Arsenal Agree €38.5m Deal In Principle To Sign Mikel Merino From Real Sociedad

Arsenal have reached a significant agreement in principle with Real Sociedad for the transfer of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino, valued at up to £32.6 million. This deal, which represents a substantial investment by the Gunners, includes an initial payment of £28.4 million, with an additional £4.2 million contingent on performance-related add-ons. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers … Read more

‘We Need Options’ — Erik Ten Hag Makes January Transfer Plea To Glazers

Erik Ten Hag has asked the Manchester United board for new signings in January. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag made his transfer desire clear to the club’s owners, the Glazers, after Thursday’s Europa League win at Real Sociedad. Erik ten issued the desperate plea for backing in the January … Read more

Man Utd Announces New Date For Europa League Fixture Against FC Sheriff

Man Utd have announced that their Europa League fixture against Moldovan side FC Sheriff will go ahead on Thursday.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United have released a statement about their upcoming Europa League match against FC Sheriff following the postponement of Premier League games this weekend.   All Premier League, Football League and Women’s … Read more

No Messi, No Problem: Barcelona Begin New Season With Exciting Win

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League rivals, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid also kicked off the new campaign with wins. It’s a hectic start to life without Lionel Messi for Barcelona, but Ronald Koeman’s side kick off the new campaign with a win. Julen Lobete and Mikel Oyarzabal pulled it back to 3-2 after goals from Gerard Pique and a … Read more

Copa del Rey: Madrid Crash Out After 4-3 Defeat To Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad’s Martin Odegaard scored against his parent club to help send Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey in a thrilling quarter-final. The Norwegian midfielder, who is on a two-year loan, opened the scoring. Alexander Isak netted twice in two minutes, including a superb acrobatic effort, as Sociedad went 3-0 ahead. Marcelo and … Read more