Neale Ricotti opens up his Arsenal Blog with a look at the Emirates Cup performance and how Arsene Wenger’s new signings faired against Monaco on Sunday. After a summer of Brazilian delights, for me it was first day back to school, I missed Saturdays training session with Benfica (we won 5-1), today was the day that starts my season. And my word, what a line up Arsenal suddenly find themselves with…plus we are still waiting for the return of the World Cup winning Germans! I wonder if the rest of the lads will do something on their return? It was…
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Manchester United are on the verge of signing Watford youngster Ogo Obi following his successful two week loan spell on tour with the Red Devils’ youth academy team. The 16-year-old striker impressed Red Devils management with his performances in the youth’s pre-season tour in Northern Ireland, netting two goals against Australian juniors Gold Coast Academy in the Milk Cup tournament. Both goals came in the first 20 minutes of the game and the Manchester teens totally dominated the Australians, delivering a painful 11-0 thrashing. Obi, who has been training with Championship side Watford, is not under written contract with the Hornets…
Borussia Dortmund have rejected Liverpool’s bid for Marco Reus, confirming that the winger will remain at the Bundesliga club. The Anfield based club are on a summer spending spree at present and have already freshened up their squad with the additions of Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Emre Can, whilst they have recouped some spending money by selling Luis Suarez to Barcelona. Officials from the Merseyside club flew out to Germany two weeks ago to make contact and submit a bid for German winger Reus. But weeks on and Bundesliga club Dortmund have rejected their offer, refusing to allow the winger to…
Reports in Italy claim that Juventus have informed Manchester United that they would like Javier Hernandez and Nani included in a deal for Arturo Vidal. The Chilean international has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer, although discussions have since gone quiet in the last week. Juventus officials are unwilling to discuss Vidal’s future but the club’s director general Giuseppe Marotta has insisted that he would only be sold to United if he told the Italian club he wanted to move to England. However, it is also being reporters by Corriere dello Sport that Juve have…
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce is keen to make a move for Wilfried Zaha but will wait to see what decision Louis van Gaal makes on the Manchester United winger. Hammers boss Allardyce is keen to improve his attacking options this summer and not repeat the failings of last season. And, the former Newcastle United boss sees 21-year-old Zaha as the perfect option, but he will wait until Manchester United have finished their tour of the United States to hear what decision Louis van Gaal makes on the England U21 international. “I shall make judgements. After this tour I…
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has firmly set the record straight over speculation on the Reds’ pursuit of AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, insisting, “he will not be at Liverpool.” Having drifted through a seemingly unsettled season at the San Siro following his move from Manchester City a year ago, the 23-year-old frontman is believed to be keen on a move back to England. Since the moment he arrived last summer at AC Milan, Balotelli has been linked with a number of top Premier League sides including Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea, along with with strong suggestions that his time in…
French striker Loic Remy has joined up with Queens Park Rangers on their pre-season tour of Ireland. The French striker has been one of the most discussed players in this current transfer window as he looks to leave newly promoted Queens Park Rangers. A move to Liverpool had been agreed with personal terms having been met and even a medical having taken place, but the Merseyside club decided to cancel the deal at the last minute, leaving Remy to look elsewhere. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been heavily linked but both have since turned to other transfer targets, leaving Remy’s…
Arsenal are ready to make a bid for Sporting Lisbon defensive midfielder William Carvalho, according to O Jogo. Arsene Wenger has looked to improve his options this summer and has already completed the signings of Alexis Sanchez, Mathieu Debuchy and Calum Chambers. Keen to push on from their FA Cup success last season, Wenger has been linked with a number of other targets and according to reports in Portugual – is ready to make a move for impressive defensive minded player William Carvalho. The 22-year-old has attracted interest from a number of top European clubs this summer, with Manchester United…
Spanish daily AS report that Real Madrid have moved to sign Luiz Gustavo as a replacement for Sami Khedira after the German edged closer to joining Arsenal. News broke late on Sunday evening about Khedira’s proposed move to Arsenal with a meeting being held between the German midfielder’s officials and the Gunners and that has led to Real Madrid pursuit of Luiz Gustavo. The report in AS goes on to add that with Khedira entering the final 12 months of his current deal; his move away from the club – likely to Arsenal – is certain to happen this summer.…
Manchester United are considering a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan, according to AMK. The Turkish midfielder has been one of the most consistent performers in European football in recent seasons and played an important part in helping Atletico Madrid win the La Liga title last season, beating Barcelona and Real Madrid in the process. However, his future has been heavily discussed in recent weeks after seeing the likes Filipe Luis, Diego Costa and Thibaut Courtois move to Chelsea. Turan, 27, has openly admitted in the past that he would like to play in England during his career and…