Callum Campbell Aplin

Sports Journalist. Following The New York Football Giants, New York Knicks and Arsenal F.C

[Callum Campbell Aplin @CCampbellAplin]

Give my latest article a read on why there is a growing trend of U16 players rejecting scholarship offers. 🚨

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📈 Why is the trend of U16 players rejecting scholarship growing
🇬🇧 How Brexit has increased the level of scouting between 14-16
⚠️ Grass isn't always greener

[Callum Campbell Aplin @CCampbellAplin]

Djed Spence is the worst call up in England history, would honestly rather a 16-year-old Theo Walcott play right-back.

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This is heartbreaking

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Free agent center Mitchell Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million deal to sign with the Boston Celtics, with a player option in third season, sources tell ESPN. Robinson departs the Knicks after serving a key role on the historic championship team.

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Deni saw Ja throw a grenade into a crowd of innocent people and begged the Blazers to trade for him

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Just in: Free agent guard Landry Shamet intends to sign a new four-year, $24 million deal to return to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Shamet's agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, worked with Knicks executives on Monday to land the long-term commitment.

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SAKA IS MY WINGER!!!

[Callum Campbell Aplin @CCampbellAplin]

Elliot Anderson couldn’t find space piloting Apollo.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033), sources tell ESPN.

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Oh Brother, get to know

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🚨 Arsenal now in club-to-club contact with Leicester City over deal for Jeremy Monga. No agreement yet but direct talks; all sides handling respectfully due to 16yo age. Many keen but only wanted #AFC - plan to pay fair fee & avoid tribunal @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/3pFGFpmqlL

[Callum Campbell Aplin @CCampbellAplin]

Crazy

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80 G/A in 50 matches at 38.

[Teg🚨 @IQfor3]

Now we can gas this DEMON ALL WE WANT

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Restricted free agent Mohamed Diawara intends to sign a multiyear, $10-plus million deal to return to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Diawara -- the No. 51 pick in last year's NBA draft -- was part of the champion Knicks after spending the season on a standard contract.

[Callum Campbell Aplin @CCampbellAplin]

Watching Messi and Mbappe go band for band two World Cup’s in a row is just an honour.

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Arsène Wenger in 2011 when Messi was 23 years old

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LIONEL MESSI CLAIMS ANOTHER RECORD 🐐

He now has more goals at the World Cup than any other player in HISTORY 🤩

[Callum Campbell Aplin @CCampbellAplin]

No-one will ever touch his level, or even get anywhere close

[Callum Campbell Aplin @CCampbellAplin]

Homophobic, transphobic, Charlie Kirk supporter… never let him touch my club.

Never mind him being a bang average footballer.

[Victory @VictoryOwai]

If Arsenal are not going for Alex Scott or Sandro Tonali, then Felix Nmecha should absolutely be on the shortlist.

I'll be honest, I wasn't sold on him initially. The first time I paid close attention to him was in Germany's friendly against Finland and I came away unimpressed. I didn't see what all the hype was about and I quickly moved on.

But then I watched him again against Ivory Coast and something caught my attention. Instead of relying on one performance, I decided to go back and watch more of him at Borussia Dortmund. The more I watched, the more I realized I had completely misjudged the player.

Felix Nmecha is one of those midfielders whose qualities don't always jump out immediately until you focus on what he's actually doing for the team. He's physically imposing, strong in duels, covers huge amounts of ground, and has the athleticism that modern Premier League midfields desperately need.

What stood out to me most was how much defensive work he gets through without looking reckless. He can tackle, recover possession, protect transitions and still contribute in possession. At 6'3", he brings a physical presence that Arsenal's midfield sometimes lacks, especially in games where opponents want to turn matches into physical battles.

The Premier League is unforgiving. Every week you're facing powerful runners, aggressive pressers and teams looking to exploit transitions. Nmecha looks built for that environment. He has the frame, mobility and engine to thrive in England. Nmecha ticks a lot of those boxes.

Maybe he isn't the glamorous name that dominates headlines. Maybe he won't generate the excitement of some of the fashionable transfer targets. But sometimes the smartest signings are the ones supporters don't spend months debating on social media.

Andrea Berta needs to take a serious look at him.

I was wrong about him the first time.

After watching more of his game, I have no problem admitting that.

First time I am agreeing with @EduardoHagn with his hasty "bring him to Arsenal"

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This is kinda cute x

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Jude Bellingham x Harry Kane🥶

[NBA @NBA]

City Hall is decked out in Knicks jerseys awaiting the team’s arrival 👀

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🚨🔴⚪️ EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal sent official bid to Leicester City to get Jeremy Monga deal done.

16 year old winger keen on joining #AFC and deal moving quickly now with optimism to sign #LCFC talent, seen as huge prospect for the future.

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