North London outfit Arsenal have made Spanish La Liga side Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti a top target for the summer transfer window. The France international was impressive in the 2018 FIFA World Cup as he was part of the team that lifted the trophy. Despite his feat at the World Cup, Samuel Umtiti seems unhappy at Camp Nou and there are reports that he would seek a move out of the club in this summer transfer window. This gives Arsenal the hope of securing his signature as they are keen to have Shkodran Mustafi replaced as he is … [Read more...]
Arsenal scouts storm Germany for Shkodran Mustafi’s replacement
English Premier League outfit Arsenal are in the summer transfer market to secure a replacement for Shkodran Mustafi after a disappointing last season. Arsenal conceded a total of 50 goals in the just-concluded season which made manager Unai Emery decide to leave some of his defenders out of the team while he brings in new and fresh legs. However, the Gunners are reported to have sent scouts to watch German Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano in a bid to land him this summer transfer window. Arsenal had earlier considered … [Read more...]
Arsenal ready to release star defender to AC Milan
The North London outfit Arsenal are reportedly ready to let go of Shkodran Mustafi in the comings summer transfer window as he is reportedly being wanted by Italian Serie A outfit AC Milan. The Gennaro Gattuso team are keen to land defenders as they struggled this season to deliver good performance due to their lack of an outstanding defence. It has been reported that AC Milan seek to land Shkodran Mustafi on a loan deal and it has been suggested that the Arsenal team will not stand in the way of the defender as they already seek to have him … [Read more...]
Former chief makes Arsenal defender no.1 target
Former Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis is set to begin his first major job at his new side, the Italian Serie A outfit AC Milan by doing deals in the coming summer transfer window and has identified Shkodran Mustafi as his first wish for a defender. The Italian Serie A outfit suffered a bad defence this season, even if they were rated to have had the fifth-best defence in the league as they suffered some poor results. Ivan Gazidis who just parted ways with the North London team is now set to return for the signature of the former Valencia … [Read more...]
AC Milan identify Arsenal star for summer deal, fans will love it
Emerging reports claim that Italian Serie A outfit AC Milan have identified North London outfit Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi as a possible summer transfer target. The San Siro outfit are keen on a new central defence and they hope that the Gunners man and Atlanta’s Timothy Castagne would be able to do the job ahead of the coming season. Shkodran Mustafi has had a very mixed performance so far this season as the fans have got different thought on his ability as a player which leaves the decision of his move to the obvious- manager Unai … [Read more...]
Emery reveals why Shkodran Mustafi should not be criticized
North London outfit Arsenal boss Unai Emery has told the fans to get behind defender Shkodran Mustafi and not criticize him after his performance in the Premier League game against Crystal Palace where the Gunners team were defeated 3-2. The performance of former Valencia has not been satisfactory to the fans over the past weeks but the feeling could not be held back by the fans as they blasted the central defender and blamed him for the defeat which was a setback to the club in the bid to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League table. … [Read more...]
How Crystal Palace exposed Arsenal
It has been claimed that the defeat suffered by North London outfit Arsenal against Crystal Palace has exposed the problem with the Arsenal team as the defence could not stop Wilfried Zaha from causing damage to the team. This goes to say that there is a high level of imbalance in the Arsenal team as the signs have been glaring for all to see over the season but this time Shkodran Mustafi was caught in the act as he committed a number of blunders. The social media have been buzzing over the former Valencia defender and his performance with … [Read more...]
Arsenal told it’s enough for Mustafi
There is no doubt that a number of Arsenal fans will be unhappy with defender Shkodran Mustafi after the defeat against Merseyside outfit Everton on Sunday afternoon. An early goal in the first half was all Everton needed to have ensured the Gunners team do not fly to the third position as their hope of securing a top-foot finish has suffered a setback. One player who was not interesting to watch was Shkodran Mustafi as he gave a shaky performance and also committed blunders. Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has stated that Shkodran … [Read more...]
Defensive tactics? Mustafi says why clean sheets does not matter
Many Arsenal fans will not agree with Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi on this but the defender has played down clean sheets in games for the North London outfit. Arsenal have conceded the most amongst the top clubs in the English Premier League which is a major concern to many, especially with their bad defence. Shkodran Mustafi is one of the defenders who have been criticized by the press and the fans for not doing more in their responsibility to guard the Arsenal team from the back especially after the good work has been done by the … [Read more...]
How these two players have added to Emery’s Arsenal woes
English Premier League outfit Arsenal will be heading out to Belarus for their first leg of the Europa League knockout clash against BATE Borisov later today ad they are expected to secure a win if they must cross to the next stage. Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas has that a lot to say ahead of the game as he said there is a need to show compassion to the North London boss Unai Emery for the stress he is made to pass through as a result of his two central defenders. According to Charlie Nicholas, the Spanish boss has been made to pass … [Read more...]
Arsenal loanne makes claim on replacing Mustafi, do you agree?
Arsenal loanee Krystian Bielik is currently enjoying his loan spell with League One side Charlton and has been tipped to return back with the injury crisis faced by the North London outfit. It is no longer news that the North London outfit are currently lacking in options and quality at the defence and they are keen to secure new additions in the coming summer window. While the wait for the summer transfer might be too long, the Gunners could decide to bring back Krystian Bielik from his loan spell should Spanish manager Unai Emery be … [Read more...]
Arsenal get defense crisis solution with this advice
Unai Emery is struggling to make a decision as regards to who plays the various roles in the defense as a result of the injury crisis that has bedeviled the team. So far, the Gunners are without Rob Holdings and Hector Bellerin which makes the selection for the right full-back a headache. Summer signing Stephan Lichtsteiner has been the caretaker of the right full-back position since the injury of the Spanish defender and that has not been a palatable experience owing to his performance. What Arsenal must do after Man City defeat, … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal are making the best decision with latest move
Emerging reports hint that the North London outfit Arsenal are preparing o part ways with defender Shkodran Mustafi in the coming summer window. There is no doubt that a section of the Arsenal fans will be happy with the development should the report be true. The former Valencia defender is one of the most criticized Gunners players owing to his unsatisfactory performance and his inability to do the spectacular to secure points for the club with his defending. Thomas Tuchel tells management that Christopher Nkunku can join Arsenal but … [Read more...]
Juventus desperate to land this Arsenal defender, not Koscielny
Italian Serie A champion Juventus are reported to be keen on the signature of English Premier League outfit Arsenal central defender Shkodran Mustafi before this January transfer window comes to an end. The Old Lady have got some crisis in their defence with Medhi Benatia desperate to quit the club while Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli are already ageing. This, therefore, calls for an urgent solution as it will soon begin to reflect on the pitch and in the results of their game. Ozil transfer talks causes rift in European giant … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal are likely to dump winter transfer market
There are fears that English Premier League side Arsenal might dump the winter transfer market and not do any deal again after latest reports of the availability of more players from injury. On Wednesday, the club announced the return of six players from injury with five of them being defenders which means they may no longer see any need for new additions in the defence. It is not news that the Gunners were not interested in this winter window earlier on but were forced as a result of the long injury list that made them short in the … [Read more...]
Latest Emery’s claim on January transfer not too positive
Latest claim by Arsenal manager Unai Emery is not too positive on what to expect in the winter transfer window which reopens in the coming weeks. This is after he was asked on what to expect with the long list of absentees at the club’s defence. 234Sport can report that Rob Holding will no longer be available for the Gunners this season after a Knee injury he sustained last week. Arsenal captain, Laurent Koscielny has also not been available for the team this season and is set to make his first appearance in Thursday’s Europa League clash … [Read more...]
Unai Emery tells these players to avoid the mess
The Premier League game between the Gunners and Huddersfield saw three players shown yellow cards for allegedly diving to deceive the referee into making a decision in their favour. The players including Matteo Guerndouzi, Granit Xhaka and Shkodran Mustafi were all booked by referee Paul Tierney for getting to the ground intentionally. This seems not to have gone well with manager Unai Emery as he made it known to the players that such acts should not repeat itself anymore. Ramsey’s salary at Juventus revealed In his reaction after the … [Read more...]
Arsenal possible line-up against Tottenham
The North London derby is being argued as the biggest derby in the English Premier League having had a history of on and off field drama over the years. This will again resume when Tottenham travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal on Saturday for the League game. Both sides have been in good form with Arsenal yet to be beaten in their last 17 games while Tottenham were able to defeat West London rivals Chelsea in the EPL game last week. However, the Gunners boss Unai Emery will be having a taste of the derby for the first time and he … [Read more...]
Not Welbeck, Ramsey, the player who might force Emery to the transfer market revealed
Earlier before now, it has been reported that North London side Arsenal might be forced to the winter transfer window which reopens in coming days with the injury suffered by English striker Danny Welbeck and the expected exit of Wales international Aaron Ramsey. But these players might not be the reason why the Gunners will be involved in transfer dealing according to the North London legend Alan Smith who thinks shaky defender Shkodran Mustafi could be replaced. The Gunners legend described Shkodran Mustafi as being erratic and looking unfit … [Read more...]
Arsenal set to lose one of brightest youngsters
North London side Arsenal are on the verge of losing youngster Julio Pleguezuelo after he revealed he has offers from Spanish clubs. Pleguezeulo is one of the talents captured in 2013 by the North London club from Barcelona before he was asked to return back to the La Liga for two years loan spell under Arsene Wenger. The defender recently received his first-team debut under Unai Emery earlier this season during the Carabao Cup clash with Blackpool and he was praised to be a talent that will be on a bigger stage in coming years but that might … [Read more...]
Arsenal ready to give Barcelona their wish
Arsenal are reportedly ready to give Barcelona their wish by allowing Laurent Koscielny join the Spanish giants in the January window. The Spanish giants are reportedly seeking for the player who is currently on the sideline because of their not-too-many options at the back. Reports according to Team Talk says the North London side are ready to do business so as to cash in on the player especially now that they have got enough options with new signing, Sokratis Papastathopolus, Rob Holding and Shkodran Mustafi all doing a good job in the … [Read more...]
Why we failed to win, Holding
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has played down the penalty he cost his team by stating that his side failed to win against Crystal Palace because they started slow. Two goals from Pierre Emerick- Aubameyang and Xhaka were overshadowed by the two penalties conceded as a result of defensive errors by Mustafi and Xhaka. The game which ended in a 2 - 2 draw ends the Gunners’ winning streak having had their 11th straight win against Sporting CP in the 1-0 Europa League on Thursday. Although, the 12 games unbeaten run continues for the North … [Read more...]
How Arsenal failed to win but remain unbeaten in 12 games
It is only a change of narrative and not a reason to cry for the Gunners as they failed to extend their winning run to 12 with a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners defence will definitely take the blame after Shkodran Mustafi and Granit Xhaka both conceded penalties in the game to ensure that the goals from Perrier Emerick Aubameyang does not count at the Selhurst Park. Arsenal have been on a high flying mood after their two consecutive defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea in their first two games of the season … [Read more...]
Why ozil’s great form should not be a surprise, Mustafi
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has revealed that the fine performance displayed by skipper Mesut Ozil should not be a surprise to anyone who has known the player for a while. According to him, Ozil has proven to be a top class player over the years and it is evident, noting that the only reason he has been short of performance is the fact that he has been played out of position. Mustafi affirms that Ozil will give a world class performance each time he is drafted to his favourite position which is playing behind the strikers. 4 - 3 - 3 … [Read more...]
Germany FA comes after Ozil again
Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil for what they described as disrespect to the country after the player was reported to have snubbed the national team coach Joachim Low. Recall that the German national team coach had alleged that he was snubbed by the former Real Madrid player when he made an attempt to pay him a visit in London. Following the world best player award ceremony which was held in the English capital, Low disclosed that he had visited the Arsenal training ground but was snubbed by the player. He went ahead to accuse the Gunners … [Read more...]