Arsenal are exploring the possibility of signing Gonzalo Higuain but will not remotely consider meeting the Napoli striker’s £78.8million release clause. The Italian club have indicated to the Gunners that Higuain is available this summer as manager Arsene Wenger scours Europe to find a top class centre-forward to spearhead Arsenal’s Premier League title push next season. Higuain has a release clause of 94.4m euros, which due to the slump in the value of the pound since Britain’s referendum vote to leave the European Union, now equates to … [Read more...]
Arsenal and Chelsea look set to bring Roma defender to England
With contract talks seemingly set to break down and defensive reinforcements on their way, Roma could be set to offload centre-back Kostas Manolas. The impending arrival of Juan Jesus could signal the end of Kostas Manolas’ time at Roma , with the defender being monitored by Arsenal and Chelsea. With a deal agreed with Inter for an initial loan, followed by a mandatory purchase, of their Brazilian centre-back, it has fuelled further rumours that Manolas will depart the Giallorossi. Although he is contracted until 2019, considerable … [Read more...]
Chelsea and Arsenal battle for Kante as Chinese club shows interest
Chelsea's attempts to sign N'Golo Kante are complicated by interest from China and the efforts of several Leicester players to convince him to stay. Kante’s £20m release-clause is not prohibitive to Manchester United, Arsenal or Juventus, who are among those monitoring the situation, but Chelsea have shown the greatest willingness to act. Progress is expected this week now France have completed their Euro 2016 campaign but Chinese club Shanghai SIPG have raised the stakes by indicating they are prepared to pay £35m. Kante is thought to … [Read more...]
Henry ‘respects’ Wenger’s decision after Gunners exit
Thierry Henry insists he 'respects, Arsene Wenger's decision to make him choose between punditry or coachimg Arsenal's under-18. The former Gunners striker had been involved with Arsenal’s academy players last season during his course to gain his UEFA A Licence. The 38-year-old, who works on Sky’s Premier League coverage and also appeared on the BBC’s Euro 2016 output, was offered a role within the Arsenal set-up by manager Wenger – but was told he would have to step down as a pundit. Henry, one of the top-earners at Sky since signing … [Read more...]
Juventus rejects Arsenal bid for Rugani
Arsenal have reportedly had a £25million bid rejected for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani. The Italy Under-21 international impressed in Italy last season, but he is behind Massimiliano Allegri's first-choice centre-backs Leonardo Bonucci, Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini in the pecking order and made just 17 Serie A appearances. He has been linked with a move away from Turin this summer, with Arsenal and Italian sides Napoli and Sampdoria all reportedly interested in his signature. Reports from Italy claim the Gunners have had a … [Read more...]
Arsenal lacking fit strikers as search continues
Arsenal are struggling with injuries up top and have so far failed to sign a new leading man. Danny Welbeck is out long-term after suffering another knee injury near the end of last season and isn't expected back until around February at the earliest. Elsewhere, Olivier Giroud has now gone on his summer holidays after Euro 2016 . As France reached the final of the tournament, Giroud now begins his three week break and won't be match fit when the campaign gets underway at home to Liverpool. Arsenal face two crucial fixtures: hosting … [Read more...]
Thierry Henry set to leave coaching role at Arsenal
Arsene Wenger has rejected an offer from Arsenal legend Thierry Henry to work for the club for free with the record goalscorer poised to become the latest in a long line of players to start his coaching career elsewhere. Henry was offered a job coaching Arsenal’s Under-18s by head of the academy Andries Jonker, only to be personally overruled by Wenger. Despite his statue sitting outside the Emirates Stadium, Henry joins the likes of Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp, Marc Overmars and, most recently, Mikel Arteta in making the move into … [Read more...]
Arsenal considers offering Giroud for Napoli striker
Arsenal could make a huge splash in the transfer market by offering cash plus Olivier Giroud as part of a deal that would circumvent Gonzalo Higuain’s release clause . Arsenal are ready to make an offer of €60 million plus Olivier Giroud for Napoli’s Gonzalo Higuain in one of the blockbuster moves of the summer. Azzurri President Aurelio De Laurentiis already rejected an offer from Atletico Madrid last week, but could be intrigued by the idea of a player exchange. A player of Giroud’s calibre would give the Neapolitans an instant … [Read more...]
Chelsea and Arsenal in race to sign Arda Turan
Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race to sign £23million-rated Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan, according to reports in the Spanish media. The midfielder’s future has been subject of heavy speculation in recent weeks after failing to make his mark in his first season at the Nou Camp. The Turkey international joined the Catalan giants last summer from Atletico Madrid for £34m but was unable to make his debut for his new side until January 2016 due to a transfer embargo on the club. Despite winning the La Liga title in his first season … [Read more...]
Sanchez not for Sale- Juve chief
Juventus have confirmed that they made a £34m bid for Alexis Sanchez but Arsenal are refusing to sell the star. Speaking to Chilean newspaper El Mercurio, Juventus sporting director Giuseppe Marotta believes that Arsenal will not sell the player, despite his club making a “reasonable” offer. Juventus have already made strides in the transfer market, signing Dani Alves on a free transfer and Miralem Pjanic from Roma. However, losing Alvaro Morata back to Madrid means they need an extra attacking option. The club made Sanchez their first … [Read more...]
Arsenal not interested in signing Lyon striker Lacazette- Jean Michel Aulas
Arsenal are not attempting to sign Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette this summer, according to the Ligue 1 club's president Jean-Michel Aulas. The Gunners have long been linked with a move for Lacazette, 25, with recent reports claiming the Premier League side could be lining up a £42 million offer. However, Lyon chief Aulas, in an interview with L'Equipe, said he does not believe Arsenal are interested in the France international, having recently spoken to their manager Arsene Wenger at Euro 2016. "I saw Arsene a lot during France's … [Read more...]
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