Like many other sides, North London giant Arsenal sent their scouts out during the FIFA international break to keep a close watch on some of their targets and this week, Gunners scouts were present on the stands for Austria’s 2-1 victory over South American side Uruguay. With the winter transfer window set to open in January, the Gunners are doing their assignment on possible signings, but the big question is, who were the Arsenal scouts looking at during the match? The Arsene Wenger led team, in recent times have been strongly linked with moves for three of Uruguay’s upcoming prospects, namely Rodrigo Bentancur, Federico Valverde, and Jose Maria Gimenez. Federico Valverde is a 19-year-old highly rated attacking midfielder who signed for Spanish La Liga side … [Read more...]

As reported by top British publication the Mirror, North London giant Arsenal are prepared to walk away from securing the services of French youngster Thomas Lemar after failing in their attempt on summer transfer deadline day. During the last summer deadline day madness at the North London club, Thomas Lemar was part of the transfer saga between Chilean international forward Alexis Sanchez moving to English Premier League side Manchester City and England star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain joining Liverpool. The former Barcelona forward didn’t join Manchester City, meaning the Gunners didn’t go in for the French youngster until Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain signed for Liverpool so Arsene Wenger’s side went back in for Lemar but missed out on Deadline day. An offer of … [Read more...]

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has been identified to replace Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez at North London club Arsenal. The former Barcelona forward is expected to depart the North London club in the winter transfer window or next summer window after failing to renew his Arsenal contract. And Arsenal tactician Arsene Wenger could make a winter move for £35million-rated Wilfried Zaha. Crystal Palace’s Superstar signed a new five-year contract in the summer window and would be switching a relegation battling side for an English Premier League title race if he joins Arsenal. The Sun is claiming the Eagles are keen on keeping Zaha, who has netted two goals this season so far. Zaha has been made to play as an emergency forward in the … [Read more...]

Arsenal supporters want their team to sign former Premier League star Steven N’Zonzi from La Liga side Sevilla after the France international hinted at a possible future return to the English Premier League. After playing his first match for France against Wales last weekend, the Frenchman spoke of his love of the English top-flight league and said he does not know what’s next for his playing career. That development led to rumour about the 28-year-old’s next destination and speculations of a transfer to Arsenal. Fans seem to be delighted with the idea of signing the defensive midfielder in the New Year, taking to social media site Twitter to convince the Gunners of capitalizing. The Ex Stoke player would bring a physical presence to the side and would … [Read more...]

The German footballer could be on the move back to Spain, with reports suggesting he will be playing in the capital city where he played between 2010 and 2013 before joining Arsenal. Mesut Ozil doesn’t look like extending his stay with the Gunners and he is moving on to a Spanish club. Ozil could be turning against his former employers when he joins Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2018. It has been widely reported in the media that Atletico will be letting go of some of their players such as Antonie Griezmann to allow for incomers like Diego Costa, and to free up the club’s expenses. The future of Fernando Torres is also unknown as at the time of writing. Moreover, Diego Simeone wants a new breed of players who can win the Spanish La Liga like they did in … [Read more...]

According to British media reports, Arsenal are in advanced discussions to sign Nabil Fekir from French Ligue 1 side Lyon in a move worth in excess of £60million. The Daily Star is claiming that Arsenal are interested in bringing the 24-year-old attacker to The Emirates Stadium as they get set for the possible exits of Germany international Mesut Ozil and Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez. The same publication claims that the move is “almost done” and the development could allow the former Barcelona star to leave the North London club in the winter transfer window. The transfer would see Lyon star Fekir link up with his former team-mate in Lyon Alexandre Lacazette, who joined Arsenal from the French Ligue 1 side last summer transfer window. The same article … [Read more...]

France international defender Laurent Koscielny is a new injury doubt after missing out training with the National team. The centre-half is a major doubt for France’s match against World Champions Germany on Tuesday evening. As per Sport Witness, the France international is currently suffering from tendinitis in his achilles and could not take part in his country’s recent training session. Laurent Koscielny has a long-standing problem with his Achilles, and it was disclosed back in May that it must be properly managed for the remainder of his playing career. The injury flared up earlier this campaign and prevented him from October FIFA international break and the 2-0 win over Premier League newcomers Brighton. With his National team only playing … [Read more...]

Italian Serie A champions Juventus will search for a new right-back when the summer transfer window reopens next year according to reports emanating from Italy that the Old Lady of Italian football will let defender Stephan Lichtsteiner leave for nothing at the end of the current League season. The Swiss International’s current Juventus contract runs out at the end of the current season and the Turin giants are not eager to table him a new contract. Juventus are already seeking like-for-like replacements for the defender and as per a report by Tuttosport as cited by Ilbianconero, Juve’s summer transfer business may affect Premier League duo of Manchester United and Arsenal. The Old Lady, in fact, are reportedly keen on signing Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin … [Read more...]

Granit Xhaka’s national team mate, Stephan Lichtsteiner, believes the midfielder has learned to be more responsible and now possess world-class leadership skills. Stephen Lichtsteiner praised Xhaka during an interview recently, claiming that the 25-year-old Swiss has learned leadership skills since joining the North London giants from German Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach a year ago. Lichtsteiner said the midfielder has always taken on great responsibility, and what he has managed to learn at Arsenal, is top club, and world-class. The admitted that Xhaka’s leadership skills are extremely important to the national team. Stephen Lichtsteiner has been the captain of Switzerland since 2015 and has been featuring for Switzerland’s senior team since … [Read more...]

France international striker Olivier Giroud sustained a thigh problem while playing for his national team during their 2-0 friendly victory over Wales on Friday night. As per L’Equipe, the Arsenal striker was seen putting on an ice pack on his thigh after netting France’s second goal of the night against Wales on Friday night. The forward was replaced by club-mate Alexandre Lacazette in the 73rd moment. The 31-year-old recipient of FIFA Puskas award 2017 apparently sustained the muscular injury during the warm-up but still played his 69th match for France and scored his 29th goal. French publication L’Equipe stated that the big striker will miss out on his country’s second friendly match of the international break against World Champions Germany on Tuesday … [Read more...]