Sentences with phrase «for signs of a struggle»

Juventus are reportedly considering a surprise # 25m raid on Tottenham Hotspur this summer for the signing of struggling Argentine forward Erik Lamela.

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In an ensuing professional management program that Mathile signed up for in 1982, he was asked to write all of Iams's production and manufacturing struggles on white boards.

Refusing to ask for help, no matter how much you're struggling, is a sign of emotional immaturity.

While the jeanmaking industry has struggled to stave off pressure from stretchy pants, there are signs of a rebound for blue jeans.

What we observe here is a market that continues to struggle internally and shows persistent signs of distribution, but is still keeping its best foot forward, for now.

This concern should heighten in the context of the new stage of capitalism, encourage search for alternatives and affirm signs of hope in the new struggles and resistance of the marginalised.

The relationship between the search for unity in faith and the engagement in the human struggle lies through an insight as old as Isaiah 42:6 — that God's people are called to be in the world as a covenantal sign of the yet - to - come unity and fulfillment of humankind.

Together we wove a network of audible and physical signs that, informed by humanity's symbolic struggles for community, now shaped our own.

[The] report served the time - tested purpose: Whenever the system is in crisis (or shows signs of becoming transformed); whenever blacks get restless (or show strength); whenever whites in significant numbers show signs of coming together with blacks to confront their mutual problems (or enemies), the trick is to shift the focus from the real struggle for political and economic empowerment to black «crime,» degeneracy, pathology, and — in Moynihan's innovative twist — the «deterioration» of the black family.

It is significant that Vatican II (and also the Uppsala Assembly of the World Council of Churches) defines the church as the sacramental sign of the unity of all humanity, and also speaks of the presence of the Paschal Mystery among all peoples (see Decree on the Church, and the document on the Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World) This approach assumes that in Christianity, acknowledgment of Salvation (understood as the transcendent ultimate destiny of human beings) finds expression and witness in the universal struggle for Humanization (understood as the penultimate human destiny) in world history which is shaped not only by the forces of goodness and life, but also by the forces of evil and death.

Consider, for example, «Independence Day» — for citizens of the United States this means the signing of our Declaration of Independence, the victorious struggle for freedom and the beginning of the noble experiment of democracy; it also means fireworks and family picnics and a long weekend.

Rojo was one of Louis van Gaal's first signings when taking over at Old Trafford, when he arrived from Sporting Lisbon for # 16million, but has struggled for game time this term, and could be open to a swift exit should the right offer come in.

The signing of Vidal would be a big help for the club, who have long struggled in their attempts to find a top class midfield player to replace the recently - retired club legend Paul Scholes.

There have been signs that he has struggled to adapt to the Barcelona style of play too when on the pitch, but ultimately with such a lack of playing time, it's always going to be difficult for a new signing.

With Alvaro Morata struggling up front recently, the signing of the Arsenal forward could be a huge boost to Conte's side as they hope for better second half of the season.

I have a proper source than Moley.He's been wrong only on the Neymar deal.He's broken many deals ahead of time for many different teams.It's a shame I'm an Arsenal fan regarding this circumstance.If it was any other club I'd be applauded fror proving updates ahead of time but Arsenal sign few players and struggle even when the deal looks all but done.

Real are known for favouring big names over promoting their youth, so could prefer the option of signing Hazard to replace struggling stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.

The Polish international may struggle to retain his number one role following the signing of Brazilian Allison, but the Serie A giants are believed to remain keen on keeping him on a temporary basis for the new season regardless.

The Blues have generally struggled for goals this month, going on a run of scoring just once in four games in all competitions not too long ago as summer signing Alvaro Morata has struggled in particular.

Ghilas has struggled for game time in Portugal, and though the club only signed him for $ 3m, an buyout clause of $ 30m was installed into his contract.

The Chilean has been a key member of their squad for the last few years now, and summer signing Alexandre Lacazette has struggled of late with no goals in his last nine games.

Antonio Conte signed N'Golo Kante from Leicester City this past summer, but with Cesc Fabregas struggling for playing time and John Obi Mikel seemingly leaving Stamford Bridge when his contract expires at the end of the season, the Chelsea midfield will need strengthening.

Having arrived as one of Louis van Gaal's marquee signings last summer, it hasn't gone to plan for the Dutch international who is now struggling to feature at all under Jose Mourinho.

if struggling against palace and this lot isnt enough of a wake up call for wenger then i have nothing left to say about the man... two quality signings..

Also IF he signed for us, you would be struggling to keep AS7 from commandeering any nearby pens and pieces of paper so he could sign up ASAP.

Should Zapata be signed, Martinez may be more willing to consider Stones's departure for, as things stand, the Toffees are particularly light in the heart of the defence, and would struggle to compensate for the young stopper should he depart now.

While Arsenal fans are still patiently waiting (or pulling our hair out in frustration) for Arsene Wenger to add to the early signing of Petr Cech, we have at least had the comfort of seeing last season's Premier League champions Chelsea struggle.

The Gunners missed out on a spot in Europe's premier competition for the first time in 21 years and it couldn't have come at a worse time for them, the club has lost its stability with the tight lipped Frenchman Arsene Wenger refusing to give anything away about his future and a boardroom battle for control between Silent Stan Kroenke and Alisher Usmanov showing no signs of ending the club may struggle to step back up.

Valued at around # 23m, Sporting Lisbon youngster William Carvalho looks an ideal signing in midfield for Arsenal, and may now be Wenger's main target in that position after seemingly struggling to land the likes of Southampton star Morgan Schneiderlin and Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan.

Mourinho moved to fill any void by signing Pedro from Barcelona and Cuadrado failed to make Massimiliano Allegri's starting eleven for any of Juventus» opening three Serie A fixtures of the season, before starting against Genoa on Saturday, a game in which he struggled to have much of an impact.

I am proud of ev, I want him to stay because he can at least hand us doubles while we rebuild our squad and resurrect our style many are mad and sad but honestly with this squad we deserve to be 4th and struggling for cl qualification next year without CD - R dreams let us not forget that while RM Roma Bayern, even PSG built we slept, laporta will never sign paulinho denis, gomes, vidal signed, (he would not even sign coutinho and dembele because we play possession based football where you act fast and hold onto the ball though they are not suited for that.

The teenage forward may struggle to force his way into Louis van Gaal's starting eleven following the deadline - day signing of AS Monaco youngster Anthony Martial and as such a loan switch could be best for all concerned though Man United may prefer the 19 - year - old to move to a Premier League side in order to garner some top tier experience.

Apart from Xhaka who is nowhere near the finished article that we really needed, the rest of Wenger's signings will struggle to get much game time and are more than likely to be sitting on the bench for a while, as that seems to be the norm with wenger and his way's of easing the players into the team.

The move would certainly suit Giroud and Dortmund, as the 31 - year - old has struggled for regular playing time this season after the arrival of compatriot Alexandre Lacazette last summer, while if Arsenal signed Aubameyang, he'd surely drop further down the pecking order.

Former stars Diego Costa and Filipe Luis signed for Jose Mourinho's Chelsea in the immediate aftermath of their domestic triumph — and the club look set to lose another ace this summer, as they struggle to compete with the financial prowess of their European rivals.

This double transfer swoop would cost the Gunners around # 60 million but when you consider that Man United paid that for Di Maria only to see him struggle, do you think Wenger's plan to sign both of these French stars is a good one?

He ignores the impact of our brilliant summer signing Sead Kolasinac on the left of the fleet footed and influential young Spaniard Hector Bellerin on the right and just to add insult to injury he picks our former player Fabregas, who struggles to get a game for Chelsea, ahead of the likes of Ozil and Ramsey.

Signed from St Mary's for # 20m and has struggled at Anfield ever since and so far looks to be a vast waste of money.

Liverpool are eyeing the signing of highly rated Espanyol goalkeeper Kiko Casilla from struggling La Liga outfit Espanyol, report fichajes, as Brendan Rodgers ensures that he has a contingency plan in case their prospective deal for former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on a free transfer falls through.

Still, Lucas could prove a good signing for a club like Milan, who have struggled to be the force they once were in Serie A in recent years, as he still looks capable of performing at the top level when fit.

Nevertheless, supporters will likely be delighted with the signing of Benteke, who despite struggling for Liverpool after his # 32.5 m move to Anfield last summer, proved his class and ability to find the back of the net with regularity during his spell with Aston Villa.

The continuing struggle for fitness of the Arsenal and France midfielder Abou Diaby, along with the recent injuries picked up by Aaron Ramsey and Mikel Arteta have highlighted, at least to the fans and the media, the need for Arsenal to sign a player in that typical combative defensive mould to strengthen the spine of our team.

Ozil is claimed to be holding out for # 400,000 per week in order to sign a new deal at Arsenal, although I struggle to believe that any of his potential suitors would be willing to pay him such a hefty wage either.

We are often told about how hard it can be for a player to come to the English Premier League after playing in other countries around Europe, and there have been examples with players that Arsenal have signed over the years struggling to cope with the demands of the English game.

In 2007, shortly after David Moyes signed him for Everton for an initial # 5m, the Scouser revealed that he struggles for self - confidence - «but shows none of it in his adventurous and effective play.

The signings of Sime Vrsaljko, Nicolas Gaitan and Diogo Jota means Cholo's squad has improved and while they struggled last year to score goals, that is something Atleti are trying to figure out as they remain in the search for a striker.

Then, in August last year, he signed for Serie A side Genoa after struggling for game time in Portugal before moving to Anderlecht in the summer of 2016.

The 4 - 3 defeat by Liverpool highlighted the need for a new centre - back, with Calum Chambers and Rob Holding struggling in the absence of Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker and Gabriel Paulista, and Wenger looks to have addressed that area with the signing of Mustafi.

He had two years remaining on the deal he signed at the Stadium of Light during the summer of 2015, but has struggled for form since his # 10million permanent switch to Wearside from Liverpool.