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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.

Barcelona could trump Chelsea to Raphinha

Barcelona could trump Chelsea to Raphinha

It could be a case of the dog being bitten with Barcelona ready to offer up to £60 million for Leeds United winger Raphinha. A week ago he had seemed certain to join Arsenal, only

Sunderland agree deal for Ballard

Sunderland agree deal for Ballard

Sunderland have agreed a deal with Arsenal to sign central defender Daniel Ballard. The Northern Ireland international had been on the verge of joining Burnley last week, and had got as far as having a

Could Arsenal be pipped to another transfer?

Could Arsenal be pipped to another transfer?

Having seen the signing of Brazilian winger Raphinha seemingly snatched under their noses by Chelsea, now comes news that another Premier League club wants to muscle in on moves to bring Ajax defender Lisandro Martínez

Chelsea make Dembélé contract offer

Chelsea make Dembélé contract offer

Chelsea have made a contract offer to Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembélé who is set to become a free agent by the end of the week. The French international has been in negotiations with his current

Chelsea to compete with United for Antony

Chelsea to compete with United for Antony

Chelsea are set to compete for Manchester United for the signature of Ajax winger Antony. The Brazilian’s two seasons at the Eredivisie side since his move from Sao Paolo has seen him score 17 goals

Atlético want Bellerín

Atlético want Bellerín

Atlético Madrid want to sign Hector Bellerín. The Arsenal right back is back at the Emirates and due to start pre-season training after spending last season on loan at Real Betis, the club he supported

Chelsea lodge Koundé bid

Chelsea lodge Koundé bid

Chelsea have lodged a formal bid for Sevilla’s Jules Koundé, according to local media in Spain. At one time earlier in the transfer window, it seemed that the trail for the French international defender had

Saliba will be given Arsenal chance

Saliba will be given Arsenal chance

William Saliba will be given his chance by Arsenal. The French international has yet to play a senior game for the Gunners, despite joining them three years ago, but instead has enjoyed a series of

Chelsea keen on another City player

Chelsea keen on another City player

With Chelsea already reported to be keen on signing Raheem Sterling, and bring Nathan Ake back to the club, another Manchester City is being linked with a move to Stamford Bridge. Ukrainian international Oleksandr Zinchenko

Chelsea hijack Raphinha deal

Chelsea hijack Raphinha deal

Chelsea have successfully hijacked the deal that looked like it would see Leeds United winger Raphinha move to Arsenal. The Gunners had seen one offer rejected by the South Yorkshire club for the 25-year old,