Tag: Mathieu Flamini

Top five Premier League players who can leave their club for free

Vincent Van Genechten

The 2015/2016 Premier League season is behind us and the summer transfer market about to open, which means we’re about to see numerous transfer sums being paid by one club to another. However, football clubs can also gamble on players who’s contract has expired and therefore can leave their current club on a free transfer. Let’s rank the five best players who could leave the Premier League for free, but let’s start with some honorable mentions: Victor Valdes (Manchester United), James Morrison (West Bom), Martin Demichelis (Manchester City), Thomas Rosicky…

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Arsenal handed quadruple fitness boost ahead of this weekend’s Premier League return

Steve Green

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been boosted by the news that Alexis Sanchez, Laurent Koscielny, Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini are all back in contention to feature in this weekend’s clash with Watford, the Metro reports. Wenger had concerns over Sanchez’s fitness going into the international break, but the 26-year-old came through the victory over Peru without any problems and is now ready to dive straight back into first team duties with The Gunners (via Metro). The Metro also claims that defender Koscielny, who missed the 3-0 victory over Manchester…

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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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Arsene Wenger denies that Arsenal need new holding midfielder

Jordan Harris

Arsene Wenger has seemingly ruled out the possibility of Arsenal buying a new holding midfielder before the end of the transfer window by suggesting that he is happy with his current options, the Daily Express report. The man that appears to have become Wenger’s first choice in that role is Francis Coquelin, and he has formed a good partnership alongside Santi Cazorla, who seems to thrive on making his marauding runs from deep. But after the Frenchman, Wenger has just the injury-prone Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini – who has…

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Unwanted Mathieu Flamini demands huge Arsenal pay off to tear up his contract

Steve Green

Forgotten Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini has told the club that he wants a big payoff if he is to leave this summer, the Metro reports. Flamini has reportedly been told that he is free to leave the club during the current transfer window having fallen down the midfield pecking order behind Francis Coquelin and Mikel Arteta. An offer from Turkish giants Galatasaray had been accepted for Flamini earlier in the summer, while the Gunners also granted Bastia the opportunity to speak with him as well, but a report from Goal.com…

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Arsenal news: Benzema offer on table, and Gunners prepare bid for Julian Draxler

Jordan Harris
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Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Arsenal have put an offer on the table for Karim Benzema, who Real Madrid are willing to sell this summer, according to the Metro. Apparently, the only thing now preventing a deal is whether the Frenchman wants to move to the Emirates it seems. The Gunners are planning to swoop in with a £21.1m offer for Schalke winger Julian Draxler, after talks about a move to Juventus reached a stalemate, the Metro report. The 21-year-old has agreed personal terms with the Old…

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Arsenal star Mathieu Flamini set to follow Lukas Podolski to Galatasaray

Steve Green

Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini could be set to link up with former teammate Lukas Podolski once again as he looks to be heading to Turkish outfit Galatasaray, according to the Daily Express. Podolski joined the Istanbul-based giants earlier in the month after he was told that he had no discernible future at the Emirates Stadium, and now reports in Turkey claim that Flamini may be on his way to keep him company. Following the breakthrough of compatriot midfielder Francis Coquelin last season, Flamini found himself relegated largely to the bench,…

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Arsenal gossip: Walcott’s wage demands REVEALED and Benzema wants Gunners switch

Steve Green

Monday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumour roundup. Karim Benzema is refusing to rule out signing for Arsenal this summer amid talk of a £40million bid, according to the Metro. The Real Madrid striker is believed to be the Gunners’ top transfer target this summer as they look to add a world class forward to the ranks. Arsenal look set to miss out on target Mario Suarez as he heads for a medical with Italian side Fiorentina, according to the Daily Express. The Serie A club will also receive £8.3million…

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Arsenal gossip: SIX stars to be shipped out and Cech admits move angered Jose

Steve Green
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Friday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer gossip. Arsene Wenger will flog six players this summer as part of a summer clearout at the Emirates, the Daily Mirror reports. David Ospina, Lukas Podolski, Joel Campbell, Yaya Sanogo, Mathieu Flamini and Carl Jenkinson are all names on the chopping block. Real Sociedad are preparing an offer for 23-year-old Arsenal forward Joel Campbell, according to The Times. Campbell spent the second half of the season on loan with Spanish giants Villarreal last term having failed to make an impact on the Arsenal first…

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Arsenal planning clearout with six to be sold this summer

Jordan Harris

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has decided to turn ruthless in his attempts to help the Gunners mount a serious Premier League title bid, and is now willing to let six of the current first-team squad move on this summer. READ MORE: Arsenal News Injury-plagued Arsenal midfielder agrees new deal, reports suggest Arsenal closing in on Portugal star wanted by Premier League rivals According to The Sun, both Lukas Podolski and David Ospina could be heading to Turkey, with the German closing in on a £1.75m switch to Galatasaray, while the…

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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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(Video) Arsenal stars mock Ozil and Flamini’s bromance

Steve Green

One of the things that end of season awards has spawned, is a series of ‘alternative awards’, and Arsenal have held their own this week. Many great alternative awards were dolled out, but the recipients of the ‘Biggest Bromance’ gong came in for some serious stick. Singletons Mesut Ozil and Mathieu Flamini were the runaway winners of the award, after teammates Danny Welbeck, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Laurent Koscielny and Theo Walcott voted for them and gave their reasons for highlighting them as standout bro’s. French international, Flamini, has just one year…

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