Tag: Arturo Vidal

Arsenal star urged to quit the club

Vyom Chaudhary
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Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal has urged his national teammate, Alexis Sanchez, to join him at the Bundesliga club. The Arsenal star has been involved in negotiations with the North London club over a new contract for the past few months. However, the latest reports have suggested that Carlo Ancelotti, who will take charge of Bayern Munich in the summer, wants the Chili international to play for the Bundesliga giants. Now, Sanchez’s Chile teammate Vidal has urged him to quit the North London club and join Bayern. Goal.com quotes Vidal: “Hopefully (Alexis can join…

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Antonio Conte to inform Chelsea of his plans to sign two midfield heavyweights

Vyom Chaudhary

In recent weeks, Antonio Conte has emerged as the clear favourite to take charge of Chelsea in summer. As other candidates have dropped out of the race, more and more media outlets have claimed that the current Italy manager will replace Guus Hiddink at Stamford Bridge during the summer. Goal.com understands that the Italian is set to agree on a three-year deal with the Blues, worth £6.5 million per year. The report states that Conte will hold further talks with Chelsea officials in Monte Carlo in the coming week. According to…

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FIFA 16 player rankings 40-31: Chelsea stopper ranked higher than Man United striker Wayne Rooney

Steve Green

On Wednesday, we brought you the first in a series of lists concerning the player rankings on FIFA 16. And today we continue that run down with numbers 40-31, and though there are no major shocks, the placement of certain names will no doubt ruffle a few feathers amongst fans. 40. Gerard Pique – Barcelona Rating: 85 The Barca defender is still in good nick despite having a quiet season by his own standards. 39. Mats Hummels – Borussia Dortmund Rating: 86 Linked with United over the summer, and we…

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REVEALED: The 10 highest rated players on FIFA 16 – Chelsea star climbs high into fifth

Steve Green

With the release of the latest FIFA instalment just around the corner we’re bringing you the ten highest rated players on the game in anticipation for its release. 10. James Rodriguez – Real Madrid Rating: 87 Having bagged 17 goals and chalked up 18 assists in his debut season with the club, the Colombian playmaker has been deemed worthy of a substantial rise that launches him into the top 10. 9. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – Paris Saint Germain Rating: 88 Despite his advancing years, the veteran Swedish forward is as good…

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The best transfers of the summer so far: NO Man United or Chelsea players feature as title contenders do TERRIBLE business

Steve Green

It’s been another busy summer with several big names and big fees swarming the market. And the best part about it is that it’s not over yet! With just over two weeks to go there are a number of big deals left to be done. However, until then, we’re highlighting the best deals already done. Arturo Vidal – Juventus to Bayern Munich With Bastian Schweinsteiger departing, the Chilean stepped in to represent the changing of the guard at the Alianz Arena. His box-to-box all action approach should ensure that the…

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Arsenal news: Benzema bid likely to be accepted, but goalkeeper heading for exit

Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: The Gunners’ £31.3m bid for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is likely to be accepted, according to the Metro. Los Blancos had been expected to turn the offer down, but have decided that that money may help them buy Marco Reus. One of Benzema’s former teammates will not be moving to north London however, as the Daily Star report that Gonzalo Higuain is no longer on Arsene Wenger’s radar. The Frenchman is not willing to trigger the £69.5m release clause in his…

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Arturo Vidal agrees to join Bayern Munich as Juventus accept £28m offer

Steve Green

Chilean international midfielder Arturo Vidal is set to join Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich after they agreed a €37m (£25.9m) with Juventus, that will rise further with an extra £2.1m in add ons, The Guardian reports. The Guardian report states that Vidal will sign a four-year agreement with Bayern worth £90,000-per-week. He will now travel to Munich to complete his medical and the deal could be officially announced before the weekend. Bayern are known to be looking for a long term replacement for the ageing Franck Ribery, and Vidal seems to…

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Arsenal gossip: £40m striker bid CLOSE and Bellerin REJECTS Barca return

Steve Green

Friday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumour roundup. Arsenal will offer £40m for Real Madrid’s 27-year-old French striker Karim Benzema, The Sun reports. The Gunners have been on the striker’s trail for a while now and could finally launch a move into action as they seek reinforcements up front. Midfielder Jack Wilshere, 23, wants to hold talks with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger ahead of the new Premier League season in order to discuss where he stands in the first-team squad, The Independent reports. Wilshere has been a target for Manchester…

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Arturo Vidal’s drunken car smash forced Arsenal to drop interest

Steve Green
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Over the past 24 hours it has emerged that Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal has been the subject of a €40m offer from German giants Bayern Munich, only for the Italians to tell them that they wanted something closer to €45m (via Di Marzio). Not long after that story broke, Chilean news source La Cuarta reported that a deal had been agreed between the two sides and that Bayern had seen off interest from Real Madrid for the 28-year-old. The reports from Chile claim that Real had sent a representative over…

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Juventus to sell Arturo Vidal to fund a move for Chelsea playmaker

Steve Green

Juventus are said to be willing to cash in on Chilean international midfielder Arturo Vidal in order to fund a move for Chelsea star Oscar this summer, the Daily Express reports. READ MORE: Chelsea News and Gossip Chelsea to offer midfielder to Monaco to secure Radamel Falcao deal Juventus interested in signing ANOTHER Chelsea winger Vidal has apparently agreed a deal to sign for La Liga giants Real Madrid, after telling new coach Rafa Benitez that he is keen to put pen-to-paper on a five-year deal. Having previously been linked…

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Arsenal three in, three out: Mass exodus planned and Portugal star wanted

Jordan Harris

Here are six transfer sagas involving Arsenal players, and Arsenal targets, starting with three potential signings: READ MORE: Arsenal Gossip Hector Bellerin praises Arsenal’s youth policy Arsenal planning clearout with SIX to be sold this summer Three players in:   Arturo Vidal – From Juventus The Juventus man wants to leave the club, and the Gunners are preparing a £21.2m bid to try and tempt him away, the Metro report. However, the Metro suggest that they may have to beat off competition from Real Madrid. If Arsene Wenger can add…

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Arsenal news and rumours: Deal close for Portugal star, while Vidal bid reportedly to be made

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: READ MORE: Arsenal Gossip Diego Simeone WANTS Arsenal man to replace departing Arda Turan Arturo Vidal’s agent denies he was in contact with Arsenal Player of the tournament at the recent under-21 European Championships William Carvalho is closing in on a move to Arsenal, according to the Daily Express. The move could cost the Gunners around £20m. Meanwhile, the ongoing transfer saga regarding Arturo Vidal has taken another twist, after the Metro reported that Arsenal were ready to make a £21.2m bid.…

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Arturo Vidal’s agent denies he was in contact with Arsenal

Steve Green
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Popular Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Arturo Vidal’s agent, Fernando Felicevich, claimed to have never been in contact with Arsenal about a move for the Juventus midfielder. READ MORE: Arsenal News and Gossip Arsenal ready to sign ‘best young player in Africa’ Arsenal offered Lyon star forward but must pay £21m The in demand star is currently helping Chile to an appearance in the final of the Copa America, and has been linked with a host of top clubs since before the previous domestic season came to…

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Arsenal gossip: Gunners DROP interest in Vidal, but Napoli star ‘days away’ from joining

Steve Green

Tuesday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumour gossip. Arsenal have ended their interest in Juventus’ 28-year-old Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, according to The Telegraph. Arsene Wenger has apparently been weighing up whether he needs to spend the money on the Chilean international as he already has a number of options in the middle. However, Gunners manager Arsene Wenger prefers Sporting Lisbon’s Portugal midfielder William Carvalho, 23, the London Evening Standard reports. Carvalho has been a target for Arsenal since last year, and has been impressing for the Portugal under-21s this…

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Arsenal end interest in £25m midfield pair, but remain keen on Sporting Lisbon ace

Steve Green

Arsenal are believed to have cooled their interest in Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, while a move for long term target Morgan Schneiderlin has yet to get off the ground, The Telegraph reports. READ MORE: Arsenal News and Gossip DONE DEAL: Petr Cech SIGNS for Arsenal Arsenal offered Lyon star forward but must pay £21m Both players had been reported as key targets for the Gunners this summer as a new central midfielder had been billed as a top priority for Arsene Wenger during the January transfer window. However, following the…

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Arsenal news and rumours: Cech deal to be confirmed, and star forward offered to Gunners

Jordan Harris
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Here is Monday’s news and rumours concerning Arsenal: READ MORE: Arsenal Gossip Arsenal want Portugal star after missing out on Morgan Schneiderlin Arsenal’s potential XI for 2015/16 Petr Cech’s move to the Emirates will be confirmed later today, according to The Independent. The 33-year-old will move from Stamford Bridge for £11m. The Daily Star have suggested that Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette could be on his way to north London this summer, in a deal worth £21m. The Star believe that the Ligue 1 side want to cash in after contract…

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Arsenal potential XI for 2015/16: including Juventus star and Petr Cech

Jordan Harris
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Over the last few years, Arsene Wenger has been attempting to build a side that is capable of ending their wait for the Premier League title, that now stretches to 11 years. READ MORE: Arsenal Transfer Gossip Arsenal hold talks with young defender wanted by Chelsea Arturo Vidal signs five-year deal with Arsenal according to reports In the past two summer windows, the Gunners have completed the marquee signings of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, and the pair have helped the club win the FA Cup in successive seasons. But…

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Arsenal news and gossip: Deal for Juventus star AGREED, while talks held regarding exciting defender

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and rumours concering Arsenal: READ MORE: Arsenal News and Goals Arsenal hold talks with young defender wanted by Chelsea Arturo Vidal SIGNS five-year deal with Arsenal according to reports Arsenal have beaten off competition from several of Europe’s top clubs to complete a deal for Arturo Vidal, according to The Telegraph. The Chilean midfielder will cost the Gunners £21m. The Premier League side are also in talks with Augsburg’s exciting young left-back Abdul Baba Rahman, the Metro report. The 20-year-old’s agent has been in London to…

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Arturo Vidal SIGNS five-year deal with Arsenal according to reports

Jordan Harris
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Arturo Vidal will be an Arsenal player next season, after the journalist that first reported that the Gunners were interested in Alexis Sanchez a year ago, reportedly told Chilean radio that he had completed his move to the Emirates. READ MORE: Arsenal Transfer News Arsenal star gets himself a new girlfriend and she’s a stone cold stunner! Arsenal launch £13m move for Manchester United defensive target According to the Metro, Hernan Feler – who works for DirecTV – reportedly confirmed that the deal would see the Juventus midfielder sign a…

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Juventus AGREE to sell Arsenal target Arturo Vidal to ‘top European club’

Steve Green

Italian giants Juventus have reportedly agreed a deal with a ‘top European club’ over the sale of Arsenal target Arturo Vidal, but will not reveal who exactly the club is until his involvement in the Copa America comes to an end, the Metro reports. READ MORE: Real Madrid launch £21m bid for Laurent Koscielny (Images) New Arsenal 2015/16 training gear Arsenal outcast BEGS with club to lower asking price to allow him to leave The Gunners are just one of the plethora of clubs to have displayed an interest in…

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Five Copa America stars Arsenal have been scouting: World class strikers and midfielders targeted

Steve Green

The Copa America, like every international tournament, acts as a shop window for clubs to ramp up their summer recruitment drives. READ MORE: Real Madrid launch £21m bid for Laurent Koscielny (Images) New Arsenal 2015/16 training gear Arsenal outcast BEGS with club to lower asking price to allow him to leave Arsenal are known to be in the market for a number of new faces in the coming weeks, and as such, Arsene Wenger has had his scouts keeping a close watch on the progress of five players in particular.…

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Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez sweet talks international colleague in £21.3m move

Steve Green
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Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has apparently talked international teammate Arturo Vidal into thinking that a move to the club this summer would be a good idea, according to the Metro. READ MORE: Real Madrid launch £21m bid for Laurent Koscielny (Images) New Arsenal 2015/16 training gear Arsenal outcast BEGS with club to lower asking price to allow him to leave The Gunners will now ramp up their interest in the Juventus midfielder after their own Chilean star has spent a considerable amount of time smooth talking his friend into joining…

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Arsenal predicted XI for 2015/16 Premier League season: Three new faces bolster the ranks

Steve Green

It’s set to be a busy summer for the Gunners. With money to spend and a title to challenge for, Arsene Wenger will be reshaping his squad with meticulous detail whenever he gets the chance. SEE ALSO: Full Arsenal 2015/16 fixture list Leaked images of Arsenal’s 2015/16 away kit David Ospina set for Arsenal exit With the likes of Lukas Podolski, Yaya Sanogo and Joel Campbell all set to depart, there will undoubtedly be a stream on new names coming in as well. Below, we take a closer look at…

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(Video) Arturo Vidal: You can cuff me, but you’ll f*** Chile

Steve Green

The following video is allegedly of the scene of Arturo Vidal’s arrest in the early hours of Wednesday morning, during which he told Chilean police: “You can cuff me, but you’ll f*** Chile”. SEE ALSO: Arturo Vidal driving ban Arsenal’s 2015/16 Premier League fixture list The Juve star is currently away on international duty with Chile, where he is helping the side make their way through to the next round of the Copa America. Already the tournament’s leading scorer with three goals in two games, he has caused controversy in…

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Arturo Vidal car crash: Arsenal target suspended from driving

Steve Green
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Chilean superstar Arturo Vidal has been banned from driving after being charged with a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in Santiago, Chile this afternoon. The Juventus man crashed his car in the early hours of Friday morning, and was found to have been intoxicated behind the wheel. He was released from jail earlier in the day, but told that he could face up to four years in prison if the judge wasn’t feeling lenient. However, having been spared of any time behind bars, he has instead had his license rescinded…

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