HECTOR BELLERIN used a data company to help him decide whether to join Real Betis on loan. The Arsenal right-back, 26, based his move on achieving his objective of getting into the Spain national team. Bellerin had slipped down the pecking order at Arsenal but seemingly had a few options to choose from during the transfer window, including Inter Milan . He only has four international caps to his name but is determined to win a place in Luis Enrique's squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. And after consulting data company Analytics FC, Bellerin settled on a loan move to Real Betis, according to The Athletic . The Spaniard was influenced by a desire for game time and a manager who would suit his style, with Betis ranking high on a list of suitable clubs collated by Analytics FC. The LaLiga outfit were in need of a regular right-back after last season's first-choice Emerson Royal returned to Barcelona after his loan ended - before he moved to Tottenham . …
Bukayo Saka ‘starting to receive several transfer approaches’ but Arsenal consider England star ‘untouchable’
BUKAYO SAKA is reportedly starting to receive transfer approaches from several clubs. Fabrizio Romano claims the England star has been ‘approached’ by a few teams after becoming a key man for club and country . However, Arsenal have no intention of selling Saka as they consider him ‘untouchable’. Despite only turning 20 years old this month, Saka has already clocked up 93 appearances for the Gunners, making his debut as a 17 year old in November 2018. Having played as a wing-back, Saka now looks to have cemented his place in Mikel Arteta’s front three. But that hasn’t stopped several clubs from registering their interest. Romano told the HereWeGo podcast: “Some clubs are starting to approach Bukayo Saka, as he’s one of the best players in his position for the future.” But unfortunately for the suitors, Arsenal will not be parting ways with Saka any time soon. Most read in Football Live Blog WEST HAM 1 MAN UTD 2 De Gea …
Arsenal and Tottenham transfer target Lautaro Martinez ‘will cost more than £85m after both clubs failed in summer bids’
TOTTENHAM and Arsenal both allegedly failed with bids for Lautaro Martinez in the summer - now they will need to splash out £85million to get him. The Argentina forward is thought to be close to agreeing new terms with Inter Milan that will see him commit his future to the Serie A club for the next five years. The 24-year-old’s current deal expires in 2023. However, Gazzetta dello Sport claims he is expected to pen his new agreement before the end of the current campaign. And that means that Tottenham , Arsenal and Atletico Madrid will all have to fork out massively for Martinez if they renew their interest in him. Today’s report from Italy states that all three clubs tabled offers for the South American in the summer window but Inter rejected them all. It states that both Tottenham and Atletico Madrid had £76.9m bids for Martinez rebuffed. Meanwhile a lower offer made by Arsenal was also knocked back with cash-strapped Inter able to hang on to the …
Jack Wilshere ‘just training at Arsenal to find another club’ with emotional transfer return not on cards, says Hillier
FORMER Arsenal midfielder David Hillier has declared Jack Wilshere will NOT be returning to the club on a permanent basis. Ex-Gunners star Wilshere, 29, has been offered the chance by Mikel Arteta to return to London Colney to train as he searches for a new club following his release by Championship side Bournemouth. Wilshere stated he will hold talks with Arsenal about taking up the manager's offer . It led to speculation that he could be offered a deal by the North London club , but this has been ruled out by Gunners icon Hillier. Speaking on the Highbury Squad Podcast , the 51-year-old title winner said: "I have got inside information on this. "I am a lucky man, so I am actually playing golf on Friday with a guy who does all his security systems at his house and he is very friendly with him. "He was telling me about him. They are good friends, anyway, from back in the day. "He said to me that ‘he is just training at the club to try to get another …
Wilshere will be seventh ex-Arsenal star to return to club in Prem era if he seals transfer – but how did others fare?
ARSENAL icon Jack Wilshere could become the seventh player to rejoin the club in the Premier League era. The 29-year-old has declared he will hold talks with the Gunners about returning to training after the midfielder was invited back by Mikel Arteta. Wilshere , currently a free agent after being released by Bournemouth, departed North London in 2018 to join boyhood side West Ham. Despite the former England international looking set to link up with Arteta's side, former Arsenal midfielder David Hillier has ruled out the player being offered a contract . But should he seal a transfer back to the Emirates , he will become the seventh player to return to the club since the creation of the Premier League in 1992. Here SunSport takes at how the six men before him fared. Champions League Offers Promotion FREE BETS Football betting new customer sign up offer - Get £50 of FREE BETS with Sky Bet Promotion …
Ruben Neves was right to snub Arsenal and Man Utd transfer interest and stay at Wolves, insists Bruno Lage
WOLVES boss Bruno Lage admitted his struggle to hold on to star midfielder Ruben Neves over the summer. But the Molineux manager believes his star midfielder made the right decision to stay put amid Arsenal and Manchester United interest. The Portuguese international, 24, has shone at Molineux ever since his surprise move from Porto in 2017. His displays have caught the eye of several Premier League big boys. Both Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with Neves over recent months. And Lage, who only took over from Nuno Espirito Santos in the Wolves dug-out, has revealed his fear over losing his ace. However, he insists that Neves made the right decision to stay instead of leaving elsewhere. Lage said: “This is life after the big teams come for this player. “I live with the rumour he can leave but he stayed with us. In this way he took the best decision. Most read in Football HULK SMASH Brazil hero Hulk announces …
Arsenal snub chance to sign ex-Tottenham star Christian Eriksen due to Arteta priorities
Arsenal will leave it to Paris St-Germain and Borussia Dortmund to fight it out over Christian Eriksen. The former Tottenham star is set to leave Inter Milan in January after growing frustrated with a lack of playing time. But while Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign the 28-year-old, they have no plans to move for him and have not held talks about the Denmark star. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has made signing a centre back his top priority instead - despite Arsenal’s woes in front of goal. Arteta’s shot-shy side have managed only nine goals this season and only four Premier League teams have logged fewer shots on target. But defenders David Luiz, Shkodran Mustafi and Sokratis are all out of contract next summer, and William Saliba has not yet worked out as hoped. So Arsenal, who face Molde in the Europa League Thursday, are scouring the market for potential reinforcements. Club scouts have watched 22-year-old Turkey star Merih Demiral but …
Man Utd and Arsenal could offer PSG wildcard transfer options if Mbappe joins Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe linked with Real Madrid move Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester United and Arsenal have already had intriguing deadline days for differing reasons - and both could still continue their proactivity with a sale to Paris Saint-Germain. United have had former legend and arguably the world's best player Cristiano Ronaldo return to Old Trafford, whilst Arsenal are reportedly set to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna amid their Ainsley Maitland-Niles drama. Kylian Mbappe may yet move to Real Madrid before the deadline (Image: GETTY) Related articles Takehiro Tomiyasu to Arsenal 'agreed' as Edu plans more …
Arsenal star Gabriel’s anger at Nicolas Pepe proves Mikel Arteta’s claim correct
Arsenal and Burnley fans fight post game Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Arsenal have long been criticised for having a squad that lacks leaders, but what defender Gabriel did during Saturday’s win against Burnley could prove that Mikel Arteta is correct to claim he does have strong personalities among his ranks. Related articles Arsenal fans make transfer demand which could upset Liverpool's plans Mikel Arteta singles out unsung 'terrific' Arsenal star after victory The Gunners were once renowned for having a team full of big personalities. The club’s last title-winning squad consisted of the likes of Jens Lehmann, …
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has perfect opportunity to silence critics against Burnley
Arteta praises fans after Arsenal win Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has endured a rough start to the season. The Spaniard had overseen the Gunners' worst start to a season in their history prior to their narrow 1-0 win over Norwich City last weekend. Despite looking down and out after the first month of the season, Arteta has come out swinging in recent weeks - and he has the perfect opportunity to hit back against his critics this weekend. Related articles Arsenal make Charlie Patino transfer call amid Barcelona interest Mikel Arteta lifts lid on Arsenal woes and makes confident vow This weekend's …