Sentences with phrase «french international side»

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Arsenal are ready to step up their interest in Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin with the north London side preparing two potential offers for the French international.

Newly promoted Ligue 1 side Bastia are said to be sniffing around the former French international but may struggle to meet the player's wage demands.

The French international enjoyed an outstanding first season in Madrid this year, scoring 25 goals in all competitions to establish himself as one of La Liga's most prolific attackers, all the more impressive for reaching such figures despite playing out wide for Diego Simeone's side.

It's worth noting that Benzema was left out of Real Madrid's match - day squad for their opening La Liga fixture of the season, against Sporting Gijon, and Rafa Benitez's side drew a blank in that fixture which could leave the Spanish giants realising just how important a member of their Bernabeu squad the French international really is.

The 24 - year - old French international scored 31 goals in all competitions last season, but his Stade Gerland side saw their Ligue 1 title charge fall away as PSG romped to a third - successive triumph.

Pardew will look to re-invest the # 23m the north - east side received for Yohan Cabaye in January and will hope that de Jong can help fill the void left by the French international's move to PSG.

With 11 goals and 12 assists in 58 appearances for the French side, he displayed all that creative quality and ability in the final third, and he's doing it again in Russia for Portugal at the Confederations Cup as he bagged his second international goal with this drilled finish.

Lloris has been one of Tottenham's most consistent performers over the past two seasons and, though the club conceded more goals than any side in the top half of the table, it's fair to say that they would have shipped in far more if not for the French international's heroics.

A few months down the line we had in fact signed him, a French striker, with little international exposure by way of appearances with the national French side at the time.

Matuidi's potential move, which was also reported by the Daily Mail, could come for the France international, with the midfielder having spent the last six seasons at the Parc Des Princes, after joining the former French champions from fellow Ligue 1 side St Etienne in 2011.

The French forward has become one of the most wanted players on the market following an amazing three seasons with Atletico Madrid where he has scored a total of 77 goals, as well as earning the European Golden Boot Award at last summer's European Championships, where he was key in guiding his France international side to the final of the competition.

The French tactician is a huge fan of the Belgium international and believes he's ideal for what his side need at the moment, with Bale the player who could make way in the deal, according to Don Balon.

The French international has really looked the part this season in Ronald Koeman's impressive side, and could be just the player Arsenal need in that part of the pitch as they look for an upgrade on the likes of Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini.

Now... Start of the season we let go of Sagna and Vermaelan and brought in the French international FB Debuchy who actually kept Sagna out of the national side and Chambers as a promising youngster and a utility.

With Manchester United also said to be interested in the French international, it appears Arsenal did not want to wait too long to negotiate terms with Ligue 1 side.

However, with respect to the game against Southampton in midweek, perhaps the biggest injury boost that has been handed to Arsene Wenger's side is that Morgan Schneiderlin, unarguably the Saints» best player so far this season, is out for the big game as a result of an abductor injury the French international had picked up during the 3 - 0 defeat to Manchester City at St. Mary's.

French international Alexandre Lacazette then finished the scoring for the north London side, as the forward was put through by Mesut Ozil, with the former Lyon striker finishing well to put his side four goals to the good.

A report from The Mail is claiming that the North London side have beaten competition from Manchester United and a number of top French teams to sign Yassin Fortune, who is a French U-16 international.

The 25 year old French international will miss today's encounter between the two sides but is known to be a player who interests Jose Mourinho and Magpies boss Alan Pardew fears he could be the latest star player to be lured away from St James» Park.

The French international failed to secure a move away in the summer transfer window, before finally having his wish granted in January, joining French Ligue 1 side Bordeaux on loan.

The 19 year old has just a year to run on his current contract but has steadfastly refused to sign a new deal that has been on the table for some weeks, leaving the Ligue 1 side ready to cash - in on the French Under 21 international.

Most of the summer transfer talk surrounding Arsenal so far has been about the attacking side of things, with the ongoing contract speculation about Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil alongside the Arsenal transfer rumours linking us to the two French international forwards Alexandre Lacazette and Kylian Mbappe.

While the French international also left the door open to a return to former side Lorient, he emphasised the fact that he was happy in north London and was full of praise for Arsene Wenger.

Atletico Madrid paid # 24m for Griezmann and this source claims the La Liga side wouldn't accept anything less than $ 45m (# 33m) for the French international but even that fee may not suffice.

The North - London side now look set to reignite their interest in the French international, who is set to depart to France for the European Championships this summer.

Since his arrival from Championship side Fulham in 2016, French international Dembele has been nothing short of sensational for the Hoops.

The French boss is yet to see Ozil train as he is set to return to his club from international duty later on today, but Wenger is firmly expected to have his assist - king available to take on the Welsh side.

The 19 year old rangy midfielder has recently penned a new deal with his Parc des Princes side but could be sent out on loan in January and White Hart Lane boss Mauricio Pochettino is keen to land the French Under - 21 international next month.

The French international has been central to his side's push for a surprise Premier League title win, prompting a number of superlatives to be credited to his name.

We all expected the French international to be the new first choice centre forward but he has been playing out wide up until now, but against the German champions the former Lyon star will start in the centre forward position, although whether he will be up there on his own with Ozil on one side and Welbeck on the other or whether the Gunners try a strike pairing remains to be seen.

Here is the greatest line - up of Arsenal talent during Arsene Wenger's reign with French international legend Thierry Henry taking pride of place leading the north London side's attack.

The Colombian international, who has not featured for the Gunners since a disastrous performance against Olympiakos in the Champions League, is understood to be very unsettled at the Emirates and a move appears likely, with Greek side Besiktas and several French sides interested in signing the keeper from Arsenal.

Players are usually granted leave following the end of an international tournament to rest, and the French duo are not expected to play in our upcoming American tour, where we will take on an MLS All - Star side, before taking on Chivas de Guadalajara.

The Uruguayan international has long been a Wenger target and the north London side's healthy financial situation leave Arsenal able to stump up # 40m for the former Napoli man and will offer French international Olivier Giroud as a further sweetener into the bargain.

The Villa Park side did bring in Rudy Gestede from Blackburn Rovers and the big French born Benin international forward has done well, scoring three goals in four top tier starts, but Sherwood may well feel he needs alternative options in the final third.

There were reports that Nasri didn't want to leave the club, but the decision was made for him, and the French international has now taken a shot at his former side.

Collymore said: «United were as free - scoring as any side at the start of the season but have been playing with the brakes on since French international Pogba got injured.

Tottenham's interest in Marshall is apparently a tacit admission that the White Hart Lane side could face a battle to keep hold of French international Hugo Lloris, who is none to keen on remaining at the club following their inability to secure Champions League football for next term.

The French Under - 21 international has earned a regular role for his Serie A side, although is regularly used a winger or in behind the striker, despite his favoured role being the centre - forward.

The French international has been a world class goalscorer throughout his career and could make a great replacement for Luis Suarez in Brendan Rodgers» side, though he would no doubt be expensive.

The 28 year - old is currently on international duty with the French side, where he is seen as the first choice right - back ahead of Bacary Sagna.

The French international could be on his way out after yet another outstanding campaign at the Turin based side, with Barcelona known to be keen on the # 80m rated midfielder.

For those not familiar with the French International, Valbuena is a right - footed player who usually patrols the left side of the pitch.

Italian international Verratti allowed his emotions to get the better of him as last week's Champions League tie with Real Madrid was slipping away from the French side, and was sent off for dissent.

The Premier League side confirmed the deal, believed to be worth in the region of # 51m, from their pre-season base in Los Angeles, from where the French international left - back underwent a medical at the weekend.

However, the French international has never had a lengthy run as a starter in Jose Mourinho's side and has even been converted to a striker to play out on the left wing and even on the right occasionally.

The Portuguese international had a big hand in the French side's Ligue 1 title win and run to the Champions League semi-finals (Tottenham fans, in particular, will have harrowing memories of what he did to them) and despite the hefty transfer fee, this will likely just be the start of a massive overhaul at the Etihad this summer.

Liverpool were interested in signing French international and Monaco star Thomas Lemar in the summer transfer window but the left winger eventually stayed with the Ligue 1 side.

Barcelona Agreed Fee for Dembele's Signing From Dortmund One of the recent major transfer stories this summer finally set for an ending as French international Ousmane Dembele is going to be a new Barcelona player after the Spanish side agreed terms with Borussia Dortmund.

It will now be up to the French manager to start the revival process of his side, as they look to recover in the top flight of English football, after the international break is done.