Tag: Nolito

Not everyone is convinced Nolito is a great transfer for Manchester City

Vincent Van Genechten

Manchester City have completed the transfer of Spain international Nolito from Celta Vigo. The 28-year-old signed a four-year contract after completing his medicals, as City paid his £13.8 million release clause. #WelcomeNolito to #mcfc ➡ https://t.co/1er12wGxpf pic.twitter.com/9m7k2qnhrL — Manchester City (@ManCity) 1 juli 2016 However, not everyone is convinced Nolito is a great transfer for the Citizens: I’m not really sold on Nolito for Man City. Great player for a team like Celta, no more than a decent bench warmer for a club like City. — Andy West (@andywest01) 1 juli…

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Manchester City and Tottenham on the verge of signing La Liga stars

Vincent Van Genechten

It appears Pep Guardiola will have a new striker to count on when he coaches Manchester City next season, as reports in Spain (via talkSPORT) are claiming the Citizens are closing in on signing Nolito, who reportedly already hs agreed personal terms with the club. The Spain international made 34 appearances for Celta Vigo last season, scoring 13 goals, and has been in the starting lineup for all but one of Spain’s last 10 international encounters. He came through the youth ranks at Valencia and trained under Guardiola with the Blaugrana’s…

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Pep Guardiola wants to sign Manchester United outcast and La Liga star striker

Vincent Van Genechten

It’s obvious Manchester City are primed for a big summer. With Pep Guardiola coming in to coach the Citizens, the club are expected to sign a number of big names. City have already secured the signing of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund and are the reported favourites to land young gun Leroy Sane from Schalke 04. However, according to The Daily Mail Guardiola is also considering a shock move for Victor Valdes, who has been released by Manchester United. The goalkeeper was Barcelona’s number one under the new City…

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Nolito to reject Barca move in favour of Arsenal switch

Steve Green

Celta Vigo forward is said to be prepared to turn down Barcelona ahead of a proposed move to Arsenal, according to the Metro. The Spanish international has been a target for his former side recently, but with Barcelona eyeing a move for Paris Saint Germain forward Ezequiel Lavezzi a deal has been complicated to move forward (via Metro). The player is said to be well aware of Arsene Wenger’s interest in him, with the Metro claiming that he would be an important part of the Arsenal set up. However, reports…

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Arsene Wenger targets new striker in January transfer window

Steve Green

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is said to be eyeing up a new striker for the January transfer window, according to the Daily Express. The long-standing boss only managed to bring Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech to the club over the summer, opting against making any more signings before the window drew to a close on September 1. The Express reports that the fans wanted a high profile signing, like Paris Saint Germain’s Edinson Cavani, or Real Madrid frontman Karim Benzema, but so far they have had to rely on Theo Walcott…

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Arsenal gossip: Man United star lays into Ozil but in form Spanish forward closes in on move

Steve Green

Saturday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer gossip. Arsenal won’t win anything with Mesut Ozil and his performance against Olympiacos was both ‘dishonest’ and a ‘disgrace’, says ex-Manchester United man Johnny Giles, the Metro reports. The former Real Madrid midfielder has come in for criticism following the Gunners’ 3-2 defeat and former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp said the German international was ‘pathetic’ during the loss. Arsene Wenger reacted furiously yesterday when his record at Arsenal was questioned, the Daily Star reports. The Frenchman bristled as he was constantly reminded of keeper…

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Arsenal gossip: Wenger set for double £23.3m raid and Cech to be restored to starting XI

Steve Green

Thursday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumours. Arsenal have reportedly entered the transfer race to sign Ajax forward Viktor Fischer, the Metro reports. The 21-year-old plays predominantly from the left wing, but can also play on the right or up front. Arsene Wenger is set to drop David Ospina and restore Petr Cech to the side for Arsenal’s crunch Champions League clashes, according to the Daily Express. Wenger’s decision making was questioned after he dropped Cech for the 3-2 defeat to Oympiakos on Tuesday evening. Arsenal centre-back Per Mertesacker admitted…

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Arsenal keen to beat Barcelona to Nolito signature by meeting buyout clause

Steve Green

Arsenal are said to be eager to beat Barcelona to the signature of in form Celta Vigo forward Nolito and will agree to pay the player’s £13.3m buy out clause in order to do so, according to the Metro. The 28-year-old has been in phenomenal form so far this season, bagging himself five goals and three assists in the first six games. He was a key part of Celta’s recent 4-1 demolition of Barcelona, with the Metro claiming that he put in the type of performance that highlighted why exactly…

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Man United’s chances of landing Pedro boosted as Barcelona line up replacement

Jordan Harris

Manchester United’s hopes of landing Barcelona star Pedro have reportedly been boosted after Luis Enrique found a replacement for the 28-year-old. According to the Metro, the Red Devils have apparently agreed a £23.1m move for the winger, but it seems that the transfer can now go through, as the Catalan giants are eyeing up a deal to sign Celta Vigo’s Nolito. The Spanish international was allowed to leave the Nou Camp in 2011, having only made two La Liga appearances for the side, but has now established himself as one…

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