Sentences with phrase «keen on the defender»

This is according to Spanish site Don Balon, who are reporting that Los Blancos are willing to meet the player's $ 30M release clause, and that Barcelona are also keen on the defender.

Not exact matches

Arsenal are reportedly keen on taking former defender Thomas Vermaelen back, two years after he left the club for Barcelona.

Defender Isaac Hayden could be set for the exit door at the Emirates, as according to West London Sport, QPR are keen on signing him.

The Brazilian defender has just one year remaining on his current deal with the Eredivisie outfit and Twente are reportedly keen to cash in on him this summer.

Arsenal want to sign at least one defender before the Emirates Cup begins on July 30 and are keen to have a few more fresh faces by then too.

The Metro note that while Villa are making a concerted effort to acquire the defender, they may yet face competition from Olympique Lyonnais, with the Stade Gerland outfit also keen on signing the French U21 international.

Both Tottenham & Arsenal appear very keen to land the adaptable Ajax defender and having seen a number of his team - mates leave the Eredivisie side the Belgian international may feel it's time to move on.

We are now expected to bring in another defender or two to fill our three central roles in our new formation, and Mertesacker now looks set to give up on his playing role, but remains keen on staying with the club in another capacity.

Rodgers has been concerned with the performances of some of his defenders this term, and with either Daniel Agger or Martin Skrtel likely to make way this summer the manager is keen to bring in a player with potential to grow as well as someone capable of slotting into the first team on board to replace them.

Meanwhile the Gunners are also rumoured to be interested in another defender as they too look for Per Mertesacker's long - term successor, with the Mirror reporting that they are keen on United defender Jonny Evans.

According to a report in The Mirror, Arsenal fans could have another reason next season, because Arsene Wenger is apparently keen on bringing the England international defender Chris Smalling to north London to join his former team mate Welbeck.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is keen on a reunion with 27 - year - old Norwich defender Russell Martin, who has played under the Scot at Wycombe as well as Carrow Road.

The Daily Mail claims that the Blues are keen on the # 50m - rated Everton defender, but they seem to have moved for Bonucci first.

Rumors are swirling that Benitez is interested in the defender, and could be keen on bringing him in next season for the right price.

It's not very often that the Blues defender has a bad game, but he struggled with the pace and trickery of Swans winger Jefferson Montero and Ivanovic will be keen to move on as soon as possible.

Liverpool were warned about the tapping up of the Dutch defender Virgil Van Dijk and they seem to have really upset the south coast club to the point that Jurgen Klopp seems to have accepted he will not get the defender this summer, but I bet the Saints would deal with Arsenal and let us sign the centre back who seems keen to move and has been training on his own.

If my friend has slept with my girlfriend behind my back I wouldn't be too keen on shaking his hand and in many ways JT should be thankful Bridge didn't swing a punch at the England defender.

A lot of Arsenal fans might be getting quite excited about the possibility of the Gunners being able to sign the Real Madrid and Spain international star Sergio Ramos during the current January transfer window, after a report in the Metro today revealed that the Spanish defender was keen on a transfer to the Premier League.

Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk this summer, but it's said the transfer will cost the Blues # 100m in total.

Everton are believed to be keen on a deal for the former Southampton defender, although that deal is supposedly a back - up to a move for Burnley's ever - impressive Michael Keane, although both Manchester United and Chelsea have also been linked with the former Red Devil.

The West London side are ready to make another offer to land Everton defender John Stones, their latest # 30m bid having been rejected, and Mourinho is also said to be keen on Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann and Lyon ace Alexandre Lacazette.

The young, powerful and talented Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk has spoken out to welcome interest from Arsenal and suggested that he would be very keen on becoming a Gunner.

There were some Arsenal transfer rumours this week suggesting that their England international defender might be moving on and that Arsene Wenger was keen on finally bringing him to north London after failing to land him from Fulham years ago.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly keen on a surprise transfer swoop for Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany if they come back in for Alexis Sanchez in January.

Manchester United have been handed a colossal boost in their pursuit for a European star with the defender keen on a move to Old Trafford.

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Don Balon are stating that Zinedine Zidane's side are eyeing up the Blues defender for a summer transfer, and that they are also keen on securing a deal for teammate Eden Hazard.

The club are also keen on bringing in a defender this month, having lost Per Mertesacker and Gabriel Paulista to injury, while Laurent Koscielny is yet to return to action since international duty, but is still expected to return against Premier League champions Leicester on Saturday.

Barcelona are reportedly keen on Chelsea defender David Luiz as Pep Guardiola looks to freshen up his defence and according to some Spanish sources is a big admirer of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, who has also been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent weeks.

To the Scottish Premier League now and this central defender has been doing well for Celtic in recent times, but whether van Dijk can make the transition to English football is unknown — although the 23 - year - old is keen on the move.

Conte remains keen on taking him to Stamford Bridge and forming a crucial part of his plans, as having now established himself as one of the top defenders in Europe, Bonucci will undoubtedly bring significant quality and leadership to the Chelsea backline.

The young defender has lost his confidence at Arsenal and I am sure Wenger would happily send him out on loan but according to Squawka.com there are two other EPL clubs keen.

Juventus are now said to be ready to rival us and Inter Milan in chasing his signature this summer, which doesn't bode well for us with the defender supposedly keen on a Serie A switch.

Manchester United are understood to be keen on signing Barcelona defender Marc Bartra as Louis van Gaal looks to strengthen his backline.

They were keen on signing Porto defender Rolando, but were unwilling on meeting the # 5.1 million asking price, and he has now since joined Inter Milan on loan.

Liverpool are rumoured to be keen on the # 7m rated defender, who is currently on loan at West Ham, and if the 22 year old does indeed leave the Emirates Stadium then a move to the Merseyside outfit may appeal to the England international.

Manchester City were said to be keen on the Uruguayan last summer, but he rejected their advances to remain in the Spanish capital, where he has built a reputation as one of Europe's stingiest defenders.

Barcelona's long - serving Brazilian defender Dani Alves has reportedly told his representatives to begin the search for a new club, with the full - back keen on leaving the Spanish giants when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Paris Saint - Germain have dropped out of the race to sign AS Monaco defender Layvin Kurzawa, which will have alerted the Gunners, with Wenger said to be keen on his signature, the Daily Express report.

There is expected to no shortage of interest in the defender, as Portuguese giants Benfica are thought to be keen on his signature and he could be used as makeweight in a deal for United to finally land Nicolas Gaitan [via Mirror Sport].

The Daily Express claim the massive 6ft 5in defender is unhappy with the situation he finds himself in, and as well as White Hart Lane boss Mauricio Pochettino tracking Ranocchia, the likes of Everton, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are also keen on the experienced Serie A star.

The Spanish defender has been strongly linked with a move to his former side, while coach Pep Guardiola who he worked with at that former club, is also believed to be keen on a reunion at City.

The Daily Mirror claim the Red Devils are keen to bring in the Brazil international, who looks the ideal defender for a Jose Mourinho side and an upgrade on either of his current options at left - back.

Juventus surprisingly sold key defender Leonardo Bonucci to arch-rivals AC Milan last week and are unlikely to be keen on losing Higuain, despite the emergence of Paulo Dybala and continued good form of Mario Mandzukic.

If Wenger believes that he needs a little more bolstering at the back (which I'm sure he won't unless we have some big losses to injury), then we may well be keen on reigniting our interest in the Dutch defender.

Southampton are reportedly unwilling to sell Soares this summer as per the Sun, as the Saints try to fight off interest in three of their key defenders before the transfer window closes next summer, with the 25 - year - old keen on a move to Stamford Bridge should the two clubs be able to agree a deal for the player.

Welbeck has played for Bruce before, spending time on loan at Sunderland earlier in his career when the former Manchester United defender was in charge there, and it may have been a partnership that he was keen to revive again at Hull.

According to reports in the Netherlands, Ghana are keen on securing the international future of Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu - Mensah.

It's not anticipated that any potential sale of Debuchy would recover anywhere near the amount Arsenal paid Newcastle for the player just two years ago, but with Bellerin and Jenkinson proving to be better, Wenger will probably just be keen on getting the defender off Arsenal's books.

The bug Stoke defender does not seem too keen on trying to forget his spat with Arsenal fans and players that began with his horror tackle which nearly ended the career of Aaron Ramsey.