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According to Real Betis manager Quique Setién, striker Joel Campbell is frustrated over his recent injury problems. Joel Campbell, who is currently on loan at Spanish side Real Betis, sustained a knee problem over the last summer that ruled him out for some months. When the striker eventually returned to first-team duty with Real Betis, it was a dramatic return, netting one goal, providing an assist and creating a third in 13 minutes. But before he completed 90 minutes in the Spanish league for his loan side, the forward got injured once again, this time spraining his ankle, according to reports. Apparently, he was nursing some discomfort in the same knee left over from last summer surgery, adding to his challengers. If there still remains any pain in Joel’s … [Read more...]

As reported by the Mirror, Arsenal are facing stiff competition from Spanish La Liga side Real Madrid for the services of Olympique Lyon star Nabil Fekir. Nabil Fekir is one of a number of exciting youngsters across Europe and has brightened that reputation having netted 13 goals in 16 matches in all competitions so far this campaign. Nabil Fekir, 24, has been with the French side since linking up with their academy back in 2011 but he’s been tipped to leave for a much bigger side either in the New year or in the summer. The Gunners have been linked with a transfer for Fekir in November with the Daily Star stating last week that Arsenal are close to securing a £60m move with Olympique Lyon to sign the forward at the end of the current season. Arsene … [Read more...]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has denied claims that the German has already agreed to personal transfer terms with Catalan side FC Barcelona over a proposed transfer at the end of the current season. The Germany international attacking midfielder is approaching the last six months in January, and he will be allowed to speak to foreign clubs having made no clear progress in Arsenal contract renewals. Discussing before the Brighton match, Arsene Wenger said that there has been no agreement sealed between the World cup winner and Fc Barcelona, he disclosed, as per Sky Sports. The duo of Chilean Sanchez and German Ozil will enter the last year of their respective contracts in the New year, but Arsenal manager has claimed that he has no doubt about the commitment … [Read more...]

Players of Arsenal Fc have been going through their last preparations at Arsenal’s training ground - London Colney as the Gunners gear up for a rather tricky away journey to Turf Moor to play Burnley on Sunday afternoon. Majority of the first team were handed much-needed rest in midweek as the second team put in a disappointing display to lose 1-0 to FC Cologne in Arsenal’s UEFA Europa League group match. Youngster Reiss Nelson had featured in all the cup matches this campaign heading into the FC Cologne encounter but the starlet was only brought on as a late substitute against Cologne as he was reportedly suffering from a cold. Reiss Nelson, 17, trained with the remainder of Arsenal’s first team squad at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground on Saturday … [Read more...]

North London giants Arsenal are close to announcing another huge arrival in former Barcelona Director of Football Raul Sanllenhi, after this week’s arrival of Borussia Dortmund’s former chief scout Sven Mislintat. The latest news right now seems to be that of Mislintat’s arrival at the Emirates Stadium, more of the Gunners backroom will be involved in the reshuffling and the announcement of the incoming Sanllenhi, as per several sources is imminent. According to Goal, Sanllenhi will assume the position of Director of Football at The Emirates, the same position he held while on the books of Spanish La Liga side FC Barcelona. The Gunners present Director of Football, Dick Law was expected to depart the North London club in the month of September for personal … [Read more...]

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema seems to be heading out of the club after a number of poor performances. Recently, Arsenal have been overly reliant on Chilean Alexis Sanchez and German Mesut Ozil for goals, with the duo netting 32 goals and making 19 assists between them in the Premier League last campaign. The pair have shared good understanding at times, and it looks like their bond extends to their Arsenal contracts, with the duo refusing to pen contract extensions at the club. With Arsenal’s two biggest threats going forward on their way out of the side, the Arsenal boss is looking to the next transfer window in January as an opportunity to strengthen his side. As per reports from the Sun, the North Londoners have an initial offer for Real striker … [Read more...]

North London giants Arsenal will be hoping to make top four of the English Premier League with a victory when they play Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday. Ahead of the match, manager Arsene Wenger has revealed his team news and provided injury update with updates on England duo of Theo Walcott, Danny Welbeck, and Spaniard Santi Cazorla. Theo Walcott missed last weekend’s derby victory over Tottenham Hotspurs after falling ill shortly before the match and he was not part of the travelling party to Germany for Arsenal’s UEFA Europa League loss at FC Cologne last night. Arsene Wenger has disclosed that the 28-year-old has returned to training and should be fit for selection against Huddersfield next weekend, but the visit to Turf Moor is coming too soon for the … [Read more...]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has disclosed that one of his star attackers will be left out of team which heads to FC Burnley for Sunday afternoon’s English Premier League encounter. The North Londoners managed to bounce back from the 3-1 loss at Premier League leaders Manchester City by defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 last week Saturday to remain in the Premier League title race for a top-four place at least. However, the gunners declining form in the Europa League continued on Thursday as a spot-kick conceded in the second stanza decided the match in FC Cologne’s favour. And looking forward to this weekend’s encounter with FC Burnley, Arsene Wenger has disclosed that England international forward Theo Walcott, despite the chance to participate in first … [Read more...]