FC Barcelona made an unsuccessful attempt to sell Ferran Torres to Arsenal during the last days of the summer transfer window, as reported by Football Transfers. Despite offering the Spanish winger to the London club, Arsenal ultimately opted for the loan of Raheem Sterling from Chelsea instead. This reflects the Gunners' priority to sign a more experienced Premier League player, rather than taking a chance on Torres. The young forward, who is under contract with FC Barcelona until 2027, is now hoping to find a new club in the upcoming January transfer market.
In a surprise move, Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke has been called up to the England squad for the upcoming Nations League games against Greece and Finland. This comes seven years after making his only previous senior appearance for the Three Lions. Solanke, who has been in impressive form for Spurs since his move from Bournemouth, will join a star-studded squad that includes the likes of Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if the young striker can make his mark on the international stage once again.
Amidst a mix of young players and seasoned veterans, Arsenal secured a 5-1 win over Bolton Wanderers in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. With goals from Declan Rice, Ethan Nwaneri, and Raheem Sterling, the team showed impressive teamwork and determination. Despite a late consolation goal from Bolton, Arsenal's fresh squad proved too strong for their opponents.
In a highly-anticipated and explosive match, Manchester City and Arsenal battled it out for the top spot in the Premier League, with both teams vying for the title this season. The game was filled with intense moments, including Erling Haaland's 100th goal for City and Leandro Trossard's controversial red card right before half-time. However, it was Manchester City's John Stones who became the hero of the match, scoring in the 97th minute to secure a hard-fought draw. Despite the heated atmosphere on the pitch, there were some heartwarming moments off the field as well, with Kevin De Bruyne catching up with Mikel Arteta and walking down the tunnel arm in arm with Raheem Sterling.
Arsenal secures the signing of Raheem Sterling on a season-long loan from Chelsea, with the deal reportedly costing them just £100,000-a-week. Meanwhile, new signing Mikel Merino suffers a fractured shoulder in training and will be out for a few weeks. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expresses his excitement for the addition of Sterling to the team.
As the transfer window for Premier League teams closed, a flurry of last-minute deals took place, with Arsenal securing Raheem Sterling on loan while Chelsea signed Jadon Sancho on a temporary move. Other moves are expected to be announced in the morning, and transfer windows around the world remain open for teams to make further changes. Express Sport provides a recap of all the latest transfer news, capping off one of the most hectic transfer windows in recent history. Don't miss out on updates by following Express Sport's coverage.
Arsenal has made a splash in the transfer market, signing Raheem Sterling on loan from Chelsea while also dealing with the news that new player Mikel Merino will be out for a few weeks with a fractured shoulder. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that the injury occurred in a training collision with teammate Gabriel. Additionally, Arsenal has secured a deal for Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto and is awaiting the Champions League draw for their first eight opponents. In other news, both Aaron Ramsdale and Ben White have been left out of Lee Carsley's first England squad.
Arsenal's summer transfer window came to a close on Friday with the arrival of Raheem Sterling and Neto. Amidst the deadline day dealings, there were reports of a new forward joining the Arsenal squad, but Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar were able to secure deals for the winger and goalkeeper. Additionally, Martin Odegaard played a crucial role in convincing Mikel Merino to join the club, making for an exciting start to the new season.
After struggling initially at Chelsea, German striker Kai Havertz has found his footing at Arsenal and is now part of a title-challenging squad. He recently scored a brace in a 5-0 win against Chelsea, where he played alongside and now praises his former teammate Raheem Sterling. In an interview with TNT Sports, Havertz claimed that Arsenal's centre-back duo of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes is "incredible" and unlike any other he has seen before, despite previously playing with top-class defenders at Chelsea. His comments are significant and speak highly of the partnership, given his experience playing with other top defenders.
In a whirlwind of transfer deals, the summer's Premier League transfers have been finalized with the confirmation of Raheem Sterling's loan move from Chelsea to Arsenal. With Armando Broja joining Everton and Ivan Toney's big-money move to Al-Ahli, it's been a busy day for soccer fans. But amidst all the excitement, Sterling's move stands out as a calculated risk for Everton, who are hoping the midfielder can bring some much-needed stability to their team.