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🎙️ JUST IN via @MiguelDelaney:
Mikel Arteta says he didn't enjoy preparing this game, because he didn't sleep much.
"I had a clear gameplan then, news, we lose a player. Then more news, we lose another player. I had to change everything."
🚨 | Bologna have made enquiries to Arsenal over the signing of Jakub Kiwior as a replacement for Riccardo Calafiori.
Feelings that the clubs could come to a compromise with Arsenal and Bologna having very good relations after Calafiori and Tomiyasu deals.
Kiwior also not part of Arsenal’s plans moving forward with the club stocked up on defensive players.
Additionally, the rise of Myles Lewis-Skelly has also meant that Kiwior as a LB has become redundant. 🇵🇱 #AFC #Transfers
🔵🔴🇮🇹 Federico Chiesa's agent has informed Barça of player's willingness to join the club. Chiesa, open to the move and keen on Barcelona project.
Deal depends on Barça decision as they're considering several options while Juventus are still waiting for an official bid.
🚨Arsenal are currently looking at Ademola Lookman’s situation at Atalanta.
PSG have failed to agree a fee with Atalana which could present an opportunity for the Gunners in the final week of the summer transfer window, as per @Plettigoal.
Thoughts Arsenal fans? Do you think Ademola Lookman would be good competition for Bukayo Saka this season?🤔
Angel Di Maria 🗣️: "I remember a story that happened with a fan when we were in Argentina. A young child wanted to take a picture with Messi, but the policeman prevented him. He started crying. Messi saw the scene and asked them to bring him. Tears were in his eyes when he saw Messi. He took a picture and asked him for an Argentina shirt.”
“Messi promised him that he would get it and He asked the police to keep him in front of the hotel. Suddenly the child disappeared with the crowd. Messi asked the police to search for him and the press. It took them all day to find out where he lives and they found him and gave him a Messi shirt. It is a really funny story, but the child is lucky because we found him in the end"🔥🐐👑🩷
Pep Guardiola: "We will arrive late but not (just) against Manchester United, against Chelsea and Ipswich too.
We will be late. It’s about trying not to drop many points, try to compete well. We don’t have players because they have to rest.
If the big bosses and all the institutions like FIFA, UEFA and the Premier League don’t think about the players then the managers have to think about them, otherwise they will die."
Jordi Alba 🗣️: "There are few who know the story of Messi, why he lifted the shirt after he scored the goal. We were playing against Real Madrid. During the match, there were chants and insults against Messi. They even described him as disabled and dwarf. Messi did not like it.” 😤
“Even in the dressing room, he became angry and said to Suarez - “These people They not belonged to football, and they continued to do so in the second half. When Messi scored the winning goal, he went towards them and lifted the shirt. He silenced everyone and saying - Remember the Name" 🔥🐐👑
🚨🔵🔴 Thiago Alcantara becomes new member of Hansi Flick staff at Barcelona after announcing his retirement.
He’s also gonna travel to USA pre-season tour with the team.
🚨🗣️ Kylian Mbappé: "I gave a tribute to my idol Cristiano Ronaldo (uno, dos, tres.. Hala Madrid!). We talk all the time and he gives me a lot of advice. I'd like to send him a huge hug!"
🚨🚨🗣️ Former Manchester United & France striker Louis Saha has urged Leny Yoro to join United over Real Madrid:
“Yes [United should offer more money] because that’s the position Manchester United are in right now because they’re not in the Champions League and Real Madrid are the holders of it,”
“It’s as simple as that. There are factors that attract players and sometimes you need to look at your trajectory and chances of progression.
“That will be part of Yoro’s decision, but it won’t stop him dreaming about playing for other clubs. Manchester United may not be in the Champions League this season, but we could be in a strong position in two or three years time, so anything can change.
“Life doesn’t stop today, you need to think about what can happen in future also.
“I definitely see a better structure at Manchester United and this is something that Yoro could be aware of and on the table for him to consider, so hopefully, he can make the right decision.”
#MUFC [via @Independent]