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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.

Giroud close to Milan move

Giroud close to Milan move

Olivier Giroud is close to agreeing his move to AC Milan. The 34-year-old signed a contract extension at Stamford Bridge at the end of last season, but that was done by Chelsea in order to

United set Pogba price

United set Pogba price

Manchester United have set the price at which they are willing to sell Paul Pogba. The 26-year-old is heading into the final year of his contract, and, although there have been suggestions that he has

West Ham winning Abraham race

West Ham winning Abraham race

West Ham are winning the race to sign Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham. The 23-year old was top scorer at Stamford Bridge last season with 12 goals in 32 appearances, but the arrival of Thomas Tuchel

Palace want Arsenal striker

Palace want Arsenal striker

Crystal Palace want to sign Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah. The 22-year old has one year left in his contract at the Emirates, but is surplus to requirements at the Emirates and, with one year left

Smith-Rowe set to sign new five-year deal

Smith-Rowe set to sign new five-year deal

Emile Smith Rowe is set to sign a new five-year deal at Arsenal. The news has dashed the hopes of Aston Villa who had made him their number one summer transfer target. Villa had made an

Zouma expected to leave Chelsea

Zouma expected to leave Chelsea

Kurt Zouma is expected to leave Chelsea this summer. He has been at Stamford Bridge since 2014, although his time at the club has included loan spells away at Stoke and Everton. However, the French

New Son deal a Tottenham priority

New Son deal a Tottenham priority

Getting South Korean forward Son Heung-min to sign a new long-term deal is a priority for Tottenham’s new Director of Football Fabio Paratici. An offer has been on the table for him for some time,

Penalties – the ultimate tournament shoot-out (Part Two)

Penalties – the ultimate tournament shoot-out (Part Two)

Continuing a look back at major international tournaments where the fianl was decided by a penalty shoot-out. For the first part, please click here. 2004 Copa América Brazil Argentina This weekend’s final of the Copa

Penalties – the ultimate tournament shoot-out (Part One)

Penalties – the ultimate tournament shoot-out (Part One)

This Sunday, the finals of two international football; tournaments will take place. England will play Italy in the finals of the Euros at Wembley Stadium in London, whilst 6,000 miles away, Brazil will play Argentina

Tottenham tracking Sassuolo right-back

Tottenham tracking Sassuolo right-back

Tottenham are tracking Sassuolo right-back Mert Muldur and are considering making a move for the Turkish international. They face competition, though, with West Ham and several other Premier League clubs reported to be interested in