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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 ready to sell Chilwell

Chelsea ready to sell Chilwell

Chelsea are ready to sell Ben Chilwill, with new manager Enzo Maresca apparently preferring Marc Cucurella in the left-back position. That is a reversal of fortunes, because, until recently, it was assumed that the Spaniard

Arsenal interested in Italian defender

Arsenal interested in Italian defender

Rumours continue linking Arsenal with a move for Bologna and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori. The 22 year old was one of the few successes for Italy at the Euros, and played every minute of their

Chelsea set to ramp up spending

Chelsea set to ramp up spending

Having spent over ₤1 billion on new players since the Todd Boehly/Clearwater Capital consortium took control of the club, Chelsea are showing no signs on putting the brakes on when it comes to spending. Already

Why have Arsenal not signed anybody?

Why have Arsenal not signed anybody?

After finishing runners-up to Manchester City in the Premier League for a second successive season the club’s owners promised that Arsenal would once again be active in the transfer market this summer. However, despite a

Another Spanish goalkeeper linked with Arsenal

Another Spanish goalkeeper linked with Arsenal

Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García has been linked with a move to Arsenal, although both Tottenham and Barcelona are interested in the 23 year old. The Gunners are looking for a back-up to David Raya, with

Chelsea enquire about Leicester midfielder

Chelsea enquire about Leicester midfielder

Chelsea have enquired about signing midfielder Kieran Desbury-Hall, who played under new manager Enzo Maresca at Leicester City. Although no formal offer has been made, the prospect of reuniting with Maresca is thought to appeal

PSR deadline looms for Chelsea

PSR deadline looms for Chelsea

For Chelsea and several other clubs concerned about their compliance with the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules, Sunday is an important day. That is because it marks the end of their financial year, and,

Chelsea set to sign Barcelona teenager

Chelsea set to sign Barcelona teenager

Chelsea are set to sign teenage striker Marc Guiu from Barcelona, after an agreement in principle over his transfer was reached between the two clubs. The 18 year old will sign a long-term contract at

Arsenal set for benefit from Chelsea sale

Arsenal set for benefit from Chelsea sale

Arsenal are set to benefit in case Chelsea sell winger Omari Hutchinson this summer. The Gunners academy graduate left Arsenal for Chelsea back in 2022, and, at the time, they only recouped a modest fee

Chelsea exploit PSR loopholes

Chelsea exploit PSR loopholes

Chelsea are one of four clubs that have joined in a scheme to exploit loopholes in the existing Profitability and Sustainability rules. That has seen Ian Maatsen sold to Aston Villa for a fee of