Tag: Mesut Ozil

  • Real to decide on Di Maria in next 48 hours

    Real to decide on Di Maria in next 48 hours

    The future of Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria will reportedly be determined in the next 48 hours. According to Spanish source AS, the Argentina international will resume training with the European Cup holders on Tuesday if the club does not reach an agreement with suitors Paris Saint-Germain. The report claims that cash-rich French giants…

  • Wenger confirms German trio will miss season opener

    Wenger confirms German trio will miss season opener

    Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Per Mertersacker, Lukas Podolski and Mesut Ozil will miss the start of the new Premier League season. The German trio played an important part in their county’s successful World Cup campaign, beating Argentina in the final to capture the trophy in Brazil last month. And, following their successful…

  • Arsenal launch 11th-hour bid for Hoffenheim midfielder

    Arsenal launch 11th-hour bid for Hoffenheim midfielder

    Arsenal are preparing a late bid to scupper Hoffenheim midfielder Roberto Firmino’s switch to Inter Milan, according to reports coming out of Italy. Tutto Mercato Web claims the Gunners have made contact with the Bundesliga club and hold a growing belief that they can lure the Brazilian playmaker to the Premier League. The 22-year-old has…

  • Real Madrid ignore Ancelotti’s plea to keep Di Maria

    Real Madrid ignore Ancelotti’s plea to keep Di Maria

    Real Madrid are reportedly ready to ignore head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s plea to keep winger Angel Di Maria as a move to the Premier League edges closer. As Football Express News reported earlier on today, long-term admirers Manchester United have been joined by bitter rivals Liverpool in the race to secure the Argentina international’s signature.…

  • Ex-United man: Khedira can win title for Arsenal

    Ex-United man: Khedira can win title for Arsenal

    Arsenal will be Premier League title challengers if they complete the signature of Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, according to ex-Manchester United midfielder Robbie Savage. The ex-Wales international, who started his career at Old Trafford before making a name for himself with the likes of Leicester City, Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers, has been impressed…

  • Arsenal star Podolski: We are signing Khedira

    Arsenal star Podolski: We are signing Khedira

    Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski claims his Germany team-mate Sami Khedira will be a Gunners player in the coming weeks. The north London outfit have reportedly agreed a £23million fee with La Liga giants Real Madrid for the acquisition of the midfielder, with Catalan publication Sport claiming a deal is close. Wideman Podolski has added fuel…

  • Arsenal legend urges Gunners to complete Khedira swoop

    Arsenal legend urges Gunners to complete Khedira swoop

    Arsenal stalwart Ray Parlour has urged his former club to buy Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira. The Gunners, who have already spent in excess of £30million to lure attacker Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona, have agreed a £23m fee for Khedira, according to Catalan source Sport. Ex-England international Parlour, who started his career at the north…

  • Arsenal agree £23m fee for Real star Khedira

    Arsenal agree £23m fee for Real star Khedira

    Arsenal have reportedly won the race to sign Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira in a £23million deal. According to Catalan publication Sport, the Gunners have seen off interest from a number of European heavyweights to snap up the contract rebel, who has less than 12 months remaining on his Bernabeu deal. The two clubs have…

  • Arteta steps up in defence of Ozil

    Arteta steps up in defence of Ozil

    Arsenal’s record signing Mesut Ozil may have been criticised for inconsistent form with huge emphasis placed on his £40M price tag, but according to club vice-captain Mikel Arteta, those who singled him out and judged so negatively last season were unjustified. Last summer German midfielder Ozil signed to Arsenal from Real Madrid in a show-stopping…

  • Khedira ‘would be outstanding for Arsenal’

    Khedira ‘would be outstanding for Arsenal’

    Former England international Joey Barton believes Arsenal fans should celebrate if the Gunners land Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira. The north London outfit could move for the Germany international and pair him with compatriot Mesut Ozil at the Emirates Stadium during the summer transfer window. He has less than 12 months remaining on his contract…