Liverpool Weigh Takehiro Tomiyasu Move as Crystal Palace Lead Race for Free Agent DefenderLiverpool are assessing the market for defensive cover and Takehiro Tomiyasu has emerged as one of the names

Arsenal and Liverpool could be about to be embroiled in a transfer battle for one of Europe's most highly-rated full-backs. The Premier League rivals have spent much of the summer chasing the same targets,

TEAMtalk report that Cucurella is said to be open to returning to Spain, with Atletico leading the race despite interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

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His stock also received another boost after scoring for Japan in their World Cup round of 32 defeat to Brazil, although the goal could not prevent a 2-1 loss. Mainz remain under little pressure to sell.

In a dramatic announcement, UEFA has confirmed that all European nations will boycott the next World Cup if FIFA continue with their plans to privatise the event. This decision, however, could have a big impact on Premier League clubs such as Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City.

Uruguay International defender Maxi Araujo has been linked with a move away from Sporting CP this summer, and he has been offered to Arsenal and Liverpool.

Stuttgart centre-back Finn Jeltsch is on Arsenal’s radar, with the Gunners considering a move for the defender this summer after he impressed in the Bundesliga last season.The 20-year-old only