Arsenal have been handed a timely boost in that Olivier Giroud returned to training on Thursday after recovering from a broken leg. The French international has been out of action since August after suffering the injury in a 2-2 draw with Everton in the Premier League but stepped up his recovery over the past few days and has now made a return to training. Giroud underwent surgery on August 27th and will now undergo a rehabilitation process which could see him return later this month. The news comes as a boost for Arsenal after two of the club’s midfielder’s were…
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Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says that controversy around the club ended when Jose Mourinho was replaced by Carlo Ancelotti. Mourinho spent three seasons with the Spanish giants and was heavily involved in several controversies, either with rivals Barcelona or his own players. The Portuguese coach departed in 2013 and returned to Chelsea, being replaced by Italian Carlo Ancelotti and Spanish defender Sergio Ramos has said that their is less controversy at the club since. “Aside from being a great person, Ancelotti has brought a calm and stability that has done away with any controversy outside of the dressing room,”…
Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk should avoid joining Arsenal, warns Frank de Boer. The 23-year-old Dutchman has been strongly linked with a move to a number of Premier League sides after impressing both in the Scottish Premier League and the Europa League for Celtic. Sunderland, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur have all been linked in recent weeks, but it is understood that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to make a January swoop after sending scouts to watch the versatile defender in action. It is being reported by a number of Scottish press outlets that the Gunners will submit a first…
Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby could be out for three months after a hamstring injury, according to Goal. The 28-year-old is claimed to have torn his hamstring in training and is now expected to be out until January. Diaby has slowly worked himself back to fitness this season after tearing a knee ligament in March 2013 and he made a return to playing action against Southampton in the Capital One Cup earlier in September. But, the French international will now be ruled out until the New Year should his condition and fitness recover. Diaby first broke his ankle against Sunderland four…
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has admitted that he will not available for another seven weeks with the knee ligament injury that he suffered last month. The Germany international was diagnosed with a ligament tear during the last international break following Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on October 5th, and whilst it was hoped he would return sooner than January, the 25-year-old has confirmed that he will be out for a longer period. “I have already been out for five weeks and will be out for another seven weeks,” Özil said at a Laureus event in Germany. “That is a really…
Inter have opened talks over a loan move for Arsenal striker Joel Campbell, which would include an option to buy value of £7m. Campbell, 22, signed for the Gunners in 2011 but saw work permit problems restrict him from playing for the North London side and thus – seeing him enjoy loan spells with French side Lorient, Spanish side Real Betis and Greek side Olympiakos. Much wanted after a good season with the Greek champions, Campbell was in good form for his country, Costa Rica, at the World Cup in Brazil this summer. Numerous European clubs showed interest over the…
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has informed Chelsea that they must pay £19m for French defender Raphael Varane. The young French defender was in superb form for his country during the World Cup in Brazil and was named amongst the nominees for the Young Player of the tournament and his quality has seen two of Europe’s biggest clubs show interest this summer. Varane initially made the breakthrough at Madrid under the guidance of now Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho but the youngster found playing time hard to come by last season under new boss Carlo Ancelotti. Chelsea have also shown interest…
Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has insisted that no talks have taken place between himself and Arsenal or Manchester United. The Germany international has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid this season after failing to win back his place in the starting eleven. The likes of Arsenal and Man United have been linked with a move and both have been monitoring his contract which is due to expire next summer. Khedira, however, insists that he has no plans to leave the European champions. “There have not been talks with any other teams,” the Germany international told Kicker.…
Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has discussed the form of his former club and said that he is sure they will continue to fight until the end. Liverpool have struggled to maintain the form that made them potential title winners last season and currently sit 11th place in the Premier League, having secured just 15 points in 11 games. When asked if he still watches the Reds, Suarez told reporters: “The truth is I watch it, not only the Premier League but all the tournaments, and obviously I try to see the positive and the negative side of the analysis.…
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is not worried about his lack of goals for his new club. The Uruguay international has been without a goal since making his debut against Real Madrid in October, although he has contributed with four assists. “The truth is, personally, I feel very happy at the club. Obviously I am a striker who likes to score goals and I am happy when I score,” he told reporters. “But, as happened the other day [against Almeria, when he provided two assists], if I help the team I will always be happy anyway because I prioritise the collective more…