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Lisandro Martinez is set to become Erik ten Hag s third major signing at Manchester United after a deal was agreed on Sunday.

The versatile 24-year-old will follow his former Ajax coach to Old Trafford in a deal that will reportedly cost United €57million (£48million), potentially rising to €67million (£56.5million) with add-ons.

Martinez emerged as a primary target for United after Ten Hag s appointment was confirmed in April. Arsenal were among clubs rumoured to be rivalling United for the Argentina international, but seemingly Ten Hag s presence played a telling role.

Martinez is primarily a centre-back but has also been known to fill in at left-back and in defensive midfield, with this well-roundedness and his ability on the ball making him an attracti…

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal can learn from the winning mindset Chelsea have demonstrated amid upheaval at Stamford Bridge.

Arteta s Gunners face Frank Lampard s side in the FA Cup final on Saturday, with each looking to win the first trophy of their careers as head coaches.

Arsenal s last major trophy was the 2017 FA Cup, which they claimed after beating Chelsea 2-1 in the final, but the Blues have made more of a habit of winning silverware despite changes in management and personnel at the club.

They were Premier League champions in 2016-17, won the FA Cup a year later and beat Arsenal in the final of the Europa League last season, with Antonio Conte in charge for the first two triumphs and Maurizio Sarri the other.

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Hoping to make an immediate return to winning ways when they travel to the WWK Arena on Friday night, Bayer Leverkusen will meet Augsburg.

Augsburg

Starting with the hosts, while Augsburg might have managed to claim a 1-0 victory against Borussia Monchengladbach on January 25th, it appears that might have just been a minor boost for the German strugglers. Last seen putting in a downbeat display on the road as they slumped to a deserved 3-1 loss away at Freiburg, Enrico Maaßen s men find themselves at the heart of a relegation scrap. Holding just a two-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, Friday s hosts have recorded just a single win from their last 10 straight Bundesliga battles. With that nightmare run of form stemming all…

Jurgen Klopp does not understand why anybody would focus only on Trent Alexander-Arnold s defending when he has world-class talent on the ball.

Liverpool right-back Alexander-Arnold has been the subject of much debate this week after being left out of England s matchday squad to face Germany on Monday.

Reece James started the match and Kyle Walker came off the bench, while Kieran Trippier was among the substitutes.

James appears to be Gareth Southgate s preferred option in that position, but Walker has made 50 appearances under the Three Lions manager. Trippier has turned out 37 times for Southgate, starting in both the 2018 World Cup semi-final and Euro 2020 final.

That leaves Alexander-Arnold – often outstanding for Liverpool – as fourth-choice and …

Liverpool are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko in the summer of 2023, according to . Moukoko is out of contract at German club Dortmund at the end of the season, and Premier League outfit Liverpool are keen on securing the services of the 17-year-old striker on a free transfer next summer.

Moukoko has been on the books of Dortmund since 2016 and has broken into the first team. The German striker has made seven starts and six substitute appearances in the Bundesliga so far this season, scoring six goals and providing three assists in the process. The teenager has made two starts and four substitute appearances in the UEFA Champions League so far this campaign, providing one assist in the process.

Liverpool are eighth in the Premier League…

Eddie Howe was very grateful to see a late Bournemouth winner disallowed against Newcastle United, acknowledging he could not initially see any issue with Dango Ouattara s goal.

A controversial encounter on Sunday ended in a 1-1 draw after a stoppage-time effort from Ouattara was overturned following a VAR review.

The officials decided the ball had struck Ouattara s arm, rather than his head, from a right-wing corner, although referee David Coote did not visit the pitchside monitor to assess the incident.

The decision gave Newcastle a reprieve, having rescued a point through Anthony Gordon s equaliser after Marcus Tavernier netted the opening goal in the first half.

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola felt it was so obvious the ball had come off Ouattara s sho…

Harry Kane continued his record-breaking start to life at Bayern Munich with a brace in a 4-2 victory over Heidenheim that saw the defending champions move top of the Bundesliga.

The England captain’s first-half double at Allianz Arena took his tally to 17 goals in 11 league games for Bayern – 21 goals in all competitions – and saw him write more history.

Kane has now scored more goals than anybody else at this stage of the Bundesliga season, and his current tally is already more than the 2022/23 joint-leading scorers, Christopher Nkunku for RB Leipzig and Niclas Fullkrug for Werder Bremen, managed in the whole of last season.

Following Kane’s first-half brace, promoted Heidenheim had briefly threated an upset when they drew level at 2-2 but goals from Ra…

Jim Goodwin is optimistic that striker Steven Fletcher could return from injury for Dundee United’s crucial relegation battle against Kilmarnock on Wednesday.

Fletcher sat out Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Livingston with a groin problem amid suggestions his season could be over.

However, the 36-year-old could be back in action in midweek as United chase the victory they need in their bid to beat the drop.

The Tangerines, who had Aziz Behich sent-off for two yellow cards, were left two points adrift at the foot of the Premiership after Ian Harkes’ stunning volley was sandwiched by goals from Livingston pair Bruce Anderson and James Penrice.

But, with Killie and Ross County also both losing, the Tannadice outfit know victory on Wednesday will lift them of…

Alvaro Morata scored a brace to help holders Chelsea into the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as Cesc Fabregas missed a penalty in what appears to be his final game for the club.

Maurizio Sarri named Ruben Loftus-Cheek in his starting line-up and made Fabregas captain for the day, but it was Morata and Callum Hudson-Odoi who impressed for the Blues as the pair combined for both goals at Stamford Bridge.

Fabregas had the chance to bow out with a goal before his rumoured move to Monaco, but had his first-half spot-kick saved. Morata struck twice inside 10 second-half minutes, aided by the impressive Hudson-Odoi, whose own future has been at the centre of intense speculation this week amid confirmed interest from Bayern Munich. 

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are ready to make a bid for Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, according to . The report in the British tabloid has claimed that Jose Sa wants to leave Wolves in the January transfer window, and that the Wanderers are looking at Johnstone as a potential replacement.

The Sun has reported that Palace could make Johnstone available for transfer in the middle of the season. Dean Henderson, who joined the Eagles from Manchester United in the summer of 2023, is fit and starting matches now, so the London club could decide to cash in on Johnstone.

Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Sa from Wolves in the January transfer window. Clubs in Saudi Arabia are also keen on the 30-year-old Portugal international goalkeeper, who wants to move on a…