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: Arsenal eyeing two attacker signings as stance on Viktor Gyokeres emerges Arsenal are eyeing both Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes and AC Milan’s Rafael Leao as long-term targets in attack, and are not currently seeking to sign a new striker.
Arsenal Plot Ambitious Attacking Revamp with Rodrygo and Rafael Leão on Radar
Arsenal are reportedly laying the groundwork for a long-term evolution of their attacking unit, with Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes and AC Milan winger Rafael Leão identified as priority targets for the future. However, the Gunners are not actively pursuing the signing of a new traditional striker at this stage.
Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s recruitment strategy has increasingly focused on versatile, dynamic forwards rather than out-and-out No.9s. The club’s technical team believe the current squad already has sufficient options through the middle, allowing them to prioritize wide attackers who can stretch defenses, create chances, and contribute goals from multiple positions.
Rodrygo, 24, has long been admired at the Emirates for his intelligence, movement, and big-game mentality. Despite his success at Real Madrid, competition for attacking places at the Bernabéu remains fierce, and Arsenal are closely monitoring his situation should an opportunity arise in the coming seasons.
Similarly, Rafael Leão continues to attract interest across Europe following his impressive performances for AC Milan. The Portuguese international is seen as an ideal fit for Arsenal’s high-tempo system, offering pace, power, and flair on the left flank. While any move for Leão would require a significant financial commitment, Arsenal view him as a transformational player capable of elevating their attack to the next level.
Sources close to the club indicate that Arsenal’s current focus is on refining their existing forward line rather than adding another striker, with confidence placed in internal options to deliver goals. The pursuit of Rodrygo and Leão is therefore viewed as a strategic, long-term plan, rather than an immediate transfer priority.
As Arsenal continue to challenge at the top level domestically and in Europe, targeting elite wide forwards underlines their ambition to build a squad capable of sustained success rather than short-term fixes.
Take a look at Liverpool’s preparations for their trip to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
The Reds head to the capital on Saturday for a 5.30pm GMT showdown with Thomas Frank’s Spurs.
Arne Slot’s men completed a session on the eve of the game at the AXA Training Centre, and our photographers were there to capture it.
We make the trip up to Everton on Saturday, looking for a victory that would ensure we remain top of the Premier League for Christmas, and you can watch the best of our preparations with the latest edition of Inside Training.
Our 2-1 win over Wolves maintained our unbeaten run at Emirates Stadium this season, and we’ll be looking to follow last weekend’s result up with another win in what will be our very first trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Press play on the video at the top of the screen to see what Mikel Arteta’s squad have been up to at the Sobha Realty Training Centre.
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CONFIRMED LINEUPS premier League Here’s a summary of the all-time head-to-head record between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool (competitive matches across all competitions):
⚽ All-Time Head-to-Head (Competitive)
Total matches played: 187
Liverpool wins: 93
Tottenham wins: 50
Draws: 44
This shows that Liverpool have the advantage overall in this historic rivalry.
🏆 Recent Matches
Some notable recent results between the teams include:
27 Apr 2025: Liverpool 5–1 Tottenham (Premier League)
06 Feb 2025: Liverpool 4–0 Tottenham (EFL Cup)
08 Jan 2025: Tottenham 1–0 Liverpool (EFL Cup) — a rare Spurs win
22 Dec 2024: Tottenham 3–6 Liverpool (Premier League)
05 May 2024: Liverpool 4–2 Tottenham (Premier League)
30 Sep 2023: Tottenham 2–1 Liverpool (Premier League)
📊 Trends & Notes
Liverpool have dominated the rivalry historically, with almost double the number of wins compared to Tottenham.
Tottenham’s victories are less frequent but include memorable wins like in the Carabao Cup and key league games.
In recent fixtures, high-scoring games and strong Liverpool performances have been common.
If you’d like, I can break this down further by competition (Premier League vs Cups vs Europe) or show a list of results from the last 10 meetings.
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