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Declan Rice says Arsenal's mentality has shifted after missing out to Manchester City in last season's Premier League title race, with the squad now stronger mentally having learned from their mistakes. The Gunners led the 2022/23 Premier League table for 248 days but a late-season collapse saw Man City pip them to first place. This set a new record for most time spent top without winning the title . Arsenal turned to the transfer market for reinforcements and signed West Ham United captain Rice for a then-British record £105m fee. Since swapping east London for north, he has cemented his place as one of the country's finest midfielders. Speaking at the London Football Awards on Thursday, Rice revealed how he thinks the Arsenal squad has changed since his arrival. "I think last year, Arsenal were the best team in the league," he said. "They slipped up at the end and obviously, City always come on so strong. I think the word that they said now is that they...

90min rounds up the latest  transfer news , rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Chelsea are willing to pay the full release clause of Victor Osimhen , which is believed to be worth £111m (€130m), and are set to approach Napoli to discuss payment terms and structure. ( Rudy Galetti - Italy ) Arsenal are also interested in Osimhen and would be able to offer the Nigeria international the prospect of Champions League football. ( Gazzetta dello Sport - Italy ) Napoli are fearful not just of losing Osimhen but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia , who is wanted by Barcelona . ( Il Mattino - Italy ) Liverpool will step up their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Piero Hincapie this summer. The Ecuador international is expected to cost £47m (€55m). ( Fichajes - Spain ) Barcelona have declared they will not sell Frenkie de Jong for less than €100m having recently received a €70m bid from Tottenham . De Jong is also a historical target for Manchester United . ( Mundo Deportivo ) ...

90min rounds up the latest  transfer news , rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Kylian Mbappe will rebuff interest from the Premier League this summer, instead remaining with Paris Saint-Germain or leaving for Real Madrid . (CaughtOffside) Manchester City are now leading the race for Benfica starlet Joao Neves , who is also an established target for rivals Manchester United . (Fichajes) Real Madrid are considering a €40m bid for Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso , even though Alphonso Davies remains a top target in that position. (Corriere dello Sport) Matthijs de Ligt is keen on a move to either Man Utd or Barcelona should he leave Bayern Munich . (Fichajes) De Ligt could soon join another European giant / Daniel Kopatsch/GettyImages Fulham will pay next to nothing for the loan of Chelsea striker Armando Broja should he make enough starts and play enough minutes. (The Sun) Arsenal 's search for a new striker could lead them into a transfer tussle with...

The January  transfer  window closes in less than two days, with Business in 2024 exceptionally quiet compared to last season. A record-breaking winter window last time around saw Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk rock up to Chelsea, who spent around £300m in a desperate bid to galvanise their failing squad. But they weren't the only ones flashing in the cash, particularly in the Premier League , as more than £800m was spent. The 2023/24 season, courtesy of the laser-like focus on Financial Fair Play compliance, has seen things play out completely differently, and there's far fewer blockbuster deals being discussed as the deadline draws near. Keep up to date with everything in  90min's  live transfer blog below... Source: https://thefoxposts.com/transfer-news-and-rumours-live-tottenham-want-solanke-van-dijk-s-liverpool-future-TheFOXposts-46096.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: Football Post by: The...

90min rounds up the latest  transfer news , rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Manchester United have reignited former interest in Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt , who used to playe for manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax. The player is open to leaving. Arsenal have also previously been linked ( Mirror ) Red Devils boss Ten Hag also remains keen on reuniting at Old Trafford with Ajax forward Brian Brobbey . ( Sky Sport Germany ) Bayern Munich have been eyeing Ronald Araujo and were ready to offer €75m (£64m) for the centre-back, but Barcelona rebuffed the approach and want to offer him a new contract. ( SportBild ) Manchester City look set to land Troyes winger Savio for just £10m in July after impressive form on loan at Girona. Other clubs might have to pay as much as £30m for the player, who is part of the City Football Group ( Star ) Liverpool are said to be preparing an offer to sign Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo Inacio , with the Portuguese club deman...

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has confirmed his desire to play in the Premier League in the future but has stressed his commitment to his current side. Osimhen is a long-term target for Chelsea, who are searching for a solution to their goalscoring woes in 2024, while Arsenal are also known admirers of the Nigeria international, who recently signed a new contract with Napoli which includes a release clause worth over £100m. His contract extension appeared uncertain earlier this season when Osimhen was the subject of an insulting post on social media from Napoli's own account, but tensions were soon smoothed and Osimhen inked a fresh deal. "I am happy with the president [of Napoli]," Osimhen told Sky in Italy . "I have a good relationship with him, I cannot lie, he has been with me since I signed for the club in 2020. I have a good relationship with his family also. It is always important for me to make sure there is nothing wrong, regardless of what has happened, w...

Now the hectic festive fixture list is over, the Premier League schedule will return to something approaching normality. Games have come thick and fast over the Christmas period, matches shoe-horned into any and every available slot. Since the beginning of December, the majority of teams have played seven matches as squads are stretched thin. You would expect those with the biggest and most talented rosters to have thrived during the intense festive schedule, but that hasn't necessarily been the case. In fact, some of the traditional giants of English football have struggled immensely in recent weeks. Here is the Premier League form table since the beginning of December 2023. Premier League form table (since beginning of December 2023) Pos Team Played Won Drawn Lost Points 1. Liverpool 7 5 2 0 17 2. Aston Villa 7 4 2 1 14 3. West Ham 7 4 2 1 14 4. Bournemouth 6 4 1 1 13 5. Tottenham 7 4 1 2 13 6. Wolves 7 4 1 2 13 7. Everton 7 4 0 3 12 8. Chelsea 7 4 0 3 12 9. Man City 6 3 2 1 11...

Arsenal were not shy in splashing the cash last summer, forking out £208m on three players. The addition of £105m Declan Rice has been particularly beneficial to Mikel Arteta, the most expensive English player of all time having helped stabilise the Gunners. As a result, they find themselves in the midst of yet another title race, while also having breezed through the Champions League group stage. However, if they are to compete for domestic and European silverware, they may need some extra reinforcements in key areas of the pitch. Here is where Arsenal could look to bolster this January. Centre-back reinforcements Arsenal could do with a central defender this winter / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages Arsenal boast two fantastic centre-back options in Gabriel and, in particular, William Saliba. The duo have formed a wonderful partnership, one that has helped the Gunners com Pet e for silverware. However, beyond them there is little else. Jakub Kiwior is the next obvious option, but...

A new year is always ushered in with the arrival of the FA Cup third round. Fans travel all over the country searching for the special nostalgia only English football's grandest tournament can provide. Supporters will turn up in their thousands to watch third round cup ties on the first weekend on January. Whether it's Maidstone United's clash with Stevenage or the all-Premier League meeting of Arsenal and Liverpool, fans will be charging through the turnstiles for all the magic the FA Cup offers. For millions, though, these matches will be enjoyed on television, be that in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or elsewhere. Here's your full guide on how to enjoy the 2023/24 FA Cup third round on television. 2023/24 FA Cup third round draw Luton Town vs Bolton Wanderers Shrewsbury Town vs Wrexham Arsenal vs Liverpool Stoke City vs Brighton Norwich City vs Bristol Rovers West Ham United vs Bristol City Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley Fulham vs Rotherham U...