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Emmanuel Petit Questions Why Arsenal Chose Watkins Over Isak or Osimhen

Emmanuel Petit, the former Arsenal midfielder, has raised eyebrows over the Gunners’ decision to focus on signing Ollie Watkins instead of pursuing more established strikers like Alexander Isak or Victor Osimhen this January.
Recent reports revealed that Arsenal made a £60million bid for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, but Villa swiftly rejected the offer. Petit, however, believes that the Gunners should have prioritized Isak or Osimhen over Watkins, who he described as more of a backup option.
Arsenal has been grappling with inconsistent finishing in the final third, a key area where they have struggled to find the back of the net. This has led to speculation about potential signings to boost their attacking options, with numerous strikers being linked to the club.
Petit, speaking to Metro, shared his thoughts on the club’s approach: “The pursuit of Ollie Watkins seems like a bit of a panic move. He wasn’t necessarily their first-choice target, and with the transfer window winding down, they were forced to act quickly.”
While he acknowledged Watkins’ attributes, Petit made it clear that Arsenal would likely have preferred a different striker. “I do like Watkins as a player. He has a competitive edge, a strong desire to score, and brings real energy to the attack. His pace and physicality would bring something fresh to the Arsenal frontline,” Petit said.
However, he emphasized that players like Isak and Osimhen would have likely been at the top of the Gunners’ list. “Isak has everything Arsenal would need in a striker: the right technical ability, intelligence, and composure. He’d be a great fit for their style of play,” he continued.
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“I Helped Messi Take Penalties” – Neymar Shares Training Ground Story

Neymar has revealed that he once gave Lionel Messi a lesson on how to take penalties during their time at Barcelona.
Speaking on the Podpah podcast, the Brazilian star shared how the former Barça captain approached him during training, asking for advice on spot kicks.
“I was like, ‘Are you crazy? You’re Messi! If I can do it, you can too,’” Neymar recalled, surprised that one of football’s greatest players would seek his help.
Known for his technical brilliance and composed penalty-taking style, Neymar took the time to guide Messi, who then practiced based on his advice.
The two later reunited at PSG, but Neymar’s story proves that even the best players never stop learning.
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Chelsea’s 2024 Squad Becomes the Most Expensive in Football History

A new UEFA report has revealed that Chelsea’s squad at the end of the 2024 financial year is the most expensive ever in terms of transfer fees.
The annual European Club Finance and Investment Landscape report analyzes Europe’s top leagues, shedding light on how much clubs are spending and earning.
According to the findings, Premier League teams continue to dominate the transfer market, with English clubs’ spending rising by 17% to a record €2.1 billion in 2023.
Among the 20 most expensive squads in world football, nine are from the Premier League, with Chelsea leading the list. Since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital took over in 2022, the club has signed 41 players across six transfer windows.
The report confirms that Chelsea’s squad at the close of the 2024 financial year cost a staggering €1.656 billion in transfer fees, making it the most expensive squad ever assembled. This figure surpasses Manchester United’s 2023 squad, which had a total cost of €1.422 billion.
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“I Want to Sign You and Make You the Best” – Neymar Recalls Guardiola’s Offer

Neymar has shared an interesting story about how Pep Guardiola once tried to sign him for Bayern Munich and even made a bold promise to him.
The Brazilian forward revealed that after winning the Puskás Award, he was nearly convinced to move to the Bundesliga because of Guardiola’s influence.
“I almost went to Bayern because of Pep Guardiola. After I won the Puskás Award, my dad kept calling me at 2 AM. When I finally answered, he told me to open the door. I was in my boxers,” Neymar recalled.
To his surprise, his father was standing there with Guardiola and a translator. The legendary coach wasted no time and got straight to the point.
“Pep told me, ‘I want to sign you and take you with me wherever I go. I will make you the best player in the world,’” Neymar said.
Guardiola even brought a laptop, showing Neymar exactly where he would fit into his plans. Then he added a humorous challenge: “If you don’t score 60 goals in a season, I’ll change my name.”
At that moment, Neymar was intrigued but still uncertain. When he asked which club Guardiola was talking about, Pep couldn’t reveal it yet.
“I convinced him to tell me, and he finally said, ‘I’m signing with Bayern. I know it’s a cold city, but I’ll take care of you.’”
In the end, Neymar chose Barcelona instead, a decision that shaped his career. Since then, he has played for PSG and now Al-Hilal.
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