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# ![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::193221420.png) @SamiMokbel_BBC Sami Mokbel

Sami Mokbel, a senior football correspondent, has left Mail Online after XX years to join BBC Sport. He announced his new role, expressing excitement for the challenge ahead. Mokbel has been covering various transfers, including Arsenal's signing of Christian Norgaard and Liverpool's signing of Florian Wirtz.

### Engagements: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::193221420/interactions)
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- X Month XXXXXXXXXX +58%
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- X Year XXXXXXXXXX +23%

### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::193221420/posts_active)
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- X Month XX +56%
- X Months XXX +28%
- X Year XXX -XXXX%

### Followers: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::193221420/followers)
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- X Month XXXXXXX +6.50%
- X Months XXXXXXX +22%
- X Year XXXXXXX +37%

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### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::193221420/influence)
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**Social category influence**
[premier league](/list/premier-league)  #401 [bundesliga](/list/bundesliga)  #360 [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  XXXX% [countries](/list/countries)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[tottenham](/topic/tottenham) #55, [nottingham forest](/topic/nottingham-forest) #22, [hugo ekitike](/topic/hugo-ekitike) #215, [eintracht](/topic/eintracht) #63, [eintracht frankfurt](/topic/eintracht-frankfurt) #49, [yoane wissa](/topic/yoane-wissa) #9, [gyokeres](/topic/gyokeres) #1001, [viktor](/topic/viktor) #497, [lisbon](/topic/lisbon) #88, [isak](/topic/isak) #386

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### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::193221420/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Newcastle line-up Brentford striker Yoane Wissa as Hugo Ekitike alternative after withdrawing interest in Eintracht Frankfurt forward who is advancing with Liverpool. Tottenham and Nottingham Forest more advanced over Wissa - but #NUFC are moving"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945805443512569895) 2025-07-17 11:19:03 UTC 207.4K followers, 145K engagements


"Nottingham Forest believe theres been a breach of confidentiality provisions in Morgan Gibbs-Whites 60m release clause plus what they believe to be an illegal approach for the player from Tottenham. @BBCSport"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1943658681435898146) 2025-07-11 13:08:35 UTC 207.4K followers, 246K engagements


"Exc: Arsenal receive approach from Fulham over re-signing Reiss Nelson. Structure of the deal still to be finalised but talks ongoing over potential loan"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945494715035427236) 2025-07-16 14:44:20 UTC 207.4K followers, 914.7K engagements


"Breaking: UEFA confirm Crystal Palace wont be playing in the Europa League next season. Palace to play in the Conference League"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1943691341252210801) 2025-07-11 15:18:22 UTC 207.4K followers, 2.4M engagements


"Exc: Statement from Arsenal regarding Thomas Partey being charged today: The players contract ended on June XX. Due to ongoing legal proceedings the club is unable to comment on the case. @BBCSport"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1941239393030942795) 2025-07-04 20:55:12 UTC 207.4K followers, 1M engagements


"Arsenal to reach full agreement with Sporting Lisbon over the 73.5m signing of Viktor Gyokeres inside XX hours. Deal now in place with minor details being resolved. Parties working towards Gyokeres being part of #AFC tour of Asia at the end of the week"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944495706703634653) 2025-07-13 20:34:38 UTC 207.4K followers, 197.1K engagements


"Liverpool are today advancing their interest in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal that will surpass 70m. Talks to accelerate with indications an agreement is within reach"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945799618819674433) 2025-07-17 10:55:54 UTC 207.4K followers, 187.9K engagements


"Exc: Yoane Wissa leaves Brentfords training camp in Portugal amid uncertainty over future. Wissa said to be unsettled by speculation with Newcastle Tottenham and Nottingham Forest interested. Key meeting with DOF Phil Giles. #NUFC interest accelerating"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1947669618958409816) 2025-07-22 14:46:37 UTC 207.4K followers, 1.1M engagements


"Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa keen to explore move this summer amid interest from Newcastle Tottenham and Nottingham Forest. Forward has resisted efforts from his club to discuss possible new contract"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1946284705332302144) 2025-07-18 19:03:28 UTC 207.4K followers, 196.3K engagements


"Nottingham Forest seeking legal advice over what they believe may be an illegal approach for Morgan Gibbs-White from Tottenham who still want to proceed with the deal. @BBCSport"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1943647552701714742) 2025-07-11 12:24:22 UTC 207.4K followers, 120.3K engagements


"Tottenham moving for Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa who is understood to be open to a move. #THFC weighing up financials attached to the deal. @BBCSport"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1942939868616659228) 2025-07-09 13:32:17 UTC 207.4K followers, 760.3K engagements


"Ethan Nwaneri set to sign what is expected to be an initial four-year contract with Arsenal. Deal agreed. Formalities now to follow. @BBCSport"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945385049953628528) 2025-07-16 07:28:34 UTC 207.4K followers, 556.9K engagements


"Arsenal on verge of reaching a full agreement with Sporting Lisbon to sign Viktor Gyokeres. @BBCSport"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1944453399870935107) 2025-07-13 17:46:31 UTC 207.4K followers, 236K engagements


"Liverpool hold genuine interest in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak and explored conditions of 130m deal. #NUFC maintained throughout summer Isak not for sale. #LFC exploring other striker options too - including Hugo Ekitike"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945149241149489172) 2025-07-15 15:51:32 UTC 207.4K followers, 423.1K engagements


"Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. Developing story on @BBCNews"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1941130789124784393) 2025-07-04 13:43:39 UTC 207.4K followers, 1.9M engagements


"Contained in this - Eintracht Frankfurt have turned down 70m from Newcastle for Hugo Ekitike"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1945152205645820185) 2025-07-15 16:03:19 UTC 207.4K followers, 187.5K engagements


"Exc: Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has left the club after reaching settlement to terminate his contact earlier last month. Deal expired in 2026 with option for further XX months. Tomiyasu expected back from knee surgery in 4-5 months"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1941025306590302684) 2025-07-04 06:44:30 UTC 207.3K followers, 1.4M engagements


"After XX unforgettable years with @MailOnline - Ive have taken up a new position with @BBCSport as senior football correspondent. Thanks to all the wonderful and talented people Ive worked with down the years. Sad to be leaving but excited for the challenge ahead. X"  
![@SamiMokbel_BBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::193221420.png) [@SamiMokbel_BBC](/creator/x/SamiMokbel_BBC) on [X](/post/tweet/1899145659158036862) 2025-03-10 17:09:44 UTC 207.4K followers, 1.1M engagements