A story which appeared in the Brazilian media claiming national team manager Tite would be leaving his post after the 2022 World Cup to take over from Mikel Arteta at Arsenal has been branded as “fake news.” Tite has apologised to Arsenal and insisted that the story had not originated from him or his camp. The 60-year old has a ...
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Gunners again linked with Brazilian
Arsenal are once again being linked with Brazilian midfielder Danilo. The Palmeiras player, who has been described as the next N’Golo Kanté, is also being tracked by AC, Milan, Juventus and Benfica, and will be available in the summer for a fee of around £13 million. He recently starred for the Brazilian side in the Club World Championship final against ...
Read More »Arsenal make fresh approach for Brazilian midfielder
Arsenal have stepped up attempts to sign Brazilian midfielder Danilo. The Gunners have had the Palmeiras star in their sights for some time, and tried to sign him in the January window for a fee of around £13 million. That did not go through, Palmeiras reluctant to sell the 20-year old, but reports from Brazil indicate that the Premier League ...
Read More »Arsenal lodge bid for Brazilian midfielder
Arsenal have lodged a bid for Brazilian midfielder Danilo. That is according to the media in Brazil, who report that the Gunners have tabled an offer of £16.7 million to Palmeiras for the 20-year-old. The North London side have been left short in central midfield with Granit Xhaka and Albert Sambi Lokonga their only recognised options available at the moment. ...
Read More »Willian opens up on Arsenal spell
Willian has now opened up about his disastrous spell at Arsenal. The Brazilian was signed on a free transfer from Chelsea in the summer of 2020, given a three year deal on close to £200,000 a week. It was hoped that his experience would help the young players in the Gunners squad with their development, but he failed to settle ...
Read More »Mari considering Flamengo return
Pablo Mari is considering a return to Brazilian side Flamengo, the team that he left in order to join Arsenal. The Spanish defender is reported to be unhappy with his current role in North London where he is consigned to the bench for most of the time. Mari made two Premier League starts at the start of the season in ...
Read More »Chelsea make approach for Brazilian
Chelsea want to sign Brazilian youngster Gabriel. The 17-year old is currently playing for Bahia in his homeland, but the Blues want to bring him to Europe, although they face competition from Spanish side Real Valladolid. Gabriel is a goalkeeper, who plays for the Bahia under-18 team. Although he has trained with their under-23 squad as well. He has also ...
Read More »Edu explains Willian exit
Arsenal technical director Edu has explained the circumstances of Willian’s exit from the club after just one season. He explained that the original decision to sign the former Chelsea player was because they waned somebody with experience, and a lot of Premier League games behind them, who could have an immediate impact on the team. However, after impressing in his ...
Read More »Willian takes massive wage hit
Willian has agreed to forgo more than £20 million in wages In order to secure a return to Brazil with Corinthians. The winger signed with Arsenal on a free transfer a year ago from Chelsea, but on wages in excess of £200, 000 a week. The move has proved to be almost an unmitigated disaster for both parties, with the ...
Read More »Corinthians want Willian
Brazilian side Corinthians want Willian. The 33-year od joined Arsenal from Chelsea on a free transfer last summer, signing a three year deal, but the move has not worked out for either party. He has contributed little on the pitch, scoring just one goal, whilst his inclusion in the playing squad has robbed younger players of minutes that they might ...
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