Erling Haaland took part in Manchester City training on Friday ahead of their Premier League clash against Brentford. The striker was granted the option of compassionate leave this week following the death of his close friend Ivar Eggja. When asked about Haaland’s availability during his press conference on Friday, Pep Guardiola said a late decision would be made over the 24-year-old. ‘It’s a tough moment for him and his family,’ Guardiola said. #footballfanarena #ffa #mancity #erlinghaaland #premierleague #trending #pepguardiola #football #transferwindow

Mikel Arteta already knows which two players he wants to buy next after signing a new three-year contract with Arsenal. The Gunners boss has committed his future to the Emirates in a deal worth £30million after coming agonisingly close to winning the last two Premier League titles. ‘Together with the players and everyone at the club, we are looking forward to the coming years, with our supporters, who have emotionally transformed the club and the team,’ Arteta said. ‘Our supporters have transformed individuals and we are different now. You can tell that we are different and for me, that is down to them. We look forward to continuing the journey together.’ #footballfanarena #ffa #arsenal #mikelarteta #premierleague #football #transferwindow

Enzo Maresca says Jadon Sancho has produced exactly what he expected from him so far in Chelsea training, but it is Noni Madueke who he feels is the club’s most dangerous winger right now. Sancho completed his somewhat unexpected loan move from Manchester United to Stamford Bridge before the transfer deadline but is yet to make his debut for the Blues. He looked to impress his new boss, Maresca, during the international break, and it seems like he managed that, with the Italian speaking highly of the England international. ‘He has been exactly what I expected,’ Maresca told club media. ‘He’s a very good player, a one-v-one player with quality in the last third. I’m sure he’s going to help us. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #enzomaresca #sancho #manchesterunited #transferwindow #football #premierleague

Graeme Souness has warned Chelsea’s owners their transfer strategy is ‘creating a monster’ with the decision to replace Raheem Sterling with Jadon Sancho another example of their questionable approach. Having publicly deemed Sterling surplus to requirements, Arsenal pounced on transfer deadline day to sign the experienced England international on loan until the end of the season. Subsequent reports claim the Gunners are paying less than a third of the 29-year-old’s salary, which means the Blues are effectively paying around £10million to let Sterling represent one of their main rivals until June. Souness fears that decision represents a grave error, with Enzo Maresca’s chances of succeeding only further undermined by the signing of Jadon Sancho who has struggled to adapt to the Premier League since his move to Manchester United three years ago. #footballfanarena #ffa #manchesterunited #liverpool #arsenal #mikelarteta #premierleague #enzomaresca #souness #football

Manchester United and Chelsea have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Jonathan Tah, with the Bayer Leverkusen defender keen to secure a transfer move to the Premier League. Tah, 28, has just one year remaining on his current contract at Leverkusen and has no intention of extending his stay with the German champions beyond the end of the 2024/25 campaign. The sought-after centre-back repeatedly knocked back Leverkusen’s attempts to place him on a new deal this summer and made no secret of his desire for a fresh challenge while speaking to the media ahead of Germany’s 5-0 victory over Hungary last weekend. #footballfanarena #ffa #manchesterunited #tah #bayerleverkusen #transferwindow #football #premierleague

Arsenal fans have been left furious after Jarred Gillett was named as the referee for Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham. Gillett, 37, was the referee for the Gunners’ opening Premier League game of the season as they defeated Wolves 2-0 at the Emirates last month. The Australian official angered Arsenal supporters in that match when he didn’t send off Wolves star Yerson Mosquera after he grabbed Kai Havertz by the throat. Last season, Gillett disallowed a last-minute Havertz goal against Aston Villa, which has also been referenced by Arsenal fans on social media before the derby. #footballfanarena #ffa #arsenal #tottenham #gillett #fans #football #premierleague

Manchester United were one of three teams interested in signing Cristian Romero this summer with Tottenham refusing to listen to offers for their centre-half. Romero initially joined Tottenham on loan from Atalanta in 2021 with the move made permanent the following year in a deal worth £46million. The 26-year-old has developed into one of the best centre-halves in the Premier League, forming an impressive partnership under Micky van de Ven under Ange Postecouglou in north London having also played a key role in Argentina’s recent World Cup and Copa America triumphs. TYC Sports reports there was substantial interest in Romero during the summer transfer window, with United, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain showing interest in luring him away from Spurs. #footballfanarena #ffa #manchesterunited #tottenham #premierleague #realmadrid #spur #transferwindow #football

Eberechi Eze tops Man Utd's list of transfer targets as Red Devils plot four new signings for summer 2025. #manchesterunited #transferwindow #football #premierleague #eberechieze

Arsenal have lost another academy star to Manchester United this summer after talented goalkeeper Hubert Graczyk made the switch to Old Trafford. Graczyk, who joined Arsenal from Everton when he was 14, was let go by the Gunners when his contract expired at the end of last season. The 21-year-old was not long without a club, though, and has now completed the move to join United’s Under-21s side for the upcoming season. While the deal has not been officially confirmed, Graczyk was named on the bench for United’s Under-21s last Friday as they beat Blackburn Rovers 3-1 in the Premier League 2. #footballfanarena #ffa #manchesterunited #arsenal #everton #premierleague #graczyk #transferwindow #football

Mohamed Salah appeared to confirm that this season will be his last at Liverpool after his side’s thumping win against Manchester United. Salah scored one and assisted two as Liverpool cruised to a 3-0 win against United at Old Trafford. However, speaking at full-time, the Egyptian reiterated that he had not been approached about a new deal and hinted he believed this would be his last year at the club. The Reds winger was the subject of major transfer interest last summer, with Liverpool rejecting a £150 million offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, but has just one year left on his current contract. #footballfanarena #ffa #manchesterunited #liverpool #salah #transferwindow #premierleague #trending #football