Ozbudak. Providing details on the exclusive news, Turkish journalist Resat Can Ozbudak revealed that the 18- year-old midfielder has secured a 4+1 year agreement with Newcastle United. Under the terms of the transfer, Diabate will stay on loan at […] The post Newcastle agree deal to sign midfielder after losing Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes appeared first on CaughtOffside.
A sensational move to Inter Miami has been floated as a possible next chapter for the Frenchman, although the situation surrounding his future is far more complicated than the glamorous destination might suggest. Lionel Messi could soon find himself sharing a dressing room with Karim Benzema, the former Real Madrid superstar who once played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and is now one of his biggest rivals in the Saudi Pro League. A sensational move to Inter Miami has been floated as a possible next chapter for the Frenchman, although the situation surrounding his future is far more complicated than the glamorous destination might suggest. Benzema’s situation has become one of the most intriguing stories of the Saudi transfer window. With his future at Al-Hilal increasingly uncertain, speculation has naturally turned toward where the 38-year-old could continue his career if he leaves the club. Reports from Diario AS and Sky Sports indicate that Benzema is negotiating a possible contract termination with Al-Hilal. The French striker is reportedly out of Simone Inzaghi’s plans, while the club has already identified Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins as a potential replacement. The situation became even more complicated after Benzema expressed his frustration at being substituted during Al-Hilal’s 4-2 victory over Al-Faisaly. Despite scoring in the match, the veteran forward was replaced in the second half, fueling further speculation about his relationship with the new manager. 🎥 BREAKING! Terjadi keributan antara Simone Inzaghi dan Benzema saat pertandingan Al-Hilal vs Al-Fasaily berlangsungBenzema yg ditarik keluar di menit 70 seperti terlihat tidak terima kalau dia harus digantikan ditengah pertandingan dam terlibat adu mulut dengan Inzaghi.… pic.twitter.com/jla1dkERK3— Dokter Gooners (@DokGooners) August 15, 2026 Inzaghi, however, attempted to calm the situation afterward. “We talked about that after the match. It’s normal that he wants to play every match, and I understand him because I was a striker too,” Inzaghi said, according to Saudi media reports. The Italian coach added that he has a respectful relationship with Benzema, describing him as “not only a great champion, but also a very great professional.” The financial problem blocking Benzema’s exit The biggest obstacle to Benzema leaving Al-Hilal is reportedly financial. The striker wants the full value of the final year of his contract, while Al-Hilal and the relevant Saudi soccer authorities are unwilling to simply pay the entire amount to terminate the agreement. Benzema’s contract structure makes matters even more complicated because part of his salary is reportedly covered through bodies connected to the Saudi Pro League. As a result, ending the deal could require approval from multiple parties rather than being a straightforward agreement between the player and the club. That issue has effectively put the next stage of the veteran striker’s career on hold. Al-Hilal wants to free up a foreign-player spot for a new striker, but it cannot fully move forward until Benzema’s contractual situation is resolved. Karim Benzema of Al Hilal during the AFC Champions League Elite. Could Messi and Benzema really unite in Miami? That uncertainty has opened the door to speculation about a stunning move to Major League Soccer. Inter Miami has been mentioned as a potential destination for Benzema, with the possibility of the Frenchman joining Messi, Luis Suarez and several other established stars creating an irresistible storyline, as per Saudi outlet Midan Al Yaum. The idea would reunite two of the most decorated forwards of their generation. Messi and Benzema spent years competing against each other in European soccer, particularly during Benzema’s Real Madrid career, but could now potentially become teammates in the United States.
The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season. Here are today's latest developments...
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty) Chelsea are in talks to sell Nicolas Jackson after Xabi Alonso placed the striker in a group of players who are training away from the first-team squad ahead of the new season. The Blues have more than 40 first-team players listed on their club website, meaning Alonso has been forced to split his squad as he prepares for Chelsea’s Premier League opener. Chelsea have insisted the group on the periphery should not be considered a ‘bomb squad’ but they certainly do not feature in Alonso’s long-team plans at Chelsea. Fellow striker Liam Delap and returning winger Mykhailo Mudryk are also in a second training group at Cobham. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Chelsea signed Jackson in a £32m deal from Villarreal in 2023 and were encouraged by his first season at Stamford Bridge in which he scored 17 goals in all competitions. Jackson also hit double digits during the 2024-25 campaign but was then loaned out to Bayern Munich following the arrivals of Joao Pedro from Brighton and Delap from Ipswich Town. The Senegal international was hoping to earn a permanent move to Bayern but the necessary conditions were not met and the Bundesliga champions opted against making a new deal with Chelsea. Chelsea are open to offers for Nicolas Jackson (Picture: Getty) As a result Jackson returned to west London but Chelsea bosses immediately made it clear that they were open to offloading him once again. Premier League clubs Aston Villa and Tottenham have made approaches for the 25-year-old but Chelsea are currently discussing a deal with Napoli, according to Sky Italia. Napoli are keen to strengthen Massimiliano Allegri’s attacking options ahead of the new season and also admire Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus and Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee. But their focus for the time being appears to be on Jackson, with reports in Italy claiming talks have began over a deal for the Chelsea man. Liam Delap is also training away from the Chelsea first-team (Picture: Getty) Villa have expressed interest in Jackson amid speculation England striker Ollie Watkins could leave the Midlands club for a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. With Chelsea open to selling Jackson for a fee of around £65m, Manchester United have even been advised to consider a move late in the summer window. ‘Nicolas Jackson is an option for Manchester United,’ Premier League title winner Quinton Fortune said earlier this month. ‘He’s coming off his loan at Bayern Munich and keeps getting clubs so he must have something. Chelsea's fixtures before the first international break Fulham vs Chelsea (August 24) Chelsea vs Luton Town (August 27) Chelsea vs Brighton (August 30) Arsenal vs Chelsea (September 6) Chelsea vs Hull City (September 12) Brentford vs Chelsea (September 18) ‘I see him as more of a goal poacher. If you look at the purest of the pure footballers, he’s not a striker to bring it down and play it like Dimitar Berbatov or Wayne Rooney or Dwight Yorke but that’s what I like about him too. ‘He’s just an out-an-out striker. He doesn’t really care about anything else apart from getting into the box and getting on the end of whatever service he’s provided, and there’s nothing wrong with that. That’s still the hardest part of the game. ‘He’s almost like Erling Haaland at times and he shouldn’t get involved in the play so much. Tell the other guys they can do all the hard work and I’ll score the goals. ‘Whether he’s right for United, I don’t know about that, but you don’t play for Chelsea and Bayern Munich if you haven’t got something about you.’ Chelsea kick-start their 2026-27 campaign with a trip to west London rivals Fulham on Monday night. ‘We feel ready,’ Alonso said at his first Chelsea pre-match press conference on Thursday afternoon. ‘We have prepared the whole pre-season with some players from the first day, other ones coming later. ‘But the de
Arsenal and Barcelona could work on a deal (Pictures: Getty) Mikel Arteta’s trust in Kai Havertz and Arsenal’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen has led Viktor Gyokeres to explore a move away from the Premier League champions. Sweden international Gyokeres endured a mixed first season at the Emirates Stadium, scoring 21 goals in all competitions. While that contribution helped Arsenal win their first Premier League title since 2004 and reach the Champions League final, there were concerns over Gyokeres’ all-round play. As a result Arsenal expressed interest in signing Julian Alvarez earlier in the summer but Atletico Madrid are still determined to keep hold of the Argentine World Cup winner. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. The Gunners have also been linked with a fresh move for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins while last week they reportedly opened talks with Galatasaray over a deal for Victor Osimhen. Like Atletico, Galatasaray have no interest in selling their superstar striker so close to the transfer deadline, but that has not deterred Arsenal who are still interested in striking a deal. Even if a new striker does not arrive in north London before the summer transfer window shuts, Gyokeres faces a battle for game-time with Kai Havertz starting last weekend’s emphatic Community Shield win over Manchester City. Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal last summer (Picture: Getty) Havertz missed much of last season through injury, only making 12 Premier League appearances, but looks set for an influential campaign given he has the trust of Arsenal boss Arteta. The prospect of playing back-up to Havertz and possibly even Osimhen has forced Gyokeres to consider his future at Arsenal and the 28-year-old in fact ‘wants to leave’, according to COPE. The Spanish outlet say Gyokeres’ has a ‘desire’ to move on this summer and has ‘offered himself’ to Barcelona as the La Liga champions look for a new striker. Mikel Arteta is interested in signing a new striker (Picture: Getty) Barca have been linked with a move for £64m former Sporting star Gyokeres as they too struggle to persuade Atletico to sell first-choice target Alvarez. It is claimed Gyokeres’ representatives are hoping to land a meeting with Barcelona transfer chief Deco to discuss a move to the Nou Camp. Earlier this week, Gyokeres insisted he was fully focussed on the new Premier League campaign amid speculation linking him with a move away from Arsenal. Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move to Arsenal (Picture: Getty) ‘I’m looking forward a lot, it’s going to be nice to start a league campaign again and to start against my old club,’ Gyokeres told talkSPORT. ‘It’s a great way to start at home so I’m looking forward to it. I haven’t played against them so of course it’s going to be nice to see a few of them that are still there and meet the fans as well. ‘Everyone starts on zero points again, so we have to do it all over again. We don’t have to defend it [the title], we just have to win as many games as we can and then hopefully, we’ll be there in the end again.’ Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given insists Arsenal should be looking to sign an upgrade on Gyokeres after his ‘okay’ first season at the club. ‘A signing like Bruno Guimaraes can give Arsenal the strength in depth they need to win multiple trophies,’ Given told BoyleSports. ‘But I think they still need to strengthen their options up front with another striker as well. ‘Viktor Gyokeres did okay last season but I still think when you want to win multiple trophies, you need somebody at the very top of the pitch who only needs one chance to score, not three or four chances a game. ‘That’s the level Arsenal are at, at the minute. If there is an opportunity to bring in more quality up front, that’s part of the puzzle too.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and
Tottenham's 1961 Double-winner Terry Dyson has died at the age of 91. Spurs have paid tribute Dyson, who made 209 appearances and scored 55 goals for the club across a 10-year spell. The forward was a key figure in Bill Nicholson's 1960-61 side who were the first English team in the 20th Century to achieve a First Division and FA Cup double.
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Tottenham salute ‘key part’ of 1960-61 Double sideWinger also won Cup Winners’ Cup in 1963Tottenham’s 1961 Double-winner Terry Dyson has died at the age of 91. The Premier League club confirmed Dyson’s death on Thursday and paid tribute to their former winger, who made 209 appearances and scored 55 goals for Spurs in a 10-year spell.Dyson was part of Bill Nicholson’s 1960-61 side, the first English team in the 20th century to achieve a First Division and FA Cup Double, but one of his finest moments occurred two years later when he scored twice a 5-1 victory over Atlético Madrid to secure the European Cup Winners’ Cup. Continue reading...
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