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SEVILLE, SPAIN - MAY 27: Dani Ceballos of Real Madrid celebrates the team's victory after the final whistle of the LaLiga Santander match between Sevilla FC and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on May 27, 2023 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Arsenal flop’s last chance at Real Madrid

Dani Ceballos faces a crucial period at Real Madrid, balancing injuries and opportunities to prove his worth in the team's midfield.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard applauds the fans following the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven at the Arsenal Stadium in north London on September 20, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Tottenham made significant effort to sign Martin Odegaard

Uncover the story behind Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard's early career and how a single phone call from Zinedine Zidane changed his trajectory, thwarting Tottenham's plans.
Arsene and Zinedine

Zidane wants to work with Wenger at PSG, Arsenal help rumoured

Zinedine Zidane is PSG's priority managerial target this summer, but he wants to work with Arsene Wenger at the Ligue 1 club and some think that could be a good thing for Arsenal.
Klagenfurt, Austria, 8th August 2021. Martin Odegaard of Real Madrid reacts during the warm up prior to the Pre Season Friendly match at Worthersee Stadion, Klagenfurt. Picture credit should read: Jonathan Moscrop / Sportimage

Real Madrid want to sell Odegaard to fund Mbappe move

Real Madrid reportedly want money from the sale of Martin Odegaard so they can buy Kylian Mbappe from PSG but they might have to do with sending him on another loan.
Martin Odegaard of Norway during the UEFA Nations League football match between Norway and Northern Ireland on October 14, 2020 in Oslo. Photo: Vegard Wivestad Grott / BILDBYRAN

‘Dazzled’: Martin Odegaard ‘stronger than ever’ after Arsenal spell

Martin Odegaard 'dazzled' in Real Madrid training with one report claiming he has returned from his loan spell at Arsenal 'stronger than ever'.
Martin Odegaard speaking to Arsenal.com after helping the club to a win over Leeds United

Martin Odegaard certain Real Madrid return will be successful

Martin Odegaard is sure his return to Real Madrid will be a success and he'd like Erling Haaland to come play with him in Spain.
Martin Odegaard during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Thursday May 6, 2021. Copyright: John Walton

Martin Odegaard doesn’t want Real Madrid return if ‘unfair’ Zidane stays

Martin Odegaard does not want to return to Real Madrid if Zinedine Zidane remains manager according to reports in Spain.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks dejected following his sides defeat in the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 19, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Peter Powell -

Real Madrid set €25m-€30m price for midfielder at Arsenal who wants out

Real Madrid believe they can get between €25m and €30m for their midfielder at Arsenal which will no doubt make quite a lot of fans laugh their arses off.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on January 02, 2021. (Photo by Tim Keeton - Pool/Getty Images)

Zinedine Zidane makes Dani Ceballos decision

Dani Ceballos will get the chance to impress Zinedine Zidane in pre-season before deciding on his future, according to a report.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard prepares to come on as a substitute during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 30, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by SHAUN BOTTERILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Real Madrid Zidane decision helps Arsenal as Odegaard seeks meeting

Martin Odegaard wants to hold a one-on-one meeting with Zinedine Zidane about his future before making any decisions this summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 30, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Journalist emphatic on Martin Odegaard joining Arsenal in permanent deal

Guillem Balague thinks Arsenal have no chance of signing Martin Odegaard on a permanent deal in the summer, particularly if Zinedine Zidane leaves.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JULY 02: Martin Odegaard of Real Sociedad looks on during the Liga match between Real Sociedad and RCD Espanyol at Reale Arena on July 02, 2020 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

What Arsenal fans can expect from Martin Odegaard

What can Arsenal expect from the Norwegian prodigy Martin Ødegaard and why did he choose the Gunners over Real Sociedad or Ajax?
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos will return to Arsenal for new season

Arsenal and Real Madrid are close to agreeing a deal to send Dani Ceballos back on loan in London with Mikel Arteta keen for his return.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium on October 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arteta blow as Real Madrid want to keep Dani Ceballos

Arsenal seemed on track to secure another season of Dani Ceballos on loan but it's now being reported that Real Madrid want to keep the player for next season, but do they really?
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos smiles as he checks his phone on the pitch ahead of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 15, 2020. (Photo by PAUL CHILDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos joins Mikel Arteta fanclub with fabulous results

Dani Ceballos quite fancies another season at Arsenal and, given what we've seen from the midfielder under Mikel Arteta, there are quite a few Arsenal fans who would quite fancy another season of him, too.
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal gives Dani Ceballos of Arsenal instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arteta wants to keep Ceballos and willing to swap Guendouzi to make it happen

Mikel Arteta would now like to keep Dani Ceballos at Arsenal despite it seeming like the Spaniard would be off as soon as the season was over.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium on October 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Real Madrid to offer Ceballos to Manchester United to reduce Marcus Rashford price

According to a Spanish outlet, Real Madrid want to buy Marcus Rashford and are hoping that by offering Dani Ceballos they will be able to significantly reduce the €110m United are said to want for him.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium on October 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal tell Dani Ceballos no

Arsenal have reportedly told Dani Ceballos he will not be allowed to cut short his loan in London to return to Spain.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium on October 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos living an English nightmare at Arsenal says report in Spain

A report from Spain claims that Dani Ceballos is living an 'English nightmare' as an update on his injury confirmed he would be out for another month.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - MAY 12: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid CF looks on prior to the start the La Liga match between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Anoeta on May 12, 2019, in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Arsenal interested in Vinicius Jr – out of favour with Real Madrid boss Zidane

Arsenal are interested in signing Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid, with the Brazilian falling out of Zinedine Zidane's plans and the club considering a sale.

Dani Ceballos’ plans to opt against a return to Real Madrid

Dani Ceballos is planning to opt against a return to Real Madrid at the end of his loan spell, according to reports in Spain.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Zinedine Zidane wants young Arsenal central defender

Real Madrid are reportedly keen on signing William Saliba before he even pulls on an Arsenal shirt.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

2 reasons Dani Ceballos doesn’t want permanent Arsenal move

Dani Ceballos asked not to be transferred to Arsenal permanently when the sides were negotiating in the summer and Marca today reports there were two reasons for that.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 04: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks on during the Joan Gamper trophy friendly match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal at Nou Camp on August 04, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos could be ‘the most profitable signings in the history’ of Real Madrid...

Dani Ceballos is with Arsenal for one year but, at the end of his loan, there is no guarantee Real Madrid won't sell him and one Spanish site believes he could end up being their most profitable signing ever.
Dani Ceballos in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Strong personality, leadership & goals: Why Real Madrid don’t want to sell Dani Ceballos

Arsenal have, of course, signed Dani Ceballos on loan but why are Real Madrid so against a purchase option?
Real Madrid's French coach Zinedine Zidane (L) and Real Madrid's Spanish midfielder Daniel Ceballos greet supporters from the balcony of the headquarters of the regional government of Madrid at the Puerta del Sol square in Madrid on May 27, 2018 as they celebrate their third Champions League title in a row in Kiev. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)

Zinedine Zidane explains why he sent Dani Ceballos on loan to Arsenal

Zinedine Zidane has denied there is a problem between him and Dani Ceballos with the media claiming the Real Madrid head coach doesn't like the player.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 188: Bleep the International Break

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Stephen and Lana Dawood discuss the week's football news, with everything from Miedema's goal vs...
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 151: The calm before the storm

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew pilots the pod alone and steers it straight towards the morass of transfer rumours engulfing the new Arsenal regime. He looks in some depth at the plausible, the likely, and those that sound like the desperate filling of column inches.
Arsenal's French coach Arsene Wenger waves as he arrive for a state dinner at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, on June 6, 2014, following the international D-Day commemoration ceremony on the beach of Ouistreham, Normandy, marking the 70th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy. AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR

Arsene Wenger quitting ‘destroys’ Real Madrid’s plans claims Spanish report

Arsene Wenger quitting Arsenal at the end of this season has given Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Perez, a real problem according to a report in Don Balon.
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 02: Dani Ceballos #24 of Real Madrid moves against the MLS All-Stars during the 2017 MLS All- Star Game at Soldier Field on August 2, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. Real Madrid defeated the MLS All-Stars 4-2 in a shootout following a 1-1 regulation tie. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Spurs could battle for Ceballos

Arsenal and Tottenham could battle it out for Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos, with game time alluding him at Real Madrid this season.
Mesut Ozil

Özil: My idol has always been Zidane

Mesut Özil reiterates that his footballing idol is Zinedine Zidane, and that he models his game on the French midfielder.

Kolasinac: Zidane and Roberto Carlos had a real influence on me

Sead Kolasinac has revealed that Zinedine Zidane and Roberto Carlos are two players who had a real influence over the way he plays football.

Zinedine Zidane ‘asks’ for Alexis and rejects him when offered by Arsenal

Zinedine Zidane reportedly asked for Real Madrid to sign Alexis Sanchez but then allegedly rejected the chance to sign the Chilean when offered.

Arsenal tried to sell Alexis on deadline day – not just to Manchester City

Real Madrid were reportedly offered Alexis Sanchez on Transfer Deadline Day but Zinedine Zidane wasn't interested.
Alexis sick. Picture: Telegraph

Report: Zidane wants Alexis, Real Madrid president doesn’t

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, and manager Zinedine Zidane are reportedly split over whether the La Liga club should move for Alexis Sanchez.

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane and president Florentino Perez in disagreement over Alexis

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane wants Alexis Sanchez this summer, but club president Florentino Perez isn't believed to be as keen.

Mbappe unsure he will stay as mother urges him to move

The mother of Kylian Mbappe believes her son should move to Real Madrid this summer as the player admits he 'doesn't know' if he will stay at Monaco.
Alexis Sanchez v PSG

Sanchez wants to replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid

Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez reportedly wants to join Real Madrid this summer, with a view to become a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Marco Asensio ready to leave Real Madrid if he’s not promising starring role

Marco Asensio could leave Real Madrid this summer if he does not receive more a starting role next season, putting Arsenal and a number of other clubs on alert.

Asensio to sign new deal with massive release clause

Marco Asensio, heavily linked with a Premier League move to Arsenal, is set to be offered a contract extension at Real Madrid which includes an eyewatering release clause.