English Premier League (EPL) side Arsenal are interested in signing Spanish playmaker Isco from the reigning European champions Real Madrid in the next transfer window, which opens on the 1st of January, 2017, according to popular news outlet Sunday People. According to the report, the 24-year old former Malaga star is open to the idea of moving away from Real Madrid after seeing his playing opportunities reduced at the Santiago Bernebeu and would be in favour of a transfer to a Champions League side which is something North London side Arsenal can definitely offer him. Isco has only played 66 minutes of UEFA Champions League (UCL) football this season and Arsenal are willing to pay a sum of £17m for him in the summer of 2017 after a short-term loan in January … [Read more...]
Real Madrid Surprisingly Linked With Arsenal Star
UEFA Champions League (UCL) holders Real Madrid have reportedly been linked with the vice-captain of Arsenal, Laurent Koscielny, as a possible reinforcement at the Santiago Bernebeu. Koscielny, widely regarded as one of the best centre backs in the English Premier League (EPL), has been a top performer for his club and developed into a key player with the Emirates Stadium side since he made a move from France. According to reports from Spain, the 11-time European champions are willing to offer a mammoth fee of around £37.8m however whether that would be enough to let Arsenal release him is a different kettle of fish entirely. Real Madrid have seen a settled centre back partnership of skipper Sergio Ramos and young French defender Raphael Varane in the past … [Read more...]
Fact: Wenger Is Not Dreading ‘Potential’ UCL Draw With Holders Real
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is not afraid of getting a last 16 UEFA Champions League (UCL) clash with defending champions Real Madrid when the draws are made on Monday. The 67-year old made this known during his pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal's English Premier League (EPL) clash with Stoke City on Saturday evening. When asked about a potentially difficult draw in the UCL. In his words, he said: "You look at the teams we can get, some look more prestigious, more difficult, and you would like me to say ‘I don’t want this team or that team’ but that would put us already in an inferior position if it happens." "You can take Real Madrid, one of the favorites to win the competition, even against them we will have a chance of qualifying. "Another … [Read more...]
Madrid Transfer Unlikely For Arsenal Star Due To Barcelona Links
Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderón has revealed that it is highly unlikely that Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, who has been heavily linked with the 11-time European champions, will make a move to the Santiago Bernebeu due to his ties with Spanish champions Barcelona having spent three years between 2011 and 2014 before sealing a transfer to Arsenal in a deal worth around £35m during the summer of 2014. The former president was speaking to reporters as he added that he has already asked at Real Madrid about an interest in Sanchez and the answer was negative. In his words, he said: "He was playing with Barca as you know,’ he said. ‘I don’t think he will come back. "Talking to Real, I don’t think they are thinking of a transfer or a signing. "He’s a … [Read more...]
Arsenal Can Beat Anybody On Their Day, Former Gunner Reveals Ahead Of UCL Round Of 16 Draw
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...]
Transfer News: Manchester City bid for Isco Signature
Manchester City in talks over the potential transfer of Real Madrid midfielder Isco. The English club giant have watched the midfielder play and seem to have interest in him and have contacted Real Madrid to know whether the transfer is feasible or not. City chief executive Ferran Soriano traveled down to Spain to meet with Jose Angel Sanchez, the general manager of Real Madrid. Real Madrid rate the star to cost around 40m euros and would not facilitate his departure as they consider him to be one of the most promising player. … [Read more...]
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