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EPL: Arsenal identify goalkeeper to sign as Ramsdale’s replacement
Amid speculation surrounding Aaron Ramsdale’s potential departure from Arsenal in the upcoming summer transfer window, the Gunners have turned their attention to securing USA goalkeeper Patrick Schulte as a possible replacement.
Ramsdale’s future at the Emirates Stadium appears uncertain, with his role in the starting XI usurped by David Raya this season.
Despite being initially favoured, Ramsdale has seen limited playing time, featuring primarily in domestic cup competitions and a solitary Champions League appearance.
With Raya’s loan spell expected to be made permanent for a reported £30 million, Ramsdale is likely to seek opportunities elsewhere for regular playing minutes, presenting Arsenal with the need to explore alternative goalkeeping options and potentially raise funds through player sales.
Reports from The Telegraph suggest that Arsenal has identified Schulte, whose standout performances for Columbus Crew have garnered attention from several European clubs, including the Premier League North London club.
Schulte, aged 23, played a pivotal role in helping Columbus Crew clinch the 2023 MLS Cup in his debut season with the club.
As Arsenal prepares for potential changes in their goalkeeping department, the pursuit of Schulte underscores the club’s commitment to securing top talent to bolster their squad ahead of the new season.
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Remo Stars win Nigerian champions for the first time
The club will now represent Nigeria in next year’s CAF Champions League along with this season’s eventual runners-up, while the third-placed team will feature in the CAF Confederation Cup
Remo Stars made history on Sunday having won the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title for the first time in their history.
The Sky Blue Stars defeated Niger Tornadoes courtesy of a late goal by Adebayo Olamilekan, becoming the first privately-owned club since Udoji United in 1996 to be crowned champions.
They achieved the feat on the 59th birthday of their owner, Kunle Soname, a businessman with interests ranging from aviation to the gaming industry.
They have now amassed an unassailable 68 points from 35 matches, 10 points clear of their closest rivals Rivers United, with three rounds of matches remaining this season.
They had finished as runners-up in the league in the past two seasons.Founded 15 years ago as FC Dender in Nigeria’s commercial hub of Lagos, the club moved to neighbouring Ogun State and rebranded as Remo Stars in 2011.
The club will now represent Nigeria in next year’s CAF Champions League along with this season’s eventual runners-up, while the third-placed team will feature in the CAF Confederation Cup.
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Man City sink Forest to reach third successive FA Cup final
City can look forward to a showdown with Palace at Wembley on May 17 after the Eagles won 3-0 against
Manchester City will face Crystal Palace in their third successive FA Cup final after cruising to a 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest at Wembley on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola’s side took an early lead through Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol’s second-half goal sealed a comfortable semi-final success.
City can look forward to a showdown with Palace at Wembley on May 17 after the Eagles won 3-0 against
Aston Villa in the other semi-final on Saturday.Their 14th FA Cup final appearance gives City a chance to win the competition for the eighth time and the third since Guardiola arrived in 2016.
City lost to Manchester United in last season’s FA Cup final after beating their cross-town rivals in the 2023 showpiece.
Guardiola is hoping to salvage a turbulent season by lifting the FA Cup and qualifying for the Champions League via a top-five finish in the Premier League. City, who sit fourth in the league with four games left, will go into the final as favorites after thrashing Palace 5-2 at the Etihad Stadium earlier in April.
Liverpool have been crowned Premier League champions with their 5-1 win against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.
Arne Slot’s side needed a minimum of one point to secure the title and match Manchester United’s record of 20 league crowns, and strikes from Luis Díaz, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah, as well as a Destiny Udogie own goal, sealed the deal.
“This is the most beautiful club in the world. We deserve this. We are going to enjoy the next couple of weeks and take it in,” captain Virgil van Dijk told Sky Sports after the game.“I was desperate to win it for (the fans) and all the fans around the world, and for us as well.”
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