Arteta’s wife on their happy marriage
Lorena Bernal has opened up on the secrets behind her happy marriage with Mikel Arteta.
She told Hello!: “There isn’t just one secret to our marriage, but I’d say it’s important to understand and to accept that you’re two individuals sharing a life, not completing each other.
“You’re not there to teach them how to live; you’re there to grow next to them and support their growth. But you need to accept that each person has their own rhythms, pace and journey, and that acceptance makes it amazing.
“And of course, there’s the love underneath it, the foundation of admiration, respect for the other person… and having fun together.
“When we have time together, we do pretty normal things, because our life is the opposite of normal. So we go for a walk or we sit and have coffee. Doing nothing together is beautiful.”
Sesko shares his transfer thoughts
Arsenal and Chelsea target Benjamin Sesko claims he wants to play for a club that can bring the “best” out of him as he weighs up a summer transfer.
He said: “The club has given me a lot and continues to give me a lot every day. It’s a great club to develop at.” Sesko also added that in the future, he wants to “play for a club that suits me, that brings out the best in me. That’s the most important thing for me.
“I’m currently a player for RB Leipzig, so I’m taking it day by day. If a transfer happens, and if it doesn’t, then it doesn’t.”
Lewis-Skelly contract talks stumble
Arsenal’s contract talks with Lewis-Skelly have ‘not been going well’, according to The Guardian’s Jonathan Wilson.
Wilson said: “I think they need a holding midfielder especially if Thomas Partey leaves which seems likely-ish, or certainly a strong possibility.
“They need someone to sit next to Declan Rice — he’s best when he’s got a bit of freedom to get forward.
“They’ve got to sort out Myles Lewis-Skelly’s contract which expires next summer and I think talks have not been going well from what I hear and Real Madrid are sort of sniffing around there.
“Imagine Real Madrid wanting a highly-rated Premier League fullback for free, almost unimaginable isn’t it?”
Gunners lead race for Argentine
Arsenal are reported to be the club ‘bidding hardest’ for Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez.
El Chiringuito revealed of late that Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern Munich all want the Argentine forward, who’s played just one season in Madrid, and meetings with those clubs are set to begin this week.
A follow-up report from Marca suggests that the Gunners are doing their best to be the side who lands Alvarez. It’s stated the north London club are ‘bidding hardest’ for Alvarez.
Arsenal sporting director Berta is leading the charge for the striker. He signed Alvarez for Atletico last summer, and after 29 goals and seven assists this season, he knows what he can bring to a side.
Arsenal starlet breaks record
Arsenal starlet Max Dowman enhanced his burgeoning reputation with a record breaking performance for England’s Under-17 side.
His fifth minute goal meant at 15 years, four months and 26 days, Dowman became the youngest ever scorer at the European Under-17 Championships, but there was more to come.
Dropping deep to receive possession in the 15th minute, Dowman was able to show the full range of his skills by playing a stunning low pass inside Czechia’s right-back and presented Alejandro Rodriguez with a clear run on goal and the Lyon forward made no mistake.
Gyokeres transfer details revealed
Arsenal have been strongly linked to Viktor Gyokeres for much of the season and the Sporting CP player appears to be their major target for the summer window.
Correio da Manhã reports Arsenal have sent directors to Lisbon to prepare the transfer.
Arsenal Women beat Barcelona at the weekend in the Champions League final and had officials in Lisbon for that match. Around the game, it’s reported they met Hasan Çetinkaya, Gyokeres agent.
The Gunners are said to have presented an offer ‘worth around £65m, plus a target-based fee. The player is expected to receive a signing bonus of £10m, an annual salary of £5m and a five-year contract.
