Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger called football agent to express interest in Russian youngster Aleksandr Golovin, according to reports. The 21-year-old has attracted interest from several clubs in Europe due to his impressive displays with CSKA Moscow, churning out promising displays since he broke into the first team in 2015 and has gone on to net six goals in 70 appearances despite playing from the central midfield. Golovin has also cemented a starting spot in the Russian national team and was part of the squad that played at the Euro 2016 and also made it to the FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia in June. Prior reports suggested that Arsenal were close to the signature of the midfielder and has even agreed to a deal that will see Golovin remain with CSKA Moscos … [Read more...]
Arsenal On Verge Of Sealing £10m Move For Another Top Midfielder
Arsenal are on the verge of a summer move for CSKA Moscow midfielder, Aleksandr Golovin, according to reports. The Gunners have been active since the end of their last campaign which saw them miss out of the Champions League qualification spot for the first time in two decades. Arsene Wenger is believed to be keen on landing several players this season in a bid to bolster his squad ahead of next season, and have started the process by already bringing in Sead Kolasinac from Schalke 04 for free, with reports that the Gunners boss is not relenting yet. Reports in Sport.ru claim that insiders at CSKA Moscow can confirm that Arsenal are on the verge of sealing a £10million for Golovin. The report also claim that the Russian side wants Arsenal to loan back the … [Read more...]
Tottenham Sweep Aside CSKA Moscow To Seal UEL Spot
English Premier League (EPL) side Tottenham Hotspur have qualified for the knockout stage of the UEFA Europa League after they secured a 3-1 comeback win against Russian champions CSKA Moscow in what was their final game in UEFA Champions League (UCL) Group E. Nigerian-born England international Dele Alli was the hero as he netted a brace either side of star striker Harry Kane's close range finish to overturn CSKA Moscow midfielder Alan Dzagoev's match opener. Ahead of the match, the North London side knew qualification for the last of 16 in the UCL was out of reach as they are unable to catch the top two namely French side AS Monaco and German side Bayer Leverkusen even with a game to spare and therefore needed just a point to be assured of third place in the … [Read more...]
Tottenham Star Set To return For UCL Clash
Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld will make his long-awaited return from injury in his side's Matchday 6 clash with Russian champions CSKA Moscow at the Wembley Stadium on Wednesday evening. Alderweireld, who plays for the Belgian national team, got injured in Tottenham's 1-1 away draw against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns in October and has been out of action for the last seven-and-a-half weeks with the knee injury he sustained during the previously mentioned game. His return is certainly a welcome addition for Mauricio Pochettino and his Tottenham team having struggled without the 27-year old former Southampton and Atletico Madrid star culminating in the North London side's exit from the UEFA Champions League (UCL) in addition to loosing their … [Read more...]