🚨💥 Nikola Vasilj to Al Diriyah - DONE DEAL ✔️
30 y/o goalkeeper is joining Al Diriyah in Saudi Arabia on a free transfer, following MOPO. Two-year contract. @niclasborner 🇧🇦
🎙 Mikel Arteta says he is not worried about pressure affecting his players......
🗣 “No, because I think I said it three or four months ago, the way we’re going to handle this situation, and it’s been exactly like that and the players have responded really well to that,” he explained.
“We go there understanding the importance of the match but what is driving and really pushing the team is that incredible will to win.” #afc
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🧵 THREAD: What if football had a manager-only transfer window?
1/ Imagine this: clubs can only hire or fire managers during a set “window.” No mid-season panic sackings. No knee-jerk reactions. Just structure and time to think. ⚡
2/ Why it could work:
✅ Managers get stability to implement their vision
✅ Clubs can plan long-term without the pressure of instant results
✅ Reduces the endless cycle of “one bad month = sack”
3/ The potential downsides:
❌ Football is unpredictable. Teams can collapse in October—waiting months could cost points, titles, or worse
❌ Fans and boards might struggle with delayed action, especially in high-pressure leagues
4/ We’ve already seen more than 6 managers lose their jobs in January alone. Could there be a better way to stabilize the game?
5/ This could fundamentally change football culture. Instead of fear-driven decisions, we might see more calculated, thoughtful choices that prioritize strategy over panic.
6/ Could a manager-only window save careers, improve football planning, and make clubs smarter? Or would it just delay inevitable chaos? 🤔
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Tagging @premierleague to hear your take on this idea! 👀 #PremierLeague
🎙Mikel Merino on Kai Havertz's return.....
🗣"Amazing, amazing. We're all buzzing for Kai to come back after a big, big injury. To have him around is so good for everyone, for the atmosphere in the training ground, for the support that he gives us as well in the training ground, having him around every training session.
"And now having him on the pitch is one more asset, one more tool for the coach. We are really happy for him.
"You can see the depth in the squad. Obviously, when you make so many changes, sometimes it can be tricky, because we are not used to playing with each other, and those connections are very, very important.
"But at Portsmouth you saw a team full of quality, a team full of attitude and hard work, and that's the good thing. Everyone is involved, everyone is going to be important at the end of the season.
"And we all have to be ready on our toes, because games come thick and fast, and you never know when it's going to be your time."
❤️🤍 Arteta: “Madueke brought a lot of courage! When we were in talks to sign Noni… I spoke to him and he was like: I go for it, I cannot wait to put that shirt on and play for you guys!”.
“I said: wow, let's bring him. If I was convinced before, I'm even more convinced now”.
🚨🇪🇸 Barcelona have told Marc Casado (21) he will barely get minutes this season. Despite this, the player does not want to leave! ❌
The La Liga club will accept offers for Casado. There are proposals already from Como, Real Betis and Wolves, reports @santiovalle/@carrusel.
🚨🇰🇷🇺🇸 LAFC have approached Heung-min Son over potential transfer for this summer as their new superstar.
Talks at early stages, as @PaulTenorio reports — as LAFC want to try but Son and Spurs will have the final say.
Thomas Frank will also speak to Son and discuss future.
🚨 Bryan Mbeumo set for main formal steps as Manchester United player with medical today.
Contract until June 2030 plus option until 2031 to follow next ahead of club statement.