Tag: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Arsenal fans set for disappointment on deadline day

Vyom Chaudhary

Arsenal fans are set for disappointment for transfer deadline day, according to BBC journalist David Ornstein. The Gunners have signed only two players – Alexandre Lacazette and Sead Kolasinac – this summer, and the club fans have been hoping for more enforcements – especially after the recent 4-0 humiliation against Liverpool. The Gunners have already agreed to sell Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a £40m deal to Liverpool, and according to Ornstein, they have no money for a major deal unless Alexis Sanchez departs for massive money or in a swap deal.…

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Chelsea planning a late swoop for Premier League striker and more deadline day updates

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen to seal a last-minute swoop for Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente, according to talkSPORT. Llorente, who has previously played under the Italian manager at Juventus, was also a transfer target for the Blues in January, but a move never realized. The report claims that the Premier League champions are still interested in the 32-year-old, even though they are yet to lodge a bid for the Spanish striker. Llorente, who joined the Swans on a two-year deal from Sevilla last summer, has only one year…

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Chelsea interested in Leicester star, £62m failed bid for striker and more

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea have reportedly identified Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy as a replacement for Diego Costa. The Blues have already signed Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid this summer, but according to the Mirror, Blues boss Antonio Conte also wants to bring in a striker with Premier League experience. The Italian has reportedly identified Vardy as a potential recruitment this summer. The 30-year-old scored 13 league goals for the Foxes last season and has already scored a couple this season. The England international was a target for Arsenal last summer, but he…

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Arsenal will allow Oxlade-Chamberlain to join Chelsea

Vyom Chaudhary

Alexis Sanchez has attracted the major headlines at Arsenal this summer, but he is not the only player whose future at the North London club is hanging in balance currently. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is another one who has only one year left on his deal with the Gunners and has been linked with an exit from the club this summer. According to multiple reports, Chamberlain has turned down a new deal from the Gunners and he wants to join a club where he can play in his preferred midfield position on…

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Arsenal dealt a huge blow ahead of FA Cup final

Vyom Chaudhary

Arsenal have been dealt a huge injury setback ahead of the FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday. In his pre-match conference, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that centre-back Gabriel has been ruled out with a medial knee ligament injury for up to eight weeks. “Gabriel is out for 6-8 weeks,” said Wenger. “We had a scare about his cruciate, but it’s only his medial ligament. “The positive is he avoids surgery but he’s out until the beginning of August at least.” That latest development has left the Gunners short…

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Jose Mourinho eye swoop for Arsenal star

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is plotting an ambitious £30 million swoop for Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The Daily Mirror reports that Mourinho, following the January sales of Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay, aims to bolster his wide and central midfield options in the summer and has identified the versatile England international as a potential signing. The 23-year-old arrived at the North London club from Southampton in 2011 with the reputation of being one of the best youth talents in the country. However, up until now, he has failed to…

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Oxlade-Chamberlain’s potential remains clear for all to see

Stuart Campbell

At the age of just 16 years and 199 days, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made his senior debut for Southampton during the 2009-2010 League 1 season. In doing so, he became the second youngest player to ever appear for the club behind Theo Walcott, with the pair now being team-mates at Arsenal. Oxlade-Chamberlain joined the Gunners in August 2011, after performing brilliantly for Southampton during the 2010-2011 season. He ended that having scored nine goals in 34 appearances, whilst being named in the PFA League One Team of the Year, as he…

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Liverpool face setback in pursuit of midfielder, compete with Leicester for Arsenal winger

Vyom Chaudhary

Liverpool have long been linked with a move for Empoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski. The 22-year-old even posed for pictures with a Liverpool shirt and publicly proclaimed the Reds’ interest in his services. However, it seems like the Poland international jumped the gun with his comments and he won’t be arriving at Anfield after all. According to Football Italia, Serie A runner-up Napoli have surpassed the Reds as the favourites to sign the talented midfielder. The report claims that Maurizio Sarri’s side are close to wrapping up a deal for the player. Zielinski…

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Manchester United linked with Arsenal star

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United are interested in signing Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to ESPN. The report claims that a source close to the player has told ESPN that the Red Devils are monitoring the 22-year-old. Chamberlain’s future at the Emirates Stadium remains uncertain as reports have suggested that the Gunners will listen to offers for the player in the summer. The England international has failed to secure his spot in Arsene Wenger’s team following his arrival at the club from Southampton in 2011. The North London club signed Chamberlain in a deal…

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Manchester City to raid Arsenal for midfield trio

Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester City could make a raid on Arsenal’s midfield. Mikel Arteta, Aaron Ramsey and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are the names being looked at by the club. According to Football Insider, incoming manager Pep Guardiola is concerned about meeting the Premier League’s rules regarding home-grown players in first team squads. Therefore, luring in the Arsenal trio would help the Citizens greatly in this regard. While Ramsey and Chamberlain are being targeted to add to Guardiola’s squad, Arteta is more likely to join City’s coaching staff under his Spanish friend if he hangs up his playing…

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Liverpool in a shock move for Arsenal winger

Vyom Chaudhary

Liverpool are monitoring Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to the latest reports. The 22-year old has struggled for regular playing opportunities with the Gunners and is currently nursing an injury. The England international was also linked with a move to Chelsea earlier this season, and now ESPN are claiming that the Reds are interested in signing him. Liverpool are expected to make a host of signings in the summer transfer window, as Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to overhauling his squad ahead of next season. According to the report, he has…

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Arsenal fans not happy with Oxlade-Chamberlain’s pre-game antics

Vyom Chaudhary

It was yet another frustrating result for Arsenal as they were held to a goalless draw by Southampton on Tuesday night. The sombre mood among the Arsenal fans was clearly not helped when the club’s official Twitter account posted a video of midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain dancing in the tunnel before heading out to warm-up. Heading out for the warm up. #AFCvSFC pic.twitter.com/DhJupSCpUP — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) February 2, 2016 Some of the fans clearly didn’t like his approach: @Arsenal Ox needs to pipe down smh. Why’s he dancing in the…

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Southampton make a last-minute move for Arsenal star

Vyom Chaudhary

Southampton have made a last-minute approach to sign Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on a loan move, according to the latest reports. The Sun claims that the Saints manager Ronald Koeman is interested in bringing the winger to St. Mary’s Stadium and has approached the Gunners regarding a potential loan deal. The England international has struggled to find form for the Gunners this season and has fallen behind Theo Walcott and Joel Campbell in the pecking order. He has started only seven league games for the North London club this season…

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Arsenal gossip: Juventus striker lined up for January move, but Gunners legend suggests title bid is over

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: The Gunners are plotting a £22m move for Juventus striker Simone Zaza, according to the Daily Telegraph. The Italy international only moved to Juventus Stadium in the summer, but may find first-team opportunities hard to come by given the competition already in Massimiliano Allegri’s squad. Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has hinted that his former side’s lack of activity during the summer may have already ruled them out of the title race, the Daily Star report. “It does not look like they are…

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Arsenal gossip: Cavani deal to be done in January as winger reveals fitness problems

Steve Green

Friday’s biggest Arsenal news and gossip. Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 22, says he has been playing in pain for the past two years because of a series of knee and groin problems, the Daily Mirror reports. The England midfielder says the pain was so bad last season that he struggled to get out of bed or even lift himself off his sofa. Chamberlain says his favourite TV pundit is Gary Neville, despite the former Manchester United full-back’s criticism of manager Arsene Wenger, the Daily Star reports. Former Arsenal midfielder Paul…

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Arsenal star reveals he hasn’t been match fit since he was a teenager

Steve Green

Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has revealed that he hasn’t been fully match fit since he was a teenager, according to the Daily Express. The Gunners have got off to a stuttering start to their campaign, but the England international has been one of the club’s more impressive performers so far. However, he has revealed that after injuring his cruciate ligament during an opening day defeat to Aston Villa two years ago – which occurred just two days before his 20th birthday – he has never been completely injury free until…

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Arsenal gossip: £45m Cavani bid reportedly accepted, but Dynamo Moscow reject striker move

Jordan Harris

Here is deadline day’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly accepted a £45m move for Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani, according to the Metro. The deal involves £43m up front with a further £2m in add-ons, but the Gunners may struggle to get a move done in time. Dynamo Moscow have rejected a loan-to-buy offer from Arsene Wenger’s side for forward Aleksandr Kokorin, according to the Metro. The Russia international’s contract expires next summer, paving the way for a free transfer, but he appears set to see out…

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Galatasaray to launch ‘huge’ offer for Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Steve Green

Galatasaray are hoping to prize England international winger away from Arsenal, according to a report in the Daily Express. The Daily Mirror has hinted that the Turkish giants have made an enquiry into the player’s availability with a French agent said to have been given permission to speak to the 22-year-old about a possible move. Oxlade-Chamberlain still has three years left to run on his current deal with the North London club, but Galatasaray are said to be ‘deadly serious’ about making a move for his signature and have claimed…

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Arsenal confirmed line-up vs Crystal Palace: Alexis Sanchez starts for Gunners, but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain DROPPED

Jordan Harris

Arsene Wenger has named the side that he hopes will be able to beat Crystal Palace and kick Arsenal’s season into life. The big news is that Alexis Sanchez will make his first start of the campaign, but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain drops to the bench. The decision to drop the England international is certainly a surprise. Chamberlain has been the Gunners’ brightest spark so far this season, having scored the only goal during the Community Shield clash with Chelsea, and hitting a sumptuous volley during their opening Premier League game against West…

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Which of the Premier League heavyweights boasts the strongest second XI? Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea analysed

Jordan Harris

With the new Premier League season in its infancy, fans of each club will get to see their side’s strongest XI, and start dreaming of where that talented crop can take them. However, it is when the campaign is truly in full swing, and injuries begin to become a factor that the title favourites will become more obvious. With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the top flight’s heavyweights’ second XI: Chelsea While most sides would kill for a front two like Chelsea’s, there are serious concerns…

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Arsenal gossip: Gunners given FREE RUN at £20m midfielder and Wenger explains Poldi exit

Steve Green
schneiderlin southampton

Saturday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumours. Arsenal have been given a boost in their pursuit of Southampton star Morgan Schneiderlin after Manchester United may now end their interest in 25-year-old, according to the Daily Express. The Manchester club had seen a £20m bid for the Frenchman rejected, and are now set to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says he is going to hell and back in preparation for the new campaign, the Daily Star reports. The Gunners star is back training again, working hard to achieve…

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(Images) Arsenal stars in full flow on first day of pre-season training

Steve Green

The Arsenal squad made their triumphant return to pre-season training on Tuesday morning, but were missing some key faces like Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil. READ MORE: Arsenal News Arsenal considering £42.7m bid for Napoli star Arsenal legend slams Mesut Ozil: He goes missing too often Gunners fans will also have to wait a little longer to get a first glimpse of new both Petr Cech in his training gear as he, and the names above, have all been granted some extra time off to recover in time…

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Arsenal duo Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain & Danny Welbeck attend Wireless festival with Saints star

Mohamuud Jama

Arsenal duo Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Danny Welbeck have landed on home soil after their holidays and decided to attend the Wireless Festival with Southampton’s Ryan Bertrand. SEE MORE: Arsenal transfer news Arsenal legend has a warning for Petr Cech Arsenal move for sensational striker Oxlade-Chamberlain spent his holidays in Dubai and America, but with pre-season set to start next week, the 21-year-old is ready to get into shape ahead of the new campaign. The England duo enjoyed an extended break following the culmination of the club season after missing the…

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Arsenal’s BEST XI last season: including just ONE English player

Jordan Harris
sancjez arsenal

Although Arsenal only seemed to move into the title race once Chelsea already had one hand on the Premier League trophy, there were many reasons for optimism at the Emirates last season. READ MORE: Arsenal News and Gossip Saturday’s Arsenal news round up (Video) Alexis Sanchez scores stunning diving header in Copa America clash As well as winning their second consecutive FA Cup, the signing of Alexis Sanchez seemed to inspire a resiliency in their flair that Gunners fans will be hoping they see the best of next year. To…

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Chelsea gossip and news: Blues make £20m Ox bid and £14.4m Belgian targeted

Steve Green

Wednesday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumours. SEE ALSO: Chelsea 2015/16 fixture list Chelsea have targeted Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 27, as a replacement for Petr Cech, according to The Telegraph. However, Jose Mourinho faces a task in convincing the player to spend his peak years as a number two to Thibaut Courtois. Arsenal have rejected a swap deal for Cech, 33, that would see 21-year-old midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain join Chelsea. The Gunners would prefer a cash-only deal worth £10m to sign the Blues’ back-up goalkeeper, the Daily Mirror…

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