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Emery won the Europa League three years in a row with Sevilla Arsenal's switch from the seeming formality of a coronation of former captain Mikel Arteta to naming Unai Emery as Arsene Wenger's successor may smack of an 11th-hour case of cold feet. The appointment of 36-year-old Arteta, a key member of Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola's title-winning coaching team, was regarded as a certainty until former Paris St-German coach Emery's name  emerged on Monday. It was a dramatic twist that was greeted with widespread shock - and yet there is logic to Arsenal's change of direction. Arsenal go for experience Maybe Arteta was simply too much of a risk for Gazidis and Arsenal Arteta had appeal for both the purists and the romantics - he combined Arsenal pedigree with the glory of Guardiola's 100-point Premier League record breakers, regarded there as the manager's most trusted sounding board. He has a glowing, growing reputation and was of ser...

Southampton done deal Southampton have rewarded Mark Hughes for keeping them in the Premier League last season by handing him a new three-year deal. A club statement read: “Mark and his team had a massive impact from the first day on the players, staff and fans alike, and was able to pull together everyone involved with the club to deliver the results needed. “It is important now, under Mark’s leadership, for everyone to move into the new season with a renewed focus and energy alongside the continued and valuable support of our fans.” Sarri   draws up Napoli list With Maurizio Sarri reportedly on the verge of becoming Chelsea boss, the Evening Standard say the Italian has named a five-man transfer shortlist from former club Napoli. Jorginho - reportedly close to joining Manchester City - and long-time target Kalidou Koulibaly are both thought to be included on the list, as are defenders Elseid Hysaj and Raul Albiol and central midfielder Piotr Zielinski....

Please take a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond. Man Utd to put Pogba in Kroos deal Manchester United are willing to offer Paul Pogba and a sizeable transfer fee for Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos, according to  Don Balon . The Red Devils are readying themselves for a summer rebuild and are prepared to part with their £89 million record signing. Jose Mourinho is, however, looking to bring in Kroos as a replacement and will only let Pogba go if Madrid open themselves up to a deal for the World Cup winner. Arsenal eyeing Dembele New Arsenal manager Unai Emery wants to make Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele his first signing, reports  Don Balon . The France international only moved to Camp Nou in the summer of 2017 but struggled for form and fitness in his debut campaign and may be allowed to move on if a tempting offer is tabled. Man City to offer €80m for Isco Manchester City are readying a...