Former Arsenal player Charlie Nicholas has stated that the Gunners can beat any team on their day after they secured top spot in Group A of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) with a 4-1 away win over Swiss champions FC Basel and all attentions have immediately switched to who they get in the Round of 16, which has proved to be the last bus stop in the competition for Arsene Wenger's side. Speaking on his former side whom he spent five years with from 1983-1988 on popular news channel Sky Sports, Charlie Nicholas said the North London side don't have to fear anybody. He said: When Arsenal are a club with fluency and momentum, they are as good as anybody” "They've beaten Barcelona in the past and they can beat any of the top sides, but can they do it … [Read more...]
German Legend Warns Suitors Against Signing Arsenal Target
Long time Arsenal target Julian Draxler has been severally linked with the North London side in countless numbers of transfer windows as well as other European heavyweight sides like Juventus, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester United before he even sealed a big money move to his present club VFL Wolfsburg in the summer of 2015 from former side Schalke 04 however he has come under severe scrutiny this week after he was booed by his own fans over the weekend. Sharing his thoughts on Draxler's situation, Germany legend and World Cup winner, Lotthar Matthaus warned potential suitors like Arsenal and the other previously mentioned clubs against signing the 24-year old forward as a result of the baggages that come with him. In his words, he said: "I would like to … [Read more...]
Shocking- This Arsenal Star Is The 15th Best Paid Player In The EPL
Arsenal superstar Alexis Sanchez has been in sensational form this season for the North London side and has churned out breathtaking performances time and time again for Arsene Wenger's men however despite being one of the top performers in the English Premier League (EPL) this season he is only the 15th highest paid player in the league at £130,000 and a long way from the best paid player in Manchester United's French midfielder Paul Pogba. Sanchez, who plays for the Chilean national team, has just 18 months left on his contract with Arsenal very anxious to extend the deal most especially due to his performances and his influential nature that rubs off on other team-mates on the field of play. Speaking earlier this week about Sanchez's contract situation ahead of … [Read more...]
Arsenal Star Could Be Tempted By Chinese Millions – Report
In-form Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez could possibly be tempted by a mega deal from China as per the report from popular English news outlet The Mirror amidst the fact that the 27-year old is presently locked in contract talks with the North London club. Many football stars have recently jumped ship to feature in the Chinese Super League with the big megabucks in their league these days. Stars like Jackson Martinez, Didier Drogba, Nicholas Anelka, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Alex Teixeira and many more have left top European sides for China with others like John Terry, Odion Ighalo, Wayne Rooney etc. linked with a move to the league. Chilean superstar Alexis Sanchez has been in sensational form for Arsenal this season and is presently their topscorer with 13 goals in … [Read more...]
New Arsenal Star Pleads For More Time Ahead of Basel Homecoming
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has asked for more time from fans as he settles into his new surroundings at the Emirates Stadium. The 24-year old midfielder, who has already scored three goals in all competitions for his new club, made this known ahead of his return to Swiss champions FC Basel in what would be Arsenal's final group game of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) group stage. Speaking about the assessment of his short time at Arsenal, the former FC Basel star said: "Actually, it's normal when you come to a new club and country [that it takes time]." "You need to get used to the language, the philosophy of the team, the squad, the coach. But I do feel very happy and comfortable here and I know the potential I have. "In football you just have to … [Read more...]
Big European Sides Want To Sign Arsenal 24-year-old Star
Bournemouth Jeff Mostyn has stated that big European clubs are interested in signing Arsenal star Jack Wilshere, who is presently on a season-long loan deal to Bournemouth. Mostyn, who has worked wonders with the South Coast club stated this in a chat with popular online news portal 'Squawka'. In his words, he said: "He’s in the right place now and it’s great for us to have him for the season." "Who knows what will happen after that? I think Arsenal want to make him a new contract offer now and that shows not only is Arsene Wenger aware that he’s getting back to his best, but also that he’s attracting the interest of big European clubs. "Whether we can sign him permanently is the million dollar question and probably the million dollar transfer. I think it … [Read more...]
Shocking – Arsenal Stars Demand Huge Pay Rise – Reports
Two Arsenal stars, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, have reportedly asked for a huge pay rise from the club as they currently negotiate deals to extend their stay at the club with 18 months left on their contracts. This was revealed by various reports in the British media with London Evening Standard news outlet specifically stating that the two influential players for the Gunners' want their wages to be at par with the £290,000 weekly wages earned by Manchester United and French midfielder Paul Pogba, who sealed a world record £89m move from Italian Serie A champions Juventus to the Old Trafford club in the summer. German playmaker Mesut Ozil is presently on £140,000 a week deal as confirmed by the previously mentioned British paper but moving Paul Pogba's wages … [Read more...]