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Arsenal target eyed up for summer move after sporting director gave green light for transfer

mirror.co.uk — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:50:48 +0000

Arsenal have tried to sign Douglas Luiz in the past, but the former Aston Villa star – who joined Juventus in the same window as partner Alisha Lehmann – could soon join a rival

Alisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz(Image: Instagram)

Less than a year on from his historic Juventus switch, Douglas Luiz could be set for a return to the Premier League. The Brazil international joined Juventus from Aston Villa’s men’s team, with partner Alisha Lehmann moving between the respective women’s sides during the same transfer window.

Luiz, who spent five seasons with Villa, was targeted by Arsenal during his time in the midlands. Now, though, Nottingham Forest are said to be the ones eyeing up a summer swoop. The midfielder has struggled to make an impression under Thiago Motta in Turin, playing fewer than 500 minutes in an injury-hit campaign.

Lehmann has been a bit more productive, scoring twice for league leaders Juve. At the time of writing, there has been no suggestion she will follow her partner in making an early exit from Turin.

According to Tuttosport (via Football Italia), Forest are ready to return for Luiz after failing to land the 26-year-old in January. Nuno Espirito Santo is reported to be after more experience and quality ahead of a potential Champions League campaign, with the…

Chelsea and Man City prepare for latest clash as Arsenal welcome resurgent Liverpool

mirror.co.uk — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:03:38 +0000

A third clash in eight days between Manchester City and Chelsea while this weekend also features a London derby and crunch games at the foot of the WSL table

DERBY, ENGLAND – MARCH 15: Erin Cuthbert and Millie Bright of Chelsea celebrate with the trophy following their team’s victory in the Subway Women’s League Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Pride Park on March 15, 2025 in Derby, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander – Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Manchester City and Chelsea’s third clash in eight days provides a tantalising tactical conundrum for both sides as they meet in the Barclay’s Women’s Super League this weekend.

Elsewhere, Arsenal welcome a resurgent Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium with hopes of avenging their FA Cup defeat just two weeks ago.

Crystal Palace will hope to sustain their winning form against Everton to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation, while Aston Villa face a tough test against Manchester United as they bid to salvage their season.

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