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The African Cup of Nations could force Arsenal into the transfer market in January. The Gunners have four layers likely to be absent with their countries, and given that they have now been told players must be released aa early as Boxing Day, thoughts are already turning to what the squad may look like in their absence. Central midfield is ...

Arsenal will not be selling Alexander Lacazette in January, Instead, the striker will be allowed to run down his contract which means that he can leave for free next summer. The 30-year old is into his final year of his contract at the Emirates, and had been a marginal figure this season until last week, with his first-team appearances limited ...

Liverpool’s hopes of retaining their Premier League title next season have been given a major boost by the news that the next AFCON (African Cup of Nations) has been put back by a year until January 2022. And that, in turn, may save them millions in transfer fees this summer, because there is no need to buy replacement for star ...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has warned that the decision to move the African Cup of Nations back to January could have major consequences. Previous cups had been scheduled during January, right in the middle of the league season for most European clubs, meaning that there was always a clash between African nations who called up players for the tournament, and ...

Liverpool are amongst a string of clubs interested in signing Lille winger Nicolas Pépé. The 22 year old is much in demand across Europe, after scoring 21 goals in 36 appearances for Lille last season, helping his side to a second place finish in Ligue 1. Born in France to Ivorian parents, Pépé made his debut for the Ivory Coast ...