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Writer for FootballBlog | Video Scout for 360-Scouting | @Cymru @Arsenal

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Viktor Gyokeres Analysis: Does He Make Arsenal A Better Team? Analysis on Viktor Gyokeres and his start to life at Arsenal โ€“ does he make the Gunners a better team? Itโ€™s fair to say that the jury is still slightly out on Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres. Some fan...

Viktor Gyokeres: scoring some, missing some, running everywhere, confusing everyone.

We looked at his xG, his shooting tendencies, and why heโ€™s actually fine.

Read the full analysis ๐Ÿ‘‰ footballblog.co.uk/viktor-gyoke...

28.10.2025 16:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bournemouth Analysis: Andoni Iraola eyes Champions League spot Andoni Iraolaโ€™s high-pressing Bournemouth are defying expectations โ€“ hereโ€™s what the data says about their remarkable start to the season. Eight games into the Premier League season, Bournemouth sit t...

Bournemouth are so good now that saying theyโ€™ll push for a European spot isnโ€™t even a hot take.

But having sold almost ยฃ200 million worth of talent in the summer and not missing a beat, they still deserve a ton of credit โ€“ and in particular, Andoni Iraola.

๐Ÿ‘‰ footballblog.co.uk/bournemouth-...

24.10.2025 14:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for reading Aelred! Glad you enjoyed it

22.10.2025 19:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why Hearts Can Break Celtic-Rangers Duopoly Under Tony Bloom Brighton owner Tony Bloomโ€™s ยฃ9.8m investment in Hearts could transform the Scottish Premiership. For decades, Scottish football has lived under the weight of the Old Firm. Celtic and Rangers have domi...

Tony Bloomโ€™s quiet revolution in Scottish football is already underway at Tynecastle.

From Jamestown Analytics to Heartsโ€™ record-breaking transfer strategy, this piece explores how the Brighton & USG ownerโ€™s model translates north of the border.

Read more ๐Ÿ”— footballblog.co.uk/hearts-tony-...

22.10.2025 12:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ruben Amorim Twitter Space Rumours: Man Utd Fan Reactions Some Manchester United fans are convinced Ruben Amorim was speaking on a Twitter Space on Monday night, defending his stance at the club. With over 60,000 people tuned in to a call titled โ€œUnited Cris...

United fans are convinced Ruben Amorim secretly joined a Twitter Space last night ๐Ÿ‘€

A mystery speaker sounded eerily similar to him, even talking transfer decisions and repeating lines straight out of his pressers.

Probably not Amorimโ€ฆ surely right?

Full story: footballblog.co.uk/ruben-amorim...

16.09.2025 09:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Arsenal Transfer Business Not Done Yet? Martinelli Could Be Sold To Fund Move for Aston Villa Star | Football Blog Arsenalโ€™s stunning hijack of Tottenhamโ€™s move for Eberechi Eze has set pulses racing in north London โ€” but the Gunners may not be finished yet. Following what has already become a defining twist in th...

Arsenalโ€™s business might not be done yet ๐Ÿ‘€

After hijacking Spursโ€™ move for Eberechi Eze, reports suggest the Gunners could SELL Gabriel Martinelli for ยฃ70m โ€” and move for Malick Fofana, Morgan Rogers, or even Rodrygo.

Full story ๐Ÿ‘‰ footballblog.co.uk/arsenal-mart...

#Arsenal #AFC #Transfers

21.08.2025 12:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Everton Eye Arsenal Winger Reiss Nelson as Tyler Dibling Chase Stalls | Football Blog The latest Everton transfer news suggests the Toffees may turn to Arsenalโ€™s Reiss Nelson in their pursuit for a right-sided winger, after the Tyler Dibling deal stalled. The 25-year-old has been on th...

Everton may turn to Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson after Tyler Dibling talks stall.

A loan-to-buy deal could be on the table as wages remain the big hurdle.

Read more: footballblog.co.uk/everton-tran...

#EFC #Arsenal #Transfers

20.08.2025 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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West Ham Join Race for Arsenal Forward Amid Graham Potter Reunion Possibility | Football Blog The latest Leandro Trossard transfer news suggests West Ham United are weighing up a move for the Arsenal forward. The Belgian is entering the final year of his contract and is expected to leave the E...

๐Ÿšจ West Ham join the race for Arsenalโ€™s Leandro Trossard in a move that would reunite him with Graham Potter.

The Belgianโ€™s contract is up next summer, and with Arsenal keen on Eze, theyโ€™re ready to cash in.

Villa & Brentford also interested.

๐Ÿ‘‰ footballblog.co.uk/leandro-tros...

#WHUFC #AFC

14.08.2025 10:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Everton Consider Move for Roma Right-Back Zeki Celik Everton are eyeing Roma right-back Zeki Celik as a summer target after Kenny Tete extended his stay at Fulham.

๐Ÿ”ต Everton are considering Roma right-back Zeki Celik after Kenny Tete re-signed with Fulham.

Gasperini to decide Celikโ€™s future soon, but Everton could be back in the mix after tracking him in 2021.

Full story via FootItalia:
๐Ÿ‘‰ www.footitalia.com/news/zeki-ce...

#Everton #EFC #Transfers #SerieA

02.07.2025 13:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Marcus Rashford Transfer News: Napoli Emerge as Contenders Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is seeking a move abroad, and Napoli has emerged as a potential destination.

๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Napoli emerge as strong contenders to sign Marcus Rashford.

With Barcelona going all-in on Nico Williams, the Man Utd forward could be tempted by Serie A.

Napoli offer UCL football, Conteโ€™s project, & a clear attacking role.

Full story: www.footitalia.com/news/marcus-...

#Napoli #Rashford

01.07.2025 11:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Juventus Target Spurs Starlet Mikey Moore in Summer Move Juventus are eyeing Tottenham's Mikey Moore and Monaco's Eliesse Ben Seghir as part of a youth-focused transfer strategy.

๐Ÿšจ Juventus are targeting Tottenham wonderkid Mikey Moore in a โ‚ฌ20m move. The 17-year-old is attracting attention across Europe, but Spurs reluctant to let him go easily.

Full story & breakdown:
๐Ÿ”— www.footitalia.com/news/juventu...

#Juventus #Spurs #SerieA #Transfers #MikeyMoore

20.06.2025 09:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Napoli Submit โ‚ฌ30m Bid for Brighton Midfielder Matt O'Riley Napoli have made a โ‚ฌ30m offer for Brightonโ€™s Matt O'Riley, joining Roma in the race to sign the Danish midfielder.

โ€“ Napoli have submitted a โ‚ฌ30m bid for Brighton midfielder Matt Oโ€™Riley as Antonio Conte looks for summer reinforcements

โ€“ Roma and Atalanta also tracking the 24-year-old

๐Ÿ”— Full story: www.footitalia.com/news/napoli-...

#Napoli #Brighton #SerieA #TransferNews

19.06.2025 14:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Inter Close In on Parmaโ€™s Ange-Yoan Bonny in Swap Deal Inter are nearing a deal for Parma striker Ange-Yoan Bonny, with Sebastiano Esposito set to move the other way.

๐Ÿšจ Inter closing in on Parma striker Ange-Yoan Bonny!

Swap deal with Sebastian Esposito nearly agreed โ€“ full details, numbers, and quotes from Marotta inside. Bonny set to become the latest young talent under Chivu.

Read the full story ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.footitalia.com/news/inter-a...

#Inter #SerieA #Parma

18.06.2025 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Manchester United Eye Atalanta Goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi Manchester United are targeting Atalanta's Marco Carnesecchi as a potential replacement for Andre Onana, but he will cost โ‚ฌ50 million.

๐Ÿงค Manchester United want Atalantaโ€™s Marco Carnesecchi if Onana leaves.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 44 games, 18 clean sheets, standout Serie A seasons โ€” price tag set at โ‚ฌ45โ€“50M. United already in contact. Full breakdown + why this move could happen:

๐Ÿ”— www.footitalia.com/news/marco-c...

#MUFC #SerieA #Transfers #Atalanta

18.06.2025 11:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Napoli Target Fiorentina Midfielder Rolando Mandragora Amid Talks Napoli have made first contact for Fiorentinaโ€™s Rolando Mandragora as Antonio Conte eyes midfield reinforcements.

Napoli make contact for Fiorentinaโ€™s Rolando Mandragora after his breakout season (9 goals, 6 assists). Conte wants midfield upgrades โ€” could this be a smart fit?

More on Madragoraโ€™s tactical fit + full transfer breakdown:
๐Ÿ”— www.footitalia.com/news/napoli-...

#Napoli #SerieA #Fiorentina

18.06.2025 11:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lazio in Talks to Sign Midfielder Pablo Torre From Barcelona Lazio are negotiating a โ‚ฌ6 million deal to sign Spanish midfielder Pablo Torre from Barcelona. The 22-year-old could be the ideal fit for Sarriโ€™s midfield.

๐Ÿฆ… Lazio are in talks to sign Pablo Torre from Barcelona in a โ‚ฌ6M deal. At 22, Torre could be the creative spark Sarriโ€™s midfield needs in his 4-3-3 system.

๐Ÿ‘‰ How he fits, the contract details, and why Barca want a buyback clause:
๐Ÿ”— www.footitalia.com/news/pablo-t...

#Lazio #SerieA #Barca

05.06.2025 15:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lazio Transfer News: Parisi, Esposito, and Fazzini on Sarri's Radar Lazio target Fiorentinaโ€™s Parisi, Interโ€™s Esposito, and Empoliโ€™s Fazzini as Maurizio Sarri plans a tactical overhaul this summer.

๐Ÿšจ Lazio transfer news heating up:

โ€“ Fabiano Parisi + Francesco Pio Esposito on Sarriโ€™s radar for Lazio summer rebuild

โ€“ Club expected to return for Jacob Fazzini

โ€“ Napoli pushing hard for Zaccagni

Full story ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.footitalia.com/news/lazio-t...

#Lazio #SerieA #TransferNews

03.06.2025 12:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Man City Aiming to Sign Tijjani Reijnders Before Club World Cup Manchester City are close to signing Milanโ€™s Tijjani Reijnders in a โ‚ฌ75M deal, aiming to complete the deal before the Club World Cup begins.

Man City are moving fast to land Tijjani Reijnders ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Guardiola wants him in the squad for the Club World Cup โ€” deal with Milan could be sealed within days. โ‚ฌ75m package + big wage bump. Milan will use the money to rebuild.

www.footitalia.com/news/tijjani...

02.06.2025 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

6 possibly 7 lol

05.12.2024 20:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After Edu My look at the future of the sporting director role at Arsenal turned into a huge scouting report on potential candidate Roberto Olabe of Real Sociedad. Here it is.

I intended to write about the void of Edu at Arsenal. It turned into a huge scouting report on potential candidate Roberto Olabe of Real Sociedad.

Here's a long-read on him โ€”ย his fascinating story, and how he approaches identity, recruitment, development, and value in a highly-regarded operation:

22.11.2024 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 131    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

I see heโ€™s coming on so sharing this again.

23.11.2024 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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