It is believed the 21-year-old midfielder has been the subject of an opening offer in the region of ÂŁ60million from the Gunners as they seek to tempt Brighton into a deal before Tuesday's transfer deadline. Brighton are steadfast in their commitment to keeping Caicedo at least until the end of the season, with Premier League leaders Arsenal considering whether to return with an improved bid. De Zerbi believes it is his duty as head coach to ensure that Caicedo, also a reported target for Chelsea, is advised in such a way that the player's own best interests are served as well as those of the club.
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who survived a string of injuries to win 119 caps for Canada over a distinguished senior career that spanned more than two decades, has announced her retirement from international soccer. McLeod, who turns 40 on Feb. 26, plans to continue playing club football for at least one season. The Orlando Pride announced Tuesday that McLeod and her new wife, midfielder Gunny Jonsdottir, have left the NWSL club for Jonsdottir's native Iceland where both will play. While sti
TORONTO (AP) â Sean Johnson is the new goalkeeper for Toronto FC through 2024. The 33-year-old free agent spent the last six seasons with New York City FC. Toronto FC signed him using targeted allocation money. Toronto conceded 66 goals last season, tying a franchise worst. Johnson is a 13-year veteran of Major League Soccer. He played all 34 regular-season matches for NYC last year with a career-high 14 clean sheets. NYCFC Sporting Director David Lee said in a news release that Johnson was âa l