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تقدم فريق ريال مدريد بالهدف الأول أمام خصمه خيتافي، في المباراة الجارية حاليًا في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم.

ويحل ريال مدريد ضيفًا على خيتافي في الجولة التاسعة من بطولة الدوري الإسباني، لذلك الموسم، 2025/26.

وشهدت الدقيقة 77 حصول لاعب فريق خيتافي، آلان نيوم، على بطاقة حمراء مباشرة بعد ثوانِ من دخوله كبديل نتيجة تدخله القوي على فينيسيوس جونيور، لاعب ريال مدريد.

حالة غريبة في كرة القدم! 😲

آلان نيوم يُطرد 🟥 بعد أقل من دقيقة من مشاركته أمام ريال مدريد!#الدوري_الإسباني #خيتافي #ريال_مدريد pic.twitter.com/7UHOTgs7cE — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) October 19, 2025

واحتج لاعبو خيتافي وكذلك مدربهم على قرار طرد نيوم، ولكن تقنية الفيديو أكدت الأمر، ليضطر الفريق إلى اللعب منقوصًا.

وفي الدقيقة 80، سجل كيليان مبابي هدف ريال مدريد الأول بعد تمريرة رائعة من زميله التركي أردا جولر، حيث وصلت الكرة إلى الفرنسي الذي سددها في الشباك، معلنًا عن التقدم. هدف ريال مدريد الأول أمام خيتافي

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O triunfo diante do São Paulo, no último domingo (4), serviu tanto para colocar o Grêmio no G4 do Campeonato Brasileiro como para ratificar a sólida sequência em seus domínios que a equipe estabeleceu como mandante desde o segundo semestre ainda de 2022.

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A vitória do fim de semana aumentou para 21 compromissos do Tricolor sem perder quando atua na condição de mandante. Só não se pode dizer exclusivamente na Arena porque, na estreia do Brasileirão, os comandados de Renato Portaluppi atuaram em Caxias do Sul, contra o Santos, cumprindo punição do STJD ainda referente a temporada anterior.

Ao todo, são 16 resultados de vitória e cinco empates na sequência que já dura quase 300 dias. A última derrota ocorreu na Série B do Campeonato Brasileiro do ano passado, recebendo o Ituano.

O embate, aliás, foi o ‘estopim’ para que Roger Machado deixasse o comando técnico da equipe para a chegada de Renato Portaluppi. Logo, desde que o ídolo do clube gaúcho voltou a direção técnica, o Imortal não sabe o que é perder quando joga como mandante em sequência que não havia acontecido desde que a Arena foi inaugurada, em 2012.

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O próximo compromisso do Grêmio na temporada será distante de seus domínios, visitando o Flamengo, no Maracanã, às 18h30 (de Brasília) do domingo (11). Porém, na sequência, voltará a sua ‘fortaleza’ para receber, em sequência, América-MG e Coritiba. Todos os jogos em questão serão validos pelo Brasileirão.

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Livre no mercado após não renovar com o Barcelona, o volante Sergio Busquets pode influenciar na negociação do Corinthians por Gustavo Cuéllar.

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O atleta de 34 anos não quer correr o risco de um dia enfrentar o Barcelona, clube que o formou. Assim, equipes árabes e da MLS surgem como opção. O jogador espanhol recebeu proposta do Al Hilal e avalia a possibilidade de jogar na liga que já possui Cristiano Ronaldo e Benzema.

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Se o Al Hilal conseguir trazer o volante espanhol, a diretoria do clube saudita pode abaixar a pedida de 5 milhões de dólares (R$ 24,6 milhões na cotação atual) e facilitar a saída de Cuéllar, que tem vínculo até junho de 2024.

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O Lance! informou no dia 6 de junho que caso o Al Hilal não esteja disposto a reduzir o valor, a tendência é que a diretoria alvinegra saia do negócio por Cuéllar.

O Timão formalizou proposta de três anos de contrato pelo atleta de 30 anos e aguarda resposta do Al Hilal. Contudo, o clube árabe não tem pressa para responder pois precisa definir seu novo presidente e treinador. Tais decisões impactarão na chegada ou não de reforços badalados, como no caso de Busquets.

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O Corinthians trata a chegada de um volante como prioridade na janela de transferências do meio do ano. Com Matías Rojas, do Racing, encaminhado, a diretoria alvinegra também busca um zagueiro e atacante pelos lados.

Tottenham Hotspur are entering a new era under Thomas Frank this summer, with the Dane the latest manager to try and catapult the side to sustained levels of success.

The 51-year-old signed a three-year deal after joining from fellow Premier League side Brentford, subsequently wanting to take his managerial career to the next level in North London.

However, if he wants to achieve both of his goals, he will require serious investment from the hierarchy to provide him with the tools for success at the Lilywhites.

He’s already added Mohammed Kudus to his ranks, but despite the Ghanaian’s move to the club, other additions will be needed in key areas of the pitch.

Countless players still remain in their sights during the current market, opening the door to further big-money signings to improve the options at Frank’s disposal.

The latest on Spurs’ hunt for new additions this summer

James McAtee is the latest player currently on their radar, potentially softening the blow after missing out on Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White.

It’s been reported that Spurs could be about to jump ahead of Nuno Espírito Santo’s side in the race for his signature, after the Reds had a £25m bid rejected for the Manchester City youngster.

However, he’s not the only Premier League player on their radar, with Fulham centre-forward Rodrigo
Muniz also a player they’re considering, according to TBR Football.

They claim that talks have already been held with the 24-year-old’s representatives this window, opening the door to a move to North London for the Brazilian forward.

It also states that the player has yet to receive a suitable offer to renew his contract, potentially leading to a departure, with Leeds United also circling for his signature.

Why Spurs’ latest target could be Frank’s next Wissa

During Frank’s stint as Brentford boss, he managed to unearth multiple gems that allowed him to turn the Bees into an established top-flight outfit.

Yoane Wissa is just one player he managed to transform into a top-level talent, with the DR Congo star managing to torment countless backlines in the division.

The 28-year-old made 35 appearances in the league last time around, registering a total of 19 goals and four assists, forming an excellent partnership with Cameroonian international Bryan Mbeumo.

Given his tremendous form in recent times, he’s also been linked with a move to join Spurs this window, potentially following the manager in moving to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

However, Newcastle United and Forest are also interested in a deal for his signature, making any move for his services somewhat tricky, leading to other options being considered.

That’s where a move for Muniz comes in this summer, with the Fulham star being the next key talisman to try and make a name for himself under Frank’s guidance.

He’s been labelled as a similar player to the Bees star by FBref, also managing to outperform the DR Congo international in numerous key areas throughout last campaign.

How Muniz & Wissa compare in the PL (2024/25)
Statistics (per 90)	Muniz	Wissa
Games played	31	35
Goals & assists	9	23
Goals & assists (per 90)	0.84	0.71
Shot on target accuracy	49%	45%
Take-on success	33%	30%
Fouls won	2.9	1.5
Aerials won	6.3	0.9
Aerial success rate	52%	45%
Stats via FBref

Muniz, who’s been labelled “one of the best strikers in the Premier League” by teammate Willian, posted a better goal and assist rate per 90, whilst notching a higher shot on target accuracy rate – having the added ability to thrive in the final third.

He also managed to complete more of the take-ons he attempted last campaign, possessing a more all-round ability to thrive and create carnage to the opposition’s backline.

The Brazilian’s talents are further reflected in his ability in the air, winning a higher percentage of his aerial duels, offering Frank a needed focal point, which the Spurs side are currently lacking ahead of 2025/26.

Whilst it’s unclear how much Marco Silva’s side are demanding for his signature, it’s evident that the youngster has all the tools needed to be a fan favourite with the Lilywhites faithful.

If he can transform his game and match the goals produced by Wissa under Frank’s guidance, he would be a superb signing that would massively bolster the club’s chances of success next year.

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Grace Harris made 39 and Jess Jonassen took 3 for 24 as Heat defended 139 to defeat Sixers

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Jess Jonassen took 3 for 24 to help the Heat win•Getty Images

Brisbane Heat have continued to breathe life back into their WBBL campaign, landing a mega blow to the Sydney Sixers’ campaign after beating the hosts by 12 runs.In a crucial match for both teams, the Heat’s bowlers delivered to restrict the Sixers to 127 for 8 at North Sydney Oval, defending their total of 139 for 9 with apparent ease.Led by Jess Jonassen (3 for 24), the Heat remain fifth on the ladder with a 4-3 record after two straight wins.The Sixers, however, are at risk of missing the finals for the second straight season with a 3-4 record while sitting sixth on the ladder. Even more concerning for the Sixers is the fact they were somewhat  in control midway through the match.While Grace Harris (39 off 26) and Georgia Redmayne (28 from 23) threatened to get away for the Heat, Amelia Kerr’s 4 for 23 had the Sixers well on top.The New Zealander spun her way through Brisbane’s middle and lower order, while Sophie Ecclestone also claimed 2 for 18 from her four over.But from there, it fell apart for the Sixers on a ground where runs are generally easy to strike. Alyssa Healy’s difficult start to the tournament continued when she skied Shikha Pandey (2 for 25) in the first over, while Ellyse Perry also fell for one early.Kerr became Pandey’s second victim shortly after, and when Ashleigh Gardner was lbw trying to scoop Jess Jonassen, the game was all but over.Sarah Bryce (30 from 26) and Ecclestone (24 not out from 18) threatened a late comeback, as teenager Caoimhe Bray also helped get the equation down to 29 off 12 balls.But Pandey and Jonassen stood tall when it mattered in the final two overs to get the Heat home.The other point of note for both the Sixers and Australia is the fitness of Healy. The 34-year-old opted not to keep on Thursday, with Bryce instead taking the gloves.Healy has previously said she expects to be managed through the summer after a foot injury in the World Cup, with Thursday’s move part of that.”I’ve got a few things going on at the moment that I am managing,” Healy told Fox between taking two catches at short third. “It’s obviously a really big summer of cricket. I am still really confident I can bat, I just wasn’t sure about squatting, which is one of the concerns.”I am just trying to manage that, get through WBBL, we have six ODIs before Christmas and then the Ashes.”

Will yet another summer spending spree at Chelsea continue?

Already this window, the Blues have spent in excess of £220m to recruit eight new players, including Estêvão Willian, Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, João Pedro and others.

Now though, the newly-crowned Club World Cup champions have their eye on a Premier League superstar.

Chelsea's search for more attackers

Of the new recruits mentioned above, suffice it to say that Pedro has made the biggest immediate impression.

On his full debut, having been on a beach in Brazil just a matter of days earlier, the striker scored two absolute thunderbolts against former side Fluminense in the Club World Cup semi-finals, before adding the third during the 3-0 final demolition of PSG a few days later.

Ahmed Walid of the Athletic outlines how he has made an immediate impact, despite extremely ‘limited training time with the squad’, suggesting the Blues would not have won the competition without him.

Nevertheless, Chelsea could now sign an even bigger Premier League star for even more than the £60m paid to secure Pedro’s services.

That’s because, according to a report by Mark Brus of Caught Offside, Chelsea have been in contact with Eberechi Eze’s representatives over a potential move, as they enter talks over a potential move for the attacking midfielder.

Ed Aarons of the Guardian has previously documented Arsenal and Tottenham’s interest in the England international, noting that his contract contains a £67.5m release clause, with Palace ‘adamant’ that he will only be allowed to leave if that price point is met.

The Gunners have appeared to be the front-runners to sign Eze, but could Chelsea usurp their fierce London rivals, just as they did to infamously sign Mykhailo Mudryk for a reported fee of £88.7m back in January 2023?

How Eberechi Eze would improve Chelsea

Eze scored 14 goals and registered 11 assists in all competitions last season, most notably bagging the winner in the FA Cup Final as Crystal Palace upset the odds to defeat Manchester City at Wembley in May.

His performances warranted rave reviews, with Statman Dave labelling him a “gifted player”, while Simon Collings of the Evening Standard praised his ‘ability to play off the cuff and create something out of nothing’, adding that supporters are instantaneously enamoured by his ‘flamboyant playing style’.

Meanwhile, Sam Tabuteau of Breaking the Lines notes that he is ‘thriving as the talisman’ at Selhurst Park, believing now is the right time for the 27-year-old to make the next step in his career.

So, how did he compare to Chelsea’s most recent, big-money intra-Premier League signing, Pedro?

Eberechi Eze vs João Pedro 2024/25 comparison

Statistics

Eze

Pedro

Appearances

43

30

Minutes

3,303

2,136

Goals

14

10

Assists

11

7

All statistics below are per-90 and PL only:

Shots

2.2

1.6

Shots on target

1.1

1

Chances created

2

1.3

Take-ons completed

2.4

1.4

Take-on success %

51.9%

38.2%

Touches

54.9

48.8

Average Sofascore rating

7.28

7.15

Statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt SofaScore and Squawka

As the table outlines, Eze comes out on top for every single attacking metric included, both in terms of overall and on a per 90 basis.

In fact, only four players attempted more take-ons than Eze in the league last season, while also ranking sixth for shot-creating actions, both according to FBref.com.

Pedro played around 500 fewer minutes in the Premier League, mainly due to the fact that he didn’t feature in any of Brighton’s final five matches to conclude the campaign, first sent off against Brentford, subsequently serving a three-match suspension, before being exiled following a ‘training ground altercation’ with teammate Jan Paul van Hecke.

No such concerns surrounding Eze, who is a truly majestic player to watch, and would be a serious statement signing for Chelsea, even if they already boast plenty of options in attacking areas, as he could be even better than Pedro.

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West Ham United find themselves ready to move on from the dissapointment of last campaign under Graham Potter and have now turned their attention to an England cap also desires by their rivals, according to a report.

West Ham look to kickstart slow transfer window

Without putting too fine a point on it, the Hammers have endured a slow transfer window so far as they weigh up what direction to go down at the London Stadium. Despite a lack of notable links, former scout Mick Brown has detailed that West Ham are set to make a ‘formal approach’ for Rangers striker Hamza Igamane following his debut campaign in Scotland.

He stated: “West Ham are about make a formal move for Igamane. They’ve had scouts up there watching him and he’s one of the names on their radar.

“But I’m told they’re not convinced he’s ready to make the step up to the Premier League. He’s looked impressive for Rangers at times, but he’s playing in a side which finished 17 points short of Celtic, so it’s a difficult one to judge.”

Talks have also been held between the Hammers and Adama Bojang, so there is a clear appetite there for Graham Potter to add attacking reinforcements.

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However, the forward line won’t be the only place strengthened by those in the corridors of power. Vladimir Coufal has left West Ham on a free transfer, signalling that a right-back will be on the agenda to replace the experienced Czechia international.

With that in mind, the Londoners could now look to beat one of their city rivals in pursuit of a defender who has been capped by England and is available for free.

West Ham line up Kyle Walker-Peters move

According to CaughtOffside, West Ham have positioned themselves to sign Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters, though he is also attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Crystal Palace.

The 28-year-old has been identified by Thomas Frank as a sensible signing and Spurs are front of the queue, but the Hammers are ‘closely monitoring’ his situation and could launch a counter to any attempts from their London rivals to win the race for his signature.

Kyle Walker-Peters’ Premier League campaign in numbers (Fotmob)

Chances created

24

Successful dribbles

38

Recoveries

135

Duels won

145

Fouls won

52

Intriguingly, the former Spurs man has featured in a variety of different positions this campaign, including both flanks, either full-back berth and even as a central defender.

His availability on a free transfer is majorly appealing to top-flight clubs alongside Walker-Peters’ homegrown status, though he has the monopoly of choosing his next destination and will likely take his time to do so.

Labelled “brilliant” by Russell Martin, Everton were also in the running before they opted to sign Kenny Tete on a free transfer from Fulham.

Attracting a significant level of interest, Walker-Peters, who earns £20,000 a week at St Mary’s, is an intriguing proposition on the market this summer and whoever lands him will be laying claim to a wealth of experience and quality.

Arsenal have been tipped to sign a “world-class striker” after completing a deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, with manager Mikel Arteta putting pressure on the club’s board to compete in the transfer market.

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Arsenal have been in negotiations for the Spain international since January (The Mail), and Real Madrid were reportedly threatening to hijack their move for him at one stage, given the length of time it was taking to shake hands on an agreement.

19/20 – winter

£0

20/21 – summer

£81.5m

20/21 – winter

£900k

21/22 – summer

£156.8m

21/22 – winter

£1.8m

22/23 – summer

£121.5m

22/23 – winter

£59m

23/24 – summer

£208m

23/24 – winter

£0

24/25 – summer

£101.5m

24/25 – winter

£0

However, those fears are now seemingly being put to rest, and it looks beyond all doubt that Zubimendi will become Andrea Berta’s first signing as Arsenal’s new sporting director.

Arsenal will trigger his £51 million release clause and bring in an adept replacement for Jorginho, who is off to Flamengo after agreeing a pre-contract, with Arteta’s side potentially going into next season with a solid centre midfield trio of Declan Rice, Zubimendi and Thomas Partey – if they can indeed extend the latter’s deal.

The 26-year-old comes to N5 with a glowing reputation as a top-performer for boyhood club Sociedad, who also helped Spain to win Euro 2024 last year, with Arsenal praised for signing a “perfect foil” to Rice in the middle.

Ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer window for Berta, attention now turns to who will follow Zubimendi to the Emirates.

Arsenal tipped to sign "world-class" striker after Martin Zubimendi

According to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol, Arteta has been pushing high-ranking Arsenal officials to be active in the market, with Zubimendi potentially just one of many new incomings.

After the Spaniard, Solhekol tips Arsenal to sign a “world-class” striker, amid links to RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres.

“We have heard Mikel Arteta say that when Arsenal come calling, players most often say yes. They find it difficult to turn them down,” said Solhekol.

“I’m sure Zubimendi has been very impressed by what Mikel Arteta is doing at Arsenal. Arsenal are pressing ahead with completing a deal. He will become Arsenal’s first signing of the summer.

“Not the last. Arsenal will sign a striker this summer. I think they will sign a world-class striker, like Victor Gyokeres from Sporting or Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. It will be Zubimendi and a striker, as well as other players. Next season, Arteta wants to win the title. He has been putting pressure on the board.

“They will be active in the window.”

This comes as a very encouraging update for supporters, especially after they finished 10 points behind Premier League champions Liverpool and ended 2024/25 trophyless, with Arteta determined to get it right next term.

An elite centre-forward is quite simply imperative after they fell short of their previous goalscoring standards this year, with just 69 scored in the league, not to mention registering more draws than any other side in the top 10.

Liverpool know they are heading into next season without Trent Alexander-Arnold amid his impending move to Real Madrid, and they could be set to lose another star player to the Spanish giants in the future, per reports.

Liverpool look to freshen up in the summer window

Arne Slot has done a miraculous job in the eyes of many Liverpool supporters and will be given backing by FSG to shape his squad following their Premier League title victory.

Nevertheless, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure to Real Madrid on a free transfer has delivered a sting in the tail, with the Dutchman now left without one of his best creative outlets from the end of this month.

Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah’s contract extensions have softened the blow somewhat, but there is a clear acknowledgement that the summer window will be a decisive one as the Reds seek to claim further silverware.

With the time for transfer business fast approaching, Liverpool are expected to make a ‘serious move’ for Lyon winger Malick Fofana despite Arsenal also remaining attentive to his situation.

Dean Huijsen and Murillo are candidates for the Reds to strengthen their backline from Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest respectively, though it remains to be seen whether either will arrive at Anfield to shore it up ahead of another challenging campaign.

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Second-season syndrome isn’t an evil Liverpool want to experience. Forward planning will be needed to ensure that doesn’t happen, and contingency plans have to be identified early to avoid uncomfortable scenarios.

Nevertheless, they could now be set for another considerable blow after the news that Real Madrid are lining up another one of their most talented assets on a free transfer.

Real Madrid looking to press ahead for Ibrahima Konate

Per reports in Spain, Real Madrid want to sign Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool in 2026 should the Frenchman opt against extending his current terms at Anfield.

The report notes that he has shown no willingness to sign a new contract and that his demands have created internal ‘tension’ on Merseyside, which may pave the way for an acrimonious exit next summer.

Ibrahima Konate’s statistics in 2024/25 – all competitions
Appearances	39
Goals	2
Assists	2

Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Manchester City are also keeping eyes on Konate’s situation, though Real Madrid are said to be in the box seat due to their experience in landing lucrative players without having to pay a transfer fee.

Labelled “outstanding” by Virgil van Dijk, the 25-year-old has won 128 duels this season on Premier League duty, becoming a mainstay in Slot’s Premier League-conquering side alongside the aforementioned Netherlands international.

Mooted to earn £70,000 per week at Liverpool, Konate may well be in the hunt for a significant pay rise – something his current employers haven’t been able to find an agreement on as of yet.

With his future firmly up in the air, the Reds may need to sit down sooner rather than later with his entourage to thrash out a deal.

Arsenal are second in the Premier League and a game away from a Champions League final. It’s been a good season, right? Right…? Think again.

You may well read this thinking that Arsenal fans are entitled, but the fact of the matter is this has actually been a particularly arduous season.

The club failed to sign anyone in January and as a result, are now paying the price. Injuries have been their downfall at various points in the season, as too have some bizarre levels of officiating. The latest saw Evanilson score with his arm on Saturday. VAR didn’t think there was anything wrong with it.

Then, there has been a remarkable level of underperformance in the Premier League ever since January. To sum up Mikel Arteta’s woes, the club have dropped 21 points from winning positions in the Premier League this term, their joint-most ever in a single season, level with 2019/20.

Meanwhile, for all of the praise set-piece coach Nicolas Jover gets for their attacking set-plays, Arsenal have conceded 38.7% of their league goals from set-pieces this season, the biggest proportion of all Premier League clubs.

So, how do Arsenal go about improving their poor track record? Hard work, of course, but the transfer window must be better optimised than it was over the winter.

Arsenal's plans to sign a new forward

There are plenty of attacking players on the club’s shortlist with Sky in Germany reporting over recent days that new sporting director, Andrea Berta, is pushing for the signing of Sporing striker Viktor Gyokeres.

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The Gunners are still keen admirers of Newcastle’s Alexander Isak but it feels like that deal will be a particularly tough one to get over the line given the Toon’s alleged £150m asking price.

Elsewhere, Arsenal are keen to strengthen in wide areas with the likes of Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams still on their radar and Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz the subject of interest.

Any player they do sign, Arteta will certainly hope he’ll be a great deal better than Raheem Sterling. Sadly, that might not be the case.

Indeed, according to reports in Brazil over recent days, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid are two clubs that have made enquiries to sign Antony.

Yes, that’s the Manchester United Antony, the winger Erik ten Hag and Co famously signed from Ajax for £85m.

The Brazilian is on loan at Real Betis in Spain at the moment, and they are also interested in signing him on a permanent basis in the summer.

Another Raheem Sterling for Arsenal

It’s safe to say that the addition of Sterling, arriving on loan from Chelsea on deadline day in the summer transfer window, has been a bit of a disaster.

As the England international penned terms at the Emirates Stadium, the winger suggested that “you will see the best of me.” Sadly, that hasn’t been the case.

It’s been a remarkable fall from grace for the 30-year-old who has made 27 appearances in 2024/25, only scoring once.

Everything Sterling seems to do is done with a lack of confidence and that was apparent when he missed a penalty in the Champions League against Girona a few weeks ago.

Even with Bukayo Saka out injured, the forward struggled to get into the side and has actually only started six times in the league all season.

Antony, unfortunately, would be a repeat of this situation. Notably described as ‘the worst value-for-money signing in Premier League history’ by the Guardian, the flashy winger hasn’t done a lot right since moving to Old Trafford.

2022/23

47

10

5

38

9

4

2023/24

38

3

2

43

10

11

2024/25

33

7

4

27

1

5

Also dubbed as “one of the worst wingers in the league” by one content creator, that’s a statement that his alarmingly poor numbers can back up in recent years.

While Antony has found form at Betis, scoring six goals and registering four assists in 19 games, his record at United has been nothing short of dismal.

Before heading to Betis, the 25-year-old had only scored once this season in a League Cup tie with Barnsley, while last campaign, he scored three goals in 38 outings, only finding the net once in 29 Premier League fixtures. He also ended the league season with the worst conversion rate (2.3%) of any player to score. Need we say any more here?

Antony has shown at Betis that there’s a player in there, but he simply isn’t cut out for English football. Arsenal need to stay well away this summer.

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ByMatt Dawson May 4, 2025