Bild have confirmed that Julian Draxler is in talks with Arsenal following the midfielder’s announcement that he wishes to leave Wolfsburg. The German tabloid had a big interview with the German international which was released today and it is evident that Draxler yearns to depart the Bundesliga for the Premier League. And Sky Germany’s Kaveh Solhekol has supported Bild’s claim, …
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Wolfsburg have today announced the signing of Polish international Jakub Błaszczykowski from Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund. The 30-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the club, and though neither side has disclosed the fee, the Guardian have reported it to be somewhere in the region of €5m. Welcome to Wolfsburg Jakub #Błaszczykowski!!!!!!!! #vflwolfsburgpic.twitter.com/8lH554GI4j — VfL Wolfsburg EN (@VfLWolfsburg_EN) August 1, 2016 The …
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Dortmund have completed their second major transfer in the past 24 hours, with the announcement that they have signed forward André Schürrle from Wolfsburg on a five-year deal. The news comes a day after the Bundesliga side confirmed that prodigal son Mario Götze had returned to the Westfalenstadion after three years at fierce rivals Bayern Munich. Borussia Dortmund verpflichtet @Andre_Schuerrle https://t.co/2Nwqrix5Rw …
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Wenger is never one to give up interest in a player. This week, rumours of a move for Gonzalo Higuain have been gathering pace, giving Arsenal fans flashbacks of the summer of 2013. Alvaro Morata, another name linked with the Gunners in the last few weeks, was also a transfer target a year ago. And today, reports are suggesting Wenger …
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Arsenal are on full alert as long-term target Julian Draxler has reportedly told Bundesliga side Wolfsburg that he wishes to leave. Arsène Wenger has long been interested in the 22-year-old Germany international and was linked with the player last season before he eventually moved to Wolfsburg from Schalke in a deal worth £25.5 million. It is reported now in the …
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Arsenal target Ricardo Rodriguez had a release clause of €25 million until July 1st and panic has been growing amongst Arsenal fans that their target was going to escape their clutches. By waiting, however, Arsene Wenger has potentially pulled off a masterstroke which may see the Gooners get their man for a reduced fee. Wolfsburg left-back Ricardo Rodriguez has been a …
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With Switzerland and Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodríguez performing well in the European Championships, Arsenal would surely have been feeling the pressure to sign the defender as quickly as possible. In fact, if a report today is to be believed, they may yet have that decision taken out of their hands, as they apparently have only a week left to sign …
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Having already attracted interest from Wolfsburg, Leicester City, Swansea City, Southampton and Everton amongst others, Italian forward Simone Zaza is now the subject of renewed focus for West Ham boss Slaven Bilić. The Guardian is reporting that the Hammers are currently preparing to table a bid for the Juventus man, an offer believed to be in the region of €20m (£15m). West Ham …
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According to a report in The Express, Manchester United have made a £25.5 million bid for Germany international Julian Draxler. The Wolfsburg playmaker is believed to want a move away from the Bundesliga side this summer, but club are reluctant to sell the 22 year-old for anything under £38.5 million. The young attacking midfielder has impressed in recent seasons, and would …
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Reports of Manchester United chasing Henrikh Mkitaryan have emerged this week, and it seems Jose Mourinho has singled out the Bundesliga for potential targets as more reports emerge of United’s interest in Wolfsburg’s Julian Draxler. Bild (via the Manchester Evening News) say that Manchester United are interested in signing the highly rated German international, who is currently on duty with the his national team at …
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It’s good news for Arsenal fans as one of the club’s main targets for the summer window has informed his team he wants out. The Gunners have been linked with countless names already this window and one name that keeps cropping up is that of Ricardo Rodriguez. The Wolfsburg man is highly fancied by Arsene Wenger and now it looks …
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Tipped to be an Arsenal player in the coming weeks, Wolfsburg full back Ricardo Rodriguez has admitted that he would love to be club mates with fellow Swiss international Granit Xhaka. As reported last week, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is keen to bring the 23-year-old to the Emirates where he would join up with the club’s first signing of the summer in Xhaka. …
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With doubts circling about the future of Kieran Gibbs after he lost his first team place to Nacho Monreal, Arsenal are eyeing up Wolfsburg left-back Ricardo Rodriguez as a replacement for Gibbs and possible long-term successor to Monreal, according to the International Business Times. After already purchasing Granit Xhaka from Borussia Monchengladbach, Arsene Wenger has turned his attention to his …
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was finally put out of his misery earlier on Monday afternoon when it was confirmed that the 64 year old’s Old Trafford contract was to be terminated one year early. In truth, he can have no complaints. FA Cup success aside, his mandate was to guarantee Champions League football for Man United during his …
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Tuesday night’s Champions League quarter-finals were set up to ensure an interesting evening. Manchester City had the benefit of two away goals for their second leg against Paris St. Germain. However, the last English team left in the competition have been anything but solid at the back since the injury to captain Vincent Kompany. Before the second leg, City had managed …
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In one of the more left-field rumours of the week, Manchester United are today being linked with a move for 33 year old Wolfsburg centre back Naldo. Naldo, affectionately nicknamed “The Beast”, is apparently on the radar of the Old Trafford club as they look to bring in an experienced head to help bring through the young talent, such as the …
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Real Madrid pulled off something of a surprise on Saturday night by beating Barcelona on their own turf in the 231st competitive meeting of El Clásico. By doing so, Zinedine Zidane’s side ended Barcelona’s 39 game unbeaten run and came away from the Camp Nou with all three points for the first time in four seasons thanks to a late …
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Manchester City have been rewarded for progressing to the Champions League quarter final with a mouth-watering tie against Chelsea’s conquerers PSG. Manuel Pellegrini’s side came through a relatively comfortable 3-1 aggregate win against Ukranian side Dynamo Kiev in the last 16, and will now face the recently-crowned Ligue 1 champions. History will be made as one of these two will progress …
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