Houssem Aouar 'resigned to Arsenal transfer' after hoping for better offers

John Cale has announced that he’ll be heading to the UK this summer for his first full run of tour dates in almost a decade.The last time the Velvet Underground multi-instrumentalist hit the road this side of the pond was for his ‘Shifty Adventures In Nookie Wood’ European tour back in October 2012.The Welsh musician’s tour will begin in Liverpool at the Royal Philharmonic Hall on July 15, before calling at Whitley Bay, York, Bexhill, Cambridge and the London Palladium, before closing out the run at Birmingham Town Hall on July 25.According to a press release, Cale will “perform songs from throughout his career, which is now in its sixth decade, and has earned him an international reputation as a musical pioneer”.“TOUR News! Hello UK I’m heading your way in July! My first extended run of UK dates in several year,” Cale said, sharing the dates on Twitter.TOUR News! Hello UK I'm heading your way in July! My first extended run of UK dates in several years. Tickets on sale Friday from https://t.co/evSuIopxNn pic.twitter.com/Yy1Ef0mELW— John Cale (@therealjohncale) February 24, 2022Tickets go on sale on Wednesday (March 2) at 10am.

The Pokémon Company has announced that a new Pokémon Presents broadcast will air this weekend.Announced via Twitter, the publisher confirmed that the upcoming Pokémon Presents will take place on Sunday, February 27 at 2 PM GMT / 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.The broadcast will be 14 minutes long and feature a pre-recorded video, according to the post. So far, The Pokémon Company hasn’t revealed any information about what fans can expect during the presentation.In a separate post on its website, the publisher confirmed that the presentation would coincide with the day Pokémon Red and Green (the first Pokémon game) was released on February 27, 1996.

More than ready to move on. Kim Kardashian is asking the court to take the next steps in her divorce from Kanye West — explaining in new documents that she hopes “terminating our marital status” will help her spouse “accept that our marital relationship is over.”

Screening her son. Joy-Anna Duggar is sharing the results of her 4-year-old son Gideon’s learning evaluation after noticing some “communication and comprehension” concerns.

Beauty regrets! Sarah Jessica Parker may have sleek, smooth and shiny hair today, but that wasn’t always the case. Rewind the clock to the ‘80s, and the 56-year-old actress’ hair was large and in charge. 

Zack Sharf The Penguin is often depicted in comic books with his trademark top hat, monocle and cigarette, but none of these signatures are sported by Colin Farrell in the upcoming “The Batman.” The film takes place before Oswald Cobblepot’s full transformation into the villainous Penguin. However, Farrell recently told “Jake’s Takes” that he “fought valiantly” for his pre-Penguin Oswald to smoke in “The Batman.” The studio turned down such a request.“Big studios make big decisions around such things as the presence of cigarettes in films,” Farrell said.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBoat Rocker Studios and Shamier Anderson and Stephan James’ Bay Mills Studios are teaming to co-produce a limited series about the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat.James is attached to star in the untitled series, which would be set in 1980s New York City. It will showcase the rise of Basquiat, from an obscure graffiti artist to a Neo-expressionist painter of rockstar status. It will also explore Basquiat’s close friendship with Andy Warhol and his ultimate demise.“We’re grateful to be working with Shamier, Stephan, and the entire Bay Mills Studios team to tell the story of a visionary artist whose profound cultural influence only continues to grow with time,” said Steve Lescroart, president of scripted for Boat Rocker Studios.

Aaron Carter and his fiancée, Melanie Martin, have split for the second time — two months after they originally reconciled.

Johnny Depp shared in court during the latter’s libel trial as “embarrassing”.Back in 2020, Depp sued The Sun newspaper over a column that referred to the actor as a “wife beater”.A series of texts between Bettany and Depp – who have starred in three films together – were read aloud in the trial, where they joked about “drowning” Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard to prove she wasn’t a witch.One of the messages written by Bettany, sent in 2013, read: “I’m not sure we should burn Amber. She is delightful company and pleasing on the eye. We could of course do the English course of action and perform a drowning test.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorThere are few actors as skilled at capturing the gift and curse of genius than Benedict Cumberbatch. In a career that’s spanned stage, television and film, the actor has established himself as your go-to for cinematic brilliance.

James Blake has teamed up with Monica Martin for a new rendition of the latter’s track ‘Go Easy, Kid’ – you can watch the two artists perform their collaboration below.Originally released by the LA-based, Wisconsin-raised Martin back in September, ‘Go Easy, Kid’ has been described by Blake as “my favourite song to come out in years”.Martin has now collaborated with Blake on a new version of ‘Go Easy, Kid’, which has been released today (February 24) alongside a new performance video.The Chris Sgroi-directed clip sees Martin and Blake performing the track at Conway Recording Studios in LA – you can watch it below.Martin featured on Blake’s fifth studio album ‘Friends That Break Your Heart’, which came out in October, on the track ‘Show Me’.A press release added that the US singer is currently putting melodies to her “explorations in romantic fuckery”, with more new music promised soon.Blake, meanwhile, recently teamed up with Labrinth for the track ‘Pick Me Up’, which features on the soundtrack to the second season of the HBO show Euphoria. Blake will tour in the UK and Europe in support of ‘Friends That Break Your Heart’ in April and May.

Moussa Dembele, who now faces a transfer logjam at Lyon. The 24-year-old has impressed since joining the Ligue 1 giants in the summer of 2018, scoring 44 goals in 95 appearances.

Arsenal look to have missed out on a move for Houssem Aouar this summer. Lyon set a Friday evening deadline for a deal to be completed - and with that deadline now passed, the club have confirmed both Aouar and Memphis Depay will be staying beyond the summer.According to French outlet RMC Sport, a Lyon source confirmed that both men were staying put.Arsenal have tried hard to secure a deal for Aouar, who was also linked with Juventus and Real Madrid.The Gunners may now have to turn their attention back to Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey.Lyon chief Jean-Michel Aulas has been vocal about the club's transfer business, as expected."We know that three big clubs are interested in him [Aouar].

Arsenal could still sign Houssem Aouar before the end of the transfer window. Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his desire to improve his playing squad before the deadline on Monday, which could be influenced by the continued absence of playmaker Mesut Ozil.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has revealed that the French club did not even consider Arsenal's latest "timid" offer for their in-demand star Houssem Aouar.

Arsenal have already made one for Aouar, with Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas having indicated that an offer of £32million was rejected by the Ligue 1 outfit. And the Gunners will this week increase their offer to £36.5m plus almost £10m in add-ons, according to Football London .

Arsenal.The Gunners have been linked with a move for the Lyon star this summer with Mikel Arteta eager to strengthen his squad.Arsenal had an offer rejected earlier this week though are believed to be lining up a second bid with Aouar now a priority signing.He wants to join the north London outfit but still appears to be focused on Lyon having brought up his 100th Ligue 1 appearance with the club in the clash with Lorient.And the 22-year-old took to social media to post a picture of his shirt with the number ‘100’ on the back.Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has indicated that an offer of £32m (€35m) had been rejected by the Ligue 1 outfit.Though Arsenal are not being put off with football.london claiming the Premier League outfit are ready

Arsenal are reportedly lining up a second bid for Lyon star Houssem Aouar after their first offer was turned down.The Gunners have been linked with the midfielder in recent days with Mikel Arteta still eager to strengthen his squad.He needs to move quick though with the transfer deadline a week on Monday and plenty of bosses still scrambling for moves.Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has indicated that an offer of £32m (€35m) had been rejected by the Ligue 1 outfit.Though Arsenal are not being put off with football.london claiming the Premier League outfit are ready to increase their offer to £36.5m (€40m) with a further £9m in potential add-ons.Aouar has previously been valued by Lyon at around £55m though reports have suggested they could

Arsenal target. Mikel Arteta is desperately trying to land the midfielder from the Ligue 1 side before the window shuts.

Arsenal, according to a French report.The 22-year-old impressed for Rudi Garcia's side last season as they reached the Champions League semi-final, and is being followed by some of Europe's biggest clubs.The Gunners appear to be the most keen to get a deal over the line, and Telefoot reports that personal terms have been agreed in principle for a move.While Aouar would prefer a move to Barcelona or Juventus, there has so far been no official offer from either club.Both are looking to sell before they can buy, as the coronavirus shutdown and high wage bills cause a financial squeeze.The outlet reports that further talks with be held with Lyon in the coming days, though president Jean-Michel Aulas is sure to play hardball.It's reported that

Arsenal, despite suggestions from Lyon's president Jean-Michel Aulas that the player could stay. Aouar is one of the Gunners' top transfer targets this summer, along with Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, and Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the Frenchman wants to join Arsenal.