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Sep142018 by JBNo Comments

William Gallas: Senderos had panic attacks before facing Didier Drogba

Premier League

Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas has revealed his ex-Arsenal teammate Philippe Senderos suffered panic attacks before games. The duo were centre-back partners in an Arsenal team which, despite having the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor, failed to deliver the silverware for their club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In particular, that Arsenal group suffered at the hands of Chelsea and their deadly striker Didier Drogba, who had an incredible record of 13 goals in 15 matches against the Gunners in all competitions. ‘I knew Philippe Senderos, before a match he would need to speak a lot, you could see that he was sweating, that he did not feel good,’ Gallas told RMC. ‘Especially against certain players. ...

Sep12018 by JBNo Comments

Emery reveals talks with Mesut Ozil over position change for the club

Premier League

Unai Emery has confirmed that Mesut Ozil has been asked to play on the right wing for Arsenal. The 29-year-old was mainly used in the No.10 role during Arsene Wenger's reign but Emery is demanding the midfielder to be more flexible in his own system. Emery has denied that he and Ozil were involved in a bust-up in training last week, an incident which reportedly led to him being left out of the squad for the 3-1 win over West Ham on Saturday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Arsenal head coach has told Ozil that he will continue to be switched between the No.10 role and a position on the right wing. ‘I like the possibility to have the player play different positions on the pitch,’ said Emery. ‘It depends each match on us and on the opposition....

Aug232018 by JBNo Comments

Aaron Ramsey demands talks with Unai Emery after Chelsea axe

Transfer Info, Premier League

Aaron Ramsey wants to know where he figures in Unai Emery’s plans for Arsenal before he signs a new contract with the club, according to reports. The Wales international will be out of contract next summer and talks over a new deal have stalled, alerting the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United to his possible availability. Ramsey was surprisingly axed from Emery’s starting lineup in last week’s defeat to Chelsea, a decision that surprised many of his teammates – while he was also taken off against Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And now, The Sun claim that Ramsey is refusing to continue talks until he has a clearer picture of what his role will be in the team under Emery. The 27-year-old has made it clear to the new boss that he s...

Jul232018 by JBNo Comments

Mesut Ozil quits Germany in racism row and slams the FA

Premier League

Mesut Ozil confirms he will "no longer be playing for Germany" after accusing some German officials of racism. Ozil was part of the Germany squad at the World Cup in Russia and was hugely criticised as they failed to make it past the group stage. A photograph he posed for with Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the World Cup led to his loyalty to the country being questioned. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Germany team boss Oliver Bierhoff even suggested that Ozil should have been dropped after failing to clear up the Erdogan meeting. Ozil, who is of mixed German and Turkish heritage, defended his actions in a very lengthy statement issued through his social media accounts on Sunday, making it the first time he has publicly addressed t...

Jul202018 by JBNo Comments

Petr Cech’s agent speaks out on Chelsea transfer speculation

Transfer Info, Premier League

Petr Cech’s agent insists the goalkeeper is focused on staying at the Emirates and claims Chelsea have not tabled any offer. The 36-year-old is about to enter his fourth year with Arsenal but faces the possibility of being Unai Emery’s back-up goalie after the arrival of Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen. Petr Cech was signed from Chelsea for £10m three years ago and reports emerged this week that he could be heading back to Stamford Bridge this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are considering selling Thibaut Courtois to Madrid as the Belgium international has just a year remaining on his contract and is yet to put to paper on a new deal. Cech has been linked as a replacement for Thibaut Courtois, but his agent Viktor Kolar says there i...

Jun212018 by JBNo Comments

Lucas Torreira finally breaks his silence on Arsenal transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Sampdoria star Lucas Torreira has called Arsenal ‘one of the most important teams in the world’ amid rumours he’s set for a move to the Emirates. Torreira has reportedly agreed a £26million deal with Arsenal and is expected to join up with his new team-mates after Uruguay’s World Cup campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unai Emery is on the lookout for midfield reinforcements, with Jack Wilshere on his way out of Arsenal, and Torreira has been hus number one target. Stephan Lichtsteiner completed a free transfer to Arsenal this month and Torreira has hinted that he could follow to north London. Asked if he's an Arsenal player, Torreira replied: ‘No, I don’t know (if he is an Arsenal player). ‘At the moment , the most important thing is playin...

Jun132018 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal to announce £20m signing of Bernd Leno

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Arsenal are reportedly preparing to announce the signing of goalkeeper Bernd Leno in the coming days. The Bayer Leverkusen has been linked with a move away from Bundesliga this summer, with Liverpool and Napoli seen as potential suitors. A move to Napoli did seem to be all but sealed after Leverkusen admitted the stopper had an agreement with the team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, SportBild claim Arsenal have won the race for the German and expect Leno to take over from Petr Cech. Leno will cost £20m and Arsenal are close to coming to an agreement with the player and Leverkusen. Cech has just one year left on his current Arsenal contract and Unai Emery is expected to ease the Czech international out of the club in the next 12 months. ...

Jun112018 by JBNo Comments

PSG’s Yacine Adli responds to Arsenal u-turn rumours

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Yacine Adli has hit back at reports which claimed he is considering a U-turn over his l transfer to Arsenal. Last week, RMC Sport reported that the 17-year-old has signed a three-year deal with Arsenal, with the option of a further two seasons. The midfielder is considered one of Europe’s brightest young talents and PSG had made an offer to keep him which he turned down. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Sunday evening, RMC Sport reported that he was in London ahead of his move to the Gunners but was considering a u-turn regarding the transfer. But Adli appeared to dismiss those claims with a post on Instagram which said: ‘You have no idea what you’re on about.’ The PSG youngster also included a location tag which s...

Jun52018 by JBNo Comments

Why Arsenal’s new signing Sokratis rejected offer to join Man Utd

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Arsenal’s imminent signing Sokratis Papastathopoulos rejected the opportunity to join Manchester United, according to his father. The Gunners are set to announce the first signing of Unai Emery’s tenure after the Greek defender successfully completed his medical in London on Monday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sokratis was about to enter the last year of his contract with Borussia Dortmund, which has enabled Arsenal to sign the 29-year-old for a mere €20 million (£17.5m). Manchester United were also interested in a move for Sokratis, and reports in Germany even claimed that Jose Mourinho personally contacted the defender to discuss a move to the club. But Sokratis’ father, Charalambos Papastathopoulos, has revealed that his son did not want to w...

Jun42018 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal set to hold talks with Marouane Fellaini over a transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Arsenal have launched a shock move to sign United midfielder Marouane Fellaini on a free after he rejected two contract offers to stay at Old Trafford. The thought of Fellaini signing for Arsenal would have seemed impossible under former manager Arsene Wenger because of his age and playing style, but times have changed and the new recruitment team at the club agrees with Emery in his pursuit. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is believed that Unai Emery had been keen to sign the Belgian when he was the manager of Paris Saint Germain and his representatives are set to meet with club officials this week. The fact he is available on a free is also attractive to Arsenal because they are understood to have a transfer budget of just £50m this summer. Arsenal...