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Sep252020 by JBNo Comments

Lyon president fires warning to Houssem Aouar over Arsenal move

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Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has warned Houssem Aouar not to get his hopes up over a transfer to Arsenal, saying they don’t have the funds to get the deal done. Aouar is believed to be one of Mikel Arteta’s key summer targets as he looks to improve his midfield at the Emirates. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lyon are demanding around £54million for the 22-year-old Frenchman, however, which could prove to be a stumbling block in a possible deal. Arsenal are trying to trim down their squad in order to raise funds to bring new signings to the club but time is running out before the end of this summer transfer window. And Aulas publicly admitted that Aouar should be preparing to remain at Lyon this campaign. Asked if Aouar will stay at the club, Au...

Sep232020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal dealt huge Houssem Aouar blow after rivals make approach

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Arsenal’s hopes of signing Houssem Aouar have taken a huge blow after they were made aware of a rival offer from a club playing in the Champions League, according to reports. Mikel Arteta is still looking to add more reinforcements before the summer window shuts in two weeks’ time with a new midfielder still high on his wishlist. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal have always been linked with Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey, though appeared to have changed tack by targeting creative midfielder Aouar. But, a deal has stalled with Arsenal unable to pay Lyon’s huge asking price, while sporting director Juninho turned down their attempts to include Guendouzi as part of the deal. Arsenal need to offload players before they can sign Aouar – with Lu...

Sep202020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta gives Kieran Tierney injury update after he missed West Ham victory

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has eased fears over Kieran Tierney’s injury after the left-back missed the 2-1 victory over West Ham on Saturday. The Scotland international was in line to start the game against the Hammers, but was pulled out at the very last minute due to a ‘muscular discomfort’ and was replaced in the team by Sead Kolasinac. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tierney’s presence in defence and attack was missed as Arsenal struggled to a narrow 2-1 win against David Moyes’ side. Arsenal struggled to get any passing rhythm going but took the lead against the run of play in the first half, with Aubameyang setting up Lacazette for a simple header which gave them the lead. West Ham got a goal back through Michail Antonio on the stroke of half-t...

Sep182020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal’s penalty taker

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will remain as the club's penalty taker this campaign despite the arrival of Willian Borges. Aubameyang signed a new contract this week, committing his long-term future to the club, and helped Arsenal get off to a winning start to the new Premier League campaign by getting a goal in a 3-0 victory over Fulham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Willian, who signed for Arsenal on a free transfer from Chelsea, had a hand in all the goals as they ran riot at Craven Cottage and showed he could be an important player as Arsenal look to make a top-four finish. His move to the Emirates raised the question over whether he would be the player tasked with taking penalties this campaign, after proving hims...

Sep162020 by JBNo Comments

Lyon chief responds to Houssem Aouar to Arsenal transfer links

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Lyon sporting director Juninho says the club have received no offers for Houssem Aouar despite speculation he could join Arsenal. Arteta still wants to improve his team and wants to sign a new midfielder, with the London side switching their focus from Thomas Partey to Aouar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Lyon are believed to be demanding for a fee around £55m, which Arsenal will struggle to pay unless they sell some players. While Lyon will allow Aouar leave if their valuation is met, Juninho says they have not received any offers for the Frenchman. Asked about the futures of both Aouar and Memphis Depay after Lyon’s defeat against Montpellier yesterday, Juninho said: ‘For now, there is nothing for these players. ‘We have not received anythi...

Sep152020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta plots two transfers after Aubameyang signs three-year deal

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta plans to sign two midfielders after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finally signed a new contract with the club, according to reports. The Gabonese striker ended a long-running transfer saga on Tuesday by signing a three-year contract with Arsenal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Getting Aubameyang to pen a new deal was Arteta’s major priority and now the Arsenal boss can turn his attentions to securing two more top targets for the gunners. According to The Mirror, Arteta plans to follow up the capture of Aubameyang with the addition of two midfielders, with Atletico's Thomas Partey and Lyon's Houssem Aouar top of the transfer list. Arteta is well aware that Arsenal will need to sell before they can make bids for Partey and Aouar...

Sep152020 by JBNo Comments

Sead Kolasinac makes u-turn on leaving Arsenal after talks with Arteta

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Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac has turned down a move to West Ham United as he wants to stay and fight for his place at the club. The gunners left-back was made aware that he was behind Kieran Tierney in the pecking order at Arsenal after lengthy talks with Mikel Arteta. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His former team Schalke had been keen on signing him on loan but Arsenal would rather recoup a fee for the player. West Ham expressed an interest last week and were ready to put up a fee for the 27-year-old, who joined the club on a free transfer from Schalke in 2017. However, according to the Guardian, Kolasinac is not keen on a move to the London Stadium and instead wants to fight for his spot at the club. Tierney is Arteta’s first choice at left-back...

Sep132020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta plans to build Arsenal midfield around Lyon star Aouar

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is planning to build his midfield around Lyon star Houssem Aouar, according to reports. The 22-year-old has established himself as one of the best young midfielders in Europe after his outstanding displays for Lyon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aouar has also attracted interest from top European sides Juventus, Real Madrid and Manchester City. But according to ESPN, the gunners have made Aouar their priority target for the rest of the transfer window. The report claims that Arteta sees Aouar as an important part of the midfield he plans to use in a 4-3-3 system at the Emirates. And Arsenal have already had an bid for Aouar turned down by Lyon as they offered cash plus Guendouzi. However, Lyon are not interested in a deal...

Sep122020 by JBNo Comments

Dani Ceballos speaks out after fight with Nketiah during warm up

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Dani Ceballos and Eddie Nketiah have already made up after having a clash during Arsenal’s warm up before Saturday’s 3-0 win over Fulham on the opening day of the Premier League campaign. Both players were named on the bench for the game against Fulham and were taking part in a drill with the rest of the substitutes, but tempers flared when Ceballos went in late on the Arsenal forward. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The initial challenge resulted in an angry exchange of words and a shove from Ceballos, with the incident escalating further after a second late tackle. The gunners midfielder got in Nketiah’s face, who stood his ground, and the duo started pushing and screaming at each other before a member of the club's coaching team pulled Ceballos away....

Sep122020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal stars Ceballos & Nketiah in angry bust-up before Fulham clash

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Eddie Nketiah and Dani Ceballos had to be separated by team-mates after a furious exchange before Arsenal’s Premier League game against Fulham. Both players, who were both named amongst the substitutes for Arteta's side, were taking part in the pre-match warm-up when things became heated-up between the duo. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It took place during a short passing drill and the high point was when Ceballos - who only just returned to the Emirates on a season-long loan from Real Madrid - caught Eddie Nketiah with a late challenge. Nketiah clearly said something to his Spanish team-mate, who responded by angrily shoving the Arsenal forward away before shouting at him as he prepared to continue the training drill. But, Things then appeared to...