Arsenal will step up their pursuit for Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi after Gabriel Paulista was ruled out for up to two months. Arsene Wenger’s defensive options are threadbare for the opening stages of the season, with Per Mertesacker set to miss around five months and Laurent Koscielny given an extended break after reaching the final of Euro 2016 with France. Brazil international Gabriel was in line to start as the senior centre-back in the season opener against Liverpool, alongside either Calum Chambers or new signing Rob … [Read more...]
Arsenal defender Gabriel out for up to two months
Arsenal have been given the news that central defender Gabriel Paulista has been ruled out for up to two months with a sprained ankle. The defender was injured in the final minutes of Arsenal’s pre-season victory over Manchester City on Sunday. Initial reports suggested that the Brazilian could be our for an extended period, but the BBC’s David Ornstein (the oracle) reports that Gabriel will miss between six and eight weeks. David Ornstein ✔ @bbcsport_david Arsenal CB Gabriel out 6/8wks - ankle sprain. Not quite as bad as he 1st … [Read more...]
Pogba discusses United return, eyes Individual and team glory
Paul Pogba wants to “become one of the best” after completing his much-anticipated world record transfer to Manchester United. Months of speculation, negotiations and deliberation bore fruit in the early hours of Tuesday morning as the open secret of the 23-year-old’s United return was made official. Four years on from departing Old Trafford without making a first-team start, Pogba signed a five-year contract with the option of a sixth season after United agreed to pay an eye-watering 105million euros (£89million). Juventus revealed the … [Read more...]
Manchester City sign Everton defender John Stones
Manchester City have confirmed that they have signed Everton defender John Stones on a six-year deal. City announced the transfer had been completed shortly after UEFA revealed the club had included Stones in their Champions League squad for the playoff with Steaua Bucharest, with the first leg taking place on Wednesday. City have reportedly paid around £47.5m for the England defender, who will wear the No. 24 shirt, and Everton said they had received a club-record amount. CONFIRMED: John Stones has today joined Manchester City for a … [Read more...]
Arsenal target Icardi not for sale-De Boer
New Inter Milan boss Frank de Boer has insisted that Chelsea and Arsenal target Mauro Icardi will not leave the San Siro this summer. The former Ajax boss was appointed as new manager of the Italian giants after Roberto Mancini left the club after less than two years in charge in his second spell. “Juventus are not unbeatable, sometimes things change. They have a great team and it will be tough, but we want to fight. “We will keep the players who we do not want to sell. Icardi will remain.” The Argentine striker has been linked with a … [Read more...]
Arsenal wiling to sign Mustafi before match against Liverpool
Arsene Wenger is willing to sign Mustafi before his side kick-off against Liverpool as he deals with a defensive crisis. Per Mertesacker is already sidelined with a knee injury while Gabriel Paulista sustained an ankle injury in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Manchester City. Wenger has already shown interest in Roma defender Kostas Manolas and Napoli Kaliduo Koulibaly, both whom are rated 45m each, but Arsene Wenger sees Mustafi as a more affordable option due to his price tag 35m. Mustafi has been heavily linked with Arsenal but the … [Read more...]
John Stones ‘reaction’ after joining Manchester City
With less than a month to the closing of summer transfer window, latest report claims that Chelsea long-term target John Stones has completed a move to Manchester City. This report is according to Sky Sports which claims that the highly rated Centre back signed a six-year contract with the Citizens which will keep him at Etihad Stadium until 2022. Speaking to mancity.com, the England international expresses his joy in his new challenge and promises to improve his game in order to gain ground in city's first eleven. "I'm absolutely delighted … [Read more...]
Manchester United re-sign Pogba for world-record £89m
With just few days to the closing of summer transfer market, the Red Devils have finally secured the services of long term target Paul Pogba. This is according to Sky Sport which claims that the French star has sign a world record deal of 89 million pounds from Italian giants Juventus, beating previous world records set by Christiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale of Real Madrid. The powerful box-box midfielder has been a major target for most European clubs in recent years, with the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and … [Read more...]
How Arsenal will line up with Riyad Mahrez, Ramsey Now a Fringe player
Arsenal will go into the upcoming season as contenders that have failed to conquer the prestigious Premier League Title for over a decade and any other European Title – however, the quality of players or manager in the ranks of Arsenal has consistently been of notable quality over these EPL drought years. Arsene Wenger anchored his football ideology on a fluid style of play that sees Arsenal play with a midfield pivot that can retain ball possession and offer threats in attack with mesmerizing creativity. Uniquely known as the “Barcelona” of … [Read more...]
Klopp reveals reasons why he will no longer speak to The Sun
Jurgen Klopp says he will no longer speak to The Sun because of a “private” story the newspaper ran about one of his players. Klopp refused to answer a question from a Sun journalist on Saturday evening after Liverpool thrashed Barcelona 4-0 at Wembley . Merseyside has a tumultuous relationship with the publication since its despicable coverage of the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, and the newspaper has been boycotted ever since by the city. “I don’t talk with The Sun anymore,” Klopp said. “I don’t speak with The Sun anymore. You can … [Read more...]
Zabaleta to Stay at Manchester City
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta says he will be staying at the club, with boss Pep Guardiola having told him he is part of his plans for this season. Zabaleta, who has one year left on his contract, has been linked with a move to Italy this summer. But the 31-year-old Argentina full-back told the Manchester Evening News: “There was a lot of speculation – that came from the media. “I don’t know how many times I was away to Italy. It was incredible. Every day there was a new club. “I’ve always been away from that because I knew … [Read more...]