Arsenal now hold a firm interest in signing another “dangerous” forward, despite recently signing Eberechi Eze, and his club desperately need to sell.

Gunners keen on another forward after Eberechi Eze

The Gunners’ attacking quality was on full display in the recent 5-0 victory against Leeds United, with Viktor Gyokeres bagging his first two goals for the club, but the one downside was Bukayo Saka sustaining a relatively lengthy injury.

The injury is not as bad as first feared, but Saka is set to miss around four weeks due to a hamstring issue, with Martin Odegaard also picking up a knock, joining Kai Havertz on the sidelines.

Three injury setbacks at such an early stage of the season has underlined just how important it is for Mikel Arteta to have a deep squad, with the manager saying: “We’ve been two weeks and we’ve already lost Kai, Martin and Bukayo, so it tells you how well-equipped you have to be in this league to manage and to maintain the level that we want.”

Arteta should already have enough players to deal with the absences, given the recent arrival of Eze, while the Spaniard also has Ethan Nwaneri and Leandro Trossard at his disposal, but the north Londoners have now entered the race for another forward.

That is according to a report from Diario Nervion on X, which states Arsenal now hold a firm interest in signing Sevilla forward Dodi Lukebakio, who looks like he could be on the move this summer.

The Spanish club desperately need to sell players this summer, given their difficult financial position, and there is widespread interest in Lukebakio, with Everton and AC Milan also named as potential suitors.

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However, the 27-year-old is reluctant to leave the La Liga side, having already turned down moves away in the past, so it remains to be seen whether a deal will be possible.

"Dangerous" Lukebakio would provide depth in attack

Lauded as “dangerous” by The Athletic’s Michael Cox, the Belgium international enjoyed a very impressive 2024-25 campaign, chipping in with 11 goals in La Liga, matching the number of goals he scored for Hertha Berlin in the previous season.

The Brussels-born forward is also established at international level, having picked up 26 caps for Belgium, with his attacking quality on show when assisting Romelu Lukaku in a Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden.

That said, there are doubts over whether the forward, who is known to pocket £50k-a-week, would be a necessary signing, given the arrivals of Eze and Noni Madueke this summer, while Trossard also remains an Arsenal player.

As such, Lukebakio should not be a priority target for the Gunners, and they should instead focus on getting a deal for a Jakub Kiwior replacement over the line, with Piero Hincapie recently emerging as a major target.

The BCCI announced fixtures for India men’s home internationals on Wednesday

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سجل أشرف بن شرقي، وأحمد سيد زيزو، لاعبا الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي، هدفين أمام الاتحاد السكندري في اللقاء الجاري الآن.

ويلتقي الأهلي، مع الاتحاد السكندري، ضمن منافسات الجولة الحادية عشر من مسابقة الدوري المصري الممتاز، على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي.

طالع.. فيديو | أسيست زيزو.. بن شرقي يسجل هدف الأهلي الأول أمام الاتحاد السكندري

ورفع أشرف بن شرقي، رصيده من الأهداف في الدوري المصري إلى هدفين حيث أحرز الهدف بعد وصول الكرة له داخل منطقة الجزاء ليسددها في الشباك.

وأحرز أحمد سيد زيزو، هدف الأهلي الثاني أمام الاتحاد السكندري، ليرفع رصيده إلى 3 أهداف. ترتيب هدافي الدوري المصري

– صلاح محسن – المصري – 5 أهداف.

– محمود حسن تريزيجيه – الأهلي –4 أهداف.

– عبد الرحيم دغموم – المصري – 4 أهداف.

– عمر الساعي – المصري – 4 أهداف.

– أحمد سيد زيزو – الأهلي – 3 أهداف

– عدي الدباغ – الزمالك – 3 أهداف.

– محمد السيد شيكا – كهرباء الاسماعيلية – 3 أهداف.

– أحمد فاروق – وادي دجلة – 3 أهداف.

– صديق أوجولا – سيراميكا كليوباترا – 3 أهداف.

– أشرف بن شرقي – الأهلي- هدفين

– محمد شريف – الأهلي – هدفين.

-فيستون مايلي- بيراميدز- هدفين

– ياسين مرعي – الأهلي – هدفين.

– محمد الشيبي – بيراميدز – هدفين.

– عمرو السولية – سيراميكا كليوباترا – هدفين.

– عبدالله السعيد- الزمالك- هدفين.

– شيكو بانزا – الزمالك – هدفين.

– ناصر ماهر- الزمالك- هدفين.

– نيجك جراديشار – الأهلي – هدفين.

– وليد الكرتي – بيراميدز – هدفين.

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O prejuízo para o São Paulo em Cuiabá foi muito além da derrota por 2 a 1 na partida de sábado (22), pelo Campeonato Brasileiro. Depois de receberem cartões amarelos, Luciano e Calleri estão suspensos do confronto do Tricolor ante o Bahia às 11h (de Brasília) do próximo domingo (30), no Morumbi. Um temor que vai continuar por um bom tempo já que ninguém tem tantos atletas pendurados quanto o clube do Morumbi: 11 ao todo.

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Estão pendurados com dois cartões amarelos Pablo Maia (que recebeu o segundo cartão amarelo no sábado), Alan Franco, Alisson, Caio, Marcos Paulo, Michel Araújo, Patryck, Rafinha, Raí Ramos, Rodriguinho e Wellington Rato.

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Além dos atacantes, também estará suspenso para o duelo com os baianos o técnico Dorival Júnior, expulso em Cuiabá.

Dorival, inclusive, é mais um dos pendurados. O treinador tem dois cartões amarelos juntos de seu filho e auxiliar, Lucas Silvestre, que deverá ficar no banco no domingo.

A situação dos ‘indisciplinados’ é um contraste na temporada no momento em que o São Paulo vê diminuir cada vez mais a lista de contundidos em seu plantel. No jogo contra o Cuiabá, por exemplo, foram apenas sete atletas impossibilitados de jogar por conta de contusão.

O número deverá cair ainda mais no compromisso ante o rival Corinthians às 21h30 (de Brasília) de terça-feira (25), no jogo de ida da semifinal da Copa do Brasil, já que Alan Franco voltou a treinar sem limitações com os companheiros.

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Steven Gerrard’s picks as his two most underrated teammates at Liverpool may make sense, but Jurgen Klopp might not love one of his selections.

Gerrard's eclectic mix of teammates at Liverpool

Gerrard has a strong argument for being the Reds’ greatest player of all time, having enjoyed an extraordinary career at Anfield between 1998 and 2015.

The legendary former midfielder captained Liverpool to an unforgettable Champions League win in 2005, as well as winning multiple FA Cups and League Cups, and he is among the complete midfielders to have played the game.

Gerrard had some world-class teammates at Liverpool down the years, whether it be Luis Suarez, Fernando Torres or Xabi Alonso, to name just a few.

On the flip side, there were times when it felt as though the Reds icon was carrying too many average footballers, with his world-class talent deserving of winning many Premier League titles. Instead, that trophy forever eluded him.

Gerrard reveals two most underrated colleagues

Speaking in an interview with GQ magazine back in 2015, not long before he left Liverpool, Gerrard said that Didi Hamann and Dirk Kuyt are his two most underrated teammates from his Reds career.

“Good question. Er… Didi Hamman, although everyone knows he is class, a lot of his work was for the team and not stand-out work. Dirk Kuyt was also someone who was very selfless, so probably Dirk and Didi, two quality footballers who put the importance of the team first.”

It is hard to have too many qualms about Gerrard’s choices, with Hamann and Kuyt two players who often went under the radar while others made the headlines, including the former skipper himself.

Hamann was a great shield in front of the defence, possessing expert positional sense that didn’t allow his lack of pace to be exposed, as well as quality on the ball. The way in which his half-time substitution in the 2005 Champions League final against AC Milan turned the game on its head sums up his influence.

Klopp may not be too overjoyed about Gerrard picking the German, however, with Liverpool’s former manager having issues with his compatriot, once reacting angrily to criticism of him.

“Who said that? Didi Hamann? Oh great. A fantastic source, well respected everywhere. That (being a former Liverpool player) does not give you the right to say what you want, especially when you have no idea. I actually think Didi Hamann does not deserve that you use his phrase to ask a question. Do me a favour and ask your own question. Try to ask without using the word spark.”

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As for Kuyt, he was so often the ultimate big-game player for Liverpool, scoring huge goals against the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Everton in the Premier League, as well as netting in the 2007 Champions League final defeat to Milan.

Rangers have been linked with a move for a Premier League champion and free agent who “would tick a lot of boxes” for the Scottish Premiership giants.

McCoist sets record straight on Martin hoax

The Gers have made a miserable start to the new season, with Russell Martin making an awful start to life as manager, already seemingly battling to save his job on a weekly basis.

Rangers legend Ally McCoist may have been critical of Martin at times this season, but he has also set the record straight about fake quotes from him laying into the Gers boss.

“Well, I’ve been misquoted on TikTok, Instagram and all that nonsense. They’ve got me quoting things about the Rangers manager and the current state of the club, and it’s absolute nonsense. So, I had to clarify that and clear that.”

For now, reports have suggested that Martin is safe for the time being, with 49 Enterprises not wanting to sack him just yet, and potential new signings would certainly help him.

Rangers told to sign Premier League winner

Speaking to Football Insider, journalist Pete O’Rourke talked up Rangers signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on a free transfer, having been linked with a move for him recently.

“He’s one of the better frees still out there, Oxlade-Chamberlain, there’s no getting away from that. He’d bring a wealth of experience to any new club, having played at the highest level for Arsenal, Liverpool and England and he has a great pedigree.

“He’s now left Besiktas on a free, and with Rangers trying to strengthen in that midfield area, Oxlade-Chamberlain would tick a lot of boxes. His versatility would be an attractive thing to Rangers, because he can play centrally but also play out wide if needed and the fact he’s available for free makes him a very attractive option.

“There have been a few concerns in Rangers’ midfield in the first few weeks of the season and results haven’t been good, so Russell Martin might be keen to add to his options. But there are a number of clubs who are looking at Oxlade-Chamberlain due to his availability.”

Oxlade-Chamberlain would feel like an exciting signing for Rangers, should they be able to beat some big English club to his signature.

The former £40m midfielder is a Premier League and Champions League winner, having tasted title glory with Liverpool back in 2019/20, with Jurgen Klopp describing him as “sensational”.

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Granted, Oxlade-Chamberlain isn’t the player he was during his pomp, but he may be hungry to prove himself in the autumn of his career, bringing quality and a winning mentality to attacking midfield areas.

Lionel Scaloni has shut down speculation linking Roma forward Matias Soule with a potential switch to Italy, calling such talk “impossible”. The Argentina boss made it clear that the 21-year-old remains firmly in his plans for the Albiceleste. Scaloni hailed the youngster’s growth at Roma and described him as Argentina’s “future” ahead of their friendly against Puerto Rico.

Soule waiting for Argentina debut amid Roma heroics

The 21-year-old, who has represented Argentina at youth level, has not yet made a senior appearance for the Albiceleste, though he has been included in several provisional squads. His form at Roma since joining from Juventus in the summer of 2024 has only strengthened his case, with the forward emerging as one of Serie A’s standout performers this season.

His agent, however, recently cast doubt over his international future, hinting he could take advantage of his eligibility for Italy by declaring himself available for Gennaro Gattuso's side due to the wait for his Argentina debut. That notion has no relevance as far as Scaloni is concerned as he said the youngster will get his chance eventually.

AdvertisementGettyScaloni praises Soule’s progress and reveals close monitoring

“Soule called up to the Italy squad? I don’t think it’s possible; he’s been in our sights for some time,” Scaloni said during a press conference. “We see him as the future of the Argentine national team, and he’ll soon get his chances. He’s growing a lot and I’ve been following him for a while. If he continues like this, there won’t be any problems." 

According to reports in Argentina, Scaloni even called Soule personally to reassure him that he was always part of the national team's plans.

Agent’s remarks sparked speculation

The speculation emerged after Soule’s agent publicly questioned Argentina’s selection policy, suggesting that his client could switch his allegiance to Italy. 

"Argentina has never called him, yet so many young players have made their debuts in recent months. Matias deserves a chance for what he’s doing at a major club like Roma,” the agent said in an interview with . “What if the situation doesn’t resolve itself? He can legally be called up by Italy; anything is possible."

Soule had previously turned down an approach from former Italy coach Luciano Spalletti, reports say, with the attacker’s dream being to play for Argentina, and Scaloni’s latest remarks suggest it's just a matter of time before he gets his chance.

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With the speculation now settled, attention turns to Argentina’s ongoing preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The reigning champions face Puerto Rico in Miami, Florida after edging Venezuela 1-0 in Miami last week. Superstar Lionel Messi missed that game due to club commitments with Inter Miami, and it remains to be seen whether he will feature in the second friendly.

Scaloni is expected to rotate his squad, offering opportunities to younger players like Soule in the coming months. The 21-year-old could finally make his senior debut before the end of the year, potentially in the next international window. For Argentina, the goal remains clear, to build a competitive core for their World Cup title defence in North America next summer.

Liverpool are sitting pretty at the top of the early Premier League table during this international break.

Indeed, Arne Slot’s Reds are the only team in the difficult division with a 100% record intact, with the entertainment dialled down somewhat last time out when the reigning top-flight champions just about got the better of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal 1-0.

Not even new recruit Hugo Ekitike or first-team regular Mohamed Salah would get in on the goalscoring fun against the resolute Gunners, despite both attacking stars in question hitting the ground running in other contests so far this campaign.

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Ekitike will be hoping he remains as Liverpool’s focal point heading into games after the international break, despite Alexander Isak now being eager to make his lethal presence known at Anfield in a bumper £125m deal from Newcastle United.

There is an argument to suggest the Dutchman will persist with the former Eintracht Frankfurt centre-forward, with the equally pricey striker – who walked into the building for an initial £69m – already three goals down and counting in his new environment.

It took just 37 minutes for Ekitike to open his Reds account in top-flight action, having previously bagged in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace with merely four minutes on the clock. Safe to say, it’s been a dream introduction to life in the English game for the ex-Paris St. Germain youngster.

Salah hasn’t been quite as jaw-dropping, in contrast, with the Egyptian usually lighting up pitches for fun, as seen in his mammoth 246 goals and 114 assists for Slot and Co.

He has, of course, shown sprinkles of his guaranteed excellence, with a goal and assist next to his name in the bread and butter of the league.

But, the loyal Liverpool servant faded in and out of the tense Arsenal clash, with a weak 32 touches of the ball only seeing him register one lame effort on David Raya’s net.

Still, as much as Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez are no more at Anfield, Salah is likely to remain as part of the furniture, with his current Reds deal now in play until the summer of 2027.

It’s just that other key first-team presences are enthralling the masses more regularly, with one superstar in Slot’s permanent first-team plans boasting a transfer valuation that exceeds Ekitike and Salah’s high estimations.

Magic Liverpool star is now worth more than Ekitike & Salah

In such a cagey top-of-the-table affair against Arsenal, it was always likely to take an unbelievable moment of individual genius to break the deadlock.

Dominik Szoboszlai would offer just that as the uneventful game was winding down, with his inch-perfect free-kick sending Anfield into raptures to maintain Liverpool’s winning streak.

In truth, the Hungarian ace has consistently produced top-drawer performances for Liverpool ever since sealing a £60m move from RB Leipzig to the Premier League back in 2023, with the “magic” 24-year-old, as he’s been lauded by scout Jacek Kulig, one final parting gift from Jurgen Klopp, before Slot took over proceedings swimmingly.

The much-loved Liverpool number 8 will hope he can continue to deliver sublime individual performances as his side hunts down the glory of back-to-back Premier League titles, with that past £60m valuation also rising off the back of him never looking out of place or nervous during tense contests.

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Rather, he looks to only be getting better, with his sumptuous free-kick against Arsenal proving that.

As a result of Szoboszlai growing into being a vital part of Slot’s high-flying team, the Hungarian’s transfer valuation has risen by £9m to £69m, according to Transfermarkt.

On the flip side, Salah, who is now in the twilight years of his career, is worth £43m, with Ekitike’s valuation coming in at the £65m range, too, despite his effortless transition to English shores.

All three players named here will no doubt be key to Liverpool attempting to retain their Premier League pride.

Szoboszlai, in particular, will try to be held in an even higher esteem, with more jaw-dropping free-kicks being put away for fun, giving Slot and Co a great chance at achieving their aims.

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It doesn’t take much for the mood to change in football, and Arsenal are the perfect example of that.

Just a few days ago, there was a real sense of optimism around the club following big wins over Nottingham Forest and Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League.

However, their performance against Manchester City left a lot to be desired, and were it not for a late equaliser from Gabriel Martinelli, the Gunners would have lost their second Premier League game of the season.

It was a game to forget for much of the Arsenal team, and while Mikel Merino has received plenty of criticism, there is another star that Mikel Arteta should consider dropping for the game this week.

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After all, while the result was hugely disappointing, the Gunners would not have earned a point against a team like City if they played terribly.

With that said, there were more than a handful of starters who underwhelmed in a big way, like Leandro Trossard.

The Belgian did little to dispel the idea of him being a better impact player than starter, as in 84 minutes of action, he amassed a combined expected goal and assists figure of just 0.15, failed to complete a single cross, didn’t register a shot on target and was accurate with just 78% of his passes.

Someone who had some pretty impressive numbers for the game, but made one consequential mistake, was Gabriel Magalhães.

The Brazilian stalwart found himself far too high up the pitch and mistimed a tackle in the lead-up to Erling Haaland’s opener, which meant he had no chance of catching the Norwegian.

Finally, it was another outing that showed a midfield of Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, and Merino does not work.

Merino’s game vs City

Minutes

45′

Expected Goals

0.00

Goals

0

Expected Assists

0.03

Assists

0

Passes

18/20

Crosses

0

Long Balls (Accurate)

1 (0)

Shots on Target

0

Aerial Duels (Won)

2 (0)

Lost Possession

6

All Stats via Sofascore

The latter was particularly ineffective, completing 18 passes, failing to complete a long ball or cross, losing 100% of his aerial duels, losing the ball six times and generally being more of a hindrance to build up than any sort of help in defence.

It was a game to forget for all of these starters, but there is another who was at the very least just as bad and should therefore be dropped from the team this week.

The Arsenal star Arteta should drop

When it comes to arguably the most ineffective player on the pitch for Arsenal yesterday, it probably won’t surprise many of you that we’re talking about Viktor Gyokeres.

Now, before the pitchforks come out, the Swedish international has had a couple of good games for the club, such as Leeds United and Forest, but yesterday was not one of those.

The former Sporting CP superstar was anonymous for pretty much the entire encounter, as while he held the ball up relatively well at points, he offered little to no threat.

Now, there is an argument to be made that the rest of the team didn’t create enough chances for him; it could also be said that the best strikers help create their own chances.

It might sound like a harsh appraisal, but we aren’t the only ones who were disappointed by his performance.

For example, The Standard’s Simon Collings awarded him a 5/10 match rating at full-time, writing that he ‘could not make an impact.’

Unsurprisingly, his statistics more than back this up, as in his 97 minutes of inaction, the Stockholm-born poacher didn’t take a single shot on target, took just 22 touches, completed six passes, lost 100% of his ground duels, lost the ball 13 times and failed in 100% of his dribbles.

In short, it was a poor showing from the man who is supposed to spearhead this Arsenal side to Premier League glory.

Therefore, Arteta should take him out of the firing line for the game against Port Vale tomorrow night, give him time to rest, and hopefully, he can come back into the side next week rejuvenated and ready to show the fans what he can do.

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From 146 for 2, built on Tom Lammonby’s fifty, visitors fall to 187 for 7 as Jordan Clark bags five at The Oval

ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay25-Apr-2025Somerset fought back to edge an absorbing first day against Surrey’s high-class seam attack on day one at the Kia Oval.Tom Lammonby made 76 but from 146 for 2, Somerset fell to 187 for 7 before skipper Lewis Gregory led a fightback by their tail with 62 as 96 were added for the last three wickets. Gregory was caught in the deep in the final over with Somerset dismissed for 283. The excellent Jordan Clark picked up 5 for 68.Such was the consistency of the bowling, before a partnership of 62 for the eighth wicket between Gregory and Josh Davey, only 12 boundaries had been scored, 11 of them in a stand of 98 between Lammonby and Archie Vaughan, who shaped up well for his 36.Related

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As ever at The Oval, the wicket had a good covering of grass and it was no surprise that for the 18th consecutive first-class or Test match there, the team winning the toss elected to bowl.Somerset’s top order have struggled in the first innings recently. Against Sussex a fortnight ago they were 79 for 7 and they slumped to 96 for 7 against Hampshire last week.They could have been in similar strife had it not been for Lammonby and Vaughan, who did well at times just to survive never mind construct an important alliance after Sean Dickson had to retire when he was hit on the right hand in Gus Atkinson’s first over.The ball beat the bat regularly as Atkinson and Dan Worrall produced Test-quality new ball spells. Vaughan had a let-off on 17 when he pushed at Worrall’s outswinger, but Dan Lawrence shelled the catch at third slip.There was brief relief when Atkinson was replaced by Clark whose first three overs went for 22 but no one epitomised the durability of Surrey’s attack than the 34-year-old, whose figures across his next four spells were an excellent 5 for 46 from 21.1 overs.Surrey finally broke through in the third over after lunch. Atkinson produced a fine delivery which nipped away at decent pace and Vaughan was held at second slip.Tom Lammonby and Archie Vaughan laid the platform for Somerset•Surrey CCC/Getty ImagesWorrall got a deserved success with a ball which shaped away that Tom Abell edged low to second slip, but Lammonby and Tom Banton got stuck in for the next 20 overs although aggressive shots were rare in their third-wicket stand of 48.Clark returned to remove Banton who was turned around by a straightish delivery and Lammonby played his first poor shot when he moved across his stumps to Worrall and had his leg stump pegged back. He’d faced 173 balls with seven fours.Atkinson’s pace proved too much for James Rew, who played on, before Clark struck with successive deliveries after tea. Kasey Aldridge was bowled around his legs aiming towards fine leg and Migael Pretorious bowled groping forward.It didn’t look as if Somerset would make 200 but Gregory and Davey prospered as the bowlers finally tired. It was the redoubtable Clark who came back to break the stand when he nipped one back into Davey’s pads.Jack Leach was expertly taken down the leg side by Ben Foakes – the 500th dismissal of his first-class career – but the day ended with Dickson returning to help Gregory, who hit three sixes and five fours, add a further 33.