Arsenal’s top four hopes took another major hit in a 3-1 defeat to Wolves, their second straight Premier League defeat.

Arsenal’s top four hopes took another major hit in a 3-1 defeat to Wolves, their second straight Premier League defeat.

The FC crew wonder if Arsenal should shift their focus to winning the Europa League following consecutive Premier League defeats.

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Arsenal are monitoring Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes with a view to rivalling Everton for the Portugal international’s signature this summer, sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
Gomes, 25, is on a season-long loan at Everton and Arsenal have followed his performances in the Premier League with interest. However, there has not yet been any official contact between the Gunners and Barca over a transfer.
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Everton are also hopeful of making the loan move permanent when the campaign ends.
Barca are…

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Tim Howard chats with Alexis Nunes about the meanings of some of his favorite tattoos while getting Inked with the Everton slogan.

Goals from Tom Cairney and Ryan Babel gave relegated Fulham a deserved 2-0 win over a disappointing Everton side at Craven Cottage.
Everton midfielder Andre Gomes was suspended three matches on Tuesday after accepting a Football Association (FA) charge of violent conduct.
Gomes, on loan from Barcelona, appeared to stamp on Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic in Everton’s 2-0 Premier League defeat at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
The incident in the 95th minute of the match was missed by referee Lee Probert, but was caught by the FA after a review of video evidence.
Gomes will miss Everton’s league games against Manchester…

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Alexis Nunes and Steve Nicol run the rule over the latest transfer rumours in the world of football.
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer.
Spurs enter tussle for Gomes
Discussions between Everton and parent club Barcelona are ongoing when it comes to the long-term future of loan star Andre Gomes, but now a third party appears to have now entered the equation. While Everton have been benefiting from the midfielder’s…

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Alexis Nunes and Steve Nicol run the rule over the latest transfer rumours in the world of football.
The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the summer.
TOP STORY: Spurs enter tussle for Gomes
Discussions between Everton and parent club Barcelona are ongoing when it comes to the long-term future of loan star Andre Gomes, but now a third party appears to have now entered the equation. While Everton have been benefiting from the midfielder’s…

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Andre Gomes left Barcelona to join Everton on a season-long loan.
Everton midfielder Andre Gomes has returned to the national team as one of five changes made to the squad by Portugal coach Fernando Santos for the UEFA Nations League games against Italy and Poland.
Gomes has not featured for A Selecao since a World Cup qualifier in March but has started in Everton’s last three league games since recovering from a muscular injury.
Portugal travel to Milan to face Italy on Nov. 17 before facing Poland in Guimaraes three days later, still without Cristiano Ronaldo.
The…

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Let the Exploding Heads take you around the whirlwind action of the Premier League’s transfer deadline day.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley appreciates what Liverpool did in the summer transfer window, but feels Man United were disappointing. Everton manager Marco Silva has said he is excited about the impact new midfield signings Andre Gomes and Bernard can make at Goodison Park.
Gomes moved to Everton on a season-long loan deal from Barcelona, while Brazil international Bernard joined on a free transfer.
“It [signing Gomes] was a good opportunity for us in the market,” Silva told a news conference.
“We were dealing with Barcelona with [the transfer of Yerry] Mina, and I know the player very well. For sure, he will help us.”
The Everton…

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Former Everton forward Brian McBride questions Richarlison’s value for the Toffees as the FC crew examine the club’s transfer policy.
Everton struck deals to sign both Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes from Barcelona on Thursday, as well as completing a move for Brazil international Bernard before the transfer deadline.
Multiple reports said the Toffees also had reached a deal with Chelsea for the loan of defender Kurt Zouma, though that has yet to be confirmed with the deadline passed.
Colombian centre-back Mina will join in a deal worth €30.25 million with another €1.5 in potential add-ons, Barcelona said. The 23-year-old…

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Tottenham fought back from two goals down in the Rose Bowl, but Barcelona earned the win on penalties, with Malcom burying the final kick.
LOS ANGELES — Andre Gomes and Denis Suarez will both return to Spain after picking up hamstring injuries in Barcelona’s International Champions Cup game against Tottenham on Saturday.
Both midfielders were withdrawn in the first half of the 2-2 draw and will now undergo further tests back in Spain.
Barca fear that Gomes could be out for two months, while Denis is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks.
Gomes, who turns 25 this week, had been expected to leave the club this summer, with Arsenal…

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As the Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus rumours continue to gain momentum, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley explains why he’s not sold on the move.
The World Cup is in full swing, but the transfer rumour mill hasn’t slowed down one bit. David Amoyal breaks down and rates some potential moves to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus: 15 percent
The Serie A champions’ strong bond to Real Madrid dates back to the 1990s, and they have recently established a relationship with Jorge Mendes as a result of the Joao Cancelo deal. But landing the super agent’s highest-profile client would come at an enormous cost at a time…

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Former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson shares his thoughts on how Sampdoria’s Lucas Torreira would fit in at the Emirates.

Stephan Lichtsteiner joins Arsenal on a free transfer and becomes the first signing for Unai Emery at his new club.

Raphael Honigstein explains why Borussia Dortmund’s Sokratis Papastathopoulos would be an underwhelming addition for Arsenal.

The ESPN FC crew share their thoughts on whether Mexico’s Hirving Lozano would suit Barcelona and how he would fit in the side.

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti questions if Atletico Madrid would have much of a case against Barcelona for approaching Antoine Griezmann.
New Arsenal coach Unai Emery is pushing for the signing of Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes this summer, sources have told ESPN FC.
Gomes, 24, joined Barca from Valencia for an initial fee of €35 million two years ago but has failed to make an impression at Camp Nou.
He made just six starts in La Liga last season and his lack of game time saw him cut from Portugal’s World Cup squad.
Barca are ready to cut their losses on him this summer and have received enquiries from clubs in England, Italy…

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