Author: Amuda Segun

I am Segun Amuda , Journalist at Thewistle.com. You can also find my articles here on topics related to Football. Outside Blogging, I have a keen interest in watching English Premier League Games. For any queries or issues related to articles on our website, kindly get in touch.

Premier League heavyweight Arsenal are said to miss out on attacking target Said Benrahma as the Brentford player is closing in on a move to another team in the top tier of English football. The Gunners are one of the clubs who have made an enquiry about the Algerian international at London club Brentford but they will miss out on him to West Ham United according to experienced journalist David Ornstein. David Ornstein writes for The Atheltic and he has revealed that West Ham United and Brentford have agreed a £30m transfer for Algerian international Said Benrahma. The £30m agreed…

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Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele snubbed a move to Premier League club Manchester United on transfer deadline day and he’s being punished for his decision. Manchester United were keen to sign the young French international on loan for the season but the player preferred to stay at the Nou Camp to fight for his place in the Barcelona first team under new manager Ronald Koeman. As per the various reports in the Spanish media, Dembele is now training alone as a consequence of his decision to stay on and fight for a spot in the Barcelona first team. EPL: Emiliano Martinez…

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Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil doesn’t mind risking a lack of playing time to stay with the North Londoners for the final year of his contract. The German was said to have turned down a very big offer from Saudi Arabia top division club Al Nassr. Mesut Ozil had the opportunity to move to Al Nassr according to various reports in the British media after the Saudi club made a £5m bid to sign him with less than a year on his contract. Al Nassr were ready to pay his current salary at Arsenal and even offer him more money but…

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RB Leipzig centre back Dayot Upamecano is the top defensive target for Premier League giants Manchester United next year as they bid to bolster their playing squad defensively. Manchester United were all about strengthening the attack this summer with transfers for right-wing forwards and central strikers. The attention is expected to turn to central defence next summer. RB Leipzig star Upamecano was a defensive target in the transfer market that ended one week ago but the club concentrated more on the attacking options. United’s next signing could be this Arsenal defensive target Arsenal already know Mesut Ozil’s replacement but are…

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Former Manchester United winger Memphis Depay has revealed why he was unable to secure a dream move to Spanish giants Barcelona during the recently concluded transfer window. Lyon attacker Depay had already agreed on personal terms with Barcelona but the Spaniards were unable to agree terms with his French Ligue 1 club. In an interview with NOS, Depay said that certain rules stopped him from securing a transfer to the Nou Camp. Memphis Depay talked about his failed transfer shortly after the international friendly match between his Netherlands team and Mexico. Man United Complete Four Transfers On Deadline Day Lyon…

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Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar has disclosed why he decided to stay at his French Ligue 1 team amidst the transfer rumours of a move to Premier League giants Arsenal. The Gunners made several offers to sign him during this summer’s transfer window but Lyon were adamant that the player won’t leave the club unless their €60m (£55m) valuation was met. In a chat with reporters via the Daily Mail, Houssem Aouar talked about his decision to continue his football career at Lyon. EPL: Arsenal Eyeing ‘Late Loan Move’ For Barcelona Flop Is losing Houssem Aouar for Thomas Partey good business?…

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Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil has rejected a lucrative deal from Saudi Arabia as he remains determined to see out the final year of his contract with the Gunners. The Saudi deal was confirmed by journalist Duncan Castles. He told Transfer Window podcast that the Arsenal playmaker has received a big offer from Saudi Arabia and that he has decided against the deal. His decision has led to the frustrations of the Arsenal hierarchy with the club desperate to offload him. After his experience, Torreira tells Partey what to expect at Arsenal Report: Chelsea Make Transfer Decision On Top Midfield Target…

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Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian might struggle to get a game for the club between now and the end of his contract next summer after he was on the end of a hiding in the Reds goal during their last Premier League outing. The Spanish shot stopper conceded seven goals as Liverpool were hammered 7-2 at Aston Villa. He started the season as the second choice shot stopper to the injured first choice, Alisson Becker. Brazilian international Alisson Becker has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world since his transfer to Liverpool from Italian Serie A outfit AS…

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Manchester United tried to sign Borussia Dortmund player Jadon Sancho throughout the latest transfer market until the window closed on Monday, but it has been revealed that the Red Devils tried to sign another player from the German Bundesliga club on the last day of the transfer window. According to the report via ESPN, Manchester United tried to sign Borussia Dortmund left-back Nico Schulz on loan before the transfer window ended. The Red Devils were said to have offered €1m as the loan fee for the German international and that the club will cover his salary throughout the loan spell.…

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North London giants Arsenal tried and failed to sign Houssem Aouar from Lyon in the transfer window despite the fact that they made the 22-year-old playmaker their number one target during the course of the window. Details of the failed transfer for Houssem Aouar has now come to light. The report via ESPN revealed that the demands made by the agent of the player scuppered a deal for him. It was disclosed that his agent and brother, Brahimi Aouar demanded for a whooping £10m in agent fees and Arsenal were not ready to pay that money. How Man United ‘Rejected…

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Arsenal defender William Saliba failed to secure a loan back to French Ligue 1 side Saint Etienne on the final day of the transfer window as time ran out for both teams to wrap up the deal. His failure to sign for Saint Etienne has thrown his short-term future into serious doubt. William Saliba signed for Arsenal last summer after a £27m deal was agreed with Saint Etienne before he was then loaned back to the same club for the entire duration of last season. Saliba returned to Arsenal this summer but he has struggled mainly due to a bereavement.…

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Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has said that the Gunners got one over their rivals with the deadline day signing of Thomas Partey from Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid. Paul Merson is surprised that the Gunners signed the Ghanaian international ahead of clubs like Manchester United and Manchester City. The ex-Premier League footballer said this in his column in the Daily Star. Thomas Partey is better than the defensive midfielders at both Manchester United and Manchester City according to Paul Merson. This Chelsea Midfielder Would Make Man United Title Challengers The only reason why Thomas Partey will not join…

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