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PSG face a battle on their hands to get a good deal for embattled striker Edison Cavani. The Uruguayan forward hasn’t really lived up to expectation following his big money move from Napoli some summers ago. At PSG, he has been forced to play in an unfamiliar position which is on the wings no thanks […]
Arsenal seem to be edging closer to landing long term target Sami Khedira. According to various reportsin the English and Spanish media, Khedira is hopeful of finally sealing his switch to long term admirers Arsenal. Arsenal were keen on him in the summer though Wenger dispelled the rumours of the link but as we all […]
Arsene Wenger usually has a demeanour that does not ruffle feathers, one who displays an urbane posture all the time. A person that seldom gets animated even in the most difficult of situations. It is rare to see many managers or situation get under the Frenchman’s skin, like his reaction to Jose Mourinho on Sunday. […]
Following Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, a loss that continued Arsenal’s trend of coming up second best in big games, injured striker Yaya Sanogo took to his official Facebook page to rally the fans after another disappointing defeat to Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea. “Very disappointing afternoon at Stamford Bridge, but we don’t have to […]
Ahead of the winter transfer window, Liverpool are weighing up a move for the Portuguese rave of the moment, Brazilian striker Anderson Talisca. The Brazilian striker stars for Portuguese champions Benfica and has already netted 6 goals in 7 appearances. Hence , according to the reports in the Mirror, there is a huge Premier League […]
Swansea city and Ivorian forward Wilfried Bony has stated that he does not expect to leave the Welsh club this January amidst speculations of a winter transfer. Bony moved to Swansea City in July 2013 from Dutch Eredevisie side Vitesse in a Welsh record  transfer fee of £12m. His bright start to life at the English […]
As the winter transfer window is just about 86 days before it is kicked open by football governing bodies, speculations, rumours and gossips concerning players’ transfers and clubs’ acquisitions are underway. A plethora of English Premier League clubs and scores of players would make moves in January when the window opens. Therefore, attention should be […]
A product of Barcelona’s academy, he was a part of the 2010 world cup winning team of Spain and for long has been a vital member of the Barca’s lineup. Pedro Rodriguez made his debut for Barcelona on January 12 2008 against Real Murcia and has gone on to amass 174 appearances and scored 53 […]
Dani Alves has reportedly decided to leave Barcelona at the end of this season, if reports coming form Spain can be believed on. The Brazilian has had a very successful career with the Catalan giants since his switch from Sevilla some years back. He has won the league as well as the Champions League and […]
Despite Wenger’s efforts in the summer transfer market, Arsenal are still not the finished article and one of the areas that needs to be urgently addressed is the defensive midfield position. The Gunners lack real steel in the middle of the park and that has been the major Achilles heel when playing direct title rivals. […]
According to reports, Liverpool have been entered the race to sign West Ham defender Winston Reid. The New Zealander has previously been linked to Arsenal. The 26 year old was frequently linked to North London during the last transfer window as the media linked several defenders to the club. He is now reportedly in the […]
Arsenal’s defensive woes have been well documented this season. Whether it has to do with the dearth of numbers in defence, or the injuries suffered in that department. Going into the season the club had just six defenders, and that number went down to five after the long term injury to Mathieu Debuchy. But the […]
It is no longer a hidden secret that there is no love lost between Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho. As part of the running battle between the pair, they were both involved in a shoving match in the meeting between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. However, the two managers both played down […]
Arsene Wenger is to escape punishment from the English Football Association after the incident that saw him pushed his Chelsea counterpart Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. This is after the FA confirmed that it would not take further action, this is because the incident was dealt with by referee Martin Atkinson together with […]
According to reports, Arsenal have handled a three year contract to former Leeds United manager Brian McDermott to take up a scouting role for the club and to work in the recruitment department. The former Leeds boss is expected to work with Arsenal’s chief scout Steve Rowley. The position was initially offered to Ian Bloomfield, […]
Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger after yet another lose to Jose Mourinho in his club’s 2-0 drubbing at Chelsea on Sunday seems to have gotten one over the Portuguese (whom he has not beating on the pitch in real football match) after is was announced that Real Madrid and German holding midfielder Sami Khedira has agreed […]
Arsenal are in talks with Olympique Marseille of France and Juventus of Italy over striker duo of Andre-Pierre Gignac and Sebastian Giovinco. Arsene Wenger is looking to bring one of the two strikers to the London club when the January transfer window opens. France international Gignac is Wenger’s first choice and could make a move […]
Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are in a keenly contested race for the signature of Cheick Tiote. Liverpool in particular are reportedly lining up a £15.5 million pound bid to test Newcastle’s resolve. After Newcastle’s shocking start to the season which has seen the club occupy the 18th position on the league table, reports have […]
With Liverpool languishing in 9th place on the Premier League table, a lot of the blame has been placed on their lackluster midfield. The English side have conceded 10 goals in 7 matches this season and pundits have accused the midfield of not providing an adequate shield for their already shaky defense. Liverpool’s midfield is […]
When Real Madrid signed the duo from Benfica and Werder Bremen respectively, it was obvious Los Blancos needed the best legs possible to lift their ever evasive 10th European title – La decima. However, seeing two commanding players play alongside a party of world class players was all they needed to bring out their best; […]
