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Aug222019 by JBNo Comments

Emery confirms Nicolas Pepe could start against Liverpool

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Arsenal manager Unai Emery suggested he is ready to hand their record signing Nicolas Pepe a first Arsenal start in Saturday's Premier League game with Liverpool. The Ivory Coast winger arrived in a deal that could reach a reported €80 million from Lille in the close season but has been limited to substitute appearances in victories over Newcastle and Burnley. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal boss Emery has been reluctant to thrust the 24-year-old attacker into action due to a lack of pre-season preparation at the club. But Emery hinted a more important role is possible for Pepe against Liverpool as the only two clubs with 100 per cent records in the Premier League play at Anfield. "The most important thing is, like a person, to help him and h...

Aug212019 by JBNo Comments

Former Arsenal star reveals why he will never forgive Samir Nasri

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Ex-Arsenal midfielder, Emmanuel Frimpong, has revealed he and former team-mate, Samir Nasri, did not get on while together at the clubs and says he will never forgive him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Frimpong has now retired from football, but played 16 senior matches for the Gunners between 2011-2013. The midfielder was not so well-liked by Samir Nasri, however, and has spoken to The Athletic about the extent of their sour relationship. “I have always had so much respect for senior players. You can ask Aaron Ramsey, you can ask Jack Wilshere. I never disrespected anybody. “But for me, the truth is I’ve never liked Nasri and I will never, ever like this guy. Even if he gives me five billion dollars, I will still not like him,” Frimpong said. Frim...

Aug202019 by JBNo Comments

Torreira’s agent explains how close Arsenal star came to joining AC Milan this summer

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Lucas Torreira’s agent has revealed there was a ‘possibility’ the Uruguay midfielder could have joined AC Milan this summer window, but admits Arsenal had ‘no intention’ of letting him leave the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Back in June, Torreira confessed he was struggling to adapt to life in London and preferred his time in Genoa while playing for Sampdoria, fueling rumours of a return to Serie A. Marco Giampaolo, who took over the reins at AC Milan this summer, subsequently identified Torreira as one of his key targets ahead of the 2019/20 season. The pair worked together at Sampdoria and still have a close relationship to this very day. However, Milan’s advances for Torreira were swiftly turned down, with Arsenal determined to keep hold of...

Aug182019 by JBNo Comments

David Luiz breaks silence on exit talks with Lampard before Arsenal transfer

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Former Chelsea defender David Luiz confirmed he held ‘honest’ talks with Frank Lampard before deciding to join Arsenal this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazilian made the shock move in the final days of the summer transfer window, amid reports he had downed tools at Stamford Bridge in an attempt to force the transfer. Lampard, who played alongside David Luiz, denied those claims and the centre-back has now broken his silence on his final discussions with the Chelsea head coach. ‘It was a great pleasure,’ Luiz told ESPN Brasil after making his debut against Burnley. ‘It is a new challenge in my career, where I took the decision to fight for new things and I enjoyed it in the best way possible. ‘In talks with Frank [Lampard], he...

Aug102019 by JBNo Comments

David Luiz reveals how Chelsea staff reacted to his surprise move to Arsenal

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Former blues defender David Luiz has revealed his move to Arsenal left one member of staff at former club Chelsea emotional. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazil international made a surprise transfer across the capital on deadline day, moving to the Emirates from the Blues in a deal worth £8m. It brought the curtain down on the 32-year-old's second stint at the Stamford Bridge, having rejoined the Premier League club from Paris Saint-Germain in 2016. During that period, the larger than life character built up some strong bonds with both players and staff at Chelsea. And it seems Luiz's exit left the Blues head of medical Paco Biosca in tears, such was the friendship the duo had struck up during their time together at the club. (adsbygoog...

Aug102019 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard reveals the truth about David Luiz’s exit

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Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says Brazilian defender David Luiz did not go on strike in order to force through a Deadline Day transfer move to Arsenal. Arsenal completed the signing of Luiz on a two-year deal for a fee of £8million after indicating he wanted to leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The centre-back trained away from the rest of the team on Wednesday and some reports suggested he had gone on strike in order to secure a transfer, but Lampard denies that was the case. "There certainly weren't any strikes, so I'll make that clear straight away," the Chelsea boss said. "We had some conversations over the last week, honest conversations because I know David well and I think the conclusion of that was that he moved on. (adsbyg...

Aug92019 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal confirm Ozil & Kolasinac will not play against Newcastle due to ‘further security incidents’

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Arsenal have announced Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac will not be part of the squad that opens the Premier League campaign against Newcastle, after "further security incidents" which the Gunners says are being investigated by police. The pair were the victims of an attempted car-jacking in late July, after just returning to London after the club's tour of the United States. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The statement from the club says: "Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac will not be part of the squad for our opening match against Newcastle United following further security incidents which are being investigated by the police. "The welfare of our players and their families is always a top priority and we have taken this decision following discussion wi...

Aug72019 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal set to seal double signing of David Luiz and Kieran Tierney

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea central defender David Luiz is set to join Arsenal before the summer transfer window deadline, According to Sky Sports News. The Brazilian is expected to complete his move to the Emirates on the morning of Transfer Deadline Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 32-year-old Chelsea centre-back trained away from the rest of Frank Lampard's team on Wednesday. Arsenal manager Unai Emery told Sky Sports News he wants to sign a centre-back before Thursday's deadline and it is believed David Luiz is on his shortlist, although there has been no formal bid for him yet. "If we can on the last day, we will try to sign another centre-back, but one who has the capacity to help us," said Emery. "We have a lot of defensive players. Maybe, it is diffe...

Aug72019 by JB1 Comment

Arsenal agree personal terms with Daniele Rugani as talks continue

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Arsenal have agreed terms with Juventus star Daniele Rugani according to claims in Italy, but they will face a race against time to sign the 25-year-old before Thursday's transfer window deadline. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Italian international has emerged as one of the leading candidates for Arsenal's troublesome centre-back position, with Laurent Koscielny completing his move to Bordeaux on Tuesday and questions over the ability of the likes of Shkodran Mustafi and Chambers. RB Leipzig's France under-21 defender Dayot Upamecano has emerged as another target for Unai Emery's side, but the 20-year-old will be harder to sign than Rugani, and certainly more expensive. It was reported on Tuesday that the Gunners have had a bid for the young defende...

Aug72019 by JB1 Comment

Koscielny explains reasons for controversial Arsenal exit after joining Bordeaux

Premier League, Ligue 1

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...