Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl has revealed that his side may be missing several players through injury when they face Sunderland on Friday night.
Sheffield Wednesday injury news
The Owls will be looking to right the wrongs of their 4-0 defeat to Burnley last weekend when they welcome the Black Cats to Hillsborough on Friday. A win, and it could keep the Owls’ faint hopes of a top six spot alive, but they will have to do it without one key attacker.
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Wednesday boss Danny Rohl has provided an update on one of his injured players.
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Leading up to this game, Rohl revealed a fresh blow as winger Anthony Musaba suffered an injury setback, meaning he will miss the game against Sunderland and likely a few more.
“At first it looked good; he trained on Sunday (after the Coventry game), but he got a small reaction. Now he has had two rejections,” Rohl said.
“I hope it is this week, then next week, and then before Plymouth he is back. Sometimes at first an issue starts in one part of the body, and then maybe with some different movements it goes into another part. It is a shame, but he is positive, and I think he will be available for the end of the season, maybe the last eight or nine games. We are working on it; he is still positive. It is harder, of course, to have him out of the squad.”
Dominic Iorfa in action for Sheffield Wednesday.
However, in positive news, Rohl did reveal that defender Dominic Iorfa is close to a return, although he won’t be available for the game against Sunderland, but could be back in the matchday squad after the March international break.
Wednesday may have several undisclosed injuries vs Sunderland
But they are not the only players to possibly miss the match on Friday, as Rohl has revealed that Michael Smith is a doubt for the game and there may be many more who are missing through injury.
Smith, who has been dubbed a “game-changer” by former Owls boss Darren Moore, has featured in 31 Championship games this season, scoring eight goals in the process, but Wednesday may have to do without him and many more for the game against Sunderland, as Rohl has revealed it’s been a “tough week” with injuries and “you’ll see” for when it comes to who is available on the night.
As quoted by the Daily Star, Rohl said in his pre-match press conference: “In general, I won’t speak about names. But I can just say that it’s been a tough week for us – and you’ll see tomorrow why… There could be players missing. Michael Smith is one of the question marks.
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“Ibi was ill during the week, so let’s see on him – today he trained. Ryo has trained for a full week. Some players are coming closer, Dom is coming closer, but we have three or four big question marks this week. We have to find solutions, but I’m convinced the team on the pitch will be on fire.”
Liverpool are reportedly seriously considering making a summer move for Stuttgart star Angelo Stiller as the Reds look to improve their midfield.
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Slot puts Stiller on his list of summer priorities
Stuttgart set to demand close to €60 million
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Ryan Gravenberch have all contributed significantly to Liverpool's midfield, which has been the team's backbone in their resounding Premier League title win. However, the latter part of the season has seen the Reds getting overrun through the middle, with fatigue playing a major part.
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German publication Stuttgarter-Nachrichten has now revealed that Liverpool are planning to go hard in for a move for Stiller this summer, as they have been interested in the Stuttgart star. Additionally, Fichajes has claimed that Stiller's 'tactical maturity and his ability to organise the game from the base [of midfield]' has impressed Arne Slot, who has placed him on the list of priorities.
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As per Stuttgarter-Nachrichten, Stuttgart are set to demand a fee of €60 million ($68m/£51m) for the 24-year-old, with other reports suggesting that Liverpool could be open to paying that fee this summer for Stiller.
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WHAT NEXT FOR STILLER?
Stuttgart are trying to fight an uphill battle to qualify for the Europa Conference League, and Stiller will likely be working to try and focus on that before he decides on what to do with his future this summer.
The deadline has come and gone, with questions left to ponder as to quite what to make of the transfer window from a Celtic perspective.
Yes, the headline may have been the glorious return of former hero Jota – who marked the start of his second spell by sealing the win at Motherwell at the weekend – but has that £8m switch somewhat blinded from an otherwise poor period of business?
There’s no denying the delight at seeing Celtic’s new number seven back at Parkhead, ready to rip Premiership defences to shreds once again, as he did so successfully under Ange Postecoglou.
And yet, there is an argument that the Hoops squad is now weaker than when the window started, having allowed 85-goal sensation, Kyogo Furuhashi, to join struggling Ligue 1 side, Rennes, on a £10m deal.
Celtic'sKyogoFuruhashi celebrates with the trophy after winning the League Cup
That mid-season exit would have been swallowed had an adequate replacement been brought in, yet Brendan Rodgers has been left empty-handed, forced to rely on £9.5m man Adam Idah for the remainder of the season – a player who boasts just six Premiership goals this term.
Kieran Tierney is, of course, set to make his own emotional homecoming in the near future, yet with a January loan switch having been ruled out for the Scotsman, the Hoops were forced to settle for another Premier League talent instead…
What Jeffrey Schlupp brings to Celtic
Jeffrey Schlupp signing on loan from Crystal Palace in the last knockings of deadline day was unlikely to have been on anyone’s transfer bingo card, with the versatile 32-year-old joining on a short-term deal until the end of the season.
A former Premier League winner at Leicester City, the veteran asset does provide a wealth of experience for Rodgers’ side, albeit while having failed to start a single game in all competitions in 2024/25 to date.
Jeffrey Schlupp
As Rodgers stated, Schlupp is “a fantastic guy, someone with real high-level experience and with great attributes including power, pace and versatility”, yet after the excitement surrounding a potential early return for Tierney, this last-gasp move feels like something of a let down.
Not that the Ghanaian should be judged before he’s taken to the field, however, while his ability to operate at left-back or in a more advanced role should certainly make him a useful asset.
With Alex Valle having unfortunately returned to parent club Barcelona to subsequently sign for Cesc Fabregas’ Como, it will likely then be a straight battle between Schlupp and Greg Taylor on the left flank, ahead of Tierney’s return this summer.
Greg Taylor's market value at Celtic
Something of a marmite figure at Parkhead, Taylor now resides in a precarious position in Glasgow.
Market Movers
Currently the first-choice left-back, the 27-year-old will seemingly be aware that he will likely lose that crown in just a matter of months, when Tierney officially signs on a free transfer.
It is perhaps no surprise then that the Scotland international is seemingly contemplating a free transfer switch of his own, having yet to extend his contract which expires in June.
Aston Villa'sLeonBaileyin action with Celtic's Greg Taylor
Rodgers did previously hint that getting the full-back to agree terms was a “priority”, albeit while then admitting in December that he is aware that it is one of Taylor’s “last big contracts”, such is the point in his career.
A straight swap then could occur, in essence, if Tierney arrives and Taylor walks out the door, although it would be of frustration to lose the latter man for nothing, particularly considering his current market value.
Greg Taylor – 24/25 Premiership season in numbers
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88% pass accuracy*
1.7 tackles*
0.6 interceptions*
53% total duels won*
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Stats via Sofascore (*per game)
As per Transfermarkt, the former Kilmarnock man – who signed on a £3m deal back in 2019 as Tierney’s replacement – is worth €7m (£6m), thus placing him ahead of even new man, Schlupp, who is deemed to be worth €6m (£5m) at present.
There is perhaps a world in which Rodgers and co should’ve cashed in on Taylor either in January or last summer, in order to try and earn a profit on their initial investment, yet having seen Valle depart and allowed Alexandro Bernabei to move on permanently, the situation is now as it is.
A player capable of whipping in an assist as he did for Luke McCowan against Dundee, while also guilty of lapses like his errant pass in the League Cup final, the £15k-per-week asset remains an enigma.
If he does choose to move on at the end of the campaign, he can look back on his part in a glittering period of domestic dominance under both Postecoglou and Rodgers. As for the club itself, however, they may regret not cashing in on such a servant when they potentially had the chance.
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MCC also recommended that umpires enforce laws relating to penalty runs for repeated time wasting more strictly, and time drinks breaks better
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On average, 31.5 minutes were lost on each full day of play in the England-New Zealand Test series•Getty Images
The MCC, through its World Cricket Committee, has called for the ICC to speed up restarts after DRS reviews, and tighten up the DRS process itself, in a bid to address the issue of slow over rates in the game.The MCC, the keeper of the laws of cricket, made the recommendations following research into how much time was lost on each day’s play during New Zealand’s three Tests in England in June. It has also recommended that umpires enforce the laws of the game relating to penalty runs for repeated time wasting more strictly, and time drinks breaks better.The recommendations were made with a specific focus on Test cricket.How to make the DRS quicker The recommendations to streamline DRS processes were twofold: one, to ensure the players don’t inadvertently waste time around reviews, and two, to ensure the umpires do not go through unnecessary steps during the review process.Related
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“In general, [the MCC recommends] ICC playing regulations be reviewed to tighten the parameters around when substitutes are permitted onto the field of play i.e. with gloves, drinks etc,” the MCC’s statement said. “More specifically, when a not-out decision is reviewed by the fielding side (or when an umpire review is made with a not-out soft signal), the fielding team should immediately return to their positions, ready to bowl the next delivery.”Batters should also remain in the proximity and prepare to recommence play. No drinks should be brought onto the field. If the decision is overturned to out, the fielding side will still have time to celebrate.”To speed up DRS reviews, the MCC recommended that the “standard protocol should be cut short as soon as the TV production team is aware that it will be not out. For example, time is often spent trying to discern an inside edge for lbws, only to see that the ball was missing the stumps. As soon as the ball tracking has been loaded, if it will result in a not-out decision, the TV umpire should be informed immediately.”Penalty runs for time wasting Significantly, the MCC wants umpires to more actively enforce the laws of the game that are concerned with time wasting. Law 41.9 and 41.10, which deal with delays by the bowling and batting side respectively, allow the umpire to issue an official warning if they “consider that the progress of an over is unnecessarily slow, or time is being wasted in any other way”, followed by five penalty runs for a repeat offence.Law 41.9 further says: “If the waste of time is during the course of an over, [the umpire will] direct the captain of the fielding side to suspend the bowler immediately from bowling. The bowler thus suspended shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.”Drinks to go with the flow of the game, not interrupt it The MCC’s research found that during the Tests, drinks were “taken at scheduled times regardless of what happened in the previous hour e.g. even if wickets/reviews meant drinks had been taken recently.”Ball checks/changes – usually not because they have landed in a pint of beer – is one of five major reasons for delays•PA Images/Getty
To cut down on time lost to this, it said drinks intervals should be adjusted to coincide with other naturally occurring breaks in play. “Drinks intervals should be taken immediately if a wicket falls or a DRS review is made within 15 minutes of their scheduled time, and not re-taken at […] at the next scheduled break.”Where exactly is time lost during a game? The MCC found that on average, 31.5 minutes were lost on each full day of play at the England-New Zealand Test series. Of this, the time taken to reset between overs was the major source of delay, with 20 minutes taken in changing ends four minutes were lost to reviews three minutes lost to ball checks/changes two-and-a-half minutes lost to changing other equipment two minutes to movements behind the bowler and adjusting sightscreensIn comparison, the MCC’s research found, “the average change between overs in Test cricket took 10-15 seconds longer than in County Championship cricket… The average ‘standard’ change of over (without a new bowler or batter) was 55 seconds in Tests and 45 seconds in county cricket.”Breaking down the time lost to the DRS process further, the MCC noted “there were approximately 64 minutes lost during the series to the DRS, which consisted of the following: player discussions where no review was taken (six minutes), player reviews (47 minutes) and umpire reviews (11 minutes).”It took an average of 25 seconds for the fielding side to be ready to bowl the next ball after the DRS had confirmed an umpire’s not-out decision.”Who’s on the World Cricket Committee? Mike Gatting (chair), Jamie Cox, Suzie Bates, Alastair Cook, Kumar Dharmasena, Sourav Ganguly, Tim May, Brendon McCullum, Ramiz Raja, Kumar Sangakkara, Vince van der Bijl and Cricket West Indies president Ricky Skerritt.
Leeds United were not in action in the Championship this weekend as they prepare to take on promotion rivals Burnley at Turf Moor in a huge clash on Monday night.
It has been a good weekend of results for the Whites, however, as Sheffield United were hammered 3-0 by Hull at Bramall Lane and Sunderland conceded in stoppage time to draw 2-2 with Plymouth Argyle.
This means that the West Yorkshire outfit remain top of the Championship table and that will still be the case after Monday’s match, unless Burnley win by at least four goals.
The Whites beat Norwich City 2-0 in their last outing in the second tier, thanks to goals from Manor Solomon and Dan James, and will be hoping for a similarly convincing scoreline against the Clarets.
Despite the terrific position that Leeds are in at the moment in the Championship, Daniel Farke could still look to utilise the January transfer window before it slams shut in just over a week.
In fact, the club have a reported interest in signing a player from a Premier League side to come in and add to their options at the top end of the pitch.
Leeds chasing ambitious Premier League deal
According to TEAMtalk, Leeds are one of a number of clubs eyeing up a swoop to sign Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion before the end of the window.
Transfer Focus
The report, firstly, explains how Bayer Leverkusen have joined the race for Aston Villa attacking midfielder Emiliano Buendia, which could blow the Whites out of the running for the Argentina international, who previously worked with Farke at Carrow Road.
It then adds that the West Yorkshire outfit have also already missed out on the chance to sign central defender Andrew Omobamidele from Nottingham Forest, as the Ireland international has completed a move to Strasbourg on loan with an option to make the deal permanent.
Brighton & Hove Albion'sEvanFergusoncelebrates
TEAMtalk reports that the 49ers are, now, chasing an ‘ambitious’ deal to sign Ferguson from the Premier League side on loan, in the hope of not missing out on him in the same way that they look to have with Omobamidele and Buendia.
It is an ambitious attempt by Leeds because there is plenty of interest in the striker from teams in the top flight, with West Ham reportedly keen to sign the £100m-rated forward whilst Bournemouth and Arsenal are also said to be keen on the young marksman.
If the 49ers can convince Brighton to send the forward on loan to the Championship, perhaps with the incentive that he could drop down a level and score goals on a regular basis to boost his confidence in front of goal, then they could land a second impressive Premier League loanee, alongside Manor Solomon.
Manor Solomon's form for Leeds this season
The Tottenham Hotspur loanee joined the Whites in the summer to bolster Farke’s options on the left flank and made a slow start to life in Yorkshire, with a return of zero goals and one assist in his first eight appearances.
It was a difficult start for the Israel international and that may have been down to the fact that his last competitive appearance for Spurs was back in September 2023, which meant that he did not arrive at Elland Road with much match sharpness.
Since that less-than-impressive opening eight matches in the Championship, the 25-year-old dynamo has established himself as a star for the Whites and currently looks undroppable as part of the attacking unit for Farke.
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As you can see in the table above, Solomon has offered a threat as both a scorer and a creator of goals for the Whites in the second tier, with ten direct goal contributions in 12 starts.
Two of those goal involvements came in the win over Norwich in midweek, scoring after 30 seconds and assisting Dan James in the second half, and he will be hoping to add to his tally in Monday’s clash with Burnley.
Solomon has, therefore, been a successful Premier League loanee and Leeds could land another one by bringing in Ferguson, who could also thrive alongside the Spurs man.
Why Leeds should sign Evan Ferguson
The 20-year-old striker has failed to break into the starting line-up at Brighton and his recent injury issues may have played a big role in that. He has missed the last seven games with an ankle issue and was out between April and August with an ankle injury last year.
This means that it would be a gamble for Leeds to sign the Irish marksman this month because there is no guarantee that he will be able to overcome his injury issues to become a regular starter in the second half of the season.
However, Ferguson has the potential to be a “phenomenal”, as dubbed by teammate James Milner, player when he is fit and available, which could make the gamble worth it for the Whites.
As you can see in some of the clips above, the young gem can score goals at Premier League level and has an incredible knack for being in the right place at the right time.
The Irish ace has already scored 13 goals in 59 appearances in the top-flight, despite his age, and has more than made the most of the chances that have come his way.
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As you can see in the table above, Ferguson has consistently been a strong finisher for Brighton in the Premier League, outperforming his xG every season.
This could make him a particularly attractive target for Leeds given that they have scored 51 goals from 55.6 xG in the Championship, which suggests that they could benefit from having a clinical finisher in their squad.
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Solomon could also thrive with a ruthless finisher ahead of him in the team. He has only recorded five assists from seven ‘big chances’ created and Ferguson could boost the winger’s assist tally by making the most of the big chances that the forward can create on a regular basis.
Leeds could, then, have two Premier League loanees with the ability to make a huge impact at the top end of the pitch, propelling the side to promotion.
حقق فريق الاتحاد السكندري، الفوز على نظيره طلائع الجيش، بهدفين مقابل هدف، في المباراة التي جمعتهما اليوم الإثنين، ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.
والتفى فريقا الاتحاد السكندري وطلائع الجيش، على ملعب استاد جهاز الرياضة العسكري، في إطار الجولة الثالثة من المرحلة النهائية لبطولة الدوري.
وسجل هدف الاتحاد السكندري الأول، لاعبه أسلام سمير، في الدقيقة 45+5، من عمر الشوط الأول للمباراة. هدف الاتحاد السكندري الأول أمام طلائع الجيش
وأضاف محمود علاء الهدف الثاني للفريق السكندري، عند الدقيقة 70 من ركلة جزاء نجح في تنفيذها. هدف الاتحاد السكندري الثاني أمام طلائع الجيش
بينما جاء هدف فريق طلائع الجيش، عن طريق اللاعب جودوين شيكا من ركلة جزاء في الدقيقة 85. هدف طلائع الجيش الأول أمام الاتحاد السكندري
ويتنافس الاتحاد السكندري وطلائع الجيش، ضمن مجموعة البقاء والهبوط، في المرحلة النهائية لبطولة الدوري المصري هذا الموسم.
وبتلك النتيجة، يحتل فريق الاتحاد السكندري، المركز الثالث عشر في ترتيب الدوري المصري، (الثالث في مجموعة البقاء والهبوط)، برصيد 22 نقطة.
وعلى الجانب الآخر، يتواجد فريق طلائع الجيش في المركز الرابع عشر بجدول ترتيب الدوري المصري، (الرابع في مجموعة البقاء والهبوط)، برصيد 21 نقطة.
وتقام بطولة الدوري المصري هذا الموسم بشكل استثنائي، ينص على إقامة المواجهات من دور واحد كمرحلة أولى، ثم يتم تقسيم الأندية إلى مجموعتين، بداية من المركز الأول حتى التاسع، تتنافس على لقب الدوري.
بينما الأندية من المركز العاشر حتى الثامن عشر، تتنافس على البقاء والهبوط، على أن يهبط فريقان فقط إلى دوري القسم الثاني (دوري المحترفين).
Looking to solve their centre-back problem for years to come, Newcastle United and Paul Mitchell have reportedly set their sights on a 20-year-old defender who has been likened to Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger.
Newcastle transfer news
Since missing out on Marc Guehi in the summer transfer window, Newcastle have needed another central defender. They failed to turn towards alternative options a few months ago, instead putting all their eggs in one basket before watching every single one of those eggs splatter when Guehi stayed put at Selhurst Park. And now, they must not make the same mistake twice.
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They have at least bounced back on the pitch recently, however, easing past high-flying Nottingham Forest 3-1 to send a statement throughout the Premier League just when Alexander Isak begins to rediscover his goalscoring boots at the perfect time. The form of the Swede has only continued in the international break too, in what is a positive sign of things to come for Newcastle.
Whilst their star striker has continued his form away from St James’ Park, meanwhile, the Magpies have seemingly been turning their attention towards potential reinforcements.
According to Graeme Bailey for The Boot Room, Mitchell is now battling to sign Joel Ordonez for Newcastle ahead of the likes of Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion in 2025. The 20-year-old centre-back is certainly a man in demand and a player who could solve Newcastle’s centre-back problem.
Standing at 6ft 2in, Ordonez has earned comparisons with Real Madrid star Rudiger, who once starred in the Premier League with Chelsea, where he won the Champions League. If Ordonez takes a similar path, he’ll be desperate to enjoy the same success as the German.
"Complete" Ordonez can partner Botman
Given that Fabian Schar is now 32 years old and gradually edging past his prime, it won’t be long before Newcastle will need to think about finding a new partner for Sven Botman at the heart of their backline. When the Dutchman returns from his ACL injury, there’s no doubt that he will hand the Magpies a much-needed boost to make all the difference, but he will need a reliable partner by the time next season arrives at the very least.
Still just 20 years old, Ordonez could arrive at St James’ Park behind Schar in the pecking order before being moulded into the ideal option to replace the Swiss defender next to Botman. Dubbed “complete” by Football Talent Scout’s Jacek Kulig, the Club Brugge man certainly has the ability to do exactly that.
A player to watch, Newcastle may need to act quickly if they are to sign the in-demand Ordonez in 2025.
Arsenal now want a £50 million former Real Madrid gem who they “tried to sign” many years ago – and the Gunners may have an advantage in the chase for his signature.
Arteta praises Lopetegui as Arsenal prepare to face West Ham
On the field, Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta is preparing his side to face struggling West Ham United in the Premier League this evening.
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Arsenal go into this London derby off the back of two convincing wins against Nottingham Forest and Sporting CP – showcasing the kind of form needed to challenge Liverpool for top spot – while the Hammers have clinched victory in just four out of a possible 12 league games.
West Ham did beat Newcastle United 2-0 in their last encounter, so they will be slightly more uplifted, but Arteta’s side are firm favourites to overcome the home side and win their third consecutive match in all competitions.
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Star defender Gabriel Magalhaes is an injury doubt for Arsenal, though, meaning the exit-linked Jakub Kiwior could have to slot in alongside William Saliba at centre-back.
In the build-up to this afternoon’s late kick-off, Arteta praised Lopetegui and West Ham, saying the east Londoners are well-coached and could cause the north Londoners serious problems.
“I know him, we are friends, I have huge admiration for what he has done in the game,” said Arteta.
“He is from the same area as I am in the north of Spain. It’s a team that’s now in a high after the big win that they had against Newcastle away and it’s always a really tough opponent, we know that.
“Various ways to create big problems. They are a really physical side, really good in direct play, attacking second balls where they have to dominate the game through the ball. Or when they have the space they are a really dangerous team. Set pieces, and then individual quality they have, the front players can create in any moment any situation to cause you trouble. They are really well coached.”
Off the field, Arsenal are rumoured to be in the market for a new forward, and a potential alternative to Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal want former Real Madrid winger Takefusa Kubo
An option in that respect could be Real Sociedad winger Takesufa Kubo.
The Japan international, who has been called his country’s answer to Lionel Messi, spent some of his youth at Barcelona’s La Masia academy before later joining Real Madrid – with ex-Galacticos boss Zinedine Zidane calling him a “very interesting” player in 2020.
Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo
Kubo departed the Bernabeu for Sociedad in 2022, where he has since gone on to become a key player.
The 23-year-old bagged a goal and an assist in their 2-0 Europa League win over Ajax on Thursday, adding to his tally of 20 goals and 15 assists over a century of total appearances for the La Liga side.
His form has piqued the interest of Arteta, as The Boot Room reports this week. It is believed that Arsenal are keen on signing Kubo, who has a £50 million release clause in his contract, and they even “tried to sign” the player during his youth alongside the likes of Man City and Liverpool.
Arsenal also had scouts in attendance to watch his man-of-the-match display against Ajax, so they’re doing their homework on the Asian ahead of a potential move.