French club RC Lens are lining up a move for versatile defender Giulian Biancone as they strengthen their squad for a return to Champions League action.
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has backed the Gunners to defeat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, citing their defensive discipline and set-piece threat as crucial weapons against the French champions.
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has played down suggestions of a major stylistic clash with Arsenal, insisting both teams share similar footballing ideas despite their different tactical journeys to the final.
Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke has revealed how the Covid-19 pandemic played a crucial role in Mikel Arteta’s revival of the club, as the Gunners prepare for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
David Raya is set to become only the third player in history to feature in a Champions League final after beginning his career in English non-league football. The Arsenal goalkeeper’s remarkable journey from a loan spell at fifth-tier Southport to European football’s biggest stage showcases one of the sport’s great modern fairytales.
Borussia Mönchengladbach have completed the signing of Ukrainian international Yukhym Konoplia from Shakhtar Donetsk on a free transfer, with the defender penning a deal until 2029.
Brazilian legend Cafu defends AC Milan’s squad quality, claiming every Rossoneri player has the ability to feature for Champions League finalists Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain despite a disappointing Serie A campaign.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has vowed to pursue the Negreira corruption case “to death” as he prepares to meet UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin at the Champions League final. The 79-year-old also confirmed Jose Mourinho is a leading candidate for the managerial vacancy but insisted no contact has been made yet.
Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo has revealed how a red card against Chelsea forced him to confront long-standing mental health struggles that saw him miss two months of the season.
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has confirmed a fully-fit 24-man squad for the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal in Budapest, with key stars Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi winning their fitness battles to make the trip.