4 - A new chapter for Arsenal
According to insiders, Arsenal are pressing ahead with the selection of a sporting director to fill Edu's vacancy, a decision that will have a profound impact on the club's future strategic direction.
With Edu's departure, Arsenal's top brass have departed for the United States to discuss a strategic blueprint for 2025 with the successor taking center stage. The club is in the process of redefining the role of the sporting director, with the new incumbent likely to focus primarily on the men's first-team, rather than the previous dual management of youth development and the women's soccer team.
A number of candidates have emerged, including insiders such as Jason Aitor, who is temporarily acting as sporting director, and Mertesacker, who is in charge of the youth training academy. External candidates such as outgoing Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Orabe are also in the spotlight. Phil Giles, Leverkusen's Simon Rolfes and Eintracht Frankfurt's Markus Kroesch are also potential options.
5 - Länders is the center of attention of the giants.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester City and Barcelona have both shown strong interest in Milan midfielder Reinders.
Reinders is undoubtedly Milan's gem, and since joining the team, he has quickly become the centerpiece of the team. His outstanding performances in Serie A and Europe have not only solidified his position, but also proved his worth.
Reinders, who joined the club for 21 million euros, has now soared to a value of at least 60 million euros.
6 - Liverpool vow to keep Arnold's contract extended
According to a Graeme reporter, Liverpool have spared no expense to keep Arnold and a contract worth a lot of money is on the table. If the agreement is reached, Arnold will surpass any player in the Premier League as the highest paid player. The reporter revealed that Liverpool are confident of renewing Arnold's contract.
Arnold, 26, whose current contract expires in the summer of 2025, has been valued at €70 million on the German transfer market. This season, he played 15 games on behalf of Liverpool, contributing two assists.
