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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.

Chelsea readying Rodgers bid

Chelsea readying Rodgers bid

Chelsea are readying to bid for Aston Villa Morgan Rodgers, and are prepared to pay a British transfer record fee to land him. Rodgers has been identified by the Chelsea recruitment team as the ideal

Nwaneri on Chelsea radar

Nwaneri on Chelsea radar

Chelsea want to sign Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri. They have a long standing interest in the midfielder from the summer, which they are now hoping ot revive given his recent lack of first-team minutes under

Rosenior favourite for Chelsea job

Rosenior favourite for Chelsea job

Liam Rosenior is the favourite to succeed Enzo Maresca as Chelsea head coach. The Italian left Stamford Bridge after 18 months in charge, after a disappointing run of results in December, and evidence of a

Maresca leaves Chelsea

Maresca leaves Chelsea

Enzo Marasca has left his job as Chelsea manager. The New Year celebrations were still in their last embers when the news was concerned. It follows a disappointing December during which the club won just

Chelsea ready to battle Leeds for midfielder

Chelsea ready to battle Leeds for midfielder

Chelsea are ready to battle Leeds United to sign Nottingham Forest James McAtee. He only moved to the City Ground in the summer after Forest spent almost ₤30 million to sign the Manchester City graduate.

No January loan moves for Arsenal first-teamers

No January loan moves for Arsenal first-teamers

Arsenal are not prepared to allow any members of their first-team squad to leave on loan in the January window. And that is potentially bad news for the two Hale End graduates, Ethan Nwaneri and

Chelsea interested in signing Rüdiger again

Chelsea interested in signing Rüdiger again

Chelsea are interested in signing Antonio Rüdiger again. The German international first played for Chelsea between 2017 and 2022, making more than 200 appearances for the club in all competitions, and helping them win the

Departures Chelsea’s priority in January

Although Chelsea remain open to making new signings in January, departures are likely to be the focus of their attention when the transfer window opens again. They hope to find homes, at least temporarily for

Arsenal in talks with French defender

Arsenal in talks with French defender

Arsenal’s Sporting Director Andrea Berta has held exploratory talks about signing Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, who is also of interest to Liverpool and Chelsea. Although they arguably have one of the strongest squads in the

Arsenal still interested in Rodrygo

Arsenal still interested in Rodrygo

Arsenal are still interested in signing Brazilian winger Rodrygo from Real Madrid. The Gunners were previously linked with the player who had grown unhappy with his lack of first-team opportunities under Carlo Ancelotti. Although he