former arsenal assistant round dispels rubbish rumours about his exit

Former Arsenal assistant Round dispels “rubbish’’ rumours about his exit

Ex-Arsenal assistant coach Steve Round has dispelled the rumours that he left Mikel Arterta, because he signed David Raya.  Round left the Gunner in the summer of 2023 and worked with Arteta for years, with reports stating that the signing of Raya, who took over from Aaron Ramsdale, was the last straw for him. But, while speaking in Footy Accumulators’ No Tippy Tappy Football Podcast, the former assistant coach stated that those claims were untrue and he just needed a change of location.  “I read a piece about that and that’s completely untrue, it’s a load of rubbish.  “There were no arguments or differences of opinion or anything like that. When I first went in with Mikel, I said to him, when the time is right, I think I’ll need to move on when it suits us both.  “We had a discussion in that summer (2023) and we said, I think it’s time that I went and we were both in agreement with each other.  “I think I needed to step away from it and have a break. I’ve been on the front line for nearly 30 years and it was tough.  “And I think he (Arteta) needed to refresh his staff as well and promote a couple of younger coaches. I’d moved more into the technical director sphere, which is what I’m looking at right now. So I just felt it was the right time.  The Gunners are having a fantastic season so far and Round believes Arteta’s side can go all the way this year and lift their first Premier League title in over 20 years.  “You look at the team now, there’s men all the way through the team who are physical, strong, aggressive, superb on set pieces. They can score a wide range of goals, and I think they’ll push right to the end this year.  “I know there’s a nine-point gap now, but that can easily whittle away. If Liverpool lose (Mohamed) Salah or (Virgil) Van Dijk, the whole thing can change really quickly. It will go right down to the wire this season.” 

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dewsnip gives rooney vote of confidence

Plymouth chief Dewsnip gives Rooney vote of confidence

Plymouth’s Director of football Neil Dewsnip has given Wayne Rooney a vote of confidence. Rooney, who is under pressure, could lose his job if the club’s results do not improve. Plymouth have given up ten goals in two matches and are 21st in the Championship presently.  “He’s driven to turn the ship around,” Dewsnip told BBC Radio Devon. “We’re all behind him, we’re all fighting alongside him and hopefully we can turn that into a good performance and a winning performance on Saturday.” Plymouth will play Oxford United next, with bottom clubs dangling close to the bottom of the league standings. 

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atletico madrid oblak: 'you get used to transfer rumours'

Atletico Madrid Oblak: “You get used to transfer rumours”

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak agrees that his future with the team is in doubt again. However, he agrees that he has learned how to deal with those transfer rumours.  Oblak said, “Every summer there is a lot of talk but in the end in football you never know what will happen in the future. “I start every season wanting to give my best. I want to give my best and I don’t think about the future. Ten years have passed like this and I will continue like this. “As I said, until I am here I will give everything of myself to help the club and try to win the titles that I have never won.”

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iachini says vlahovic will sign new deal

Former Juventus defender Iachini says Vlahovic will sign new deal: ‘He is among the best in Serie A’

Ex-Juventus defender Beppe Iachini expects Duhan Vlahovic to agree to a new contract with the team. Vlahovic’s current deal will expire in 2026. online pharmacy order stromectol with best prices today in the USA   Iachini told TuttoJuve:  “He is in line with the great strikers of Serie A, apart from Retegui and Kean who are having a magical year. He is a striker with certain characteristics, he plays for the team and creates many goal-scoring opportunities. His absence is greatly felt and Juve is paying the price. online pharmacy order wellbutrin with best prices today in the USA “Dusan is strong, good, he is young and he is on his way. He is still searching for maturity, he will get there with time. And then the goals he scores speak for him, with Juve he was decisive on several occasions in bringing home important points. Unfortunately the injury came because he was playing a lot and since the beginning of the season, especially with the Bianconeri, he had never stopped due to a lack of alternatives. “The many missed goals are the result of a lack of lucidity deriving from too much use and excess accumulated tiredness, it is normal in my opinion that it can happen to someone who plays continuously and never stops like him. Surely with (Arek) Milik he would have had more chances to catch his breath, this probably would have allowed him to avoid that injury. online pharmacy provigil for sale with best prices today in the USA It is a situation that Juventus could not prevent and today they find themselves without strikers. online pharmacy abilify for sale with best prices today in the USA online pharmacy order bactroban with best prices today in the USA “ He added: “For me, he will renew with Juventus. There are all the conditions, I don’t think the club can accept getting rid of him so easily. And then if you want to get results, you have to buy strong strikers and not sell them.”

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dortmund to sell forest, everton eye malen as he searches for top club

Dortmund, to sell Forest, Everton eye Malen as he searches for “top club’’

Borussia Dortmund are ready to sell Donyell Malen in January. Malen has just switched agents, which has further given rise to rumours that he is ready to leave Dortmund next month.  Sky Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg while reporting today said: “Donyell Malen, 25, to leave Borussia Dortmund in Winter? “New try: The Dutch striker is with Wasserman now. Everton, Nottingham, Brentford and Crystal Palace have been interested in him in summer. “But Malen has high expectations. He wants to play for a European top club, e.g. Barca or Arsenal.  “BVB demand €25-30m for Malen.”

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barcelona watching 23-year-old brazilian winger henrique

Barcelona watching 23-year-old Brazilian winger Henrique

Botafogo got their first Copa Libertadores title on Saturday, in an epic match where they beat Atletico Mineiro to win 3-1. Despite playing with 10 men from the second minute, Luiz Henrique motivated his team with a goal and an assist to victory.  Henrique returned to play for Brazil earlier this year from Real Betis, as he struggled to find his place with Benito Villamarin. Securing a €15m deal in his country, Botafago has gotten 12 goals and 6 assists from the 51 times he played this term. Additionally, he made his debut in the Brazil national team. Henrique is competing with Savio Moreira for a spot on the right; he has scored twice in 6 games for the Selecao.  Per report by Sport, Barcelona are monitoring his progress. They scouted him while he was at Betis, and with his recent performance, the Catalan daily says the Blaugrana are still interested in him.  Henrique showed glimpses of potential under Manuel Pellegrini, but could not maintain a consistent run of form over several months at Betis. Early this year, Henrique was accused of spot fixing, but no legal action has been taken.  The 23-year-old had another run in with the law, when he involved authorities in Brazil this week, with an ex-girlfriend’s sister who tried to blackmail him for money with an intimate video. 

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manchester united, tottenham monitor tillman for january

Manchester United, Tottenham monitoring PSV midfielder Tillman for January

Manchester United are monitoring PSV Eindhoven attacking midfielder Malik Tillman.  According to Sky Deutschland, United are also interested in the 22-year-old. Other English clubs like Tottenham and Aston Villa, have also shown interest in a contract for the winter market.  Tillman has a buyout clause of €35-40m, which will take effect this summer only.  Him, on the other hand, does not intend to join any Premier League club in the future. 

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sheffield united eyeing liverpool midfielder morton

Sheffield United eyeing Liverpool midfielder Morton

Sheffield United have their eyes on Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton for January. According to the Sun, Sheffield are interested in taking him on loan for the second half of the term. He would be a substitute for Oli Arblaster, who was removed due to a fatal injury.  Morton scored three goals and five assists in 40 Championship appearances for Blackburn Rovers last year. He would move to Bramall Lane on a loan. 

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inter miami plans january move for james

Inter Miami plans January move for Rayo Vallecano outsider James

Inter Miami are ready to sign Rayo Vallecano attacker James Rodriguez. Rodriguez joined Rayo early this term, but struggled for playing minutes and could leave the club in January. Per reports by Estadio Deportivo, James is ready to leave the La Liga. The player has already gotten interest from a Major League Soccer club which is Inter Miami.  Miami have been watching James for a while and hope to finalise the deal during the winter transfer window.  Inter already has Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba.

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psg prepare contract deal for salah

PSG prepare pre-contract deal for Salah

PSG are working on a pre-contract offer for Liverpool player Mohamed Salah. Salah’s contract will end this summer and he is free to sign on a pre-contract deal with any foreign club from January 1, ahead of leaving in a Bosman transfer in June.  L’Equipe reports that PSG has contacted Salah and his representatives about him moving to Paris next year. And there is some confidence in him accepting the offer.  After his man-of-the-match delivery in a win over Manchester City last night, Salah said: “Until now this is the last City game I will play for Liverpool so I was just going to enjoy it. “The atmosphere was incredible so I will enjoy every second here. Hopefully we just win the league and will see what will happen.”

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