Nick Wright

Viktor Gyokeres: Arsenal's new signing is a graduate of IF Brommapojkarna, the Swedish club with 'no fans' but Europe's biggest academy Arsenals Viktor Gyokeres was an emerging star with Coventry and a scoring sensation for Sporting but it was at Brommapojkarna that he made his senior breakthrough; Swedish club are a talent factory wh...

Piece on IF Brommapojkarna, maybe Europe’s most fascinating club. Gyokeres, Bergvall, Kulusevski all products. “No fans,” to quote their sporting director, but a vast academy and an existence geared towards selling Sweden’s top talents for maximum profit. #afc #thfc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Viktor Gyokeres: Arsenal's new signing is a graduate of IF Brommapojkarna, the Swedish club with 'no fans' but Europe's biggest academy Arsenals Viktor Gyokeres was an emerging star with Coventry and a scoring sensation for Sporting but it was at Brommapojkarna that he made his senior breakthrough; Swedish club are a talent factory wh...

Piece on IF Brommapojkarna, maybe Europe’s most fascinating club. Gyokeres, Bergvall, Kulusevski all products. “No fans,” to quote their sporting director, but a vast academy and an existence geared towards selling Sweden’s top talents for maximum profit. #afc #thfc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Special show today with the excellent Nick Wright from Sky, focusing on the Madueke/Mosquera signings and looking at what both could bring to the squad this season.

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Cristhian Mosquera to Arsenal: Spanish centre-back has potential to keep William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes on their toes Arsenal have agreed to pay an initial £13m to sign Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia; Spain U21 centre-back is set to head to the Emirates Stadium having impressed in LaLiga and is expected to provide ...

Cristhian Mosquera. More minutes played in last two seasons than any other U21 player in Europe's major leagues. Some areas for improvement but reliability, robustness and great potential. Piece here including insight on his development at Valencia. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal: Spain midfielder's quality and character make him one of world's best No 6s Martin Zubimendi has completed his £51m transfer from Real Sociedad to Arsenal; former team-mates and coaches compare him to Xabi Alonso and tell Sky Sports what makes him so good

Mikel Merino, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi. Mikel Arteta building quite the Basque contingent at Arsenal. Understand he formed an instant bond with Zubimendi and played a crucial role in convincing him to join after a year-long pursuit. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal: Spain midfielder's quality and character make him one of world's best No 6s Martin Zubimendi has completed his £51m transfer from Real Sociedad to Arsenal; former team-mates and coaches compare him to Xabi Alonso and tell Sky Sports what makes him so good

"A complete person as well as a complete player." An in-depth piece on Martin Zubimendi and the qualities that make him so good, with insight from former team-mates and coaches who liken him to Xabi Alonso and expect him to shine for Arsenal. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Xavi Valero an interesting (re)appointment by Liverpool. Spoke to Lukasz Fabianski about working with him at West Ham in an interview in 2020. Very hot on positioning. #lfc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Arsenal transfer news: Christian Norgaard to the Gunners? Brentford captain can bring experience and set-piece threat in midfield overhaul Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford; Gunners are also edging closer to completing moves for Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga; Gunners also want to bring in a str...

Christian Norgaard not a sexy signing but a sensible one for Arsenal. Piece here on the qualities he’ll bring, including his incredible set-piece threat. Plus his likely role in the squad and what the midfield rebuild means for Declan Rice. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal: Spain midfielder's quality and character make him one of world's best No 6s Arsenal remain confident of clinching a £51m deal to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad; Liverpool tried to buy him last year; former team-mates and coaches compare him to Xabi Alonso and tell S...

What will Martin Zubimendi bring to Arsenal? I asked his coaches and team-mates for this piece. “He is so good with the ball, controlling the game, passing. But he defends brilliantly as well. He is good in all aspects.” Character, intelligence, leadership too. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Charalampos Kostoulas to Brighton: Wonderkid from Olympiakos has potential to become one of Europe's best strikers As Brighton complete a £31.4m deal for highly-rated striker Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiakos, his former coach tells Sky Sports why he is a special talent worth the expense; Kostoulas, 18, was al...

Excited to see Charalampos Kostoulas at Brighton. Killer instinct, adaptability, intelligence, 'extraordinary' physicality. My piece with his UEFA Youth League-winning U19 coach at Olympiakos on the qualities that make him one of Europe's best young strikers. #bhafc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Man Utd face dilemma over Ruben Amorim as he reiterates he will not change despite struggles - The Radar The Radar column also looks at the plight of Raheem Sterling as his former Man City team-mate Kevin De Bruyne offers a reminder of just how good he was, plus why Crystal Palaces Eberechi Eze is one of...

Last column of the season! On the Ruben Amorim dilemma and why Manchester United’s continued faith in him (and his system) is so risky. Plus: Kevin De Bruyne’s Raheem Sterling appreciation and a bit of Eberechi Eze love. #mufc #afc #cpfc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Europa League final: Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou adapts 'Angeball' principles to keep trophy promise Spurs won the Europa League thanks to a 1-0 win over Man Utd in Bilbao; Ruben Amorims side dominated possession but Ange Postecoglou was rewarded for adapting his Angeball style to something more prag...

“It’s just who we are, mate.” Not anymore. How Ange Postecoglou ripped up his ‘Angeball’ approach to take Spurs all the way in the Europa League. My piece from San Mamés last night. #thfc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Andoni Iraola exclusive interview: Bournemouth boss using lessons of Athletic Club and planning future Andoni Iraola tells Sky Sports about using lessons from Athletic Club at Bournemouth, the risk of losing players, and planning for the future despite interest from Spurs and Real Madrid; watch Arsenal...

Andoni Iraola interview. Using lessons from Athletic Club at Bournemouth, becoming one of Europe's most talked-about coaches, his future at the club, and the importance of making it a destination for young players like Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen. #afcb www.skysports.com/football/new...

Why Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez is a transfer target for Liverpool, Man City and Real Madrid - The Radar The Radar column looks at the unique blend of qualities that makes Milos Kerkez appealing to Europes elite. Plus: why Niclas Fullkrugs honesty might be what West Ham need, and how Marshall Munetsis mo...

The Radar column this week is on the in-demand Milos Kerkez and the qualities that make him appealing to the elite. Plus: Niclas Fullkrug right to air West Ham home truths and Marshall Munetsi's key role in Wolves' improvement. www.skysports.com/football/new...

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka channels Thierry Henry with 'remontada' in Champions League triumph over Real Madrid Bukayo Saka produced a remontada of his own to propel Arsenal into the Champions League last four and bring Real Madrid to their knees; Mikel Arteta lauded Sakas incredible personality in recovering f...

“Ninety minutes is a long time at the Bernabeu," they say. Arsenal flipped the narrative. It was Real Madrid who suffered, thanks in part to Bukayo Saka's remontada. Piece from the Bernabeu on an historic night, and a player channelling Thierry Henry. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Real Madrid's Champions League 'aura', embodied by Jude Bellingham, is ultimate test of character for Arsenal Arsenal face Real Madrid in Wednesdays Champions League quarter-final at the Bernabeu with a three-goal first-leg lead and yet the hosts believe in another remontada; Mikel Artetas side must shut out ...

The level of optimism in Madrid around a remontada is amazing. Juanito's Bernabeu comeback blueprint in action. But Arsenal have reasons to believe too, beyond the first-leg scoreline. Piece on the task ahead, including a look at their growing threat on the break. www.skysports.com/football/new...

Arsenal's statement win against Real Madrid inspired by brilliant Declan Rice and fearless Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal took a big step towards the Champions League semi-finals with a stunning 3-0 win over holders Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium; Declan Rices free-kick goals were the catalyst for a famous n...

What a night for Arsenal. Ridiculous, really. Reflections here on Declan Rice's free-kick brilliance - he now has 11 goals and 14 assists in 51 starts as a No 8, btw - and Myles Lewis-Skelly's utter fearlessness. Some player he is. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Martin Odegaard at Real Madrid: A 'PR exercise' gone wrong or the making of the Arsenal captain? Martin Odegaard faces Real Madrid in Tuesdays Champions League quarter-final having bounced back from a challenging spell there; It would have broken every other player in the world, David Nielsen, hi...

Tough season for Martin Odegaard but facing Real Madrid a reminder of the incredible resilience shown to get where he is. “It would have broken every other player in the world,” says his old coach in Norway. A pre-match read on how the Madrid years shaped him. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Anthony Elanga hits new top speed against Man Utd and Myles Lewis-Skelly helps Gabriel Martinelli thrive - The Radar The Radar returns with praise for Anthony Elanga and analysis of how Myles Lewis-Skelly has unlocked Gabriel Martinelli at Arsenal; Aston Villa vs Nottm Forest live on Sky Sports Premier League and Ma...

In The Radar column this week: Anthony Elanga pushing Micky van de Ven as Premier League's fastest player with new top speed, and the unseen work by Myles Lewis-Skelly helping Gabriel Martinelli shine. #nffc #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Thanks Mikey 👍

Bukayo Saka's return a game-changer for Arsenal but what does it mean for Ethan Nwaneri and Martin Odegaard? Bukayo Saka is nearing a long-awaited return for Arsenal after three months out with a hamstring tear; England internationals injury was a huge blow to the Gunners title hopes; his comeback could impa...

Big piece on Bukayo Saka's impending return from injury.

• A game-changer for Arsenal?
• What it means for Ethan Nwaneri.
• How he helps Martin Odegaard.
• Right-sided reunion with Ben White.

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Love this graphic, from our data editor Adam Smith, showing switches of play by Premier League players since 2017/18. That is one lonely dot...

Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid? What his exit would mean to Liverpool and why replacing him might be impossible Real Madrid are in talks to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold when his contract expires in June; Liverpool defender is eager to make the move so how big a loss would he be, what would his exit mean for Moha...

Had a dig into Trent Alexander-Arnold's absurd creative numbers for this piece on what his exit would mean for Liverpool, how it might impact Mohamed Salah, and the immense (impossible?) task of replacing him. #lfc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Arsenal's Declan Rice, 'The Horse', evolving into an attacking midfielder under Mikel Arteta - The Radar Plus: Newcastle require left-sided surgery ahead of Carabao Cup final and the unsung player key to Brightons upturn in form; watch Man Utd vs Arsenal live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event f...

Column this week is on Declan Rice's attacking evolution and why the future of 'The Horse' is at No 8, not No 6. Plus: Newcastle's left flank gutted and the unheralded player key to Brighton's upturn in form. www.skysports.com/football/new...

Dean Huijsen: Bournemouth's Sergio Ramos-inspired wonderkid proving a bargain signing under Andoni Iraola A goalscoring defender who counts Jose Mourinho among his many admirers, Dean Huijsen, 19, is proving a coup for Bournemouth; watch Tottenham vs Bournemouth live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main ...

Amazing to think Dean Huijsen is still only 19. Admired by Jose Mourinho, likened to Sergio Ramos. Piece here on a brilliant signing by Bournemouth w/ insight on his rise from an academy coach at Malaga, where he scored 12 goals in half a season... from centre-back. www.skysports.com/football/new...

Oh absolutely. Just a comment on how fine the margins are really - even if Liverpool have obviously been far better.

Find it impossible to see Arsenal closing the gap now. Have doubted it since the Saka injury. But it is amazing to think that if they had beaten West Ham and Liverpool had lost or even drawn at Man City, the title would be in their hands, with a game in hand and Anfield to come.

Ten days and three games on from this column, Mohamed Salah is projected to hit an even higher total for goals and assists. On track for 58 now. “A Messi and Ronaldo season” indeed. www.skysports.com/football/new...

Arsenal transfer news, rumours and gossip: Live updates and latest on deals, signings, loans and contracts The latest news, transfer talk and gossip from Arsenal.

Time to give David Raya a go on the wing? He clocked a higher top speed than any other Arsenal player with his late recovery run against West Ham, at 32.65km/h. William Saliba was next on 30.90km/h. Only Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of him in the game! www.skysports.com/football/liv...

Real Bedford FC: Cryptocurrency investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss inject £3.58m and become part-owners The Winklevoss brothers have injected £3.58m ($4.5m) into eighth-tier Real Bedford FC, continuing a trend for heavy investment in non-League clubs, with Wrexham and Salford City having already risen t...

🚨 Crypto moguls the Winklevoss twins have finalised their $4.5m injection in 8th-tier @realbedford. Deal in principle announced last yr but final terms only signed this week. They become 45% co-owners and will be hands-on. Investment in cash, not bitcoin www.skysports.com/football/new...