Emerging reports indicates that Arsenal legend Thierry Henry will be returning to his former club Monaco to pick up the managerial job that will be available anytime soon. Henry could replace Leonardo Jardim who might be on his way out of the Stade Louis II due to poor start of the 2018/2019 campaign. It is looking difficult for the Portuguese manager to handle having lost the likes of Tiemoue Bakayoko, Fabinho. Thomas Lemar, Kylian Mbappe, Benjamin Mendy within the last 16 months. He now has a very slim squad which makes it difficult for him to get needed results at the club. Howbeit, the former Barcelona striker is willing to take the challenge and is considering dumping the offer available for him at Aston Villa for Monaco. Henry was initially … [Read more...]
Done deal! £30m-rated Chelsea target agrees transfer deal
Aleksandr Golovin to make a final decision to play for AS Monaco over Chelsea. The just concluded world cup in Russia brought out some new talents to the limelight for the world to see. One of such talent is Russian midfielder, Aleksandr Golovin, who scored one goal with 2 assists in a game that saw Russia beat Saudi Arabia 5 goals to nothing. The 23 CSKA player has been one of the most wanted midfielders since the end of the World Cup. Two European clubs, English Premier League club Chelsea and French league club, AS Monaco, have shown interest to bring the player on board. In fact, the two clubs have meet up with CSKA financial obligations which include a payment of c million as a transfer fee. The final decision, however, remains with Golovin … [Read more...]
Manchester United Target Will Not Leave This Summer Despite Summer Interest
Manchester United target Fabinho will remain at AS Monaco this summer, according to reports in Footmercato Insider. The Brazilian has been tipped to leave the French side this summer with a host of clubs in Europe believed to be vying for his signature but have been pushed by Monaco's reluctance to allow the player leave this summer. Fabinho has been tipped to become a world-class star in the nearest future due to his promising displays and his versatility to play in the midfield and right-back positions. Anderlecht star Leander Dendocker is considered to be an ideal replacement for Fabinho at Monaco but the Belgian's agent believes the deal will not happen. The agent told Foot Mercato that the move will not materialise because Monaco will not sign … [Read more...]
Ligue 1 Side Ready To Ruin Man United’s Transfer Plans With Transfer Move
Manchester United might lose out on the signature of Barcelona attacking midfielder Arda Turan with reports that AS Monaco will move for the player. Reports in Turkish outlet Fanatik claim that the French side have entered race to sign the midfielder as they look to bring in replacements for their departed stars before the end of the summer window. Turan, who arrived at the Camp Nou in 2015 from league rivals, Atletico Madrid, has not been able to get into contention, struggling to get game-time and has been tipped to leave the club this summer. Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is understood to be an admirer of Turan's abilities and also have a working relationship with the player's agent which could be a deciding factor in a potential deal but the … [Read more...]
Transfer Boost! Euro Club Ready To Sell £55m Man United & Arsenal Target
Manchester United have received a major transfer boost following reports that AS Monaco are ready to sell Thomas Lemar for £55 million. United have turned their attentions from signing Ivan Perisic from Inter Milan and Lemar has been the latest left winger to be linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer. Arsenal have been on the trail of the Frenchman since the beginning of the transfer window as Arsene Wenger hopes to bring in a replacement for transfer-bound Alexis Sanchez, with reports that the Gunners boss is a keen admirer of Lemar's qualities and would push for a move. However, the Gunners will have to beat Manchester United to the player's signature following reports that Mourinho has told the club to look into signing the winger before the end … [Read more...]
Man United Set To Miss Out On Versatile Star As Transfer Window Enters Homestretch
Manchester United might miss out on a deal to sign AS Monaco star, Fabinho with reports that Paris Saint Germain are ready to swoop for the Brazilian. The defender turned midfielder has been tipped to make a move away from the Ligue 1 champions this summer with reports of keen interest from a couple of clubs in Europe. United were said to have held talks with the player over a potential summer deal and were ready to swoop for him but the deal has dragged on for a while due to the reluctance of Monaco to sell any of their stars following the departures of Benjamin Mendy, Bernardo Silva and Tiemoue Bakayoko to Premier League clubs, despite reports that Fabinho wants to follow suit. Mourinho is considering a summer move for a versatile star capable of playing … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Shift Focus On Signing Highly-rated Winger After Failing To Sign Perisic
Manchester United have turned their attention to sign AS Monaco winger, Thomas Lemar, according to reports. According to Daily Record, United boss Jose Mourinho is considering a move for the Frenchman after failing to sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid. The Red Devils have been linked with a move for a left-sided winger this summer as Mourinho looks to sign a fourth player this summer following the arrival of three players. Inter Milan are said to be confident on tying Ivan Perisic to a new deal in order to fend off interest from Manchester United. Lemar has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this window, with reports that Arsene Wenger is planning to sign the winger as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez who is keen on leaving for Manchester … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Revives Interest In Ligue 1 Versatile Midfielder
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has ordered club to step up their pursuit of AS Monaco star, Fabinho, according to reports. The Portuguese is determined to lure a fourth player to the Old Trafford this summer and it could be a midfielder capable of playing at right-back as a move for Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic might have crashed. United were believed to have pulled out of a move to sign the Brazilian versatile star earlier this summer following reports that Monaco are not willing to allow any of their stars leave this summer after losing about three players to Premier League. However, reports in the Daily Express claim that the Red Devils are ready to test the French champions' resolve with a bid for the player who is also believed to be open to a … [Read more...]
Arsenal suffer major blow in pursuit of exciting 21-year-old attacker
North London club Arsenal have suffered a major setback after Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev insists top target Thomas Lemar is not for sale this summer transfer window. The Monaco vice-president has told the Gunners to forget about signing young French sensation Thomas Lemar this summer. Arsenal have been heavily linked with a £50m bid to sign the Monaco wonderkid over the past week as Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks to sign his third player this summer. According to reports, the Gunners have failed with two attempts to sign the 21-year-old forward and have been quoted a £60m asking price for the Monaco playmaker. Wenger is facing a tough battle to keep Chilean Alexis Sanchez beyond the summer, and Lemar was touted as a potential replacement … [Read more...]
Arsenal to Sign top transfer target for £45m This Week,Player set to become third signing
North London club Arsenal have finally been cleared to sign Thomas Lemar from the player’s current club Monaco. The club have been pursuing the Frenchman for weeks, and will finally be able to bring Lemar to the Emirates this week. The Gunners had a previous offer of £30m turned down by Ligue 1 club Monaco, but have been given the green light to sign the France international after upping their offer. According to the Sun, the Ligue 1 club were asking for £80m, but have since opted to let the youngster leave as Monaco continue to benefit from a buy low, sell high transfer policy. So far, the strategy has worked for the French club as the team secured the French league title last season and qualified for the UEFA Champions League semifinals. If Lemar does … [Read more...]
Arsenal target to push through £45m move after agreeing personal terms
Monaco star Thomas Lemar is set to force through a move to the Emirate Stadium after agreeing personal terms ahead of a potential £45m transfer to Arsenal according to The Sun. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted a week ago that he’s still looking to reinforce his squad having already signed Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon and Sead Kolasinac on a free, and the Monaco star has emerged as a primary target recently. Reports have indicated that the Gunners are in talks with the Ligue 1 Champions over a deal to sign the youngster, and the Mirror recently reported that Arsenal were hoping to secure a deal worth about £45m having seen a former £40m bid rejected. Monaco have so far proven hard to deal with as they are desperate to keep their title winning squad, … [Read more...]
Breaking! Chelsea sign midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco
Reigning Premier League champions Chelsea have completed the signing of France midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from reigning Ligue one champions Monaco in a reported fee of £40m. The 22-year-old France international midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the reigning Premier League champions. The midfielder becomes the Stamford Bridge club's second main summer signing after they had signed defender Antonio Rudiger from Serie A side Roma. The big midfielder joined AS Monaco from French Ligue 1 rivals Rennes back in 2014 and made his France National team debut in a friendly loss to Spain in March this year. Bakayoko was part of the Monaco team that made it to the Champions League semi-finals last season, crashing out of the prestigious competition to … [Read more...]
Deal Confirmed: Arsenal target agrees to sign five-year contract at Club
Arsenals’ attempt to sign one of AS Monaco’s star players has been brought to an end for now. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has managed to secure the services of Sead Kolasinac on a free transfer this summer transfer window to strengthen his options in the defensive department. However, the Arsenal boss was thought to be also pursuing the signature of France International defender Djibril Sidibe whom he tried and failed to sign a year ago. Sidibe, 24, had been heavily linked with a transfer to the North London club and a host of top European clubs this summer transfer window, but a deal to join Arsenal now look unlikely following his agreement to sign a new five-year contract at the club. The defender's impressive performances earned him his first … [Read more...]
Boost For Arsenal As £80m-rated Star Pushes For Transfer Move
AS Monaco midfielder Thomas Lemar is reportedly pushing for a summer move to Arsenal, after his representatives holds talks with the Ligue 1 outfit. The Frenchman has been linked with a move to the Emirates as Arsene Wenger continues to bolster his ranks after bringing in Sead Kolasinac and record signing, Alexandre Lacazette The 21-year-old was an integral part of the Monaco side that shocked everyone with their performances last season in the French Ligue 1 and Champions League, netting 14 goals and 14 assists and has drawn interest from a couple of clubs in Europe with the likes of Juventus and Chelsea both credited with interest in the player but the Gunners remain frontrunners in the deal. Reports in the Daily Mirror claim that Lemar has told Monaco … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger Submit Fresh £40m Bid For Thomas Lemar
Arsenal have launched an improved £40million bid for AS Monaco winger, Thomas Lemar, according to reports. The 21-year-old has been a subject of interest from the Gunners this summer with reports that Arsene Wenger is keen on replacing transfer bound Alexis Sanchez with the French star, who did well to impress last season, netting 14 goals and 14 assists to help them to the Ligue 1 title and reach the latter stages of Champions League last season. Lemar has attracted several clubs to himself with his impressive displays, with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool believed to be ready to compete with Arsenal for the winger's signature. Arsene Wenger appears to be a fan of the winger's abilities and has had an initial bid for the winger rejected with … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger Wants Kylian Mbappe To Partner Alex Lacazette Next Season
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is still keen on completing a summer move for AS Monaco youngster, Kylian Mbappe, according to reports. The 18-year-old has been tipped for greater success drawing interest from several clubs in Europe due to his brilliant displays for the Ligue 1 champions last season that also saw them get to the latter stages of the Champions League. Arsene Wenger is understood to be a long-term admirer of Mbappe's qualities and even tried to sign him last summer, visiting the player's home and has retained his interest in the striker making contact with the player and AS Monaco over a potential move this summer. Real Madrid were said to have blown Arsenal out of the water after meeting the player, with reports that Mbappe wants to move to … [Read more...]
Man United Receive Massive Boost After Club Reject Rivals’ Approach
Manchester United have received a major boost in their pursuit of AS Monaco midfielder Fabinho following reports that the club won't sell to rivals, Paris Saint Germain. The Ligue 1 champions have been raided this season on few occasions as major clubs in Europe circle to sign stars from the side who stunned everyone with their brilliant performances. Bernardo Silva has joined Manchester City and the likes of Benjamin Mendy and Tiemoue Bakayoko are all facing the exit door. Fabinho is believed to have told AS Monaco of his decision to leave the club this summer, with reports that the Ligue 1 side will not stand in the way of a possible transfer. Manchester United were said to have held talks with the player and are keen on adding him to their ranks this … [Read more...]
Bad News For Arsenal As Euro Club Won’t Sell Wenger’s Favorite
AS Monaco have warned Arsenal that their winger Thomas Lemar is not for sale, amid transfer speculation. The 23-year-old was a figure for the Ligue 1 champions last season, netting 14 goals and 14 assists to help his side stun everyone with impressive displays to get to the latter stages of the Champions League. Arsenal are said to have spoken with the French club over the possibility of signing Lemar this summer and were preparing a bid to lure him to the Emirates, at the expense of the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona who have also been credited with an interest in the winger. Reports in the Independent claim that the Gunners moved ahead of their rivals with £31million bid for Lemar. However, the report also have it that the French side are not … [Read more...]
This Brazilian Midfielder Is Very Close To Man United Move
AS Monaco midfielder Fabinho is very close to joining Manchester United this summer, according to a reliable journalist, Gianluca Di Marzio. The 23-year-old has been tipped to leave the Ligue 1 giants this summer, following his heroics with the French champions during the last campaign. Since the end of the season, Fabinho has been a subject of interest from quite a number of clubs in Europe, with Premier League clubs being the forerunners in the potential deal. Manchester United and their local rivals, Manchester City were believed to have approached the versatile player about joining them this summer as both managers begin their plans to better the chances next season. However, recent reports have it that United might have beaten City to the signature … [Read more...]
This Midfield Maestro Open To Arsenal Move After Rejecting Contract Extension
AS Monaco star, Thomas Lemar is reportedly open to a move to Arsenal this summer after rejecting contract extension with the French club. The 21-year-old has been a subject of transfer interest from a couple of clubs in Europe following his eye-catching displays with the Ligue 1 champions, helping them to a wonderful outing. Reports in French outlet L'Equipe claim that Lemar is holding out for an Arsenal move after turning down a contract extension at Monaco. This comes after reports that the French star is open to joining the Gunners this summer despite their lack of Champions League action next season. It is understood that Monaco values Lemar at a reported fee of £26million will not bulge on their valuation. The midfielder was one of the key … [Read more...]
Agent Spotted Thrashing Out Deal For Manchester United Target
Super agent, Jorge Mendes has been spotting negotiating a transfer deal for AS Monaco star, Fabinho with Atletico Madrid. The 23-year-old has been a subject of transfer interest from Manchester United and Manchester City this summer with reports that the midfielder is keen on joining the Premier League. However, reports in reliable Spanish outlet AS claim that Mendes was spotted with Fabinho in a meeting with Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Martin in what seems to be a transfer meeting. The Spanish club are currently under a transfer ban that restricts them from registering players until the January transfer window. It is understood that Fabinho might fancy a return to the Spanish capital, having spent a season with Real Madrid where he managed just … [Read more...]
23-year-old Star Wants Manchester United Deal Over ManCity
AS Monaco midfielder Fabinho wants to move to Manchester United ahead of Manchester City this summer, according to reports. The 23-year-old has been a subject of transfer speculation after his wonderful timeout with French Ligue 1 side last term, helping them to an impressive outing as they won the French Ligue 1 and reach the latter stages of the Champions League. Reports in Portuguese outlet, O Jogo have it that Fabinho wants to leave Monaco this summer and will fancy a move to the Premier League with the likes of Manchester United and their local rivals, Manchester City circling over his signature. The report also have it that the midfielder will fancy a move to the Old Trafford due to the chances of working under Jose Mourinho. City were also said to … [Read more...]