Friday, 25 July 2014

Arsenal set to make £9million transfer offer for Manchester United winger Nani

Arsenal are ready to make an offer to lure Nani (Picture: Getty) Arsenal are set to make a £9million bid for Manchester United winger Luis Nani, according to reports. The Portugal international has been strongly linked with the Gunners in the last 12 months with Arsene Wenger said to be a big fan. And now the Daily Star says Arsenal are ready to firm up their interest with a £9million bid in the coming days. Nani...

Arsenal offered Mario Balotelli transfer for just £7.9million plus Joel Campbell

Arsenal can sign Mario Balotelli in exchange for Joel Campbell (Picture: Getty) Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Mario Balotelli for just £7.9million plus Costa Rica winger Joel Campbell. According to Italian newspaper Tuttosport, AC Milan are looking to offload Balotelli this summer, as he is one of their highest earners, and hope to do business with Arsenal. The paper says Milan have offered Balotelli...

Thursday, 24 July 2014

Arsenal ‘make £8million transfer offer for Hoffenheim star Roberto Firmino’

Arsenal are in for Brazilian sensation Roberto Firmino (Picture: Getty) Arsenal have reportedly made a surprise £8million bid for Hoffenheim sensation Roberto Firmino. The Brazilian attacker, who scored 16 goals and picked up 11 assists last season, is rated as one of the most exciting players in Europe. Chelsea and Liverpool were linked with him in January, but now the Daily Express says Arsenal have joined...

Sami Khedira ‘still hopeful’ of Arsenal transfer as Lukas Podolski urges him to join

Sami Khedira still wants to join Arsenal, say reports (Picture: Getty) Sami Khedira is still hopeful of sealing a move to Arsenal this summer despite suggestions that the Gunners have given up trying to sign him. Khedira looked all but certain to move to the Emirates Stadium two weeks ago when his agent held talks with the Gunners over a transfer. However, the deal has since stalled because of the German’s...

Arsenal close on Iker Casillas transfer after offering him £100,000-a-week deal

Iker Casillas is edging closer to a switch to Arsenal (Picture: Getty) Arsenal are said to be close to signing Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas after ‘making him an offer that he can’t refuse’. Casillas has been heavily linked with a switch to the Gunners in the last few months and reports emerged yesterday that the club had made an offer to sign him. And now Sport newspaper says the deal is close with the...

Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Podolski urges Khedira to sign for Arsenal

The 29-year-old wants his international team-mate to join him at the Emirates Stadium, with the Gunners battling with Chelsea for the Real Madrid midfielder's signature Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski has urged Germany international team-mate Sami Khedira to join him at the Emirates Stadium.The Real Madrid midfielder is set to be offloaded by the Spanish giants in the summer window, with Goal revealing on July 17 that Chelsea have edged ahead...

Tuesday, 22 July 2014

Arsenal sign exciting midfielder Georgios Spanoudakis from Barcelona

Arsenal have signed Germany youth star Georgios Spanoudakis (Picture: Getty) Arsenal have raided Barcelona to sign exciting Germany youth international Georgios Spanoudakis. The 15-year-old, who was highly-rated in Barca’s famed La Masia academy setup, rejected a host of other offers to seal a move to the Emirates Stadium this week. A cultured central midfielder with an eye for a pass, Spanoudakis joined Barca...

Lionel Messi ‘asked about Arsenal transfer before signing new Barcelona contract

Lionel Messi was seriously interested in a switch to Arsenal (Picture: Getty) Lionel Messi was allegedly interested in a shock transfer to Arsenal before he signed a new contract with Barcelona just two months ago. The Argentine superstar eventually penned his extension with Barca in May having previously rejected fresh terms, following a row over bonus payments. And Spanish newspaper Vozpopuli, who...

DONE DEAL: Ospina agrees to four-year Arsenal contract

The Colombia goalkeeper has finalised a €4.4m move to Emirates Stadium and will undertake a medical and sign for the club when he returns from holiday next week David Ospina has agreed a four-year Arsenal contract and will join the club after their tour of the United States.The Colombia goalkeeper will complete his move from Nice, which is worth €4.4 million including add-ons, when he returns from holiday next week. Arsenal were keen...

Monday, 21 July 2014

Views. Comment. Opinion. How Arsene Wenger is masterminding a perfect transfer window for Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has taken a different approach this transfer window (Picture: Getty Images) Arsene Wenger appears to have taken a more ruthless approach to this summer. I’d say this is possibly the most ruthless window of his Arsenal tenure. Last season had many positives, but it was also littered with many negatives. We didn’t have a squad big enough to compete for the full season. Our...

Sunday, 20 July 2014

Sami Khedira ‘to be unveiled as new Arsenal player on Monday

Sami Khedira’s future at Real Madrid is uncertain (Picture: REUTERS) Sami Khedira is set to be unveiled as a new Arsenal player on Monday, according to reports. The Real Madrid midfielder has been linked with a move to The Gunners this summer after recent stories in the Spanish media suggested that Los Blancos had agreed a £19.8m fee with the north London club. Despite Khedira’s agent insisting...

Views. Comment. Opinion. Arsenal have £24million bid for William Carvalho rejected by Sporting Lisbon

William Carvalho is apparently an Arsenal transfer target (Picture: Getty Images) Reports coming out of Portugal are claiming that Arsenal have had a €30million (£24m) bid for the  defender William Carvalho turned down. It is believed that his club are holding out for an offer closer to the €45m release clause he has in his current contract. With Arsenal being Arsenal, an opening bid of €30m probably means...

Why ‘Arsenal’s £15.8 million bid for Mario Balotelli’ is not to be trusted

Italy’s Mario Balotelli has been linked with a move to Arsenal (Picture: AP Photo) Reports abound today that Arsenal have agreed a £15.8m fee for former Manchester City man Mario Balotelli. The player, a tortured genius who has struggled to settle himself at any of the clubs he has played for so far, has been linked with Arsenal for the entirety of the summer so far. Of course, I have no inside knowledge and...

Saturday, 19 July 2014

Boreham Wood 0-2 Arsenal: Ramsey features in Gunners stroll

The Welshman, Wojciech Szczesny, Tomas Rosicky and Mathieu Flamini all played in an otherwise youthful XI as the Gunners played for the first time since winning the FA Cup in May Kris Olsson and Benik Afobe both scored as Arsenal began their pre-season preparations with a tame 2-0 win over Boreham Wood on Saturday. In their first fixture since lifting the FA Cup in May, Arsene Wenger named a youthful starting XI before making wholesale changes...

Friday, 18 July 2014

Arsenal and Liverpool target Karim Benzema set to sign new Real Madrid contract

Karim Benzema was wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool (Picture: Getty) Arsenal and Liverpool target Karim Benzema looks set to snub the Premier League duo and sign an extended deal with Real Madrid. The France international has been linked with a move to England, with both the Gunners and Liverpool said to be keen on his signature. But Madrid and Benzema are set to put the rumours to rest as he signs a new deal...

Ramsey targeting 'a few' trophies with Arsenal in 2014-15

The Gunners midfielder believes that the club's FA Cup triumph over Hull City has helped relieve the pressure and is adamant that they can push on and win more silverware Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey insists that the Gunners will be giving their all to win "a few" trophies in the 2014-15 campaign.Arsene Wenger's side claimed their first piece of silverware in eight years by winning the FA Cup back in May, with the Wales international...

Arsenal star Alexis didn't want to live in Liverpool, reveals Rodgers

 Brendan Rodgers claims Alexis Sanchez opted to join Arsenal over Liverpool because he wanted to live in London.The Chile international completed his €40 million move to Arsene Wenger’s side earlier this month, although Liverpool were in the running for the forward’s signature.Liverpool have already completed moves for Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, Emre Can and Lazar Markovic this summer and Rodgers’ insists his side have no problem when...

Arsenal open talks over Schneiderlin move

The Gunners are lining up the France international, who is valued at €22.5 million, with a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira looking unlikely due to his wage demands EXCLUSIVEBy Wayne VeyseyArsenal have opened preliminary talks with Southampton over a move for Morgan Schneiderlin.Arsene Wenger has identified the France international to fill the midfield anchorman role at Emirates Stadium next season.The Gunners have been in contact...

Thursday, 17 July 2014

Why Debuchy is the perfect replacement for Sagna at Arsenal

The 31-year-old's departure was a blow but the Newcastle star's experience, defensive qualities, aerial ability and winning mentality mark him out as a worthy successor ANALYSISBy Liam TwomeyIn previous years, the departure of a club stalwart might have sparked talk of crisis at Arsenal. But Arsene Wenger has acted quickly in the wake of Bacary Sagna's defection to Manchester City, with Newcastle right-back Mathieu Debuchy unveiled as the...

Hinting much? Mario Balotelli poses with Arsenal logo amid transfer talk

The striker will certainly set transfer tongues wagging this week after posing with the Arsenal badge whilst on holiday in New York. He was snapped with girlfriend Fanny Neguesha posing with the logos outside the official Puma shop after doing a bit of shopping. Balotelli has been strongly linked with a switch to Arsenal in the last few months, with the Gunners on the lookout for another quality striker – to partner Olivier Giroud. Balotelli...

Sami Khedira ‘could reject Arsenal and Chelsea transfers for Real Madrid stay

Sami Khedira is reportedly considering rejecting interest from Arsenal and Chelsea to stay at Real Madrid this summer. Khedira has emerged as a key priority for both the Gunners and the Blues, and despite his agent denying a deal is close, he remains on their list of targets. However, with neither club yet to reach his £150,000-a-week wage demands, Spanish newspaper El Confidencial says Khedira is now considering...

Arsenal complete Mathieu Debuchy deal while Newcastle land Daryl Janmaat as replacement

Arsenal have completed the long-mooted signing of Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle United for a fee of around £10m. Alan Pardew’s team have wasted no time in replacing him though, with Holland’s World Cup star Daryl Janmaat with the two deals being confirmed by the clubs almost simultaneously. Debuchy was at St James’ Park for 18 months, following a move from Lille, where he had spent all of his previous career. At...

Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Walcott nearing full recovery from knee injury

The flying winger missed the second half of the season after sustaining a cruciate injury in Arsenal's FA Cup win over Tottenham but insists he is on the road to return soon Arsenal winger Theo Walcott remains upbeat over his recovery from a serious knee injury, hinting that a first-team return is around the corner. Walcott suffered the cruciate knee injury against Tottenham in a 2-0 FA Cup win in January and subsequently missed the remainder...

Cazorla: Arsenal want the Premier League or Champions League next season

The Spaniard, speaking at the PUMA kit launch, believes the Gunners can build on their FA Cup win in 2014-15 if they can keep key players like Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey fit Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla wants the Gunners to build on their FA Cup triumph by winning the Premier League or the Champions League next season. Arsene Wenger’s side ended their nine-year run without a trophy by beating Hull at Wembley in May and have made a splash...

Monday, 14 July 2014

Coman: I snubbed Arsenal & Liverpool

The 18-year-old made four appearances in all for Paris Saint-Germain before moving to the Italian giants and says he rejected offers from London and Merseyside Kingsley Coman claims he rejected offers from Arsenal and Liverpool before joining Juventus.Coman completed his move to Italy from Paris Saint-Germain earlier this week, signing a five-year deal with the Serie A champions.And the 18-year-old claims he had a number of offers from England...

Saturday, 12 July 2014

fficial: Arsenal sign Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona

The former Udinese playmaker will join up with his new team-mates in late July following a post-World Cup holiday, with his debut set for the Emirates Trophy in early August Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona in what Goal understands is a €40 million [£32m] deal.The Chile international forward, who underwent a medical on Thursday afternoon, becomes the second-most expensive purchase in the Gunners' history.After ...

Germany WC win can help Arsenal - Arteta

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