Tag: Olivier Giroud

Arsenal gossip: Gunners hijack Barcelona offer for goal machine winger and HUGE Benzema contract offered

Steve Green

Saturday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer gossip. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is refusing to axe defender Calum Chambers, 20, despite his shaky display against Liverpool on Monday, The Sun reports. The Arsenal manager admits £16million buy Chambers was nowhere near his best as he was run ragged in the first half. Olivier Giroud is keeping the reasons behind his fine Newcastle scoring run a tightly kept secret, the Daily Star reports. Arsenal travel to the North East on Saturday hoping to continue their recent dominance over the Magpies. Arsene Wenger…

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(Video) Olivier Giroud hushes calls for Arsenal to sign Karim Benzema with excellent goal against Crystal Palace

Jordan Harris

Although Joel Ward’s equaliser led to questions being asked about Arsenal’s title-winning credentials once again, Olivier Giroud managed to quieten the calls for the Gunners to make signing Karim Benzema a priority this summer with a stunning goal to break the deadlock against Crystal Palace. The Frenchman opened the scoring in the early stages of the game at Selhurst Park thanks to a wonderfully-taken goal that Alex McCarthy could do nothing about. The north London side had been banging on the door for most of the first 15 minutes when…

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Arsenal news: Edinson Cavani bid planned, but journalist claims Benzema deal imminent

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli has claimed that Karim Benzema’s move to the Emirates is basically done and will be completed next week, according to the Metro. Giulianelli claimed that the Real Madrid man will wear the number nine shirt for the Gunners. However, frustrations over the Benzema saga has seen Arsene Wenger put Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani at the top of his wishlist, the Metro report. The Gunners are prepared to make a £35.5m bid for the Uruguayan if they fail…

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Former Arsenal hero urges Arsene Wenger to sign new striker or risk being left behind by rivals

Jordan Harris

Former Arsenal hero Ray Parlour has pleaded with Arsene Wenger to go out and sign a new striker this summer, as he fears that the Gunners could get left behind by their rivals, the Daily Express report. The north London side opened their Premier League campaign with a humbling defeat at the hands of West Ham. Despite Wenger utilising both of his main goalscoring options in Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott, the team failed to trouble the scoresheet. And Parlour believes that their lack of attacking options is a big issue…

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Arsenal Emirates Cup predicted XI: No Wilshere or Ramsey vs Lyon

Steve Green

With the inaugural Emirates Cup campaign on the horizon this weekend, it’s time to take a look at how the Gunners could be lining up to take on their first opponents, Lyon this weekend. It’s likely that Arsenal will use a combination of youth and fringe team players to keep his big stars fresh for the new season that is now just two short weeks away. GK: Petr Cech All set for his home debut, he will undoubtedly receive a warm welcome. LB: Kieran Gibbs Having lost his place in…

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Arsenal gossip: Szczesny tipped to leave but Barca starlet is coming in

Steve Green

Wednesday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer gossip. Roma are in talks with Arsenal’s Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 25, over a one-year loan move, with a view to a permanent deal, according to talkSPORT. David Ospina had been tipped to make way following the arrival of Petr Cech, but it now seems that the Polish international will move on instead. The Gunners look like missing out on forward Julian Draxler, 21, after Juventus made a bid of around £17.5m to Schalke for the German, according to Goal.com. Juve sporting director Fabio…

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Arsenal AGREE three-year £130,000 a week contract with striker

Jordan Harris

Olivier Giroud has become one of Arsenal’s highest paid players after he was reportedly rewarded with a new three-year deal at the Emirates, according to the Metro. The Metro report that the new contract will see the 28-year-old pocket £130,000 a week. The news that Giroud has reportedly committed his future to the Gunners is likely to please supporters, based on his efforts since his arrival from Montpellier in 2012. In the Premier League, he has scored 41 goals in 97 games. Giroud has proved a success despite not boasting much…

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Olivier Giroud admits he doesn’t care if Arsenal sign a new striker

Steve Green
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Arsenal star Olivier Giroud has never been depicted as someone that lacks confidence and he has further backed up that images by saying that he would welcome the arrival of a new striker at the club, according to the Daily Express. With just Giroud and Danny Welbeck as Arsenal’s only outright strikers, manager Arsene Wenger has been tipped to delve into the transfer market this summer to look for reinforcements. The Frenchman came in for criticism from Gunners legend Thierry Henry last season, who was left unimpressed by Giroud’s performances…

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FIFA 16: Arsenal stars in line for a ratings increase

Steve Green

The wait for a new FIFA title is always agonising. Those that were given moderate ratings at the release of FIFA 15, but performed well above their station over the course of the campaign, will be in line for a boost in the new incarnation. READ MORE: Arsenal News and Gossip Arsenal’s best XI last season Eight huge transfers set to go ahead this summer including Arsenal target However, whether they get them or not remains to be seen. So, for the meantime, we’re predicting who’s going up in the…

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

Jordan Harris
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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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