Tag: Edinson Cavani

Arsenal receive two massive blows on the transfer market

Vincent Van Genechten

Arsenal have been linked with a number of big names during the summer transfer market, even after signing Granit Xhaka from Borussia Monchengladbach fairly early. Arsene Wenger desperately wants to bring another Premier League crown to the Emirates, but has been given two massive blows regarding a couple of transfer targets. First up: Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan international has been on the Gunners’ radar for a long time and was rumoured to leave Paris Saint-Germain after another frustrating season in Paris. However, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaving the Ligue 1 champions…

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Manchester United to use Anthony Martial in huge swap deal?

Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester United are in need of a huge overhaul if they plan on competing for the Premier League title next season. There have been many rumours about potential transfer targets, with the Red Devils also reportedly looking to replace coach Louis van Gaal after the current season ends. United have been linked on several occasions to PSG star Edinson Cavani and, according to reports in Italy and as reported by Goal, the Old Trafford club are considering using Anthony Martial to lure the Uruguayan to England. The 20-year-old French striker joined…

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Manchester United fighting to sign young French striker and PSG stars

Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester United are currently ranked just seventh in the Premier League. The Red Devils are struggling to reach Europe next season, as West Ham has jumpe over them and forced a return in their FA Cup quarter-final encounter. Therefore, the Old Trafford club have been very active at the transfer market, as well as in their search of a new coach, with the likes of Jose Mourinho, Laurent Blanc, and Ryan Giggs being mentioned to succeed Louis van Gaal. However, United also have to upgrade their squad. According to ESPN…

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Chelsea vs Paris St. Germain – Match preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Chelsea have the task of overturning a 2-1 first leg deficit if they are to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League, with Paris St. Germain intent on ending their hopes for the second season in succession. It was a closer game than many expected when the sides met in the French capital in mid-February as Chelsea for the most part defended well and managed to grab the all-important away goal through the unlikely source that was John Obi Mikel. Their undoing on the night proved to be a deflected…

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Manchester United have been given green light to sign their transfer target

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United have maintained a long-term interest in Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, and they are expected to reignite their interest in the summer transfer window. Daily Star, in an exclusive report, has claimed that the Ligue 1 club have agreed to sell their star player, but they have slapped a price tag of £40 million on the 29-year old. However, the report also claims that United are not likely to pay the demanded price for their target, who is in the latter stages of his career. The Red Devils…

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Arsenal gossip: Gunners to make £10.5m move for starlet Brazilian as Cavani remains on radar

Steve Green

Monday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer gossip. Olivier Giroud admits he has to man up and accept being on the bench for Arsenal because Theo Walcott has been so good up front, the Daily Mirror reports. Walcott netted for England against Estonia on Friday night to make it seven goals in nine for club and country. Arsenal are lining up a move for Brazilian youngster Luis Henrique, the Daily Express reports. That is according to Goal Brazil, who claim Henrique’s agent Kia Joorabchian is keen to find the young striker…

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Arsenal chiefs ‘make contact’ with PSG star over summer transfer

Steve Green

A team of Arsenal officials are said to be keeping contact with Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani in a bid to convince him to join the club next summer, according to the Metro. The Gunners tried to sign the Uruguayan international during the summer transfer window after being a top long standing target (via Metro). However, a deal could not be struck between the two clubs and the player and he remained in the French capital. But Arsenal have not given up hope, and are said to be keeping…

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Edinson Cavani reveals why he didn’t join Man United or Arsenal this summer

Steve Green

Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani has revealed why he didn’t leave the club this summer despite being heavily linked with a move away, the Daily Star reports. The Uruguayan international was linked with moves to Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea over during the transfer window after an alleged fall out with manager Laurent Blanc. However, he is now seen as a vital part of PSG’s plans, and with Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to depart at the end of the season, the Ligue 1 champions are hoping to keep hold of…

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Arsenal gossip: Cavani admits he could have left PSG, while approach made for Isco

Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Reported Arsenal target Edinson Cavani has admitted that he had plenty of offers on the table to leave Paris Saint-Germain, according to the Metro. The Gunners were linked with a possible £45m move for the Uruguayan, but he revealed that he is more than happy where he currently is. “Many transfer opportunities presented themselves,” he said. “But PSG has always trusted me. This is the club who can give me what is better,” he added. The north London side have reportedly made…

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Arsenal target Edinson Cavani confirms he had chance to leave PSG this summer

Jordan Harris

Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani has confirmed that he had several opportunities to leave Parc des Princes this summer, but insisted that staying with the Ligue 1 champions was the best option for him, according to the Metro. “Many transfer opportunities presented themselves,” he explained. “But PSG has always trusted me. This is the club who can give me what is better,” he added. The 28-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal during the previous window, and there was even suggestions in the final days of the summer…

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Arsenal consider January moves for South American striker pair Edinson Cavani and Mauro Icardi

Jordan Harris

Arsenal appear to be drawing up a list of potential striker targets for January, after two South American stars were linked with moves to the Emirates. Summer target Edinson Cavani remains on the radar (via Metro), while Inter Milan star Mauro Icardi is also attracting attention, the Metro suggest. The Gunners attempted to sign Cavani in the summer, but eventually failed to agree a deal with Paris Saint-Germain (via Metro). However, the Uruguayan is now desperate to leave Parc des Princes, and will do anything to ensure that he joins Arsene…

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Arsenal news: Benzema, Cavani and Icardi linked, while talks held over Real Madrid star

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: The Gunners are plotting a January move for Real Madrid striker and reported summer target Karim Benzema, according to the Metro. Los Blancos are not interested in selling their forward, but that does not appear to have deterred Arsenal. The north London side are already in talks about bringing Benzema’s teammate Isco to the Emirates, according to the Metro. Arsene Wenger is prepared to offer £22m for the midfielder. Edinson Cavani is desperate to seal a move to the north London side…

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Arsenal gossip: Arsene Wenger once interested in Real Madrid job, while Jack Wilshere’s return looms

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has revealed that Arsene Wenger was once interested in leaving the Gunners for the Bernabeu, the Daily Express report. However, his preference to build a side saw him remain with the north London outfit. “I imagine that anyone – be it a coach or a player – at some time in their career is interested in coming to a club like Real Madrid, especially when you have been at a club for fifteen years, or however…

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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 on alert as PSG open to selling Edinson Cavani in January

Steve Green

Arsenal have been placed on high alert after learning that Paris Saint Germain are willing to sell striker Edinson Cavani when the transfer window re-opens in January, according to the Metro. The Gunners were linked with a number of high profile strikers over the summer, including Cavani (via Metro) but ultimately failed in their attempts to add to their sole signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech. The Ligue 1 champions were reportedly not keen on losing the 28-year-old over the summer, but a report in the Daily Express is now…

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Arsene Wenger stands by Arsenal’s lack of transfer activity while questioning Man United’s deadline day move

Jordan Harris

Arsene Wenger has hit back at the criticism he received after Arsenal did no business on transfer deadline day, according to the Metro. The Gunners were the only side in any of Europe’s top five leagues not to add an outfield player this summer, but the Frenchman has stood by his decision to not bring in anyone after the acquisition of Petr Cech (via Metro). “You have to invest when you find the players. The problem at the moment is to find the players that guarantee that you are absolutely…

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Top 50 players on FIFA 16 REVEALED: Man United FLOP, Chelsea skipper and Arsenal DUO included between 50-41

Jordan Harris

Now the transfer window is shut, football fans will be waiting for the launch of the latest FIFA game where they will be able to try out their team’s newest signings alongside the club’s current stars. To whet your appetite for the game’s release, here are the players ranked between 50 and 41 on FIFA 16: 50. Angel Di Maria 85 Despite a difficult season at Manchester United, the Paris Saint-Germain winger is still considered to be one of the best players in the world in FIFA’s eyes. 49. Petr Cech…

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Arsenal news: Gunners turn down chance to make Cavani move, and Supporters’ Trust calls for Inquiry

Jordan Harris

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: The Gunners made a late call to Paris Saint-Germain about striker Edinson Cavani, but turned down the chance to sign him, according to the Daily Mirror. They were unhappy to pay £50m for a 28-year-old, and felt that they would not make enough of that price back when they go on to sell him. Arsene Wenger’s side also failed in their attempts to bring Juventus striker Simone Zaza to the Emirates, according to the Daily Express. The Old Lady told the club…

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Arsenal refused move to sign PSG striker Edinson Cavani

Steve Green

A report in the Daily Express is claiming that Arsenal refused to sign Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani. The Gunners were the only side in any of Europe’s top five divisions not to sign an outfield player this summer (via Metro) meaning goalkeeper Petr Cech was their only acquisition despite apparently having funds available to strengthen (via Express). Arsenal were linked with a number of top strikers throughout the window – with both Real Madrid frontman Karim Benzema and PSG’s Edinson Cavani both touted as marquee signings – but…

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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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PSG reportedly accept Arsenal’s £45m offer for Edinson Cavani

Steve Green

French giants Paris Saint Germain have reportedly accepted a £45m offer from Arsenal for the signature of striker Edinson Cavani, according to the Metro. The Gunners have apparently lodged a £43m offer up front with a further £2m in add-ons (via Daily Star) after manager Arsene Wenger flew to Paris on Monday in order to hold talks with the Uruguayan international. Wenger has so far only made one high profile addition to his squad this summer, but The Star is claiming that he is in the market for a world…

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Arsenal gossip: Bid rejected for Serie A striker, and Cavani remains on radar

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Inter Milan have rejected a bid from the Gunners for their star striker Mauro Icardi, according to the Daily Star. The Argentina international signed a new four-year deal at San Siro earlier in the summer, making a deal seem unlikely. Despite the interest in Icardi, the north London outfit are also keeping an eye on the situation regarding Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, according to the Daily Star. The Uruguayan is reportedly less than happy at Parc des Princes, meaning that time…

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Arsenal target Edinson Cavani hoping for Paris Saint-Germain exit

Jordan Harris

Reported Arsenal target Edinson Cavani is confident that he will be able to secure a move away from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, and would be open to a switch to the Emirates, according to the Metro. The Metro report that the 28-year-old is expecting the Gunners to make an offer before Tuesday’s deadline, and is willing to do whatever it takes to get away from Parc des Princes. The Uruguayan has been a crucial part of Laurent Blanc’s plans so far this season, and scored the second goal in the…

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Arsenal have NEVER been interested in Edinson Cavani, and here’s the proof!

Steve Green

It’s been a tough summer for Arsenal as their search for a striker reaches boiling point. With the end of the transfer window in sight, Karim Benzema has already ruled himself out of a move to The Emirates, forcing the club to turn their attentions elsewhere for more firepower. And according to reports in just about every media outlet, that man is Paris Saint Germain’s Edinson Cavani, despite Zlatan Ibrahimovic being the more likely of the two to make an exit this summer. But as speculation intensifies, one very well…

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Arsenal gossip: Benzema tries to kill speculation, and Cavani move lined up

Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: The Gunners are still planning to make a bid for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, despite the Frenchman making a clear statement about his future, the Metro report. The 27-year-old posted a picture of himself in the Madrid dressing room on social media and referred to the Bernabeu as home. The Daily Mirror are claiming that Arsene Wenger has switched his attention to another striker however, and now plans to try and bring Edinson Cavani to the club. The Mirror suggest however,…

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