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Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta summed up the team's performance last season.

"If you look at the statistics, we have already achieved this. We were the best team in the league in almost every indicator. But there are details that we did not control well enough. That's how the league victory eluded us, this level.

It's a big challenge, but it's very inspiring to see such a high-quality and stable team for seven to nine years and try to be better than them. We are focused on the aspects in which we can become better," CNN quoted Arteta as saying.

It is worth reminding that under Arteta's leadership, Arsenal finished second in the English Premier League standings with 89 points.

The main star of the Saudi Arabian league and Al Nasr, Cristiano Ronaldo, is trying to influence his club's transfer policy.

According to Daily Sports, the Portuguese is calling on Al Nasr's management to sign former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, who has been a free agent since the summer of 2023.

However, last summer, de Gea himself rejected all offers from Saudi Arabia, as his family does not want to live in the country.

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said he would like to continue his career in Saudi Arabia.

"My deal with Manchester City expires in a year, so I need to think about the future. My wife is ready for an exotic adventure. At my age, you need to be open to everything, and we are talking about incredible amounts of money that I can earn shortly before the end of my career. If I play there for two years, I will earn incredible money. Previously, I had to play for 15 years, and still, I might not have earned that amount," Het Laatste Nieuws quoted de Bruyne as saying.

Girona midfielder Viktor Tsygankov is being sought after by leading English and Italian league clubs.

The Spanish newspaper AS reports that Arsenal and AC Milan are interested in acquiring Tsygankov from Girona. Both clubs are ready to pay a clause of 30 million euros for the player, which is stipulated in his agreement with the Catalans.

Tottenham is also known to be interested in Tsygankov, but the Londoners have little chance of transferring the former Dynamo player, as they will play in the Europa League next season, while Girona, Arsenal and Milan have qualified for the Champions League.

Last season, Tsygankov played in 30 matches for Girona. The Ukrainian midfielder scored 8 goals and 7 assists.

Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko could leave the London club this summer.

According to Football Insider, Arsenal are open to transfer offers for Zinchenko, who is unhappy with his position in the team, having lost competition for a place at the heart of Kiviora and Tomias.

Zinchenko wants to play constantly from the first minutes, so his transfer to another club is very likely. The only contender for the player so far is Bayern Munich.

Recall, Arsenal paid Manchester City for Zinchenko 30 million pounds and another 2 million in the form of bonuses.

Manchester United are not the only contenders for Real Madrid's Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.

According to Fichajes, Bayern Munich and Spanish side Betis are also interested in the 25-year-old goalkeeper. German grand in the face of Lunin sees a future replacement for 38-year-old Manuel Neuer.

Earlier it was reported that Manchester United and Real Madrid were to start negotiations on a possible transfer of Lunin immediately after the Champions League final.

Lunin's current contract with Real Madrid runs until the summer of next year, and the goalkeeper has not yet signed a new agreement with the Madrid club.

Leicester's management is disappointed with the departure of head coach Enzo Mareschi to Chelsea, according to the online edition of The Telegraph.

According to the source, the club's bosses are satisfied with the work done by the Italian specialist, but believe that he left the club at the first opportunity. Leicester admit that Maresca is an extremely ambitious coach, but the Foxes did not like the openness of his intentions. The club will receive €12 million in compensation for the coach's departure, but at the same time, the Italian will take six staff members to Chelsea.

Chelsea are working on strengthening their goalkeeping line. Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili came to the attention of the Blues.

According to Football London, Chelsea sent scouts to watch the Georgian's performances in the second half of the 2023/24 season. The club was very impressed with his performances for the Bats over the past two years.

It is reported that Kepa Arrizabalaga is likely to leave the club this summer. "Chelsea is hoping to sell the goalkeeper, who spent this season on loan at Real Madrid.

Chelsea have announced the appointment of Enzo Mareschi as the team's new head coach.

The Italian will start work on 1 July 2024 on a five-year contract with an option to extend for another year.

- "It is a dream come true for any coach to join Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world. That is why I am so excited about this opportunity. I look forward to working with a very talented group of players and staff to build a team that continues the club's tradition of success," said Maresca upon his appointment.

Barcelona midfielder Ansou Fati has explained his decision to go on loan to Brighton.

"I feel 100 per cent now. I work hard because I feel there is always room for improvement. I spend many hours in the gym.

There are people who think that I had health problems, but I have not been injured for two years. I had a small injury, but it happens.

I played the whole season and didn't miss a single game. The fact that I didn't always get into the squad made it difficult, but I was ready and fought to the end.

I decided to take the step in my career that I felt I had to take. I felt that everything I was doing was not being appreciated, so I decided to change teams. I had to do it," Mundo Deportivo quoted Fathy as saying.

"Chelsea will refuse to participate in the Conference League due to financial problems. It is reported by Football Insider.

According to available information, Chelsea is selling hotels and other club facilities owned by Chelsea's owners to comply with the EPL's financial stability rules. Due to UEFA's strict attitude to real estate sales, Chelsea may be excluded from participation in the Conference League.

Manchester United head coach Eric ten Hag has spoken about the Red Devils' transfer policy.

"The sums paid for the players are indeed very high, but I am not responsible for that. The club held negotiations, including with quality players who ultimately did not move.

It's much more subtle than people make it out to be when they say that the club's transfer policy is disastrous. Despite all the negative things, the team's foundation has been strengthened. Maybe it's not visible to the outside world now, but everyone inside the club can see it," the Mirror quotes ten Hag as saying.