Arsenal confirm appointment of 'impressive' new sporting director

Arsenal confirm appointment of 'impressive' new sporting director

Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of Andrea Berta as the club’s new sporting director, with the club’s co-chair Josh Kroenke hailing the transfer specialist as “an impressive figure”. The Gunners were thrown into disarray by the shock departure of Edu in November. The Brazilian’s former deputy Jason Ayto took over on a temporary basis and…

Arne Slot tips Liverpool youngster for first-team role after 'impressive' Champions League display

Arne Slot tips Liverpool youngster for first-team role after 'impressive' Champions League display

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot lauded the performance of 20-year-old midfielder James McConnell against PSV Eindhoven and emphatically ruled out a loan move for the former youth team player. McConnell made his Champions League debut in the Netherlands on Wednesday night, catching the eye of his manager despite Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat. The combative midfielder finished…