Arsenal are leading the race to sign Barca ace Alexis Sanchez. The
Gunners are in pole position to bag the €25m-rated attacker, with Arsene
Wenger meeting with the Chilean's agent in Brazil to discuss a
potential m...
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Manchester United close in on €35m Herrera signing
The Red Devils have dispatched a lawyer to Spain as
they look to finalise a deal for the 24-year-old, who will earn a
staggering €181,000-a-week at Old Trafford
By Paul ClennamManchester United are closing in on a €35 million deal for Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera, Goal understands.The
24-year-old has been offered a staggering €181,000-a-week contract,
with United dispatching a lawyer to Spain to thrash out a deal and the
player...
Mertesacker joins the 100 club - now the German generation must deliver
When Germany stormed their way to the World Cup semi-finals in South
Africa four years ago, only to fall to Spain at the penultimate hurdle,
the criticism levelled at them was that they were lacking in experienced
heads. It was a similar story two years later at Euro 2012,
when they were defeated in the last four by Italy, playing a naive brand
of football which left them vulnerable to the counterattack – and Mario
Balotelli twice took full...
Sunday, 22 June 2014
The Insider: Balotelli could cost Arsenal €44m
AC Milan will instruct the Italy striker's agent Mino
Raiola to squeeze an extra €12.5m [£10m] out of the Gunners, who were
hopeful of landing the forward for a €31m [£25m] fee
By Paul ClennamArsenal may have to pay up to €44 million [£35m] in order to sign Mario Balotelli if AC Milan get their way, The Insider has learned. Goal revealed earlier this week that Arsene Wenger and the player’s agent Mino Raiola were due to meet in Brazil
- where...
Saturday, 21 June 2014
Thierry Henry has praised Joel Campbell saying that he hopes the youngster is given
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has praised Joel Campbell saying that he hopes the youngster is given an opportunity in an Arsenal shirt next season. Campbell, 21, has been with Arsenal since 2011 but work permit issues have meant that the striker has been unable to make a single appearance for his parent club. However those issues have now been solved and after a number of loan spells Campbell is now ready to take his chance at Arsenal. Henry,...
Serge Aurier ‘agrees personal terms with Arsenal’ ahead of £8million transfer
Aurier is currently at the World Cup in Brazil (Picture: PA)
Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Toulouse defender Serge
Aurier and now hope to complete an £8million deal to bring him to the
Emirates Stadium.
Aurier has been strongly linked with a switch to Arsenal all summer,
with the club in need of a new right-back following the departure of
Bacary Sagna to Manchester City.
And now L’Equipe and Get French Football report...
Arsenal forward Campbell hoped to put Italy to the sword in the early kick-off
After his heroics against Uruguay in the first game, all eyes were on
Joel Campbell and whether he could once again step up and deliver - this
time against group favourites Italy, fresh from their 2-1 win over
England.After a fairly quiet first half, the Arsenal forward
sprung into life just before the half-time whistle blew as he raced
through into the Italian penalty area only for Giorgio Chiellini to
bundle him to the floor and get away...
Giroud, Joel Campbell & more - how the Premier League stars performed on World Cup day nine
There were plenty of representatives from England's
top-flight on show in the France game, while Arsenal forward Campbell
hoped to put Italy to the sword in the early kick-off
After missing the first game, Olivier Giroud
was finally given his chance to shine for France - could he lead the
line and ensure Didier Deschamps' men would all but secure their place
in the World Cup second round?Joel Campbell was another Gunner
in action but could...
Friday, 20 June 2014
‘Special’ Ozil needs to be loved, says Mourinho
The Arsenal attacker was criticised for waning performances last season,
but his former boss at Real Madrid believes he is a world-class player
when filled with confidence
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has defended Arsenal’s record signing Mesut Ozil and says the Germany international is a “sensitive boy” who needs to feel loved.The
25-year-old was the subject of criticism in the second half of his
maiden campaign in England, with injuries and...
Vermaelen dismisses Manchester United speculation
Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United, claiming the rumours are "not true".Several
reports suggested Vermaelen had agreed to move to Old Trafford after
the World Cup, where he is currently representing Belgium.But he has now scotched talk of any move, insisting that he is purely focused on helping his country to glory in Brazil.He told Sky Sports: "I know there has been a lot of...
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Transfer Talk: Arsenal in for Alexis
The
Gunners have joined Manchester United and Liverpool in the race for the
Chilean star. Get the latest rumours with Transfer Talk
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Transfer Talk: Arsenal in for Alexis
The Gunners
have joined Manchester United and Liverpool in the race for the Chilean
star. Get the latest rumours with Transfer Tal...
Spain 0-2 Chile: Aranguiz sends holders crashing out of World Cup
The reigning world and European champions have exited
the competition at the group stage after being stunned by their South
American opponents
World Cup holders Spain crashed out of the tournament after they were stunned 2-0 by a brilliant Chile side on Wednesday night.
After a 5-1 hammering against the Netherlands in their opening Group B
clash, Vicente del Bosque's side needed an immediate response, but fell
short in another lacklustre showing.
Having...
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Fabregas: Arsenal fans' reaction to Chelsea move won't hurt me
The former Barcelona midfielder insists that he will
not be affected by any backlash at the Emirates Stadium to his decision
to join their Premier League rivals
Cesc Fabregas insists that he will not let any backlash from Arsenal fans to his decision to move to Chelsea affect him.The
Spain midfielder spent eight years with the Gunners and was named their
captain before leaving to return to Barcelona in 2011.Arsenal
retained a first option on...
Balotelli: Wenger's biggest gamble
The Gunners boss is set to meet the Italian striker's
representatives on Saturday ahead of a proposed €31 million move that
would test every facet of his management skills
Arsene Wenger's
reputation as the most reluctant of big spenders has been well earned
but that should not detract from Frenchman's penchant for extreme
risk-taking – the signing of Mario Balotelli, however, would surely represent the biggest gamble of his entire...
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Cazorla considering Arsenal future
The Spain star says that he is concentrating on the
World Cup for now but admits that he is aware of links with a summer
move to Primera Division champions Atletico Madrid
Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla has revealed that he may look to leave the club this summer, with Atletico Madrid reportedly working on a deal to sign the Spain international.The
29-year-old, who arrived at the Emirates Stadium from Malaga for around
€20 million...
Wenger to hold Balotelli talks
The Frenchman is set to meet with the striker's
agent, Mino Raiola, on Saturday to discuss a deal to bring the Italy
international back to the Premier League
Arsene Wenger will meet with Mario Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola on Saturday as Arsenal close in on the €31 million signing of the Italy striker, Goal understands.Wenger
is currently in Brazil working as a pundit for French TV and will hold
talks with Raiola in an attempt to...
Joel Campbell: I'm going back to Arsenal
The Costa Rica international, who was the best player
on the pitch as his side struck a surprise 3-1 victory over Uruguay,
expects to come in from the cold for the Gunners
By Robin Bairner in FortalezaCosta Rica's World Cup hero, Joel Campbell, has confirmed that he intends to start next season at Arsenal.The
21-year-old scored once and created another as the Central American
side caused the first upset of the World Cup, beating Uruguay...
Draxler dismisses renewed Arsenal links
Goal understands the Gunners have been long-term
admirers of the Schalke star but he insists he wants to remain in the
Bundesliga at Veltins-Arena for one more year
Schalke sensation Julian Draxler has revealed that he is planning to stay with the Bundesliga club for another year following further links to Arsenal.Goal exclusively revealed that the Gunners were lining up a bid for the Germany international back in January, with Draxler...
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Brazil 3-1 Croatia: Neymar inspires Selecao comeback
Two goals from Neymar and a late Oscar strike inspired Brazil to a 3-1 comeback victory over Croatia in the opening game of the 2014 World Cup.The host nation fell behind to an early own goal from Marcelo, before Neymar was perhaps fortunate to be shown just a yellow card after catching Luka Modric in the throat with a stray arm.
Soon after, the 22-year-old levelled with a fine 25-yard effort on...
Remy to wait for Arsenal despite agreeing Tottenham deal
The France international has agreed a deal in principle to join Mauricio Pochettino's side but will delay its completion in case Spurs' rivals make a move after the World Cup
EXCLUSIVEBy Greg StobartTottenham are ready to pay the £9 million buy-out clause to sign Loic Remy from QPR but the striker is holding out for the possibility of a move to Arsenal after the World Cup.Spurs want to sign Remy to strengthen...
Arsenal in talks to re-sign Carlos Vela, says Real Sociedad chief
The Gunners are keen to bring the Mexican back to north London, and he would be available for just €4 million, though the striker himself hopes to remain in Spain
Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay has revealed that Arsenal are in talks to bring Carlos Vela back to the Emirates Stadium this summer.
The Mexico international made a permanent switch to the San Sebastian outfit in 2012, though the Gunners included...
Arsenal make first summer signing: a new fitness coach
Shad Forsythe, who works for the Germany national team, will join the Gunners after the World Cup following Arsene Wenger's review of the team's training methods
Arsenal have taken a major step to reduce their injury problems by appointing a new fitness guru, Goal can reveal.
Shad Forsythe, who is head fitness coach for the Germany national team, has reached an agreement to join Arsene Wenger's backroom team after the World...
Monday, 9 June 2014
Insigne honoured by Arsenal link, says agent
The Italy international's representative admits
Napoli would not be willing to sell the forward as they view him as a
key player for the future
Lorenzo Insigne’s agent claims the Napoli forward is “honoured” to be linked with Arsenal but admits a move to Arsene Wenger's side this summer will be difficult.The 23-year-old scored three goals in 36 Serie A appearances this season and is in Italy’s 23-man World Cup squad.Insigne
has a contract...
De Laurentiis: Arsenal's Insigne interest makes me laugh
The Napoli president has no desire to sell the
23-year-old, despite the Gunners' overtures, and also poured cold water
on a potential bid for Tottenham winger Erik Lamela
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says Arsenal's interest in Lorenzo Insigne makes him “laugh.”Insigne's agent appeared to open the door to a potential move to the Emirates on Saturday, telling Tuttomercatoweb: “We are honoured that a club like Arsenal could...
Mandzukic puts Arsenal and Chelsea on red alert
The striker, whose contract expires in 2016, has
confirmed he will leave Bayern Munich after becoming frustrated with the
club's style of play under Pep Guardiola
Mario Mandzukic has confirmed he will leave Bayern Munich this summer, putting Arsenal and Chelsea on red alert.The striker vowed to fight for his place following the announcement of the signing of Robert Lewandowski in January, but an exit became increasingly likely for...
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
Transfer Talk: Arsenal want Ospina
Arsenal are targeting Colombia international goalkeeper David Ospina
following Lukasz Fabianski's exit to Swansea. Arsene Wenger wants Ospina
to provide competition to Wojciech Szcze...
Fabregas should come back to Arsenal, says Cazorla
The Gunners playmaker is keen for the Barcelona
midfielder to spurn the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City to rejoin
the club whom he left for Camp Nou in 2011
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla is keen for Cesc Fabregas to turn down the Premier League teams chasing him and to return to north London this summer.It has been revealed that Manchester City are preparing a €37 million bid for the Barcelona star,
who is widely...
Arsenal on brink of clinching £7m Aurier deal
The Toulouse right-back's agent denies an agreement
has been reached, but the Gunners remain confident the defender will be
among their first signings of the summer
Arsenal are on the brink of agreeing a £7 million deal for Toulouse defender Serge Aurier, Goal understands.The
Gunners have held extensive talks with the French club about the fee to
be paid for the right-back and are close to finalising the structure of
payments
Arsenal...
ARSENAL STRIKER SEARCH- Transfer Talk: Arsenal target Bony
According to the Daily Star, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants to rival Chelsea for Wilfried Bony and is prepared to pay as much as £25 million for the Swansea striker. The Ivorian scored 25 goals in 48 appearances for the Swans in his debut sea...
Arsenal face Aurier fight, says agent
Despite holding preliminary talks over a move for the
Toulouse right-back in May, the Gunners have not held further
discussions, according to the player's representative
Arsenal face competition from another English club for Toulouse right-back Serge Aurier, according to the player’s agent.Goal exclusively revealed in May that Arsene Wenger’s side had opened preliminary talks with the Ligue 1 club over a €9 million deal for the 21-year-old,...
Monday, 2 June 2014
England aiming to win World Cup - Oxlade-Chamberlain
Despite Roy Hodgson announcing a youthful and inexperienced 23-man
squad, the Arsenal forward is confident the Three Lions can impress
during the summer tournament
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says England are going to the World Cup looking to win rather than use it as a "stepping stone" for the future.Roy
Hodgson has selected a youthful and inexperienced 23-man squad -
including the likes of Luke Shaw, Ross Barkley and Raheem Sterling...
Germany deserve World Cup glory, believes Ozil
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil believes Germany
deserve to win this summer's World Cup after going without a major
trophy for several years, but has acknowledged that Joachim Low's men
face a tough task to beat favourites Brazil.Germany
made it to at least the semi-finals at the past three World Cups, but
have not won the competition since beating Argentina in the final in
1990.Consequently, Ozil is determined to help his country to finally...
Thiago Silva: Neymar will be star of the World Cup.
The 21-year-old scored just nine goals in his first season in La Liga
following last summer's move to Barcelona, with off-the-field concerns
surrounding his transfer making headlines more frequently than his form
for the Blaugrana.However, the former Santos star was key to
Brazil's charge to Confederations Cup glory in 2013, picking up the
Golden Ball after being named the tournament's best player, and his
international team-mate...
Eto'o mocks Mourinho... yet again
Samuel Eto'o has yet again mocked Jose Mourinho after celebrating a goal in Cameroon's 2-2 friendly draw against Germany on Sunday night.Mourinho
was caught on camera lamenting the quality of the forwards at his
disposal at a sponsors' event in Switzerland in February, and suggested that Eto'o could be older than he claims to be.The 33-year-old striker netted the first goal against Joachim Low's side on Sunday, and repeated the celebration...
Aurier appears to confirm Arsenal move
The Toulouse right-back seemed to suggest to a fan
during an Ivory Coast game that a deal had been done, with Arsene Wenger
currently searching for Bacary Sagna's replacement
Toulouse right-back Serge Aurier appears to have confirmed that he will be joining Arsenal as Bacary Sagna's replacement.Goal revealed in May that the Gunners had opened preliminary talks with the defender over a £7 million summer move to the Emirates Stadium following...
