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Arsenal XI vs Everton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League
Arsenal’s big money summer signing has scored just once in his last ten Premier League games
Mikel Arteta has a big decision to make in attack for Arsenal’s trip to face Everton on Saturday night.
The Gunners will find themselves second in the Premier League table by the time they kick off if Manchester City beat West Ham earlier in the day.
Viktor Gyokeres struggled in the win over Wolves last weekend and is yet to score since returning from a hamstring injury.
Arteta could therefore be tempted to start Mikel Merino up front, with the Spaniard scoring twice and assisting three times in a run of five matches when Gyokeres was out.
“He’s certainly an option,” the Arsenal boss said of Merino on Friday.
“I think he’s given us every reason as well to consider him in a really serious way.”
There is also a chance that Gabriel Jesus comes in for his first start since January, but the Carabao Cup clash with Crystal Palace on Tuesday could be a better opportunity for him.
Riccardo Calafiori is available again after suspension and could come straight back into the starting lineup at left-back.
There could be a change in midfield, with Martin Odegaard potentially coming into the side to replace Eberechi Eze after starting on the bench against Wolves.
On the left, Leandro Trossard has been bright in recent matches and he could earn a start in place of Gabriel Martinelli.
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Injured: Gabriel, Mosquera, White, Dowman, Havertz
Time and date: 8pm GMT, Saturday December 20, 2025
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium
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Liverpool open talks with Sandro Tonali’s camp amid transfer links Another Newcastle star headed to Anfield
Here’s the latest, most complete picture on the reports linking Liverpool with Sandro Tonali and the suggestion that another Newcastle United star could be heading to Anfield
Liverpool open talks over Italy international midfielder deal
Report: Liverpool have ‘made contact’ over move for Premier League midfielder
Liverpool in contact with Tonali’s camp
Liverpool have reportedly opened talks with Sandro Tonali’s camp as part of scouting midfield options ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports.
This interest comes amid club planning for tweaks in midfield, with some current players (e.g., Curtis Jones, Wataru Endō, Alexis Mac Allister) attracting outside attention or potentially unsettled.
Complex transfer landscape around Tonali
Tonali, the Italy international midfielder, is a regular starter for Newcastle United and widely admired across Europe.
Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City have made contact with his camp, though that doesn’t mean firm offers have been lodged yet.
His Newcastle contract runs long, and the club are reportedly reluctant sellers, so any deal will likely hinge on the player’s own desire and the right price. �
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Tonali’s own stance and timing
Tonali’s agent wants talks later in the season, with any decision pushed to after the current campaign.
The midfielder is focused on Newcastle’s season and seeks Champions League football — which could influence his decision. �
🔄 Other clubs in the Tonali race
While Liverpool are in the mix:
Arsenal remain strongly linked
Manchester United are reportedly high on Tonali’s shortlist as part of a midfield rebuild.
Juventus and Inter Milan also show interest, and some reports suggest a move to Italy could appeal to Tonali.
🧠 What this means for Liverpool
Liverpool’s talks with his camp are likely early-stage exploratory contact, not a sealed deal. �
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The Reds see Tonali as a potential midfielder upgrade, but Newcastle’s valuation and the player’s contract situation could complicate a transfer. �
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📰 Is another Newcastle star heading to Anfield?
At the moment, there’s no confirmed news that another specific Newcastle star (beyond the Tonali speculation) is definitely moving to Liverpool — but there are suggestions around broader interest in Newcastle players generally as transfer planning ramps up:
Most linked names beyond Tonali in media rumours involve moves to Manchester clubs, Arsenal, or Italian sides, rather than Anfield specifically. �
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There’s no strong confirmed report that another Newcastle player besides Tonali is progressing toward Liverpool in the same way. (The Anfield Watch and TeamTalk reporting focus on Tonali in current dialogue.) �
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📌 Bottom Line
🔎 Liverpool are actively engaging with Sandro Tonali’s representatives as part of summer transfer planning, but this remains early-stage and far from finalized. �
🧠 Tonali’s future is still very much undecided: his agent wants talks later in the season, Newcastle don’t want to sell mid-season, and several top clubs remain interested. �
🚨 At this stage, Tonali is the main Newcastle-linked star associated with Liverpool moves — not any confirmed second target heading to Anfield.
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If you want, I can break down likely transfer fees, positional fit at Liverpool, and what this means for their midfield next season! (Just let me know.)
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𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗟 Despite signing a new contract at Aston Villa, clubs are tracking him ahead of the summer fabriziorom reports that Arsenal could join the race alongside Chelsea and Tottenham
Arsenal are regularly linked with signing players from around the world. Keep up to date with the latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours, including confirmed Arsenal deals, incomings, outgoings, loan deals and academy transfers.
Arsenal Insider provides analysis and opinion along with transfer news coverage, assessing the credibility of the latest transfer rumours, and the impact player arrivals and departures could have on the current squad, along with suggestions for smart potential deals.
As of now, Morgan Rogers has not officially transferred to Arsenal — but there are ongoing rumours and transfer speculation linking him with a possible move. Here’s the latest:
🔄 Transfer Situation
Current club: Rogers plays for Aston Villa in the Premier League as an attacking midfielder/winger. �
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Interest from Arsenal: Reports indicate that Arsenal have been linked with interest in signing him, and he’s been mentioned on their shortlist as a potential attacking reinforcement. �
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No official deal yet: There has been no confirmed transfer completed between Aston Villa and Arsenal for Morgan Rogers at this time. Arsenal’s links remain rumours and interest, not a finished move.
🔎 Transfer Rumour Context
Multiple reports suggest Premier League clubs — including Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and others — are tracking Rogers ahead of the next transfer window. �
The Football Faithful
Some outlets value him highly (often cited around £80m–£100m) and suggest Villa would only sell for a big fee. �
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Rogers signed a contract extension with Villa, which makes an immediate transfer less certain unless a substantial offer arrives. �
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🧠 Bottom Line
➡️ No official Morgan Rogers to Arsenal transfer has happened yet.
➡️ Arsenal have been linked with interest in signing him, but the deal remains speculative and not completed.
If you want, I can give you a summary of his playing style and what he might bring to Arsenal — just let me know!
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GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Man City (Szoboszlai, 74) HE’S DONE IT AGAIN!
GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Man City (Szoboszlai, 74)
HE’S DONE IT AGAIN!
An absolutely sensational free-kick goal from Dominik Szoboszlai. This one might be even better than the one against Arsenal.
From a central position, around 25 yards out, it’s an absolutely sensational hit which swerves out of reach of Donnarumma, who doesn’t even dive, and slams into the net off the post.
Amazing. And what could that mean for the title race? Arsenal staying nine points clear as it stands.
GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Man City (Szoboszlai, 74)
HE’S DONE IT AGAIN!
An absolutely sensational free-kick goal from Dominik Szoboszlai. This one might be even better than the one against Arsenal.
From a central position, around 25 yards out, it’s an absolutely sensational hit which swerves out of reach of Donnarumma, who doesn’t even dive, and slams into the net off the post.
Amazing. And what could that mean for the title race? Arsenal staying nine points clear as it stLiverpool vs Man City LIVE! Premier League match updates, news, score, stream and highlights – live on Sky Sports
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