Sentences with phrase «international defender»

The German international defender revealed that he actually started his career as a striker, before he was gradually edged all the way back to defence.

If the Arsenal transfer rumours about the possible impending departure of the Arsenal and England international defender Calum Chambers from the Emirates are true then it could be that Arsene Wenger has already found a replacement for the former Saint in the shape of the 20 - year old Bolton Wanderers centre back Rob Holding.

The Arsenal and France international defender Laurent Koscielny is apparently fit again and available to play in the second leg of the Champions League knockout tie with La Liga giants Barcelona and hopefully our best centre back will then stay fit for the rest of the season.

I know that Nacho Monreal has not been exactly brilliant in his current Arsenal role of covering for the injured French international defender Laurent Koscielny in the centre of our defence, but apart from Calum Chambers or one the academy players, the Spaniard is the only option the Gunners have at the minute.

Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch international defender who plays for Liverpool.

However that doesn't seem to be the case anymore, as Arsenal and French international defender Laurent Koscielny has spoken out about Arsenal's issues last season.

On multiple levels, the transfer for the Dutch international defender states firmly and unequivocally that Liverpool are no longer messing around in the transfer market.

We have been hearing all sorts of things in the Arsenal transfer rumours flying around about the potential pursuit of the German international defender Shkodran Mustafi, with rumours of fake agents, meetings and all sorts of things.

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I must admit that I was a touch surprised to see the name of Arsenal and Brazil international defender Gabriel Armando De Abreu (yes that is his real name, Paulista is a nickname from him being from Sao Paulo like calling someone from Newcastle Geordie Dave) in the starting line up to face Southampton on Tuesday night.

The Arsenal and Spain international defender Hector Bellerin had arguably his least effective game of the season for the Gunners in our hard fought but disappointing draw away with Premier League strugglers Norwich City.

According to various rumours from Spain, reported by Metro, there is a good chance of them getting the Spanish international defender Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid, either as part of the De Gea deal or just an outright purchase.

Former Nigeria international defender Celestine Babayaro has given his take on the Super Eagles 0 - 2 loss to Serbia in yesterday's friendly game played at Barnet's Hive stadium in London.

Craig Cathcart is a Northern Ireland international defender who plays for Watford.

«Arsenal desperate to sign experienced international defender in January» Is that coming from Wenger himself?

Arsene Wenger mentioned the lack of fluency in English of the Arsenal and Brazil international defender Gabriel again this week, reported by the Evening Standard, after the centre back was widely lambasted in the football press for his part in the two goals of the young Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford.

It is still impossible to say whether the new Arsenal and England international defender Calum Chambers is going to spend most of his playing career at right back or in the centre of defence, because the 19 - year old has shown that he has the ability and the right attitude to both very well.

Perez seems to be intent on trying to change quite a few of the current squad's minds about leaving this summer, including the Portuguese international defenders Fabio Coentrao and Pepe.

Arsenal transfer news: Shock Everton raid for international defender in January Arsenal prepare # 22m January bid for Italian international

The Belgium international defender signed for the Spanish giants earlier this month for a reported transfer fee of # 15 million.

The Nigerian international defender spent last season on - loan at Istanbul minnows Kasimpasa and established himself as a first team regular in one of the best performing defensive sides.

Germany international defender Mats Hummels will disappoint Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea by saying he wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund --(Daily Star)

Experienced Italian international defender Giorgio Chiellini is said to be prepared to snub interest from Liverpool and Manchester United in order to stay with Juventus, according to Football Direct News.

The former Serbia international defender left Manchester United at the end of last season to join Inter Milan.

It is Sky Sports report today that reveals that Sam Allardyce has just completed the transfer of the 21 - year old Canada international defender Doneil Henry.

Mexico international defender Hector Moreno will not be heading to Manchester United this summer after he suffered a tragic leg break in Sunday's World Cup defeat to the Netherlands, according to the Daily Star.

There is one big thing that bothers me about one of the recent Arsenal transfer rumours, the one that suggests that Arsene Wenger is preparing a move for the West Ham and New Zealand international defender Winston Reid in the January transfer window.

The player in question could even be heading for a transfer to Arsenal in the next two days is Arsene Wenger intends to make sure that the West Ham and New Zealand international defender Winston Reid is able to help the Gunners defend our FA cup trophy.

On Monday, the Argentina international defender posted the following photo on Instagram along with the message: «My new boots mercurial thanks nike!!»

United States international defender Tim Ream, a reported target for Bolton and West Brom, is unlikely to move to the Premier League unless he is guaranteed first - team football.

The young Gunner will then have two experienced international defenders on either side of him and that has got to be great for his confidence and his learning curve.

1:22 The Colombian international defender appeared at the launch of our School Sports Programme in Brent - part of our community engagement work in the Borough during our season at Wembley.

Southampton have offered # 8m for Italy international defender Davide Astori, 25, but face fierce competition from Serie A duo Napoli and Juventus.

West Ham have made their first signing of the January transfer window after snapping up Canada international defender Doneil Henry.

On Thursday, Manchester United had a # 35 million bid rejected by Real Madrid for their Spain international defender Sergio Ramos.

Then there's Real Sociedad, who were struggling and signed just one player — Mexico international defender Hector Moreno — and because they had to.

The Frenchman beat off a number of rival clubs to secure the free transfer of the highly rated and versatile Bosnian international defender Sead Kolasinac and that has not been shouted about too much, perhaps because the primarily left sided player cost the club nothing but his wages (which are pretty steep at well over # 100,000 a week) and because he he is still young and has been playing for a not particularly big club in Germany.

Anyway, Gooners, the Arsenal transfer rumour linking us with the Greece international defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos could soon turn out to hit a snag, after the Gunners were drawn against his current club in the Champions League.

Per - the - source, City are demanding # 12 million for the Belgium international defender.

The Liverpool manager played an influential role in persuading the Cameroon international defender Joël Matip to leave Schalke for Merseyside when his contract expires at the Bundesliga club this summer.

The former England international defender posted the following message to one of his Twitter followers on Sunday morning when asked about his opinion on the top four.

Boli is the nephew of both former Marseille and French international defender Basile Boli, and former RC Lens striker Roger Boli.

«The Torres who joined Chelsea in January 2011, though, was not the same forward who arrived from Atletico Madrid and we had seen the deterioration in him over his final 18 months at Anfield», the ex-England international defender wrote in the Daily Mail.

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Meanwhile, the Daily Star cites French reports claiming that France international defender Eliaquim Mangala wants to move to Chelsea.

The Roma hierarchy would prefer to cash in on Greek International defender Kostas Manolas in order to comply with UEFA Financial Fair Play.

The Colorado Rapids have acquired U.S. international defender Edgar Castillo on loan and completed a move for midfielder Jack Price.

Jose Mourinho's side are believed to have been keeping tabs on the England international defender as they look to sign a left - back.

The 24 - year - old former Manchester City midfielder and the Czech international defender, 27, got to know their Magpies team - mates during a training camp at Stegersbach.