Posted: 22:31, 10 June 2022 | Updated: 01:08, 11 June 2022
Michel Arteta is increasingly disappointed with Arsenal’s indecision in the transfer market. The north London club, who finished in the top four from Tottenham, insist that all major deals are approved by US ownership, something that Arteta fears will cost them the opportunity to sign top transfer target Gabriel Jesus from Manchester. City. The Brazilian striker was made available for a transfer almost two months ago and Arsenal rushed to express their interest, but have not yet pledged to pay City τιμή 50 million or open personal talks with the 25-year-old. Arsenal boss Michel Arteta is increasingly frustrated by Arsenal’s indecision in the transfer market. The Gunners insist that all major transactions are US-owned Arteta fears could cost Man City the opportunity to sign top transfer target Gabriel Jesus With Arteta’s bosses seemingly hesitant, Chelsea, Tottenham and Real Madrid have also joined the race to sign Jesus, raising concerns that Arsenal could lose. The Gunners are in desperate need as the departure of Alexandre Lacazette left them with Eddie Nketiah as the club’s only recognized striker. The Brazilian striker was made available for a transfer almost two months ago for 50 million pounds England fans are victims of fashion England fans are facing prices for a trip to watch the UEFA Nations League clash with Italy in Milan next season by an invasion of fashionistas. The final rematch of Euro 2020 on September 23 conflicts with Milan Fashion Week and therefore accommodation in the city is rare, with the limited number of rooms remaining available having tripled in price. Many fans have also ruled out going to the World Cup because of the cost. As a sign of the widespread reluctance to travel to Qatar, the initial availability of 2,489 tickets from the FA for the opening match of the English tournament has not yet been exhausted. England fans face pricing for trip to watch Nations League clash with Italy Agents await Calvin’s call The country’s top officials are looking forward to the return of Calvin Phillips from the international mission with England next week. The Leeds United midfielder is set to decide who will negotiate his next contract after his current deal with Palm Sports Management expired last week. The 26-year-old is believed to be ready to leave Elland Road, with every major agency having started his services in recent months. Phillips’s new agenda has been a busy and potentially lucrative summer. Leeds want to offer a new contract to their star, but there is significant interest from other clubs, with champions Manchester City willing to pay up to 60 million pounds. The country’s top agents look forward to Kalvin Phillips’s call next week Plan to block Burnley deals The Premier League has chosen not to impose restrictions on private equity investments in clubs as part of an enhanced test of owners and directors, but will go ahead with plans to block leveraged acquisitions, such as Burnley’s acquisition of ALK Capital. Restrictions on state-funded takeovers are also being considered, although no firm agreement was reached at this week’s Annual General Meeting. The Premier League has been instructed by the clubs to submit a series of resolutions on the test of owners and managers before the vote at the beginning of next season. There are plans to block leverage acquisitions, such as the acquisition of Burnley by ALK Capital The new FA board game The FA is working on a proposal that will lead them to set up a new board that will act as an independent regulator for the sport in line with the recommendations of Tracey Crouch’s review. In one of the most radical changes in their governance in its 155-year history, the FA would create a new, completely independent board that would sit on top of the existing one, consisting of representatives of the professional and grassroots. In addition to obtaining approval from the government, the FA would also require approval from the FA Council and the FA Board to make the change, which could prove challenging as the movement would see their powers diminish. The Premier League, EFL and clubs are likely to be supportive, however, as they prefer to see the independent regulator emerge through football rather than being imposed by the government. The FA is working on a proposal to set up a new board to act as an independent regulator
