Today In Football: Gusau Promises Flamingos $5k, Arsenal To Hand Arteta £50m For Transfer And More

Naija News brings you all the top stories, the latest updates, and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s football activities across the globe.

According to reports, Steven Gerrard is being considered by Besiktas as a potential replacement for manager Valerian Ismael. Daily Record

Since leaving Arsenal in 2019, Unai Emery has been learning English in order to get ready to return to the Premier League again. The Times

NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau has promised the Flamingos of Nigeria $5,000 if they win their U-17 semifinal against Columbia. Naija News 

In spite of skipper Harry Maguire still being a member of the team, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag may have already promised Bruno Fernandes the captain band. Daily Express

Arsenal will contribute £50 million to a January transfer spending spree and support manager Mikel Arteta’s effort to win the Premier League. The Sun

Brighton & Hove Albion has given Chelsea permission to speak with head of recruitment Paul Winstanley about a potential director of football-type position. The Athletic

Sandro Tonali is reportedly Liverpool’s long-term transfer target, and the club may have a secret weapon to entice him to sign with them next summer. Daily Express

Mauricio Pochettino declined the opportunity to succeed Unai Emery as Villarreal’s manager after the former Sevilla boss announced his return to the Premier League. Daily Mirror

Real Madrid player, Brahim Diaz, reportedly has an “anti-Manchester United” clause in his contract. The Sun