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Aug72019 by JB1 Comment

Koscielny explains reasons for controversial Arsenal exit after joining Bordeaux

Laurent Koscielny claims he decided to leave Arsenal months ago after much consideration as the defender completed a €5 million transfer to Bordeaux. Although Arsenal tried to convince Koscielny to stay for the final year of his deal at the club, the 33-year-old opted to return to his homeland after nine years with the Gunners. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Koscielny’s move caused controversy among Arsenal supporters as the captain refused to travel with the team for their pre-season tour of the United States as he tried to force an exit. The last-minute announcement that the defender would not join the squad prompted the gunners to open disciplinary proceedings. Koscienly took to social media after completing his return to France to reveal tha...

Jul262019 by JBNo Comments

Napoli agree £72m Nicolas Pepe deal

Ligue 1, Seria A, Transfer Info

Italian club Napoli have agreed a deal in principle to sign Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe, according to Lille president Gerard Lopez. The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to several top clubs - including Manchester United - after scoring 23 goals in 41 matches last campaign, firing Lille to a second-placed finish in the league. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Earlier this week, Lille president Gerard Lopez revealed the future of the winger is close to being decided, while Pepe said in February he was open to a move away from the club. "Napoli have satisfied our request of 80m euros. Now it will be up to the player to decide where to go, also on the basis of other proposals that his agents received from four clubs," Lopez told Tuttosport. "P...

Jul222019 by JBNo Comments

William Saliba seen with Aubameyang & Lacazette ahead of Arsenal transfer

Premier League, Ligue 1

Pictures have emerged online showing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette in the company of William Saliba during the gunners pre-season tour of the United States. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal have reportedly agreed to pay around £28million for Saliba and the 18-year-old central defender will be loaned back to his parent club Saint-Etienne for the upcoming campaign. Saint-Etienne president Bernard Caiazzo confirmed last week that Arsenal had beaten Spurs to the signature of Saliba and the France Under-20 international is expected to have a medical in the coming days. Ahead of his impending transfer, Saliba watched his team Saint-Etienne lose 2-1 to Marseille in Washington and Aubameyang was another interested person at DC U...

Jul182019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona offer £90m plus two players for Neymar

Ligue 1, La Liga, Transfer Info

Barcelona have made a £90m offer plus two players for Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, according to some reports. The La Liga club have given PSG a list of six players that could be part of the deal, which includes Philippe Coutinho, Ousmane Dembele, Ivan Rakitic, Nelson Semedo, and Malcom. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The identity of the sixth player which could be involved in the deal is not yet known. It is understood the French giants want over £200m for the 27-year-old Brazilian. Sky Sports News claimed on Tuesday that Neymar had told PSG he wanted to leave the club, while their manager Thomas Tuchel conceded on Wednesday that he knew the Brazil international was keen on an exit before the Copa America. PSG sporting director Leonardo also...

Jul182019 by JBNo Comments

Neymar’s father to meet with Juventus ahead of a shock move to Italy

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Seria A

Neymar could be in line for a shocking transfer move to Juventus to link up with former Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, as the Brazilian pushes for a move away from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports in Spain. Neymar made his intentions known earlier this week as he told PSG sporting director Leonardo that he wanted to leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The superstar is seemingly looking forward to a return to Barcelona, having spent two years in Paris. However, after Barcelona completed the signing of Antoine Griezmann, it is feared that they will have limited funds remaining, and will be unable to fund any move for the Brazil international. The Spanish giants spent £108million on the France international, representing their biggest o...

Jul142019 by JBNo Comments

Nicolas Pepe’s agent responds to Arsenal’s £70m bid for the Lille forward

Premier League, Ligue 1

Lille forward Nicolas Pepe’s agent appears to have shot down speculations Arsenal have made a £70million offer for the Ligue 1 star. French media reported on Saturday that Lille had received a shock bid from the Gunners, with Arsenal manager Unai Emery desperate to sign a new forward this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A bid to sign Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has already failed and Arsenal supporters were sent into a frenzy at the report of a big offer for Pepe – who has also been linked with a move to Anfield. However, Pepe’s agent, Samir Khiat, appeared to troll the claims by saying: ‘Oh, really?’ when reacting to L’Equipe’s claim they had confirmed the transfer story with the player’s team. BBC Sport also claim there is n...

Jul82019 by JBNo Comments

PSG vow to take action as Neymar fails to show up for training amid Barca rumours

Ligue 1, La Liga

Paris Saint-Germain have vowed to take action after Neymar failed to report to pre-season training, the club made an announcement on Monday, though the player's father says the French side were made aware of the delay a year ago. The Ligue 1 champions said they had reached an agreement on where and when Neymar would return to training, and the Brazilian failed to arrive while not receiving authorisation for his absence from training. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As a result the 27-year-old, who missed the Copa America with Brazil due to injury, faces a possible disciplinary action from PSG, who, in a statement, "deplores this situation". An official note from the club reads: "This Monday, July 8, Neymar da Silva Santos Junior was summoned for the res...

Jul82019 by JBNo Comments

Herrera hits out at Man United board after PSG transfer

Ligue 1, Premier League

Ander Herrera claims the Manchester United board failed to convince him enough of his "importance within the squad" amid contract talks at the club, which led to his free transfer to Paris Saint Germain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 29-year-old Spaniard signed a five-year deal with the French champions last week after his previous contract at Old Trafford expired on July 1. The Spain international signed for United from Athletic Club in 2014 and quickly became a favourite due to his tenacious style of play and passion shown on the pitch. Herrera played 189 matches for United in all competitions, scoring 20 goals, while also winning the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

Jul62019 by JBNo Comments

Lille president confirms Nicolas Pepe talks with Liverpool

Transfer Info, Ligue 1

Lille president Gerard Lopez has revealed Liverpool have been in discussions with Nicolas Pepe over a possible move to Anfield this summer window. The Ivory Coast international, who is currently on duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, grabbed the attention of big clubs in Europe last campaign after his outstanding performances for Lille, which saw him score 23 goals in 41 games in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among those interested are believed to be Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Arsenal , with Lille valuing the winger at around £70m. But it is Liverpool whose interest appears to be the most concrete at the moment, and in an interview with RMC Sport Lopez conceded the Reds had already been in contact with their star player. ...

Jun272019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona confirm Neymar wants return

La Liga, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

Barcelona vice-president Jordi Cardoner has revealed that Neymar does want a return to the club – but the club are not interested in bringing him back. Cardoner added that no talks over a blockbuster move have taken place with his team Paris Saint-Germain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neymar, who was spotted swigging beers with friends in Rio de Janiero, is believed to be desperate get back to Barcelona after two years in France. Last week, Neymar reportedly told Paris Saint-Germain he never wanted to play for them again but return to Barca. He is said to have texted president Nasser Al-Khelaifi: “I do not want to play more in PSG. I want to go back to my house, where I never should have left.” But speaking on Thursday, Barca chief poured cold ...