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Aug52019 by JB2 Comments

Unai Emery breaks silence over Philippe Coutinho loan move to Arsenal

Unai Emery says that a proposed loan move taking former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona to Arsenal has not been ‘talked about at any time.’ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The La Liga champions are willing to allow the Brazilian leave this summer window and would consider allowing him to go out on a season-long loan, for a fee of around £27.4m. Reports in Spain claim that Coutinho is not interested in a loan move, however, and still wants to stay and fight for his place at the club. Emery has also distanced the club from rumours of a move for the Brazil international, although admits that he is a big fan of the midfielder. Speaking after Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona on Sunday, Emery said, via SER: ‘We’ve never talked ...

Aug22019 by JBNo Comments

Nicolas Pepe reveals why he snubbed Napoli, Liverpool for Arsenal

Premier League

Former Lille forward Nicolas Pepe says he is "convinced that Arsenal is the right choice" after completing his club-record £72 million move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ivory Coast winger was the subject of serious transfer interest and came close to signing for Italian giants Napoli before finally joining the Gunners. Pepe is now expected to form a fearsome attacking trio with Alexandre Lacazette and Aubameyang having signed a long-term deal at the Emirates. The 24-year-old faced a tough decision regarding his future after returning from the African Cup of Nations with Liverpool also reported to be amongst those said to have had an offer accepted by Lille. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But now Get French Foo...

Jul292019 by JBNo Comments

Nicolas Pepe set for Arsenal medical as £72m move nears end

Premier League, Transfer Info

Nicolas Pepe is currently in London with his agents to undergo his medical at Arsenal after a deal was agreed with Lille, according to Sky Sports news. The 24-year-old is set to join Arsenal this week and would be the Gunners' fourth signing of this summer window, after the arrival of Gabriel Martinelli, Dani Ceballos, who joined on a season-long loan from Real Madrid, and defender William Saliba. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pepe scored 22 goals in Ligue 1 last campaign, second only to Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe, while also providing 11 assists, also the second most in the Fench Ligue 1, as Lille finished second. It was initially reported that four teams had reached an agreement in principle with the Ivorian forward, but Arsenal and Nap...

Jul292019 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal ‘close’ to signing Sami Khedira after Juve ace was spotted at the Emirates

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Arsenal are reportedly on the brink of signing Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira after the German star was spotted at the Emirates on Sunday. The Gunners suffered a 2-1 home loss to Lyon in their latest pre-season friendly game on Sunday, that inspite of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang giving the hosts a first-half lead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, any disappointment over the defeat will soon go out the window with respected Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri revealing on his Twitter handle that Khedira is “close” to joining Arsenal. World Cup winner Khedira still has a year left on his current deal at Juventus, but has been told he can leave the Italian champions this summer window after the arrivals of midfielders Adrien Rabiot and Aaron Ra...

Jul282019 by JBNo Comments

Emery provides update as Lacazette limps out of Emirates in protective boot

Premier League

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery has confirmed that Lacazette’s ankle injury is ‘not serious’ after the striker was forced off in the first half of their 2-1 loss to Lyon at the Emirates Cup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lacazette appeared to role his ankle while trying to evade a challenge in the 13th minute against Lyon and the 28-year-old Frenchman required treatment before leaving the pitch. Reiss Nelson came on to replace Lacazette for the remainder of the game, but it’s understood the substitution was made as a precaution with Arsenal confident the France international will make a quick recovery. The Gunners started promisingly, with Aubameyang finishing well to open the scoring, but a quickfire double from second-half substitute Moussa Dembele g...

Jul272019 by JB2 Comments

Arsenal now lead Napoli in race to sign Nicolas Pepe with improved offer

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Arsenal are reportedly now in pole position to beat their rivals Napoli to the signing of this in-demand star Nicolas Pepe, the Gunners have made the best offer to the winger’s representatives. According to Sky Italia, Arsenal are leading the race to sign in-demand Lille star, the attacker is subject to offers from four of Europe’s biggest clubs, but his agent is pushing the ace to move to the Emirates as the north London side have made the best offer so far to the Ivorian’s representatives. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is reported that the Gunners offered more than Napoli’s €3.5m agent fee and €500,000 bonus, the report also claim that Pepe’s team are holding out for €5m for their services and Arsenal have offered exactly what they want. Acco...

Jul252019 by JBNo Comments

Ozil attacked by knife-wielding gang before Kolasinac fights them off

Premier League

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil was forced to "run for his life" as he and team-mate Sead Kolasinac were the victims of an attack by knife-wielding moped thugs in London. German star Ozil was seen racing down Golders Green Road in his black Mercedes G-Class SUV as the thugs chased him. Kolasinac is then seen coming down from the £100,000 vehicle and fighting off the armed robbers with his bare hands. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ozil then abandoned his car and fled the road on foot, staying in a nearby Turkish restaurant Likya. And staff immediately rushed to his defence, going out to the street to help chase the attackers away. Police arrived on the scene, and they were spotted questioning the Arsenal forward on the pavement over the shocking incid...

Jul252019 by JBNo Comments

Dani Ceballos reveals why he snubbed Tottenham to join Arsenal

Premier League

Dani Ceballos has revealed that Unai Emery was an important factor in his decision to sign for Arsenal on a season-long loan amid strong interest from Tottenham. Spurs were in pole position to land Ceballos earlier this summer window, but Emery’s personal intervention convinced the Real Madrid player to choose the gunners. The 22-year-old Spaniard becomes Arsenal’s second signing of this window after Gabriel Martinelli who completed a transfer from Ituano to the Emirates. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ceballos has been handed the No.8 shirt which has been vacant after Aaron Ramsey’s exit to Juventus. While Tottenham were confident of a deal after meeting with the midfielder and his family before the European Under-21 Championships, his mind was m...

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...

Jul172019 by JBNo Comments

Dani Ceballos to snub Tottenham for Arsenal move

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Arsenal are waiting for Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane to approve a loan deal for midfielder Dani Ceballos, According to Sky Sports News. It is belived that Tottenham were in talks with Real Madrid over a permanent deal for the midfielder, but the club and player prefer Arsenal’s loan proposal, with the deal expected to be completed in the coming days with Zidane's blessing. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The proposed loan deal suits the gunners from a financial perspective, allowing them to focus their funds on other important targets. Real Madrid, who initially wanted to sell the player, are now also only interested in a temporary deal after the midfielder's impressive performances at the European U21 Championships. Dani Ceballos himself b...