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Surprise! Arsenal lead race to snatch Chelsea £35million transfer target

According to reports, Not London giants Arsenal have emerged as a contender to secure the move of unhappy AC Milan star Leonardo Bonucci, alongside Premier League Champions Chelsea and table-topping Manchester City. Don Balon reported Real Madrid’s interest in the defender, but claim the Italian will be too expensive for them, while also listing Arsenal as contenders for his services for the first time. He has been one of the World’s best centre-backs in recent years and would be a major statement signing by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger if he … [Read more...]

Arsenal rival European heavyweights for surprise Chelsea raid

Arsenal are supposedly considering a £30million swoop for Chelsea defender David Luiz, who has likewise been connected with Manchester United and European giants Real Madrid. The Brazilian has been out of the starting line up at Stamford Bridge of late, and the Daily Express states Arsenal are the most recent club to demonstrate an enthusiasm for him. It's not regularly players move between the Blues and the Gunners, yet it has occurred on a couple of times in the most recent decade, with Ashley Cole, William Gallas and Petr Cech among the … [Read more...]

Arsenal set to break club transfer record again this season

According to reports, Arsenal are emerging as shock contenders to seal the January transfer of £70million-evaluated Southampton star Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool and Manchester City are keen on the Netherlands international defender, however, the Times additionally say Arsenal as considering a move that would break their transfer record for the second time this season. The Gunners could do with greater quality at the back after some unconvincing late outing, with German defender Shkodran Mustafi looking guilty in the recent defeat to league … [Read more...]

Arsenal and Chelsea told to pay £33million to sign 26-year-old Superstar

AS Roma star Kostas Manolas will only join Chelsea or Arsenal for a fee of around £32.75m, as per Pagine Romaniste. The Greek international centre-back has agreed a new contract with the Italian Serie A side which has a buyout clause, and offers could be coming for him in January or summer as a result, claims talkSPORT. European heavyweights Juventus and Russian side Zenit St. Petersburg have also been heavily linked with Kostas, whose recent deal has earned him a pay rise from £2.5million to £3.1million. AS Roma’s sporting director has … [Read more...]

Revealed! This man is definitely leaving Arsenal as club president name likely destination

Arsenal center-half Laurent Koscielny plans to head back to his former side Lorient before he puts a stop to his playing career, according to the president of the club Loic Fery. The France international defender has been a major performer for Arsenal since he joined from French side Lorient to the Emirates in 2010, going on to play 300 matches for the North London club. Still, the gunners may be unable to keep Koscielny forever, with the defender apparently planning on spending one more stint in the French League instead of ending his career … [Read more...]

3-4-2-1 Formation: Arsenal Strongest Possible XI vs Huddersfield

Arsene Wenger will be leading his men to clash with Huddersfield tonight at the Emirates Stadium after winning Burnley last weekend in the premier league. Since Tottenham lost to Leicester City on Tuesday, Arsenal must earn all three points from the game against the newly-promoted side tonight, as a win will strengthen their position in the top four. And as far as Arsenal’s team news is concerned, the North London club are fortunately with no suspension concern, but will be without the duo of Mesut Ozil and Alex Iwobi. While the German … [Read more...]

3-4-2-1 Formation: Arsenal’s Strongest Possible XI vs Burnley

Arsenal lost for the first time in the Europa League this season when Koln beat them 1-0 in Germany on Thursday. Up next, the North London club will clash with Burnley this weekend in the premier league, and it won't be an easy game at all. Burnley have been very much impressive in recent times and are even level on points with Arsenal and Liverpool currently on the table. And as far as Arsenal’s team news is concerned, we expect to see a very strong squad this weekend against Burnley. The Clarets are difficult to break, and Wenger must … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger – This Arsenal star plays exactly like Per

Arsenal boss Arsene Wegner has hailed Germany international defender Shkodran Mustafi's leadership attribute and likened the centre-half to Per Mertesacker. The Arsenal defender returned to club action against North London giant Tottenham on Saturday afternoon after six weeks out with a thigh problem and headed the important opening goal in Arsenal's 2-0 victory in the first north London derby of the season. After signing for the Emirates club from Spanish La Liga side Valencia last year, the German endured an inconsistent debut season in … [Read more...]

3-4-3: Predicted Arsenal line-up against Tottenham Hotspurs

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be hoping his team get back to winning ways this weekend against Spurs at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal are currently placed sixth in the English Premier League log and a whopping 12 points adrift Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Arsene Wenger has been left with lesser options up front following the news that France international forward Olivier Giroud sustained a thigh injury which will see the striker miss the upcoming matches. However, the availability of record signing Alexandre Lacazette, who was … [Read more...]

Bad news for Arsenal as centre-back got injured again

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 … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger – This was why Francis Coquelin started for Arsenal against Man City

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that a double defensive blow made him play Frenchman Francis Coquelin at centre-back in a 3-4-2-1 setup against Premier League rivals Manchester City on November 5. The Gunners lost 3-1 to City and Wenger's midfield selection was one that was heavily criticized after the match as he did look lost during the course of his 56 cameo on the field. Arsene Wenger is without Germany defender Shkodran Mustafi, who is currently injured and will only be fit again after the international break. The French tactician … [Read more...]