Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin would jump at the opportunity to return to Camp Nou, El Mundo Deportivo can reveal.
The highly rated footballer had joined the Gunners from Barcelona back in 2011, and he went on to establish himself as an important member of the side at the Emirates.
However, having seen Arsenal struggle in recent years, Bellerin wants to leave North London and he is keen on returning to Catalunya.
It is no secret that Barcelona are in the market for a right-sided defender and they see the 22-year-old as a potentially excellent addition to the squad.
However, with Bellerin tied to Arsenal until June 2023, it is clear it would take a mega money offer for the Gunners to consider selling their prized asset.
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Iceland s remarkable major tournament debut popularised the Viking clap and coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, now in sole charge having overseen their European Championship run alongside Lars Largerback, is confident they can repeat those heroics on the world stage.
Slovakia were the last debutants to qualify and reach the knockout stages in 2010, and Hallgrimsson sees a path to Iceland doing the same despite being drawn in a group that also contains a talented Croatia side and Nigeria.
If people still think it s a kind of Cinderella story, and that in some way we don’t deserve it, then they underestimate us, Hallgrimsson told The Guardian.
The group is equal and I think that s in our favour. If or when – I don t know which word to use – we get through there s n…
Sergio Gomez led Spain to a winning start at the Paris Olympics, making amends for his penalty miss to score the winner in Wednesday s 2-1 win over Uzbekistan.
La Roja took the lead through Marc Pubill, only for Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shomurodov to level from the spot before the break.
Gomez would see his own spot-kick attempt saved, but dusted himself down to net the decisive goal for Santi Denia s side.
A teasing free-kick delivery from the left-hand side was flicked on at the near post by Abel Ruiz, with Pubill providing the telling touch to give Spain the lead in the 28th minute.
However, Timur Kapadze s side drew level in the third minute of injury time when a VAR review saw Pau Cubarsi penalised for a pull inside the box, with Shomurodov firing …
Spain booked a last-16 World Cup clash with hosts Russia after a last-gasp 2-2 draw against already eliminated Morocco in Kaliningrad.
The 2010 champions started Monday on top of Group B but seemed certain to slip below their Iberian rivals in the final table as both matches entered stoppage-time with Portugal and Morocco leading.
Spain went behind when Andres Iniesta and captain Sergio Ramos somehow allowed Khalid Boutaib to seize upon a loose ball and run clear to score Morocco s first goal at the finals since 1998.
Iniesta soon made amends, though, skipping through the Morocco defence to set up Isco for a quickfire leveller, with La Roja unable to break down their opponents despite dominating.
When Morocco substitute Youssef En-Nesyri got up highes…
Everton director of football Kevin Thelwell admitted his club had extra motivation following their “wholly disproportionate” points deduction.
The Toffees were docked 10 points last week for breaching Premier League financial rules over a three-year period, plummeting them from 14th in the table into the relegation zone.
They looked to be set for a comfortable season after a good run of form culminated in a 3-2 win at Crystal Palace before the international break.
Our Director of Football, Kevin Thelwell, has written to Evertonians on the recent wholly disproportionate and unjust ruling .
— Everton (@Everton)
Thelwell said on the club’s official website: “The three points from that victory may no longer be accounted for in the table –…
Leeds United are interested in signing Brentford striker Ivan Toney in the summer of 2023, according to . The report has claimed that the West Yorkshire club will need to sign a new striker for next season and beyond, and that they have identified Toney as a potential target.
Toney has been superb for Brentford over the years, both in the Championship and in the Premier League. The 26-year-old English striker has scored six goals and provided two assists in nine Premier League appearances for the Bees so far this season. In 2020-21, the striker scored 12 goals and provided five assists in the league.
Leeds United are 14th in the Premier League table at the moment with nine points from eight matches, just three points above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Brentford curre…
Swansea City winger Nathan Dyer will be out for two months as he requires surgery on an ankle injury, the Premier League club have confirmed.
The 28-year-old has made two appearances this season but did not make the matchday squad for the most recent league meetings with Leicester City and Chelsea.
Swansea have now stated that he will have an operation to remove extra bone growth on his ankle a procedure that is likely to keep him out until the middle of November.
I am bitterly disappointed, Dyer told the club s official website.
Nathan Dyer to undergo ankle operation and will face two months on the sidelines:
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial)
I was feeling good after completing pre-season training and being involved in the friend…
Mikel Arteta has said he has seen something different from striker Gabriel Jesus since last season, as the Brazilian impressed against Bayer Leverkusen.
Jesus, who scored four goals in 27 Premier League appearances last term, was on target with a fine finish against the Bundesliga champions on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old failed to score in his last 10 league appearances after returning from a knee injury, with Kai Havertz starring in the number nine position in his absence.
However, Arteta has been impressed with Jesus displays in pre-season, but has set his striker a challenge of becoming more consistent this year.
I said from day one, the first feeling when I saw him after talking to him at the end of the season is that he was something different, A…
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If you take a look at the Premier League table right now, it s quite obvious why this game is potentially the most important one in the title race so far Leicester City are set to welcome Liverpool to the King Power Stadium on Thursday evening in the yearly Boxing Day cluster of fixtures in England s top flight. The game will be part of the 19th matchday of the season, though Liverpool have a game in hand as their fixture against West Ham at the weekend was postponed due to their successful Club World Cup adventure in Qatar.
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After creating history by actually winning the league in 2015/16, the Foxes are again a very formidable team, and their second place in the table at the moment is certainly no fluke. Former Liverpo…
With the UEFA Nations League taking center stage this weekend, we have some interesting meetings from across the footballing globe. So, for those of you looking to stick on a Saturday acca, we have found a handful of helpful tips that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Saturday June 4th
BST 14:00 Armenia vs Ireland
Starting with Saturday s guests, while Ireland might have really struggled to have found their feet immediately under Head Coach Stephen Kenny, they are enjoying an eye-catching run of form. While the Greens might have failed to book a ticket for this year s World Cup finals, they are now in the midst of an extended eight-match unbeaten run. With their purple patch stemming all the way back to a 2-1 loss at the hands of former European champions Port…