Tag: attacking

Sheffield Wednesday: Pedersen praises Owls’ attacking performance
6 November 2025 Off

Sheffield Wednesday: Pedersen praises Owls’ attacking performance

By Total Football News

Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pederson said his side’s performance in their 1-1 draw with fellow Championship strugglers Norwich City was a step in the right direction.

Barry Bannan scored his third goal of the season as the Owls generated an xG of 2.08, their highest of the season.

“We had courage to play today, it’s the best offensive game we have played this season,” Pedersen told BBC Radio Sheffield.

“We

…
How can Rob Edwards solve Middlesbrough’s attacking conundrum?
30 October 2025 Off

How can Rob Edwards solve Middlesbrough’s attacking conundrum?

By Total Football News

“If he just plays the same players week in, week out, he [Boro boss Rob Edwards] says they will just break, so he has to mix it up. But that’s difficult when you are trying to get attacking players in a rhythm and trying to get them to find form.

“Tommy Conway needs a goal, David Strelec needs a goal, Kaly Sene needs a goal – you are just waiting

…
Arsenal transfer news: How is the Gunners’ attacking refresh shaping up?
3 July 2025 Off

Arsenal transfer news: How is the Gunners’ attacking refresh shaping up?

By Total Football News

It is our understanding Arsenal came into the summer with two primary striker targets – RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres.

Well, there was a third – but the chances of securing Alexander Isak from Newcastle were deemed largely unrealistic.

A move for Slovenia international Sesko has substantial backing from key figures at the Emirates – including Arteta.

BBC Sport has learned the player’s agent, Elvis Basanovic,

…
Rayan Cherki: Manchester City sign Lyon attacking midfielder for £30.45m
10 June 2025 Off

Rayan Cherki: Manchester City sign Lyon attacking midfielder for £30.45m

By Total Football News

Manchester City have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon before the first of this summer’s transfer deadlines.

City will pay an initial fee of £30.45m, and Cherki has signed a five-year deal until 2030.

The 21-year-old will be able to play for City at the Club World Cup, which begins in the United States on 14 June.

Cherki has already made almost 200 appearances for Lyon

…
Mohammed Kudus: Chelsea among clubs interested in West Ham attacking midfielder
5 June 2025 Off

Mohammed Kudus: Chelsea among clubs interested in West Ham attacking midfielder

By Total Football News

West Ham have received multiple enquiries from clubs interested in signing attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus.

Sources have told BBC Sport that Chelsea are among the clubs to have engaged in early discussions with the Hammers over the Ghana international, who has a release clause of £85m.

The prospect of at least one Chelsea player heading across London as part of the deal has been discussed.

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is

…
West Ham: Attacking Hammers display gives fans glimpse of bright future after David Moyes
5 October 2024 Off

West Ham: Attacking Hammers display gives fans glimpse of bright future after David Moyes

By Total Football News

With some fans unhappy at a negative, but often effective, style of football, the club were unable or unwilling to agree a new deal with Moyes as Lopetegui was named his replacement.

The early signs under the Spaniard were not encouraging. Home losses to Aston Villa, Manchester City and Chelsea led to criticism that the style of football was the same, if not worse than last season.

Last week,

…
Wayne Rooney: Plymouth have good blend of attacking players
27 September 2024 Off

Wayne Rooney: Plymouth have good blend of attacking players

By Total Football News

“Probably one of them each week is going to be disappointed because they won’t play, and that’s part of football – but it’s a long season.

“Ultimately, what you want is one of them can score on a regular basis and then that makes your decision a little bit easier.”

Rooney has so far only picked up one win in his first six league matches at Argyle but remains positive

…
Cole Palmer: Chelsea attacking midfielder signs two-year contract extension to 2023
13 August 2024 Off

Cole Palmer: Chelsea attacking midfielder signs two-year contract extension to 2023

By Total Football News

Cole Palmer has signed a new Chelsea contract to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge until 2033.

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is now on a nine-year deal with improved terms after a sensational breakthrough season in west London.

Palmer scored 25 goals and contributed 15 assists in 45 appearances during his first season at Chelsea after a £42.5m move from Manchester City last summer.

The Blues have been keen to

…