1. Home
  2. Author Blogs

Author: Andy Dalziel

Andy Dalziel

Andy is an exiled English football fan living in Cyprus. He loves all sports but football is his abiding passion, and he still has dreams every now and then about scoring the winning goal in a Wembley Cup Final, even though his playing days are long gone. He follows most major leagues, across Europe at least, and has a favoured team in each. When he's not watching, listening, reading or downloading podcasts about football, he spend his time worrying about his beloved Arsenal.

Napoli striker now linked with Chelsea

Napoli striker now linked with Chelsea

Napoli’s Victor Osenhem is the latest striker linked with a  move to Chelsea. The Chelsea have made signing a new forward a priority next summer, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang regarded as a stop-gap solution. Multiple options

Gabriel sighs new Arsenal contract

Gabriel sighs new Arsenal contract

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalheas has signed a new long-term contract extension with the club. The Brazilian joined the club from Ligue 1 side Lille in 2020, and has gone on to make 83 appearances in

Chelsea have three Zakaria alternatives

Chelsea have three Zakaria alternatives

Chelsea have three alternatives under consideration if they decide to cut short the loan of Denis Zakaria in January. The Swiss international arrived late in the summer transfer window after the club failed to secure

Ramsdale set for new contract

Ramsdale set for new contract

Aaron Ramsdale is the latest Arsenal player who is in line for a new contract. He joined the club from Sheffield United in 2021 initially as number two to Bernd Leno, but soon claimed the

Chelsea want a new striker in January

Chelsea want to sign a new striker in January. The club continued to be heavily linked with a  move for Christopher Nkonku of RB Leipzig, with suggestions that a deal for him could be done

Xhaka to be offered a new contract

Xhaka to be offered a new contract

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is set to be offered a new contract with the club. It is the latest sign of the career redemption that he has enjoyed under Mikel Arteta. When he was booed

Milan interested in Loftus-Cheek

Milan interested in Loftus-Cheek

AC Milan are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The Italian club are reported to be admirers of the 26-year old who is under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2024. Loftus-Cheek’s career at Chelsea

Edwards linked again with Stamford Bridge role

Edwards linked again with Stamford Bridge role

Chelsea have made fresh contact with Michael Edwards about the vacant role of Sporting Director at Stamford Bridge. Edwards left Liverpool in the summer, after a period in which he is widely credited with helping

Chelsea begin talks with Mount over new deal

Chelsea begin talks with Mount over new deal

Chelsea have begun talks with Mason Mount about a new deal at the club. Although he still has nearly two years left on his current contract, Chelsea are keen to secure the 23 year old’s

Arsenal ready to back Arteta in January

Arsenal ready to back Arteta in January

Arsenal’s owners the Kroenke family are prepared to back Mikel Arteta in the January transfer window if he wants to strengthen his squad. Perhaps it is a case of lessons learned from earlier this year.