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EPL: Lineker, Richards name striker Arsenal should sign after elimination from FA Cup

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Former Premier League stars, Gary Lineker and Micah Richards have urged Arsenal to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap following their FA Cup exit to Manchester United on Sunday.

Arsenal were defeated 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out against Man United in the FA Cup third round tie at Emirates Stadium.

The match had ended in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes as captain Martin Odegaard missed a spot-kick during the normal time.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is now facing fresh calls to sign a new striker this January transfer window after his team squandered several chances against United.

The Gunners has been linked with Newcastle striker Alexander Isak and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen.

However, both Lineker and Richards want Arteta’s side to target Delap, 21, because he is younger.

“I said it at the beginning of the season, I felt that is what they [Arsenal] needed and I think that would possibly cost them the league not investing in that position,” Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer said during BBC Sport’s post-match analysis of Arsenal’s defeat to Man United.

Lineker replied: “It’s probably been wanting someone for some time a player in that position. Or they could go for a young, up-and-coming one, because once they’re proven you can’t get them.

“But someone like Delap I see has got a real something about him.”

On his part, Richards replied: “I agree with that but they need someone now also.”

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Transfer: AC Milan ready to offload Chukwueze in summer

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Serie A giants, AC Milan will listen to offers for their Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze this summer.

Chukwueze, according to reports is no longer in AC Milan’s plans for next season.

The 25-year-old has struggled to impress since arriving at the San Siro from Spanish club Villarreal three years ago.

The Nigeria international was close to joining Premier League club, Fulham in January.

Chukwueze also turned down a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia last summer.

Clubs in the Premier League, LaLiga and Saudi Arabia are still interested in the pacy winger.

He has scored thrice in 24 league appearances for AC Milan this season.

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Flamingos qualify for 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

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Nigeria’s Flamingos sealed a place in the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after holding Algeria to a 0-0 draw in Blida.

Bankole Olowookere’s side won the final qualifying round contest 4-0 on aggregate.

The Flamingos dominated the second leg tie but were let down by their poor finishing.

The wintry conditions in Blida also made things difficult for the girls.

Algeria came close to winning the game one minute from time but were denied by the woodwork.

The Flamingos were eliminated by the United States of America at the quarter-final stage of the last edition of the competition.

This year’s edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will kick off on October 17 in Morocco.

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Copa del Rey final: Flick unveils Barcelona’s squad to face Real Madrid

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Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick has named his side’s squad to face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday night.

This year’s Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid will take place at Seville’s Estadio La Cartuja.

Barcelona head into the game following a 1-0 victory over Mallorca in their last LaLiga fixture, while Real Madrid also secured a 1-0 win against Getafe.

Flick has named a squad that includes the likes of Lamine Yamal, Ter Stegen, and Pedri to face Carlo Ancelotti’s men.

Barcelona’s squad to face Real Madrid:

Ter Stegen, Cubarsí, R. Araujo, I. Martinez, Gavi, Ferran, Pedri, Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Christensen, Fermín, Pau Víctor, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, F. De Jong, Kounde, Eric, Szczęsny, H. Fort, and Gerard Martín.

Kick-off is scheduled for 9 pm, Nigerian time.

Meanwhile, Barcelona currently sit atop the LaLiga table, ahead of second-placed Real Madrid.

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